This baby doll quilt is the sweet companion of a matching larger quilt, made by the talent behind A Maidenhair Fern. Both are gifts to her granddaughter. Visit her post, Chevron Doll Quilt, to learn more.
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Katie’s For Pinks Sakes quilt block
Katie Blakesley of Swim Bike Quilt shows expert use of fussy cutting in her For Pinks Sakes creation. The pink lions in her wonky log cabin block delight me. All for a good cause too. Learn more about For Pinks … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Iowa pride in a plate
Kathy of Kindred Quilts made this patchwork license plate as part of the AMB Blog Tour. She admits taking her idea from paper to piecing was harder than she imagined. Visit her blog post, Welcome to Iowa!!!, to … Read More...
Felt No Sew Resolution Banner Tutorial
We don’t have to make new resolutions just on New Years Eve, we can make them anytime, but it is keeping them that is the problem. Maybe if there is a banner like this to remind us of the things … Read More...
Freebie: Audrey Hepburn
I love Audrey Hepburn. It didn’t matter if it was Breakfast at Tiffiany’s or Roman Holiday, if she came on the TV, I stopped, sat down and watched this beloved icon. Not only was she a great actress but she … Read More...
Tutorial: Rustic patchwork sachets
Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make these rustic sachets. They’re shaped like tags and have a little loop at the top so you can hang them from a clothes hanger. A bit of wonky piecing and hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery Hoop Earring Holder
I am all about using embroidery hoops in fun decorative ways, that is why I love this Embroidery Hoop Earring Holder tutorial by Sarita Creative. It is such a fun clever idea. Although this tutorial is for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy Pete Pan collar blouse
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this boxy blouse with a Peter Pan collar. There’s a exposed zipper at the back for a closure. Use a contrasting zipper for a surprise pop of color. You can … Read More...
10 tangle-free ways to store your bobbins
Someday, a very smart sewing machine engineer will design a bobbin that doesn’t start unwinding the second it’s removed from the machine. Wouldn’t that be nice? Until then, very smart sewists have come up with ways to store their bobbins … Read More...
Cleaning Your Dishwasher 101
You may think that cleaning your dishwasher is a silly thing to need to do. After all, it uses hot water and soap to clean all of those dishes, so why would you have to actually clean it? There are … Read More...
DIY Moon Craft
Today is Moon Day. This special event celebrates the anniversary of the day that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on moon in 1969. In honor of this occasion, why not show your kids how to make a styrofoam moon?… Read More...
DIY Hairsticks
I just discovered Lindsay’s blog, The Frugal Crafter. She does a lot of different projects, like watercolor painting, art journaling, jewelry, recycling, rubber stamping, kids crafts and video tutorials. One of her most recent tutorials is a DIY for making … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather stripe decor pillow
Eden from Sugar and Charm shows how you can make this modern style decor pillow. It’s made from a home dec weight fabric with a leather stripe pieced in the middle. It would make a nice edition to your living … Read More...
Freebie: Mice Digital Stamp
Eeeek! How cute are these mice?? Download the free digital stamp image over on the Dearie Dolls blog.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. … Read More...
Tutorial: Piggy Bank Keychain
Make a lucky penny keychain! The tutorial makes a neat embedded piggybank keychain. The bake times are a little low – I would bake an hour or so for this just to make it durable. If you keep the temperature … Read More...
Banana Ice Cream for Breakfast
I would be “awesome” if I said yes to ice cream for breakfast. I will admit that cake has been allowed occasionally.
Alejandra Ramos from Always Order Dessert has created a fun frozen breakfast with bananas, peanut butter and cocoa. … Read More...
Tip: Stamping with Acrylic Blocks
Did you know you can use your clear acrylic stamping blocks as stamps themselves? Apply some Distress Ink and spritz on some water and then stamp for a neat watercolor look. Find out more over on The House That Stamps … Read More...
Make a Pool Noodle Popsicle Garland
If your local dollar store has a large display of colorful pool noodles, pick up a few extras to make this festive Popsicle garland from Oh Happy Day! This is the perfect decoration for any summer party, since it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded Fabric Balls
Ama from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial at DIY Ready showing how to make these folded fabric globes. They’re made from scraps of fabric and inexpensive styrofoam balls. Use the colors and patterns on your scraps to make neat designs. … Read More...
Organizing Your Camper or RV
Maybe you’ve already been on a few camping trips so far this Summer, but if not, there is still plenty of time to get in some quality camping time before the cold weather sets in. This post from Buzzfeed has … Read More...