This cool 3-d paper piecing technique from Some Odd Girl stamps adds some depth and dimension by layering cut out piecing of your stamped images, find a video tutorial here on their blog.
-Heather
Free Printable Favor Box
Create charming wedding or bridal shower favors with this free box printable from Baking Pretty. Get all the details and a quick and easy tutorial here. And be sure to check out the yummy recipe for strawberries and … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Be With You
I chose to feature Be With U by EYoungLee because I loved all the layering behind the photos, as well as the stitched elements around the page.
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I’ve known about scrapping … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Pens
There are pretty much as many ways of covering pens with clay as there are pens out there. I usually create sheets, cover the pen barrel and gently repair the edge or add tiny slices to obscure it. The method … Read More...
The World Beyond Studio Glass
One of my favorite artists in glass is Tim Tate (can’t wait to meet him!). He’s a multi-media artist whose specialty is glass casting. He also is a partner at the Washington Glass school near Washington, DC. In an interview … Read More...
Tutorial: Size down a too-big skirt and make a matching head scarf
Sally Ann shares a tutorial showing how she took a skirt that was several sizes too big and sized it down to fit. She also shortened it to a more flattering length. And with the extra fabric, she created a … Read More...
Newsy: Farm to Fabric Challenge
Listen up, Clothworks is hosting a Farm to Fabric Challenge. Here’s an excerpt from the announcement:
… Read More...This is a juried quilt exhibition made exclusively from Clothworks’ American Made Brand Solids that speak to the theme “Celebrating Farm to Fabric”.
Clothworks’ Farm to Fabric solids
I’ve heard of farm to table, but now thanks to Andy of A Bright Corner, I now know about farm to fabric, American Made Brand cotton solids. You gotta check it out.
Image credit: American Made Brand
Free pattern: Brookfield Bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Brookfield Bag. It’s a smaller bag (11″ x 7″) with corner accents and darts to shape the bottom. Insides pockets have elastic across the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew modern forest wall hanging
Katie from Bower Power shows how to make this no-sew wall hanging with a modern forest design. She created the shapes to be stylized trees, but they could also be a mountain range. Fusible interfacing will hold the fabric pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Transfer a tissue sewing pattern to poster board
Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations transfers her tried-and-true sewing patterns to poster board to make them more durable. The poster board versions can stand up to repeated use (and tracing for alterations) better than the tissue that comes in most … Read More...
Ten Knitted Tank Tops for Summer
There are so many great tank top knitting patterns out there, but I love alliteration so here are 10 of them that you might want to get on your needles pronto so you can wear them when the weather really … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tote Bag
Head to the store and go shopping in style while also being more green with a pretty reusable stamped canvas tote bag. Find directions over on the Clearsnap Ink blog.
-Heather
How to make recycled book page rosettes
I really like how clean and simple this wreath is. If you like the look too pop on over to the link Giustina sent in to the blog Domestically Blissful for the tutorial on how to make recycled book page … Read More...
TBT: Simo’s Shopping Cross stitch Pattern
This pattern is an oldie but a goodie. I just love this little lady with her adorable dog. I like to think that she is buying cute sweaters for her little partner in crime. Although this pattern is … Read More...
Make Spirits Bright With a Handmade Felt-Flower Brooch (DIY Tutorial)
This lovely “do-it-yourself Felt-Flower Brooch” comes from “Ecouterre” by Amanda Coen. You can make this in 20 minutes and wear with a dressy or casual outfit. Embellish it with found objects like feathers, sequins, and other assorted doodads and have … Read More...
Free pattern: Soft rattle ball baby toy
Abby Glassenberg fromWhile She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Creatio
n, shares a free pattern for making these soft rattle ball baby toys. You can make them from two 5″ x 8″ pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalize Lacing Cards
I love lacing cards. I think it is a great way to introduce kids and adults into the needlework world. Why not get the kids even more involved and excited about … Read More...
Cookie Icebox Cake
Sometimes I think I lived under a rock when I come across these recipes. Then again, we didn’t eat dessert growing up. We only ate cake on birthdays and pies during the holidays.
This Cookie Icebox Cake has Father’s Day … Read More...
Different Ways to Decorate A Console Table
It can sometimes be difficult to find that perfect balance when decorating a console table. You want it to look just so. After all, it can sometimes be that one piece that everyone sees upon entering your home. You want … Read More...