Happy Memorial Day! If you need a last minute project to celebrate the holiday, try combining burlap and mason jars to create these American flag jars These could also be used for the 4th of July!
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Project: Owl Card
Patriotic Stars
This Memorial Day I would like to thank the men, women and animals that served our country. Your service is recognized and appreciated. Susan Saltzgiver Designs created this wonderful pattern and can be purchased for instant download on … Read More...
Happy Memorial Day
I would personally like to thank the men, women and animals who have served in our military. Thank you for your service. This great pattern entitled “I Love a Man in Uniform” was created by NeedleNme and can be purchased … Read More...
Freebie – Spring Banner Graphics
Spruce up your blog, or add these 20 digital Spring banners to your digital and hybrid projects. Kendra from key Lime Designs, used the Pantone Spring 2014 colors to design this free set of spring graphics. You get 20 individual … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Love You More
I chose to feature Love You More by Kay Rogers because I love how she paired pink with the wooden/natural elements.
Tidbits about Kay:
How long have you been scrapping? 10 years and counting. Things in the industry have changed … Read More...
Tutorial: No sew bean bags
Jen Chesnick from Say Chez shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these bean bags, quick and easy and with no sewing required. She made a set of 6 in just 30 minutes. If you … Read More...
10 uses for twill tape in your sewing projects
Laura from Craftstorming shares her 10 favorite uses for twill tape in her sewing projects. Some are more traditional uses, like reinforcing seams. But with the wide range of colors and sizes available now, you can also put twill tape … Read More...
Tutorial: Maria peplum dress set
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Maria Dress. The Maria Dress is actually two separate pieces – a fitted peplum top and a pencil skirt. Worn together, they make a smart dress. They can … Read More...
Metal Bucket Outdoor Coffee Table
We all love to spend time outside. A little fresh air now in then is good for the soul. It’s also good for the soul to have some time to relax and recharge after a busy day and what better … Read More...
3 Ways to Freeze Cupcake Batter
Here is a great tip to help save time. If you are baking already and have a little extra time, you can make extra cake batter to freeze for future use.
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DIY Duct Tape Hobby Horse
Discover how you can show your kids create their own hobby horses using the most unlikely of materials. All you need is 3 empty spaghetti boxes, some colorful duct tape, a dowel and these directions shared by Meri. These are … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Lady Sewing
I love vintage patterns or those who have a vintage feel to them. This lovely woman at her sewing machine is just one of the vintage “feel” patterns. This would be a wonderful addition to any sewing or crafting … Read More...
Freebie and Tutorial: Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko is a traditional style of Japanese embroidery. First used as a form of repair, it evolved into a decorative style. The biggest idea in Sashiko stitching is a repetitive pattern, … Read More...
15 Great Reasons to Start an Etsy Shop – EverythingEtsy.com
Have you been considering starting an etsy shop? Everything Etsy put together 15 great reasons to do so. These are really great, and they might help you out if you’re curious about having a shop.
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Project: Stamped and Quilted Notebook Cover
Here’s a pretty way to carry around a notebook, in a stamped and quilted carrying case. The Paper Artsy blog will teach you how to stitch and stamp on fabric, this idea could be used for many other types of … Read More...
Oh! That Irish Crochet
This lovely necklace is what got me started looking for Irish crochet patterns online. While it’s not a necklace I’d wear (because I have no neck AND I just get toooooo warm to wear anything but the very simplest chain … Read More...
Tutorial: Jellyfish Making
This project isn’t for the faint of clay-heart but it makes these great, ethereal jellyfish. The tutorial appears step by step on Agnes’ Flickr photostream beginning here and proceeding a series of photos in the stream. You have the chance … Read More...
Free Quilt pattern: Mod Circuitry
Patchwork praise for “Mod Circuitry” designed by Elizabeth Dackson. Her color choices – brilliant. Visit her Tutorials page to download the free pattern.
Image credit: Don’t Call Me Betsy
Free pattern: A late Spring quilt
This quilt showcases the fabric collection Blueprint Basics designed by Valori Wells for Robert Kaufman. Follow this link to download the free pattern, “Spring”.
Image credit: Robert Kaufman