This fun quilt sprang from Val’s Quilting Studio this week. I am digging all the details – the stitching, the yo yos and rick rack. She gives a nod to Paula of The Sassy Quilter whose Triangle QAL got her … Read More...
Tutorial: Charming baby quilt and pillow
Julie from 627Handworks has a frugal side, making this pillow from leftover half square triangles from a baby charm quilt. Both pillow and quilt are featured projects at the Moda Bake Shop. Check out Julie’s step-by-step instructions; get your … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated Letters Placemat
Nicole here from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make her Laminated Letters Placemat. It’s a laminated placemat with colorful letters. She made hers with the whole alphabet to help her son learn his … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing knits without a serger
I prefer to use my serger when I sew knits, but not everyone is lucky enough to have a serger. No worries, though. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew knits on your sewing machine with ease. … Read More...
Project: Metal Foil Flower
Make this cool metal flower using foil cardstock and alcohol inks, directions are over at the Ranger Ink blog. I could see making a bunch of these, adding stems and giving them as a bouquet for Mother’s Day!
-Heather
Wool Felt Hair Accessories for Baby
For several years now I’ve seen flowers on babies that are bigger than their heads and all the photographers are using them. These flowers with or without the headbands; that Ashley of “make it and love it” are so delicate … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew chevron tie-dyed halter top
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial showing how to this chevron tie-dyed halter top, with no sewing required. Her tutorial shows how you can make the chevron tie-dye on a plain t-shirt. Then, she links to a previous tutorial showing … Read More...
No-Bake White Russian Chocolate Tart
This dish is grain free, sugar free, paleo friendly and gluten free!
I have to admit that the recipe had me at No-bake and White Russian, but there really isn’t a lot of alcohol in the recipe. There is only … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered tulle veil attached to a barrette
Deanna from Sew McCool had sticker shock when she saw how much the veils for her daughter’s First Communion cost. $175 – $300!! Luckily, she’s handy with a thread and needle and so she was able to make one herself … Read More...
Tutorial: Revamp a vintage suitcase with pretty fabrics
Designer Leah Duncan shares a tutorial at Art Gallery Fabrics blog showing how you can use pretty fabrics to revamp a vintage suitcase. This is a particularly good project for a vintage suitcase that is showing wear, but that has … Read More...
37 ways to give your kitchen a deep clean
One more via BuzzFeed – a way to make sure your OCD really kicks in and that you kitchen is brand spanking clean.
Not really sure the need for such a deep clean, but if you need to, then these … Read More...
7 Sweet Treats Made From Polymer Clay
There are so many endless possibilities when it comes to polymer clay art. Although they are itty-bitty works or art, the details are impeccable, making them look even more realistic than ever. Here we have brought to you 7 tutorials … Read More...
Party Ideas – Glitter Girl
I love this elegant white, pink and glitter party for a little girl. This theming would also be perfect for older girls too. It’s sophisticated yet princess all at the same time. Very Very adorable. If anyone want’s to throw … Read More...
Upcycled Leather Bag
I really can’t make my creative mind up about studs. Studs are one of those trends I couldn’t quite get into, sure I have a pair of shoes with a few on but that’s as far as I ever took … Read More...
Feather Toppers – From Felt Tutorial
Whether your mom likes to knit or does a lot of writing these adorable feather toppers made from felt is just the ticket for a special Mother’s Day gift. These could even be a gift for your upcoming graduates on … Read More...
Washi Tape Wooden Bracelets
By looking at this picture, would you guess that these bracelets are made using a popsicle stick? You can mold wooden popsicle sticks into different shapes and sizes by doing little more than soaking them in water. If you are … Read More...
Stitch Along: Quilty Stitch Sampler
It seems as if every person I know is doing this incredible Quilty Stitch Along that Little Miss Shabby has on her blog. Right now they are square 7 but you can jump in any time. The patterns are free … Read More...
Inspiration: Happy Meal
I am the world’s worst when it comes to eating at the dinner table. I usually just plop down in the living room and zone out. I think if I had these adorable placemats, I would be sitting at … Read More...
Project: Happy Day Bird Card
The Clips-N-Cuts blog has a video tutorial for making this adorable birds and banners card.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Spring Flowers
I’m on a flower kick, I confess! This week is all about the spring and the flowers that are slowly climbing out of the soil where I live. If you live in warmer climes, you’ve had all the pretty growing … Read More...