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Getting the realistic texture on the mini foods, particularly cakes and other baking, was quite the trick initially. Here’s a great tutorial with TONS of tips from Talty via Instructables. Her hints for nice fondant and icing are also great … Read More...
This is a wow quilt. The pattern is Stage Lights designed by Diane Nagle for RJR Fabrics. You can download the pattern on the RJR Fabrics website. It’s free.
Sew, men, sew. Though still a minority in quilting circles, men are indeed picking up the needle in greater numbers. We can encourage the habit with this screen printed t-shirt, “Real Men Quilt” offered by Stacey of IceCreamTees.
Mollie of “Wild Olive” has a cute tutorial for these “Easter egg finger puppets” that your kids will love. She has a bunny, chick and an egg to keep the little ones busy after they empty their baskets. Are you … Read More...
Try these easy “Felt Tulips Plant Pokes” and add them your plants or is a vase alone. Add a splash of color to your green plants in the spring by creating these quick and easy felt tulip plant pokes. Kids … Read More...
The Raspberry Suite blog has several fun ideas using a coin purse die, making a matching stamped card, stamped tag and an actual coin purse from felt. What a great gift idea!
-Heather
I know just the little girl that would love this 🙂 Holly of “Chez Beeper Bebe” created this darling “Felt Egg Design Book” with a pocket to keep the pieces in; this will make an amazing gift for a child. … Read More...
Even though Krissy Cross designed this pattern for the New Year, I love the symbols on it. The crow, the mushrooms and leaves. It reminds me of the changing of the seasons. … Read More...
Shhhh…this little fox is sleeping. Isn’t he just the cutest little thing? You can stitch him up with this FREE PATTERN created by Alicia at Arty and Crafty Little Things. The pattern … Read More...
Emily of “The Benson Street” made these pretty poppies for Memorial Day to honor the ones who died serving our country during wartime. When I came across Emily’s “Felt Poppy Tutorial” and due to Fort Hood Killings I thought it … Read More...
Just as cowls are nice in the spring, it can be good to have some spring hats to keep your head warm on windy days (or dry on sprinkly days).
This lovely Diamond Cap from Classic Elite Yarns should be … Read More...
I like to wear cowls throughout the spring (and even have a couple I can wear in the summer) because I’m the kind of person who is pretty much always cold and wearing a cowl makes a little bit more … Read More...
Lisa from Mabey She Made It is over at While He Was Napping today with a tutorial showing how to make a body pillow out of two smaller pillow shams. It’s a quick, easy project requiring just a couple of … Read More...
The Easter bunny won’t be able to resist these cute cupcakes!
High Heels & Grills created these adorable cupcakes that look like carrots in the garden.
Since I’m not very talented, I would probably just use boxed cupcakes or bakery … Read More...
Here is a fun Easter Egg wreath with fabric covered eggs made by Emily of Nap-Time Creations. These are what she calls as her take on the Fabergé egg and calls them Fabricege Eggs!
Go here to get the full … Read More...
Sharon of “Crafts n Coffee” is not only sharing their “Needle felted Easter eggs tutorial” with us; she is also sharing the history of felting. “Long before people were spinning, weaving and knitting fibers together, people were making fabric for … Read More...
This Stonehenge inspired rock necklace was created using rocks (not from stonehenge) and wrapped with chain to create a rustic dangle necklace. Make sure your rocks are not too heavy or you could knock out a small child when you … Read More...
These DIY twine wrapped letters are perfect for Party Signage. You can wrap birthday names, theme titles and much much more. Twine comes in all different colors or you can simply spray paint it afterwards to match the theme of … Read More...
This flower head band is created using folded ribbons to create a dainty flower headband. Full tutorial can be found here at Sewmccool.com.
Love love love the colors in this Neptune Soap. Visit the SoapQueen for the full tutorial as well as how to make and pour a star column. This soap would be beautiful wrapped with natural fibers and maybe even a … Read More...
