Alida from Alida Makes did something so thoroughly awesome with one of those ball exercise chairs. She covered the rubber ball with faux fur and made it a furry ball chair. The fabulousness!!! And because a giant furry ball chair … Read More...
Tutorial: Double fold hem
Probably the simplest of hems is the double fold hem. It’s just the edge of the fabric folded over twice (to encase the raw edge) and then stitched in place. Heather from The Sewing Loft devotes a post to this … Read More...
Living Life Beautifully Book Review & Giveaway
I’m so delighted to be a part of the blog book tour for Living Life Beautifully
by Christina Strutt. Every couple dreams about planning not only a memorable wedding day, but of creating a home that reflects their mutual sense … Read More...
Project: Fold Over Butterly Card
The Echo Park Paper blog has directions for using a butterfly die cut shape from Silhouette and “welding” two into a folded over at the top butterfly shaped card, so pretty! Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
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Tutorial | Greeting Cards Using Duck Tape
Learn how to make these greeting cards with patterned and glitter Duck Tape over at Craft Test Dummies. The sentiment is made using a Silhouette cut file (a link to buy is included), but hand cutting or another die cut … Read More...
Show and Tell | Mixed Media Burlap Canvas
Shelley Levis at Sow and Dippity talks about the two mixed media canvases she recently created. The one above is a very neutral palette, but she also has another brighter and more springlike one displayed in her post. Click her… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Fashion Love
Tutorial: Egg Cup Bunnies
These are super adorable – little bunny shaped egg holders for your Easter (or anytime, they’re that sweet) decor. Lianne and Paul Stoddard of Swirley Designs wrote this one for Sculpey.
How to make pom pom stick bouquet
There are flowers that look like pompoms but why not make some yourself in any color or size you like! Thanks to Kirstin for sending in this link to the blog Kojo Designs that features this fun tutorial on how … Read More...
Tutorial: Betty Jo Bow or Joseph Bow Tie
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Betty Jo Bow or Joseph Bow Tie. It’s a fabric bow that can be used to make a hair accessory for girls, or a faux bow tie for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched throw pillow
Angel from Fleece Fun shows how to make a ruched throw pillow. It’s fun when the ruched panel down the center contrasts with the side panels, like in the one she made for the example. It would also be pretty … Read More...
DIY Plantable Felt Garden Box
“A Beautiful Mess” blog is all about creating a beautiful life. Elsie & Emma share daily inspirations, DIY projects and recipes. They believe that the best things in life are homemade like this charming “DIY Plantable Felt Garden Box” made … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Easter Bunny Skirt for little girls
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make her Vintage Bunny Skirt for little girls. It’s a simple gathered skirt – lovely in white and trimmed with a ruffle and lace at … Read More...
DIY Forest Friends Finger Puppets
Natalie of “Handmade Charlotte” lives with her husband and 7-year old son in Zurich, Switzerland. She has a lovely site filled with DIY’s with excellent tutorials. Today I am featuring her “DIY Forest Friends Finger Puppets” with a leaf envelope … Read More...
Free Cross stitch Sampler: All My Scattering Moments
Oh how I wish it was true….all of my scattering moments taken up with my needle. Wouldn’t that be just wonderful? Embroiderbee has this beautiful sampler pattern for free on her website. If these colors do not suit your fancy, … Read More...
Felt Tree Stump Pincushion Tutorial
Laura of “Bugs and Fishes” is Kicking off her new series of weekly Guest Posts with this “Felt Tree Stump Pincushion Tutorial” from Manuela, who blogs at i ManuFatti. This is the cutest pincushion and it even smiles at you … Read More...
Rick Rack Embroidery
You know when you see something so clever that you just think to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” I’m having one of those moments. So September stitched up these charming hoops using various stitches and rick rack. Not … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy window valance
Amy from Peek A Boo Pattern Shop shows how to make an easy window valance. It adds a splash of color to the top of a window without taking too much fabric or too much time to make. A curtain … Read More...
DIY Carrot Easter Eggs
Kimberly, of A Night Owl is a working wife and mother and does her crafting after the kids are in bed. Today I am showing you to her very creative “DIY Carrot Easter Eggs” and I think they are excellent. … Read More...
Free download: Vintage iron
I spied this vintage iron graphic over at the Graphics Fairy while admiring her vintage coffee pot. Think of the possibilities or the iron. Just print it out, frame it and give it a spot in your sewing/quilting space. … Read More...