I am not sure I want to draw attention to my already attention sized backside but if you can’t hide it then try blinging it up! Love the idea of turning an old pair of jeans into something a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin phrase sweatshirt
Laura at A Beautiful Mess shows how you can add a sparkly sequined message to a sweatshirt. Sequin trim makes it easy to place all the sequins – especially around the curves. She used a purchased sweatshirt, but you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Squid and whale dishtowels
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how she made these fun nautical kitchen towels with squids and whales. Her tutorial is part of the Home Sewn series hosted by Susan from Living with Punks. She used applique and … Read More...
Possibly the Cutest Colorful Baby Sweater Ever
I’ve written a knitting book for babies, and I’m working on one about colorwork for adults, but I’ve not combined the two much. I guess I thought all that colorwork would be too much on a tiny scale, but it … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven fabric pillow cover
Deb from So Sew Easy weaved strips of fabric to create this gorgeous pillow cover. All those little squares of color and pattern make me happy! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a great project to … Read More...
Another Stampin’ Up! Review
This is my third and final review for the Stampin’ Up! Occasions mini catalog! This new catalog is chocked full of new stamps in wood and clear mount options, pretty Designer pattern papers, washi tapes, embossing folders, dies, embellishments… Read More...
Seaside Tinkered Treasures Giveaway & Review
Welcome to the next stop on the blog tour for Seaside Tinkered Treasures by Elyse Major! A charming read, this book is brimming over with 35 seashore-inspired projects made from simple materials with easy instructions anyone can follow. If … Read More...
Tutorial – DIY Mini Patterned Notebooks
Tutorial | Make Tags With the Silhouette Machine
Follow along with Maritza Lisa as she shows you how to use your Silhouette machine to design and cut out tags. They would work perfect;y for journaling or embellishments, as well as for gifts. Click here to get all … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Spring Dreams
Tutorial: Argyle Cane
My daughter’s favourite socks are all argyle patterns. That might seem a little out there but a lot of them are cheerful, bright argyles and this cane tutorial just has the same vibe. As always, Karen Mijoy graciously shares this … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty points pieced block
Anjeanette Klinder shares on her blog the secret to sewing what she calls ‘pretty points’ in a quilt block. Hint: she uses lots of pins – but her explanation and photos on just how to pin for no slippage – … Read More...
Felted Decorative Basket Tutorial
This “Felted Decorative Basket Tutorial” is so lovely in its soft white felt. Johnnie of “Saved By Love Creation” has a pictorial for us to follow by, Irina. This is the perfect little basket for anything, even a gift could … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute ribbon and D-ring belt
Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a ribbon belt like this one. It’s easy to make when you use decorative ribbon for the belt and d-rings for the closure. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patch kids’ jeans and lengthen them at the same time
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows an easy way to patch kids’ jeans. Instead of sewing a patch just over the worn out knee, she replaces the entire knee with a strip of contrasting fabric. Her method … Read More...
DIY No Sew Felt Pillow Tutorial
Desirée of “The 36th Avenue” has what we all might like a “DIY No Sew Pillow Tutorial”! She made hers in red but you can make yours in a color to fit in with your décor. Desirée shows us how … Read More...
Hop on this tutorial for a Primitive Felted Bunny
Artist Rebekah Meier shares her tutorial for making a “Primitive Felted Bunny” on “Crafts ‘n Coffee” How sweet is this bunny? I bet every child would love to see this sweet bunny in their Easter Basket. Rebekah builds the body … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowman hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making her Olaf the Snowman hooded towel. Isn’t he cute with his googly eyes and his carrot nose? He’s easy to make out of a bath towel and a hand towel, … Read More...
Cross Stitch Chart – Crazy March Hare
This March hare is just crazy…crazy cute! Hancock’s House of Happy offers up this delightful free Easter bunny pattern for you to stitch up. This is just one of many free patterns on the site. She also has a great … Read More...
Project: Stencil Cards
Combine rubber stamps and stencils for some lovely floral thank you cards, the Hero Arts site will show you how.
-Heather
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