Mary Corbet of Needle N Thread recently posted about this video that tells about Appenzell whitework. It is about 30 minutes long and is quite informative. As Mary says, “Appenzell is a region in northeast Switzerland, famous in the embroidery … Read More...
How to make a Valentine heart bookmark
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon I bet you are like me and looking for fun little craft projects to whip up for all the little “loves” in your life. Pop on over to the blog Just Crafty Enough to … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine chair back pocket
Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at the Therm O Web blog showing how you can make a fabric pocket. You can decorate it with hearts and make it a Valentine pocket to hang on the back of … Read More...
Project: Valentine Mixed Media Canvas Art
Add some paint, stencils and stamping onto a small canvas for a lovely mini Valentine collage. Find more info over at the Stamping and Company site.
-Heather
Tutorial: Install a centered zipper
If the thought of installing a zipper sends a cold wave of fear through you – or if (less dramatically) you find that avoid sewing projects that require installing a zipper, Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Love Note Valentine Bunting
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how you can make her Love Note Valentine Bunting. It’s made up of 14 fabric envelopes strung together to make a pretty banner to hang. The envelopes have button … Read More...
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Silhouette Tips & Tricks from Dream A little Bigger
Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares some tips and tricks about the Silhouette Cameo that she has picked up along the way. From making sure your blade settings are correct, tips for saving on papers, and keeping your blades … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Happy Hearts Day
Pink Felt Flower & Tic Tac Toe Tutorials Valentine’s Day DIY
I found several of the nicest tutorials on Creatsie today and thought you would enjoy seeing and making these pretty and fun Valentine projects. Most are fairly easy and projects you can do with the kids. First is “Pink Felt … Read More...
Tutorial: Side seam vent
Lynnette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a side vent for a long top or tunic. The They show it as a variation of their Simple Blouse Pattern, turning the basic blouse into hip length tunic. You … Read More...
Free pattern: Pencil skirt peplum dress
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a pencil skirt peplum dress. It’s a classic look that you can sew up fairly easily using knit fabric. Her free pattern comes in two sizes – women’s size … Read More...
Video tutorial: Three ways to hem around a corner
Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing three ways to turn a hem around a corner. She shows how to make a simple corner, with first side of the corner folded down and ironed in place, and then the other. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Get Well Card
Need to send a sick friend a pick me up? Make them a pretty stamped card, Stamp TV has a video tutorial.
-Heather
How to Tutorial KNOCK OFF CAT “Simon”
Everyone has to love this “Cat Simon” because he just makes you smile. All credits go to Simon The Cat and I hope they have a sense of humor. I think it is okay if we use her pattern. Put … Read More...
Rustic Valentines Tutorial
Alisa Burke of “Alisa Burke Redefine Creativity” is a freelance painter and mixed media artist; wife and mother. She has really captured her original creativity in her “rustic valentines”! How simple and stunning is this Valentine display. Alisa has a … Read More...
Ways to Get Rid of Extra Yarn
If after a month of thinking about stash busting you’ve realized there’s some yarn in your stash that you don’t ever want to knit with, don’t worry. It happens to all of us! (I used to buy grab bags when … Read More...
Paint Shelf With Hidden Door
I love this idea for a storage door that is actually a shelf as well. Beckie, from infarrantly creative, set about creating a door to hide her hang-from-wall ironing board and made a new project in the process.
But it … Read More...
Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies
In December I found some cute gingerbread houses that you could put on your mug of hot cocoa. You can imagine how happy I was to find same concept, but for Valentine’s Day!
Sarah Hearts has created these red velvet … Read More...
Party Ideas – Fondue
When Kojo Designs sent me this little party tip I instantly thought Chocolate fondue. Am I the only person who has the word Chocolate floating around in their head ALL the time? I even picked out a Chocolate colored car … Read More...