Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
gives some tips for teaching people how to use their sewing machine. (That’s right, in addition to the blog and her book and her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an easy peplum top
Remona from The Stitching Scientist (whom I had the opportunity to hang out with at Sewing Summit, yay!!) shows how you can make a peplum top. It’s an easy adaptation from a basic t-shirt pattern. Her tutorial shows how to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Use a twin needle to hem knit fabrics
Does hemming a knit fabric get you down? Hate those wavy hems? A twin needle
may be the answer. Deby from Sew So Easy guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a video tutorial showing how to use a twin … Read More...
Freebie | Marshmallow Moments Printable Patterned Papers
Here’s another gorgeous set of free printable patterned papers from Nash over at Craft a Doodle Doo. I love the colors and I love the name: Marshmallow Moments! Makes me want to go have a snack right now. Instead,I’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper pencil pouch
Sarah of Fairy Face Designs did a guest post at Ellison Lane to share how to make this adorable zipper pencil pouch. The fussy cut patches and zipper make it sing! Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Ellison Lane
Handkerchiefs sewn together at Cloth and Memory
Mandy of Thread and Thrift attended the Cloth and Memory exhibition this past weekend. And lucky for us, she shares some great photos of her day spent there. My favorite is this handkerchiefs patchwork. Go HERE to see more.… Read More...
Freebie | Best Script Fonts for the Silhouette Machine
Rena from The Cheese Thief shares this list of free script fonts that work well being cut out by the Silhouette Machine. She also includes a tip on a cheaper alternative to the Silhouette vinyl. Go here to get … Read More...
Freebie | Spooky Bottle Labels for Halloween
Get spooky with these eerie printable Halloween bottle labels that I found over on Squidoo. Zombie brew anyone? You’ll also find a bunch of other free printable labels for your Halloween pleasure! Click here to go to the download.
Adding … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Then & Now
Tutorial: Mokume Gane
Kelly Donovan offers two video tutorials for how she does mokume gane – it’s always good to see how another artist does this popular technique!
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads $2 Sale
Fire Mountain Gems & Beads is having a $2.00 sale on beads! The sale ends tomorrow at 11:59p.m. Don’t miss out on the savings! Fire Mountain Gems & Beads have been providing jewelry makers with supplies and friendly service since … Read More...
5 DIY Autumn Jewelry Tutorials
Today was the first day of Autumn! It was a lovely, beautiful day! ! I love Fall! It is one of my favorite seasons. Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider, pretty fire in the fireplace, smell of leaves burning, fleece blankets, hoodies, … Read More...
Tutorial: A Plus in Quilting
Kelly of Jeli Quilts did a guest post at The Daily Stitch where she shares how to make her A Plus in Quilting quilt. Loving rainbow hues, she happily features fabric line Stitch Circle by Michael Miller. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Event: SewDown in Music City 2014
Registration opens in October for a MQG SewDown being held in Music City (Nashville, Tennessee) next April. This Modern Quilt Guild sponsored event includes a weekend stay at this sweet hotel (Loews), meals and tons of sewing workshops. Bring a … Read More...
Roasted Pumpkin Pie Chickpeas
Chickpeas that taste like roasted pumpkin? Sounds like foodie heaven!
Using pumpkin butter, Katie from produceonparade, has created a one of a kind snack for those hungry times in between meals.
Get the recipe here: Roasted Pumpkin Pie Chickpeas.
No Sew Anthropologie DIY Tea Towel
Katie Wade, guest blogging at Henry Happened, shows you how to make Anthro inspired tea towels.
These towels feature butterfly prints and are no sew: DIY Butterfly Tea Towels.
Make Your Favorite Felt Pumpkin Mask instructions and patterns
I am going to make at least one of these “Pumpkin Masks” for Halloween this year and I think my favorite one is the leaf mask. Get the downloadable templates for three different pumpkin mask designs from “Good Housekeeping” and … Read More...
DIY – Halloween Spider Soap
This melt and pour soap is embedded with plastic spiders ( I hope they are plastic). Visit the Peakcandle.com website for the full tutorial on how to make these soaps. They would be perfect for little gifts or for a … Read More...
Freebies and Project: Boo Box
Leave some sweet treats on someones doorstep with this cute boo box! The eighteen25 blog has directions as well as free printables for the label and note.
-Heather
How Do You Feel About Fast Fashion Crochet?
I had never heard of ‘fast fashion’. Have you? This very brief video gives a glimpse into some problems in the fashion world that will interest many crocheters. The impact of ‘fast fashion’ is less on crochet than on … Read More...