Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put a cuff on a pair of pants or shorts. Her tutorial is part of a Sewing 101 series on her blog where she answers questions submitted by her readers. Go to her … Read More...
Freebie: Subway Art
Give a Little Thistle
Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has a freebie for you that is inspired by the wilds of Scotland. This thistle design incorporates both cross-stitch and long stitch to give the thistle a more thistley look. It will make a great … Read More...
Stitch a Garden Club
All Things Needlepoint is announcing a new way to save and to increase your collection of needlepoint canvases. Become a member of their “Stitch a Garden Club” and choose from a wide selection of florals and other botanical canvases. The … Read More...
Clever Chocolate Milk Party Favors
Rachel of mychiclife, shares this post on how she made chocolate milk party favors.
She has also provided free printables to go with the post.
Go check out the chocolate milk themed party favors with free printables.
Winner of our Giveaway; Felted Feathered Friends
I am pleased to announce that Mae Conatser lucky #34 is the winner of our Giveaway; Felted Feathered Friends. Congratulations, and I will be emailing Mae for her shipping address! I want to thank everyone that entered and I will … Read More...
Marshmallow Sailboats
Sailboats made out of marshmallows? Not only is this a great idea for a party, it is a great use of marshmallows and crackers!
Get your marshmallow on, and go to Brenda’s blog to get details on how to make … Read More...
Tea Party Cupcake Toppers: Part 1: Itsy Bitsy Fork And Spoon
This has to be a true work of art.
Nikki of Tikkido shows you how to create those itsy-bitsy fork and spoons in this part 1 tutorial on how to create these tiny cupcake toppers.
If I were you, I … Read More...
Wind Up Butterflies
Let me just warn you before you begin. You are going to make these, not just one but lot’s why? Because they are so darn cute. Once you get the technique down you are going to want to make blue … Read More...
How To Chicken Proof Your Garden
ModernFarmer has a great post on what it takes to create a space where you can have a decent garden and still keep chickens. Creating a fence isn’t too difficult, but it is the planning that makes it perfect.
Go … Read More...
Pastry Based On Poppy Seeds
This was news to me. This cake in this pastry is made entirely of poppy seeds – which is apparently a great flavor in Poland.
This got sent to me via a link suggestion and I can quote from that … Read More...
Knit Some Simple Holiday Gift Card Holders
Over at Craftown they’re already thinking about Christmas (and I heard yesterday some stores are already selling Christmas stuff), so if you’re ready to start your holiday crafting you might want to take a look at these knit gift card … Read More...
How to make recycled fabric and paper garland gift wrap
This is so pretty and simple! Pop on over to the blog Homework, Today’s assignment: be inspired for a tutorial on how to make garland style gift wrap out of bits of fabric and a very unexpected sorce for recycled … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Girl’s two-piece tankini swimsuit
Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a girl’s two-piece tankini swimsuit. The simple lines and the striped fabric remind me of the suits you can get from Mini Boden. She gives it contrast straps and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of reversible placemats
KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family shows how you can make a set of reversible placemats. This is a good project for a beginning sewer, since it uses only straight seams and can be done rather quickly. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Baby Sailor Skirt
Over at Sew Much Ado, Cheryl shares a tutorial for making this cute cute baby sailor skirt. There’s a button bib stitched on the front, but it’s decorative only. The skirt is sewn to an elastic waistband so it’s easy to pull the skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Make curtain panels from a duvet cover
Sometimes a duvet cover isn’t a duvet cover. Sometimes it’s inexpensive yardage for making a set of curtains. Centsational Girl shows how she made this set of curtain panels for her dining room out of a duvet cover. In keeping … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s faux fur vest
Last year, my daughter talked my mother into buying her a faux fur vest from one of the children’s clothing stores at the mall. She feels like a rock star when she wears it!! So when I saw this tutorial … Read More...
Project: Jane Austen ATC’s
Visit my own personal blog P is for Paper for more information on making three lovely (if I do say so myself ;)) Artist Trading Cards with Jane Austen quotes and Regency Style fashions.
-Heather
Tutorial | Tips for Shooting in the Midday Sun
It’s high summer, which means lots more hours of sunlight for shooting. It also means lots more shooting going on when the sun is the highest and brightest. These photo tips from PhotoJojo will help you to shoot in the … Read More...