I saw this and immediately thought of the quilts of Gee’s Bend. It’s Double Cross by Pam Rocco. Download it while you can at Quilter’s Newsletter.com.
Via Lisa Redmond
Fabric swatch: Out of this world
While kicking around online I found this fun fabric, Space Explorers by Nancy Wolf for Kokka. Out of this world, you can get some at Pink Chalk Fabrics,while supplies last.
Image credit: Pink Chalk Fabrics
Paris in a Tin – Free Printable
Made by Joel. com Paris in a tin Printable . I don’t think you have to be a child for this one. I can already imagine having a moment to myself where I just need to open my tin and … Read More...
A Garland for All Occasions pictorial tutorial
Rebekah created her blog “twinkle and twine” as a way to document her creative endeavors while also providing inspiration and ideas for others. She shows you step-by-step how to create wonderful large felt letters; make one or a banner for … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute half apron for kids and grown-ups
Katrina from Kayla’s Kloset shows how to make her 20-Minute Half Apron with Pockets. She includes cutting dimensions to make one in an adult size and in a little kid size. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Graffiti beach towels
Kathy Cano-Murillo (a.k.a Crafty Chica) shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to “graffiti” a beach towel using Tulip’s One-Step Tie-Dye kit. If you’ve got a tween around your house, this would be a fun project … Read More...
More $1 Wedding Favor Ideas
Great wedding favors don’t have to be expensive. My Own Ideas shares ideas for fun favors that cost less a dollar each! Visit the post here, and get more $1 ideas here.
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Tutorial: Make a doll dress from a newborn baby shirt
Anna from Doll It Up shows how you can make a new dress for an 18″ doll out of a newborn baby’s shirt. Go to her blog for the tute.
[photo from Doll It Up]
Free pattern: Back gusset baby pants
The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for these sweet baby pants. They’re made from a natural linen, with a contrast print for a gusset on the back. The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. … Read More...
Free designs for needlepoint belts
If you think needlepoint is just for chair seats and throw pillows, check out these new belt designs from NeedlePaint.com! Seth Berman of NeedlePaint says,
… Read More...We’ve been creating lots of needlepoint belt designs the last 4 months, ever since I
Tutorial: Embroidered flowers with button centers
Nancy of Do Small Things with Love has a great idea for modern embroidery that highlights beautiful buttons. Her improvised flowers are easy to draw and stitch. And her watercolor background kicks the whole hoop up a notch. Learn the … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line yoked knit sundress
Amanda fromKitschy Coo joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s yoked sundress. It’s a simple A-line dress made from a stretch knit (no closures needed!). Another benefit of … Read More...
Project: Box Cards
Laurie over at Fiskars is “stretching the definition of what a card is” with these adorable box cards. They remind me of vintage shadow boxes and are a great way to add a lot more dimension to a “card”.. Click … Read More...
Fabulous At 40 Centrepiece
Partyblog.mygrafico.com shows us how to make this fun “40 Is fabulous” centerpiece. Forget old lady flowers this centerpiece oozes fun with its fluro pink details. They also have the free printables on the post to make it super easy. These … Read More...
Leaf Cutting – Lorenzo Duran
Spanish artist Lorenzo Duran takes the art of paper cutting to a whole new level. How? He cuts fallen leaves instead of paper. Each leaf is washed, dried, pressed, and then a paper pattern is applied before it is cut. … Read More...
Rock Stamps
Have a lot of rocks around? Why not use them to make stamps!?! These rocks work just as well as stamps you pay for! Head over to Thrive 360 Living for the how to!
Sorting Game {Free Printable}
Here’s a great free printable that will help your children learn sequencing. You can get the free printable over at sol da eira.
Silhouette Paper Cuttings
Here is a great lesson plan on how to use silhouette paper cuttings when teacher younger children. It encourages fine hand motor skills and cutting skills. She based her ideas on the book The Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian … Read More...
DIY Paper Necklace
This necklace features pretty pink paper circles for the pendant. The tutorial is in another language, but a google translator will help to put the words into the language that you speak. The pictures in this tutorial explain the steps … Read More...
Getting Crafty In Space
Astronaut Karen Nyberg will be spending 6 months on the ISS (International Space Station) and to help pass the time she’ll be taking craft supplies with her, how cool is that? Read more over at Yahoo News.
-Heather