Rachael Rabbit shows on her blog this Union Jack blanket she’s making from recycled sweaters cut into 2.5 inch squares. To keep the squares from becoming wonky she said she backed them in cotton fabric scraps. Brilliant! Go HERE to … Read More...
Tutorial: Replace a doll stroller seat
When a doll stroller is looking past its prime, it’s usually due to the fabric seat fading or ripping. (At my house, it was the result of my daughter trying to sit in her doll’s stroller…) Living Well Spending Less… Read More...
DIY Felt Elephants
This is such a darling gift for a baby shower or a new baby (my daughter is due May 29th a new granddaughter) 🙂 Laurel of “Laurel Lane” has a complete tutorial for us. Laurel is a wife, a sister … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed tote bag
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a fringed tote bag. The outside is covered in fringed trim. It’s fully lined, with a small patch pocket on the inside to hold a phone or keys. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pillowcase purse
Debbie from Got It At Goodwill shows how to make a purse out of a pair of thrifted pillowcases and a set of purse handles. She says it’s the “easiest purse ever.” You can make it with just a few … Read More...
Tutorial: Dining room chair cushions
Ohhh, how I am wanting these chair cushions for my dining room!! Larissa from mmmcrafts made them and so they’re sitting in her dining room right now instead of mine. BUT, she shares a tutorial on her blog so I … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit Loops Dress for little girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs calls this dress her Knit Loops Dress. It’s an A-line play dress for her little girl, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It gets its name from the loops of knit … Read More...
Call for Papers: Textile Society of America
The Call for Papers is now open for the 2014 symposium of the Textile Society of America. The society’s site says,
… Read More...The theme of the symposium: New Directions: examining the past, creating the future will take a special focus on
Utah hosts international lace convention
Whether you’re a lacemaker, or you’d like to learn, or you’re just a fan: heads up! LaceNews announces a world-class event to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in August. The 60th International Organization of Lace, Inc. (IOLI) … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Love without Reason
Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane created this design for Mother’s Day, but I think it works (with perhaps some changes to the colors) for every occasion from birthday, to wedding, to anniversary, to Valentine’s Day, to Christmas. If you’re new … Read More...
How to turn funky jeans into pretty shorts
Turn a worn-out pair of jeans into stylish shorts with a bit of lace on the pockets and a delicate machine-embroidery design at the hems. Get all the details from the free tutorial at Urban Threads.
Freebie: Fireman’s Hat Die Cut
My dad was a firefighter for over 20 years so this fireman’s hat die cut shape makes me smile. I’m very proud of my dad for all those years he served as a firefighter (he’s happily retired playing lots of … Read More...
Color Mixing in Design Dye – Design Dye Blog
The giveaway is almost over! You’ve got only 24 hours left to enter the Design Dye Giveaway! (Click here to read and enter!) If you’ve already entered, then check out some of the new tutorials over on the … Read More...
Ideas: Wedding Cake Toppers
The most common wedding craft made from polymer clay seems to be the wedding cake toppers. While I’m not talented enough to do realistic sculptures of people… I’m not the only one who thinks a more stylized shape would work … Read More...
Designer smoke alarm arrives in Australia – $10 Off
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Smoke alarms may be an essential home safety device but they are certainly not known for their visual design. Here at last is a smoke alarm that breaks with convention. Now available … Read More...
My Owl Barn – 2013 Free Printable Calendar
My Owl Barn has created a free printable calendar for 2013 that allows you to hand select a beautiful owl image for each month.
Tutorial: Gingham bow sunglass case
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this gingham sunglass case with a big bow at the opening. It’s part of her Gingham Style series. The case is padded with two layers of interfacing to help protect the … Read More...
DIY Brooch Bangles
On their blog Eat. Sleep. Make. Jen and Shannon host a series called “Made It For Me” where they encourage people to make something for themselves. In one of their posts they feature a tutorial by Stephanie … Read More...
Vintage Style Hot Air Balloon Candle Wraps
Leave it to Martha Stewart’s weddings team to come up with a set of simple candle wraps so gorgeous. Head over to MS Weddings for the tutorial.
Tutorial: Berry basket pincushion
A Pumpkin and a Princess shows how to make this adorable pincushion, using a berry basket, a bit of pleated trim, and a square of fabric in a cheery summer print. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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