Abby from Autumn Street and Things for Boys shows how create a self-bound seam finish. This method of finishing a seam allowance has one of the layers of fabric folded over the other and stitched down, encasing the raw edges. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty pintucks with no end threads showing
Angela Osborn shows how to make pintucks. The narrow tucks can be used in a purely decorative manner, or as a way to remove fullness (and create subtle gathers where the tucks end). Her tutorial includes how to finish the … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Beach Art
Tracy Evans shares this stunning Boardwalk beach themed mixed media piece on her blog. I love the combination of all the different elements she used (including stamps from Artistic Outpost). Makes me want to go to the beach!
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Freezer Pop Holders
Freezer pop covers are smart. Lightsaber freezer pop covers are super smart. This is a much better idea than the paper towels I now use to keep the chill off my kid’s hands (her request, I was more of the … Read More...
Hybrid Scrapbooking Week at write.click.scrapbook
Join Christine Newman, aka listgirl for a week of hybrid scrapbooking at write.click.scrapbook. Get tips and techniques, and enter the giveaway! Click here to see more.
5 Animal Snacks for Kids You Can Make In The Kitchen
Friday is kids’ day! Kids and animals. Cute and cute. Kids love animals. Animals love… probably not kids. Here are a few animal-themed snacks for the kiddos.
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Tutorial | Masking and Wet Technique with Wilna Furstenberg
Learn how to create this gorgeous background in a technique video by Wilna Furstenberg on the Studio Calico Blog
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20 min Puff Pastry Party Food
Puff pastry is one of the staples in my freezer. It can be used for just about anything savory or sweet. Puff pastry should be in your freezer for moment like these.
Basically if it tastes good together then you … Read More...
The Flow – Gil Bruvel
Ready for some mind-blowing art? Check out The Flow series by Gil Bruvel. The son of a renowned cabinet-maker, Gil Bruvel has spent the last thirty years exploring different artistic mediums. His Flow series explores form and emotion in … Read More...
Simple Bloom Necklace Tutorial
Kim Layton from Everything Etsy sent us the link to her very clever tutorial. “Learn how to make your own hand stamped initial necklace with all the details including suppliers. This is a great way to get started in hand … Read More...
Four Mini Block Cross Stitch Charts
Chez Mamigoz has gone cubical. These four mini cubes will be fun little stitches and will come in handy when you need a quick project. You can use them as fill projects for backgrounds or as borders. Stitch them up … Read More...
Dotty Belt Tutorial
This tutorial is a bit different in that it is a belt tutorial. I like to think of belts as a type of jewelry for your waist. The creator of this tutorial says that, “This post shows how you can … Read More...
Free pattern: Two tier ruffle dress for baby
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a baby girl’s dress with a tiered ruffled skirt. The post is part of her Gingham Style series. The pattern is for 3-6 month size. If you need a … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a flared skirt
Mie from Sewing Like Mad guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to draft a pattern for a flared skirt. The circle skirt drapes beautifully and has a waistband and optional lining. Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and fabric berry basket
Mollie from Wild Olive made this little berry basket out of circles of felt and fabric. She shares a tutorial showing how. You can use it to corral a small handsewing project, or to catch your keys by the back … Read More...
How to Make a Needle-Felted Penguin & Polar Bear
These darling Needle-Felted Penguin & Polar Bear comes from Martha Stewart’s site. All the materials needed and a pictorial tutorial is available on the site. These are the cutest little creatures for many occasions or just as charming décor. If … Read More...
DIY Candle Column
How gorgeous are these concrete outdoor columns? In My Own Style hooks you up with how to get this Restoration Hardware look for less.
Project: Flower Bouquet Card
The Impression Obsession blog has directions for this beautiful floral bouquet card. This would be a perfect wedding card!
-Heather
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DIY Great Gatsby Inspired Necklace
Head on over to Craft Test Dummies website where “Jenny kicks the tires on the new Martha Stewart Jewelry line and creates a Great Gatsby-inspired necklace.”
Help Weaving in Ends on Lace
Weaving in ends seems like a pretty basic knitting skill, and it is, but sometimes deciding exactly how to weave in ends can be a little tricky. What if, for example, you’ve knit up some lace, and you have to … Read More...