TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how to make a small zippered bag. She designed it to hold a small sketch notebook, but you could adjust the dimensions to make one to carry a tablet or small laptop. There are plenty … Read More...
And the Portrait Winner is………….
…..Angie Menning! Congrats Angie you’ve won the Silhouette Portrait giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I sent you.
Thanks to everyone who entered!
-Heather
Project: Little Birdie Card
I love the soft romantic look of this card by Cherry Nelson, find her directions for making it over on the Pink Persimmon blog.
-Heather
Crochet Tea Light Covers
Aren’t these charming? Sher over at Fly The Coop has created these sweet, teeny tea light
cozies. As usual, you’ll find her instructions and tutorial to be very helpful. This is one of those crazy little things that make me … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork memory pillow
Andrea of Crafting Connections shares in her latest Mini-Magazine how to create a pillow with your child’s artwork. Of her method, she explains,
… Read More...The pillow cover is being pieced together using a quilt-as-you-go technique. once you know how it’s done,
Tutorial: Quilt your own fabric
Marni of Haberdashery Fun shares on her blog how to quilt your own fabric that you later sew into projects. Of course you can buy yardage of already quilted fabric, but the choices are limited. Here she chose a darling … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding small
Kerry of verykerryberry believes good binding can add to or detract from your quilted items. She shows the best way to bind what she calls ‘small quilty things’ with a single binding method (double binding is standard for bed quilts). … Read More...
Clay In Depth
Vickie Turner has some excellent in-depth info and step by step discussion of polymer clay. A recent post series starts with her explaining how clay works and comparing it to wax and earth clay. Have a browse, pick up some … Read More...
Crafty Magazine
Looking for a new crafting mag to love? Check out Crafty Magazine. The new magazine features all sorts of cool craft projects and editorials. You can see for yourself, either by checking out their website or by checking out … Read More...
DIY Layered Button Necklace
Spring time is here. It’s time to adorn yourself with bright, colorful jewelry! Amy from One Artsy Mama shares this simple tutorial with us for creating your own layered button necklace. She said that you can make it in less … Read More...
Buffet Loading Techniques
Have you ever been to a restaurant that allows you to fill a bowl with salad? Well fritesandfries.com have mastered the art of what can only be called TAOFF Technique – “Taking Advantage Of Free Food”.
I know this technically … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric appliqued flower pillow
Jennifer Heynen shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make her Shabby Chic Flower Pillow. The flowers across the long skinny pillow are made from layers of scrap fabric circles. The colors and patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Duct tape dress form
If you want to make a dress form that’s an exact copy of your own body, a duct tape dress form might be the way to go. They’re inexpensive to make and don’t require fussy measuring. Deby from So Sew … Read More...
Freebie: Mermaid Image
Download this beautiful mermaid image for free from Dover publications and dream of a relaxing day by the beach while you color her in.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a removable feather collar to a t-shirt or tank
#29 in the 30 Days 30 Tee-Shirts series by Aimee from Clones N Clowns is a little bit of fabulousness. She shows how to add a removable feather collar to a tank. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy gathered skirt with elastic waistband
Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles shows how to make a girls gathered skirt. With a wide elastic waistband, it’s quick to make and easy to sew. Go to her tute.
[photo from Dabbles and Babbles]
Tutorial: Custom appliqued pillows
Sania Pell posted a tutorial on Inside Out Magazine’s web site for making a charming set of throw pillows. Applique fabric images and add silk flowers and leaves for one-of-a-kind accessories with dimensional flair that perfectly match your decor. See … Read More...
DIY Repurposed Pallet Desk
WOW. I mean really.. wow. I never in a million years would have thought to turn a pallet into a flip down desk! This is an amazing project and the moment it came through my email I wanted one! Luckily … Read More...
Project: Stamped Flower Canvas
The Stampendous blog has an amazing mixed media project to share using a very large lily stamp as the focal point on this art canvas.
-Heather
Once Upon a Treehouse
The more I read about Once Upon a Treehouse, the more I love this shop! All of their beautiful toys are carefully made from eco-friendly materials that meet the highest available standards and have been sustainably harvested. The heirloom … Read More...