Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews is hosting a sew-along to make a women’s blazer. Hers is made from a gorgeous blue velvet, but any heavier weight fabric would work. And if you can wear a size small, … Read More...
Free pattern: Laminated cotton pocket bib
Amber from JRox Designs posts at Craftaholics Anonymous with a free pattern and tutorial for making a pocket bib. It’s made from laminated cotton
so it wipes clean easily. The pattern comes in two sizes – a smaller one for … Read More...
Party Planning – Seating
The uniformity of this seating just squeals to my OCD tendencies. Renting your seats for a party big or small can add a little style to your party. I have been to lots of parties where first there was not … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Recycled Materials
Renee at Bolton House shares how to make some interesting stamped backgrounds for Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) using various materials like bubble wrap (very cool!) for a fun ATC accordion booklet.
-Heather
Pattern: Oriental Poppy Quilt
The late Ruby Short McKim created this quilt pattern, Oriental Poppy as part of her quilt pattern business back in the 1920’s and 30’s in Kansas City, Missouri (US). It uses both piecing and applique for the flower. More than … Read More...
Food Art on a Plate
I need to share with you my new favorite artist. Food artist. Her plates are simply stunning. Shown are the Three Little Pigs, but you must see her collections HERE at Oh I see Red!.
Blackwork Motif
I really enjoy blackwork style embroidery and over at Imaginesque, you can find all sorts of blackwork motifs to stitch up and enjoy. There are all sorts of hand embroidery motifs posted there to so if you enjoy that sort … Read More...
Fiber Factor Contestants Named
A while back I told you about the Fiber Factor, a knitting design competition that will pit 12 designers against each other and the clock for a chance at a trip to Germany for the big winner.
The contestants… Read More...
How to make a recycled book Kindle cover
I love when new technology meets old technology. That’s just what this is. See how to make a recycled book cover for your Kindle over at the blog Mama Fish.
Tip: Plastic ruler as a pinning tool
Jennifer from Workroom Social shows how she uses a plastic ruler as a pinning tool when she’s got two (or more) layers of fabric and she only wants the pin to go through the top layer. Go to her blog … Read More...
Mini Brownie Garden
I’m loving all the details of this mini brownie garden. Dress up store-bought brownies with who-woulda-thought-it toppers (like green colored Frosted Flakes lettuce and Mike and Ike’s carrots) HERE at Party Pinching. If you are looking for a yummy … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric circle flower brooch
Belikova Alexandra at Kalinka Handmade shows how to make a flower brooch out of gathered fabric circles. It’s all handstitching with small pieces of fabric, so it’s a good project to take with you to pass the time in waiting … Read More...
Tutorial: Dishtowel and napkin tote bags
Dana from MADE shows how you can use fabric napkins and dishtowels to make cute and easy (and super cute) tote bags. Check out how she layers the napkins to create a series of pockets. Genius! Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Add extra fabric to a jeans waist
Oooh, how I hate it when a favorite pair of jeans starts to fit too snugly in the waist! It doesn’t matter how cute they are, if they’re no longer comfortable they’re just not going to get worn. Liz from … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated pillowcase
Sew4Home shows how to make a pretty pleated pillowcase. It would make a beautiful decorative accent to your bedding, but because the pleated accent is on just the side, you can also sleep on it comfortably. Go to their tutorial… Read More...
The Tallest, Most Colorful Oreo Ever
Why, it’s a sweet, yummy rainbow of pride. May be too much filling for my taste, but gosh, I love this. And you can make these yourself with some Oreos, dental floss and food coloring. Find the step-by-step how-tos to … Read More...
More Cricut Iron On Ideas
Last week I shared with you my projects made with the brand new Cricut Iron On material (click here for my review) and lots of other great bloggers have also shared their terrific projects and ideas as well … Read More...
Winner of the Mosaic Photo Book!
We have a winner of the Mosaic Photo Book!
Random.org chose number 5 which was Jessica who said:
Congrats Jessica! I’ve sent you an e-mail, and once I hear back from you I will let you know how to claim … Read More...
Frugalista At Work
Maybe you don’t have one of these (yarn winder)
of even one of these (nostepinne). Maybe you’re a frugal crocheter who is always looking for cost effective ways to improvise, make-do, improve, and create.
Wish I was … Read More...
Tutorial | Egg Carton Daffodil Flowers for Spring
Here’s a fun craft you can do for decor or with the kids: daffodils from egg cartons! You can also use these on an off-the-page scrapbooking project. Click here to get all the details at Mr.Printables.