Jessica from Sew Chic shows how she marked the placement of buttonholes on the back of a dress. It was a special garment and she didn’t want to put chalk on the fabric. Go to her blog to see what … Read More...
Freebies: Fairy Images
I am absolutely obsessed with fairies! So I flipped when I came across an entire digi website devoted to just fairies. Fairy Coloring Pages is filled with tons of free digital fairy images to download and color.
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Black & Mint
I just love the freshness that a splash of mint brings to a classic black & white wedding! You’ll find this pretty inspiration board here:
Black and Mint Wedding | Burnett’s Boards – Daily Wedding Inspiration.
Winner! {Perfect Wedding Favours}
It’s time to announce the winner of Perfect Wedding Favours by Susannah Blake! Thanks to everyone who left a comment. The winner is:
Comment #19 Jen V.
Getting married this summer. Would LOVE to read this book!!!
Congratulations Jen! … Read More...
Tutorial | Paper Shoe from Sandy’s Space
Look at these Ferragamo inspired paper shoes! They were designed by Sandy Ang, who shares both the template and the step-by-step with you on her blog Sandy’s Space. They would make a sweet gift, or wonderful party decor. … Read More...
Tutorial | Selective Photo Coloring with Pic Monkey
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, shares this tutorial showing how to selectively color a digital photograph using the online toolPicMonkey . No special software is needed! Click here to see all the steps.
Free Invitation Templates
Free printable invitation templates by a great little blog called i-do-it-yourself.com/
these invitations are free to download and customize to suit your own needs. Check out some of the other
freebies too for some fantastic vintage labels and much much … Read More...
Colour de Verre Millifiori and Murrini Pendants
I wanted to do this post about a week and a half ago but got caught up in too many things. Then I went to Glass Craft and Bead Expo and saw these pendants in person and said, oh now … Read More...
“Save The Date” – Are they actually necessary?
Wikipedia says : A save the date is a notice stating the date of a significant event such as a wedding. It is typically sent to those likely to be interested or affected by the event and states the planned … Read More...
Corinne’s Thread: Felt Flower Sachets Tutorial
Corinne, who designs for “Purl Bee” came up with these treasured Felt Flower Sachets just in time for Mother’s Day. Every mother will love these filled with her favorite fragrance. The color combinations she uses are fascinating. Be sure to … Read More...
Star Wars – Party Ideas
Star Wars Party by Shindig from http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com.au/If your having a star wars party then this detailed step by step tutorial by filthwizardy is sure to inspire you. Made from milk cartons and spray paint this helmet totally rocks the look.… Read More...
Free Pattern: Holiday Heroine Cape Tank
The Holiday Heroine Cape Tank is part capelet, part tank top. The pattern is from Hot Patterns and you can download it for free at Fabric.com. The downloadable pattern includes sizes 6 – 26. Go to the download.… Read More...
Tutorial: Bind neck and armholes with single-fold bias tape
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows the staple dress she made for the His & Hers Sew-Along with microMod. She also shows how she used single-fold bias tape to bind the neck and armholes. The bias tape is turned entirely … Read More...
Glitter-striped Candle Holders
This is a really easy DIY that takes advantage of a humble office supply, double sided tape, and a bit of glitter. This would be a great craft for kids if you don’t mind a little glitter mess. Craft and … Read More...
Tutorial: Blouson top with ruched sleeves
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a blouson top with ruched shoulders. It’s a variation on a boxy top that she recently shared a tutorial for making. You can add one or both details to get a whole new … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick fleece lining for a trench coat
The Lonely Walnut shows a quick and dirty way to add a fleece lining to a trench coat. Rather than cutting and sewing all the pieces together, she started with a fleece sweater and stitched that into the inside of … Read More...
Tamarack Shack stitches curved nine patch
Here’s some eye candy for you today. Kathy of Tamarack Shack quilted this curved nine patch on her longarm. Gorgeous job. Visit her post to see lots of photos of her stitching.
Image credit: Tamarack Shack
Newsy: E White wins ‘Shots and Stripes’
Congratulations to the winner of my giveaway, E White (put a B in there and you’d have the author of Charlotte’s Web). But I digress. She’ll receive my review copy of Shots and Cottons by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey scarf shrug
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a drapey shrug out of a large scarf. It’s a fast project, requiring only a couple of seams. If you don’t have a large enough scarf, you can also use two smaller … Read More...
Tutorial: Cat phone sleeve
Oh, how I’m loving this cat phone sleeve that Lana Red made! And oh, how I’m loving that she shares a tute showing how. (I make no secret of the fact that I love kitties.) The pouch itself is sewn … Read More...