Merrick from Merricks Art added a strip of leather trim to the shoulders of a striped tee. It’s a simple project that takes a shirt from plain to trendy. Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how.
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Winner of our 2 Book Giveaway: Zombie Felties & Zodiac Felties
Michelle M is lucky number 46 is the winner of our 2 book giveaway. Congratulations I think you will have fun with both books. I will be emailing you for your full name and address J Thanks to everyone that … Read More...
DIY Fabric Dangle Earrings
Marzipan created these dangle earrings using fabric and some imagination. Marzipan posted a tutorial on her blog “Made by Marzipan” and included a video tutorial as well. Check it out and learn how to make these “DIY … Read More...
Blooming Bouquet Brooch Tutorial
This brooch is absolutely beautiful! Can you imagine pinning this to your outfit, it would be like wearing a bouquet of bright flowers without having to water them. Mariam from “Shade Tree Jewelry” shows how simple it is … Read More...
Tip: How to Align Dies and Stamps
Lots of stamp companies are now introducing dies that match their stamps, it makes it so much easier to get a clean cut around your stamps without having to “fussy cut” with scissors. But it can be a little tricky … Read More...
Sushi Bag Kit Winner
The winner of the One Stick: Two Stick kit to make a felted sushi wallet is commenter number 29, Shawn, who said it looked like a fun project to check out.
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DIY Wax Paper Lanterns
Looking for a creative and affordable way to add a touch of elegance to your wedding centerpieces or home decor? Look no further than these beautiful waxed paper lanterns featured on Oncewed! These lanterns are easy to make and require … Read More...
Embroider for peace
Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me created this work for a collaborative art project being curated and exhibited by Danish artist Hanne Bang. Lisa says,
… Read More...Hanne is asking people from all over the world to embroider these words [“In
Boutique Wedding Cakes {Book Review & Giveaway}
A beautiful cake is the quintessential sweet ending to any wedding celebration. Expert baker and sugar-crafter Victoria Glass demonstrates how to create custom wedding cakes at home in her new book Boutique Wedding Cakes. Victoria provides all the guidance needed … Read More...
Tutorial: Teeny tiny hoops
Ruby Murray adapted another blogger’s idea to upcycle milk-bottle caps into teeny embroidery hoops. Brilliant! Go to her blog post to find out more. Or go directly to her free tutorial.
Ta Dah!: Fryed Pixels quilt
Kerry of PennyDog talks on her blog about her latest finish, a Stephen Fry quilt. Each square of fabric represents a pixel in the portrait. She explains,
… Read More...It looks better from a distance (not because the squares don’t always line
Free pattern and tutorial: Bunny hoop
Squeee! What looks like Easter candy but is absolutely calorie-free? A bunny made of French knots! This adorable seasonal hoop is the creation of Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane, and she’s sharing the pattern and instructions with us. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued Easter napkins
Kathy Lewinski posted a tutorial on Just Crafty Enough for making appliqued napkins to brighten your Easter dinner table. Her technique is easy — raw-edge applique topped with a split-stitch outline — and this is a perfect project for using … Read More...
Tutorial: Tipsy quilt block {Glimma giveaway}
Kristy Daum of St. Louis Folk Victorian shares on her blog how to make her modern block, a Tipsy Triangle. Shown here is the quilt she made using the blocks. All blocks use fabric from the Glimma fabric line by … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Soothing Sage
Soft and romantic sage inspirations from Magnolia Rouge feel so fresh and pretty for warm weather weddings!
Tutorial: Hexagons {not just for quilts}
If the idea of doing an entire hexagon quilt seems like too much, why not start with a small project like this baby bib with a hexies flower embellishment. Yucenur of Home of Homemade Treasures shares on her blog how … Read More...
Easy and Colorful Cake Decorating Idea
I suddenly want to decorate everything with rosettes
. Find this easy, colorful cake decorating idea HERE at Mirror Mirror.
New issue: Stitch & Thimble
A new issue of Kelly Fletcher‘s Stitch & Thimble ezine is available now. Kelly says,
I’ve doubled the size of the publication and added a host of new features, but kept the cover price at just £5.
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Di van Niekerk: Sale!
If you’re into ribbon embroidery, then you’re going to love this announcement from Di van Niekerk:
… Read More...There’s a super new Bonus for you this month! For every order that you place over R950.00 (just over 100 US Dollars) you
How to make a recycled washer flower decoration
The mod style is one of my all time faves so the idea of making mod flowers with washers is fabulous! Check out the tutorial on how to make washer flowers over at the blog Do Small Things With Love.
