Malia hosted her daughter’s 6th Birthday, and pulled out all the stops! It was a Fairy Themed party, and the kids went on a hunt for their fairies, and in the end, they got to take them home in these … Read More...
Fabric Covered Egg
Fabric covered Easter Egg. And, get ready, you wanna know a secret? They are NO SEW. These sweet eggs look quilted and padded. While they are soft, they are not piece-work. Cinta shares all the tools and tips on Moppet… Read More...
Karamba’s travel cat
Best. Travel pillow. Ever. Karamba! made this funky feline of faux fur and hypoallergenic filling. Imagine napping on a long flight with this kitteh snuggled on your shoulders. Brilliant! Go to her blog for more views and images you can … Read More...
Free bargello pattern: Not-quite diamonds
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint says,
… Read More...This free Bargello Needlepoint pattern uses rectangles as its basis. Squares are far more usual in Bargello, but I love the odd shape of these rectangles, which are crazily turned on their sides.
Make a flock of spring birds
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has guest posted a tutorial over on Sew, Mama, Sew! This sweetheart, Flora, is a soft-sculpture bird sewn from felt and cheerfully embroidered with more spring colors. Go to the tute to learn how … Read More...
Book Give Away
Today is the last day to enter for a chance to win Handmade Hostess.
Please visit the original give away announcement post here, to leave a comment, and enter to win. This book is spectacular.
Felt Toolbox Tutorial with Pattern
Jeanine and Amy are sisters that live on opposite sides of the country but keep in touch by phone and via their blog “Serving Pink Lemonade”. They love sharing their project how-to’s with each other and us. What could be … Read More...
Chocolate Easter Egg Mini Cakes
Oh, I love these so. And all you have to do is take a cookie cutter to a cake to make mini cakes. Plus, these are chocolate. All chocolate. And they look just like chocolate Easter eggs that line the … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroider a vintage handkerchief
Whitney of Whit B. Nimble says,
… Read More...Vintage hankies are gorgeous, inexpensive, and easy to find at antique malls and markets. Personalizing one with a simple design makes for a sweet gift for a friend (how cute would it be in
13 Kitchen Crafts You Will Love
Kitchen crafts are really popular. I alone have made over 15 projects just for my kitchen! It’s probably because the kitchen is the heart of the home, so those of us that like to make our own home decor really … Read More...
Free pattern: Hen and chicks
I love the dimensional stitching on this sweet farm scene by Jules of Adventures in Thread. She says,
… Read More...I used Ghiordes Knot or Turkey work as I always call it, (I always imagine a huge turkey scratching around!) to create
How to make a scrap fabric and button mini tote
OK I know this doesn’t look like a mini tote but I loved this close up shot. To see the super cute totes and all the great details of the tutorial on how to make a recycled mini tote over … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Birdie or bunny felt Easter baskets
Tricia from Made by Me, Shared with You has created a super adorable and unique felt Easter basket tutorial that’s perfect for your Easter celebrations. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, Tricia demonstrates how to make two charming felt Easter baskets: … Read More...
Tutorial: Edgy asymmetrical zip vest from a man’s suit jacket
Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a man’s suit jacket into a woman’s zip-up vest. The asymmetrical zipper brings to mind a motorycle jacket. Exposed zippers also give it an edge. Go to Plan B to find out … Read More...
Tutorial: Dip-dyed circle skirt for spring
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a dip-dyed circle skirt for spring. Her tutorial shows how to cut the fabric to give it either a high-low hem or a plain hem. Go to her blog for the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Dyed denim jacket
Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs at Love Stitched with a tutorial showing how to create a dyed denim jacket. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to update a jean jacket. Go to Love Stitched for her how-to.
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Lookie what she made: Toddler jumper from daddy’s jeans
Vera Luna shows the jumper she made for her little girl using a pair of daddy’s jeans. She split the legs at the side and used them as front and back panels of the jumper. My favorite part has to … Read More...
Tutorial: Jeni Reversible Apron
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make her Jeni Reversible Apron. Go to her tutorial at Art Gallery Fabrics.
[photo from luvinthemommyhood on Art Gallery Fabrics]
Peeps Kebabs
Stained Glass Window Cookie
Wow, this stained glass cookie of Jesus praying in the garden at Gethsemane makes me want to find religion again. How stunning! By The Enchanted Oven.