You want this cherry-blossom brooch, don’t you. Good news: Star-Shaped and Shiny shows us how to make it. The process is simple, requiring only beginning embroidery skills. (In fact, you could skip the embroidery altogether if you’re in a hurry … Read More...
Using bead embroidery in art quilts
Jenny of Fiber Art Almanac talks us through the principles of designing an effective beaded art quilt, using a work by Nancy Eha as a shining example. Nancy says her quilt, Just Spinning My Wheels, is “obsessively beaded.” I say … Read More...
Free pattern: Hardanger bookmark
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) is sharing her pattern for this utterly gorgeous hardanger bookmark. Go to her post to download the design. The needlewoven, beaded tassel reminds me of a thistle bloom. Maybe if we ask sweetly, she’ll … Read More...
No Sew Felt Bunny Ears
This is my type of project for Easter, fast, no-sew and easy. “No Sew Felt Bunny Ears” (with a great pictorial tutorial) brought to us via “One Little Minute” hosted by Miranda who was an RN, and worked as a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater dress refashion
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she reworked a plain, shapeless sweater dress into a shorter, more figure flattering version of itself. To add interest, she gave it ruffles at the neck and down the bodice. Go to her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Market tote with cut in handles
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how to make this market tote are cut into the sides of the bag. The square tote is easily embellished. For hers, she used freezer paper to stencil the abbreviations of airports for cities she … Read More...
Tip: Turn batting scraps into a sheet
Ever wonder what to do with leftover batting? Made by ChrissieD has a thrifty solution that does not limit their uses to mug rugs and other tiny quilt projects. Sew them together to make a batting sheet. Brilliant! Get the … Read More...
Idea file: Mother’s day footprint or handprint pillow
Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows the special Mother’s Day pillows that she helped her kids make for their grandmother. (Mother’s Day in the UK was celebrated last week.) One has a bouquet of handprints, the other a bouquet of footprints. … Read More...
Many finishes for 2013
I am a great starter of quilts but unfortunately, I falter on the finishing part. Thankfully, I am not alone. Shanna of Fiber of All Sorts and Melissa of Sew BitterSweet Designs are co-hosting A … Read More...
Green Clothespin Candle Holder
Clothespin-wrapped candle holders always remind me of picket fences, and this one accented with green seems like a festive project perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Visit the tutorial for how to make this.
A nod to local foods in quilt
This quilt ‘Local Foods Grow Strong Communities’ by Kim Lapacek of Persimon Dreams is her answer to Challenge 5 of Project QUILTING Season 4. It’s lovely. She explains the inspiration and creative process for the quilt here, where reader … Read More...
St Patrick’s Day Bouquet
Everyone “needs a little green”. Here is a little splash of color that is classy. And timely. Apartment Therapy shared their bouquet idea with us here. Happy St Patrick’s Day to you!
Tutorial: Modern graphic clutch portfolio
Oh, how I’m loving this modern graphic portfolio! Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes made it, and he shares a tutorial showing how. The sewing is actually not complicated. It’s made like a large zippered pouch, though out of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant ribbon bow belt
Nhi from Lolita Patterns shows how you can make this elegant ribbon bow belt. The bow is folded and stitched together, then threaded on to a belt made of the same grosgrain ribbon. Go to her blog for the DIY… Read More...
Freebie: Boy and His Bunny Digital Stamp
The Cruzines blog has a fun boy holding a bunny digi stamp to download for free, click here to grab it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
8 Flower Crown Tutorials + Bohemian Wedding Shoot
If you’re a free-spirited bride, you’ll love these flower crowns featured at Belle & Chic! This post is chock-full of tutorials, gorgeous inspiration photos, a link to a video tutorial, and a Pinterest Board dedicated to pretty flower crowns!
4 Free Printables from Limn & Lovely
Wool Felted Nyan Cat – xxNostalgic
I can’t help it. When I see crafts based on internet memes, I smile. And this wool felted version of the ubiquitous nyan cat is no exception. In fact, all of the adorable creations by xxNostalgic make me smile. I … Read More...
Spring Into Clay
Spring, in theory, is just around the corner. You wouldn’t know it from the weather here but the clayers on Etsy have fabulous pieces ready to go:
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| Daffodil Cat Necklace by MelodyODesigns | Flowering Mandela Cane by ClaybyKerm |
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Designer Inspired White Agate Stretch Bracelet Tutorial
This bracelet was created by Carol from “The Answer is Chocolate.” She was inspired to create her own inxpensive version of designer Simon Sebbags stretch bead bracelets. This elegant bracelet is super easy to make and requires very … Read More...
