I love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.
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Free project: Let it Rain wall quilt
In this case, the fabric makes the quilt. Due out any day, this quilt highlights the fabric collection “Let it Rain” by Simon and Kabuki for Quilting Treasures. Visit their project page to download the free pattern. Available for … Read More...
Succulant Party Favors
These little gems are party favors. Jenna gives us step by step instructions on how to make these. And they are surprisingly realistically priced too, the way she does it. These would make a beautiful table scape during the party, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: T-shirt and button-up shirt refashion
Kaitlin from Wunderbar shows how she made refashioned a t-shirt and a button-up shirt into a new top, inspired by a similar top at Anthropologie. I love it!! The front of the shirt is a t-shirt, but the back and … Read More...
Tutorial: Ms. Elaineous’s crazy quilt block
If you’ve put off learning to quilt with worries over precision, listen up. Bia of Ms. Elaineous had the same fears but saw some hope with the crazy quilt style. She explains,
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Rainbow Cannoli
Is there any dessert left in the world that has NOT been turned into a rainbow? If I thought long enough, I might have said cannolis, and I’d have been wrong. Find the how-tos to make rainbow colored cannoli HERE … Read More...
Freebie: Spring Phrases Download
Papercrafts magazine had a great digital spring sentiments and images to download for free, click here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital papers to download? Check these out Design Bundles – Digital papers and Digi stamps.
A View On Specs
Do you have as many pairs of ‘cheaters’ as I do? I have 2 pair at work. I have a pair in the bathroom, one on my nightstand, one for crochet, one for the computer, one in the kitchen, … Read More...
Paris in the Spring Cookies
I looove Paris (cookies that are 3D and lovely and detailed) in the Springtime… You know that song, right? Makes me want to go to Paris every time I hear it. Kind of like 3D Eiffel Towers. Makes sense. You … Read More...
DIY Crochet Rose Earrings
Hannah created these crochet flower earrings and shares her pattern in a tutorial on the blog she co-authors, “Pearls and Scissors.” Spring flowers was Hannah’s inspiration for these earrings. Check out her tutorial and learn how to make … Read More...
Winner: David Tutera Bridal Prize Package!
I’m excited to announce the winner of the $200 David Tutera Bridal prize Package! The randomly chosen winner is commenter #20:
Christina : { I love David Tutera at Disney!}
Congratulations Christina! Please send your mailing address to [email protected] and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a collar so it curls toward the body
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she sews a collar so that it naturally curls toward the body. Go to her blog to see what she does.
[photo from Feather’s Flights]
Tutorial: Criss cross plunge back blouse refashion
Auna Kay from la vie en rose shows how she refashioned a loose fitting blouse to give it a criss cross plunge back. The criss cross straps are made from the fabric that she cut out to make the plunge. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a bow tie from a modern print
Though a traditional accessory, a man’s bow tie needn’t only be made from a traditional fabric print. AlwaysMod (the Marimekko blog) shares a tutorial showing how to sew a DIY bow tie, and shows it done up in a variety … Read More...
Tutorial: Alphabet Banners for Cards
Combine your alphabet stamps and tiny scraps of paper to make fun tiles and banners for your cards and scrapbook pages. Hero Arts has a video showing you how.
-Heather
Spring Bloom Back Stitch Project
Jeanne has posted another great back stitch project over at Byrd’s Nest blog. This one is entitled “Spring Bloom” and it is here just in time for the first sights of Spring that have sprung in my neck of the … Read More...
Vintage Travel Ticket Candle Holder
Mod Podge Rocks recently featured this great guy gift idea from Plaid Crafts – a simple candle holder decoupaged with a vintage travel ticket. Check out the easy DIY.
Shamrock-Inside Pound Cake
Yum. Pound cake. Oh, wait, what’s that? A shamrock inside? How very lucky. Make mini shamrock reveal cakes for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at Rock UR Party.
Did you know that pound cake is a type of cake traditionally … Read More...
Hostess Gift: Wine Bag
On the way to a nice party? Or getting ready for a Birthday? Here is a wine lover’s way to create your own packaging for your host. I think it would fun to go minimalist and just put “red” and … Read More...
Twine Carrots
Family fun? Handmade goodness? Table Decorations? Check! These sweet twine carrots are hand made, and even appropriate for help from your favorite kids! Courtenay from Creeklinehouse shows us how. These would be so fun for the Easter Table. Enjoy!