Elizabeth from Sew Chatty shows how she made this leather zippered pouch. The color blocking and applique was inspired by a similar pouch by Fossil. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from Sew Chatty]
Tutorial: Tuxedo stripes on boy pants
Tuxedo stripes are trending for women’s pants this season. Now Rae from Made By Rae adds them to boys’ pants. In a bold geometric print on a pair of brown pants. LOVE!! It’s an easy addition when you’re making pants. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fabric dog bone toy
Becky from Crafting a Green World shares a free pattern for making a fabric dog bone toy. She says it’s “semi-indestructable” thanks to the top stitching around the edges. It’s quick to sew up. Why not make up a stack … Read More...
Mixed Media Spring Shrine
This pretty project is made up of different elements to express the beauty of spring. The use of Styrofoam, decoupage, paint, card stock, moss, tissue paper and the list goes on, this is a lovely piece that’s fun to make. … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel shag rug
Madam Sam from Sew We Quilt shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can use strips of flannel fabric to make this shaggy rug. I can only imagine how soft it feels on bare feet! Go … Read More...
12 Unique Wedding Ideas for 2013
If you’re looking for new ways to add custom details to your wedding be sure to visit this roundup of unique ideas at Austin Wedding Blog! From dresses to footwear to flowers, cakes, and more, you’ll find tons of … Read More...
Idea file: Vintage scarf and chambray shirt
Gypsie Sister uses a vintage scarf to add these floral panels to the sides of a plain chambray shirt. The result is gorgeous! Go to her blog to read more.
Project: Easter Bunny from Punches
OMG, this little bunny behind with “flower” tail is totally adorable!! Catherine Pooler has a video tutorial showing you how to put one of these cuties together using different punch shapes, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Tutorial | French Vintage Easter Eggs, Plus a Giveaway!
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee explains how to make these French Vintage inspired Easter eggs. She is also holding a giveaway where you can win some of the supplies to make them. Entries close March 10th 2013. Click here to … Read More...
Rocking The Tunisian Crochet
Dora Ohrenstein’s new book on Tunisian crochet has just been published. I decided to turn the blog over to Dora today so she can tell you about her book:
It’s exciting to see Tunisian crochet continue to draw interest … Read More...
DIY Balloon Bracelet Tutorial
Since Spring Break is just around the corner and scattered throughout the month of March and April, depending on what part of the country you live in, I will be posting child-friendly jewelry making tutorials once or twice a week … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Easter Poster
Tea Container – Ode to Inspiration
Finally! A tutorial that speaks to the true issues I face on a daily basis: storing my massive tea collection. Ode to Inspiration shares this adorable tutorial on how to make spring themed container, specially decorated for holding tea bags. … Read More...
Tutorial: White Rabbit Mont Blanc Cake
Cynthia of Craft Candies on DeviantArt has an adorable tutorial for a White Rabbit Mont Blanc Cake. And yes, we’re still surfing through little miniature food tutorials galore here so expect me to share treasures as we find and … Read More...
Tutorial: Out the Door Charm Quilt
Cindy of Tops to Treasures shares her recipe at the Moda Bake Shop for this text quilt. Made with her three sons in mind as they leave the house, the words are so sweet. Get the tutorial.
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Lori’s Quilt-y Barn Along + Tute
Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet is hosting a quilt along where those joining the fun will sew up some pieced barns. She shares a tutorial for a ‘barn raising’ as she calls it. You start with a 6 … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen table legs to make it a cutting table
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she lengthened the legs of a dining table to make it a cutting or craft table. Go to her blog to see how she did it.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Felt Egg Holder AND Finger Puppet Tutorial
Amy of “While Wearing Heels” made up these cute little felt Easter eggs along with a chicken puppet for the little ones. You can put candy in them or use them as a placeholder with a name tag and a … Read More...
Free pattern: 10-minute flannel burpcloth
You can make this pretty flannel burpcloth in just 10 minutes. Head over to The Ribbon Retreat for the free pattern. It’s made from two layers of soft, absorbant flannel. It sews together fast because you won’t be turning and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric memory matching game
Dawnelle from Just Dawnelle guest blogs at Oh, Sweet Joy! with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric memory matching game. Go to her tute.
[photo from Just Dawnelle on Oh, Sweet Joy!]