Maria at Colorfull Ink converted some old cans into a set of number luminaries. Check out the tutorial.
Free pattern: Nine Patch Stars and Stripes
Did you know that the third Saturday of March is National Quilting Day? This year it falls on March 16th, though many quilters celebrate their love of patchwork the entire month of March, see Lori’s post at Inside Quilter’s Newsletter… Read More...
New E-Book from Fusedglass.org – Projects Using Scrap Glass
It’s time for another E-Book from Paul Tarlow of Helios Glass in Austin. He’s going to help you use up all of your scrap glass to make super cool projects. Nothing ever goes to waste. I’m trying to decide what … Read More...
Chain and Pearl Bracelet Tutorial
This beautiful bracelet is a part of The Unintended Urban Warrior Trilogy by Carol. She posts this trilogy on her blog “The Answer is Chocolate.” When I read the submission she sent in for this tutorial, the title … Read More...
Easy Shamrock Candy Pops
I had some leftover candy melts again, and they happened to be green, so of course I thought of St. Patrick’s Day. Piping melted candy on lollipop sticks is the super duper easiest thing ever. Even my five-year old is … Read More...
Forest QAL kicks off with the woodpecker
This one’s for bird lovers! Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow created this paper pieced pattern of a handsome woodpecker. It’s the very first quilt block in the Forest QAL she is co-hosting along with Joanna of Shape Moth.
Take … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Heating Pad
Rachel of PS. I Quilt did a guest post at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make this quilted heating pad as part of the Fat Quarter Gang series. Get the know-how.
Pssst. Rachel is hosting a giveaway on … Read More...
Keep Warm with a Wooly Knit Hat
Springtime is tantalizingly close but still relatively far away in at least parts of the top half of the world, but the other side of the globe is getting ready for fall and winter, so pretty much no matter where … Read More...
Banana Split Bites
You know how I have this thing for miniature versions of bigger food? No? Oh. I have this thing for miniature versions of bigger food. Look. A bite-size version of a bigger dessert: Chocolate covered banana split bites. Find the … Read More...
Snow Snow Cones
Remember this snow ice cream I posted? If you still live in places with snow in the forecast, here’s a more colorful version: Snow snow cones. Sweet and easy. Find the how-tos HERE at We Made That.
EASY no sew no knit Shibori Bubble Scarves Tutorial
Mrs. Polly Rogers of (who would have thunk it) “Mrs. Polly Rogers” Made is adorable Bubble Scarves by felting bottle caps into wool jersey fabric. No sew! I think it is such a clever idea because I always knit the … Read More...
The Sky High Rainbow Cupcakes That Inspired the Oh,The Places You’ll Go Cupcakes
Woah, way too long of a title, I know. But it’s the best way to describe (maybe not so much “best” way as “longest” way) how great ideas breed great ideas, and how inspiration can work well in a nice … Read More...
Felt Easter Bunny Ear Napkin Rings Tutorial
Abbey hosts “The Cards we Drew” has come up with these sweet “Easter Bunny Ear Napkin Rings” with full instruction and patterns to follow. What a fun way to add the Easter feel to your holiday table. Abbey is an … Read More...
Easter Kitty
Easter is hopping right along soon and Happiness is Cross Stitching has a cute Easter Design of a feline persuasion. It features a black cat and some lovely daffodils. It will be perfect for a gift tag. Get the free … Read More...
Patchwork hobo bag makes front cover
Malka of A Stitch in Dye talks about her excitement over her project – Half Moon Rising Hobo Bag – making it on the cover of an upcoming book by Tricia Waddell. The title, The Best of Stitch: Bags to … Read More...
Fashion Butterfly Bow Tie Monster tutorial
Onel is our bilingual (English-Indonesian) felt crafter that hosts her blog, “onelmon” crafting experiments. She is a weekend crafter and blogger superb. I have fallen in love with her charming “Butterfly Bow Tie” and I would love this in many … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Cottage style quilt
Linn of The Home Project made this quilt recently saying she purposely avoided selecting a theme for it, but added one developed anyway. Her ‘cottage style’ quilt is made from simple 6×6 inch squares. Go HERE to learn more… Read More...
Princess Scavenger Hunt Party
Aubry’s daughter turned 4, and they had a wonderful Princess Party. Aubry really put together ALL the details to keep the party moving, and keep the royalty entertained. She sent them all around the house on a scavenger hunt with … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing Machine Cover
No winter doldrums here. Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog step-by-step instructions for making a sewing machine cover that is sure to brighten your sewing space. Her rows of HSTs pop against the yellow polka dot fabric. She … Read More...
Knitted Farm Animals Winner
Happy Monday everyone! I’m here to tell you that the winner of Knitted Farm Animals is commenter number 25, Wendy, who said she would love to see a pattern for a goose.
I’m sorry to say there isn’t actually a … Read More...