Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another talented group of guests. They include Ebony Love (die cutting), Betz White, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr (design tips).
Don’t miss it. Go to Pat’s blog … Read More...
Winged hearts paper pieced quilt block
What could be cuter than hearts with wings? Joanna of Shape Moth created her ‘Valentine’s Hearts’ quilt block using a paper piecing technique. This would be adorable hanging ‘as is’, or sewn up into a pillow or mini quilt. She … Read More...
Mardi Gras Food
Are you doing anything to celebrate Mardi Gras? Here is a treasure trove of traditional recipes to choose from. Including okra creole, and king cake even.
Homemade Valentine’s Day Gummies
The lips! I love the sparkly lips. Must find silicone lip molds. Find the recipe for homemade Valentine’s Day gummies HERE at Sisteroo.
Making your own gummies has become very popular as it allows you to control the ingredients … Read More...
Glitter and Foil Candles
Lia at Ellinee made this charming set of candles embellished with gold foil and glitter. Check out how to get this look for yourself.
How to make a recycled Capri-Sun iPod Holder
Over at the blog Four Marrs & One Venus there is a cute tutorial on how to make an iPod holder from a Capri-Sun pouch.
Inspiration: French chairs
My design approach is to pick a fabric that inspires me and go from there. This one qualifies. The red, white and French blue would make a wonderful color palette for a quilt. It’s from the ‘Kiss the Cook’ collection … Read More...
Dessert Nacho Bar
Need a new idea for a party bar? How about nachos? Dessert nachos, that is. I’ve never seen this done, but it just makes so much sense. Apple chips and cinnamon chips make the base and toppings include coconut, M … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mod black & white t-shirt
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she made her mod black & white t-shirt. The design was inspired by the Chanel Couture Spring 2013 runway. Her DIY combines two t-shirts to get the color blocked plunging vee neck. Love … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart pocket boyfriend cardi
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her boyfriend cardi with a Valentine’s flair. She gives it big heart pockets out of contrasting fabric. Her post has the how-to for making the heart pockets, as well as a link … Read More...
Tutorial: Trompe l’oeil necklace and pocket tee
Stephanie from Henry Happened created a trompe l’oeil effect on a plain tee, with painted images of a necklace and pockets. She got the idea from a J. Crew kid’s shirt, but you can see that it’s also a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather card wallet
Here’s a quick sewing project, courtesy of Caila from Caila Made. She shows how to make these simple leather wallets to hold credit cards or business cards. She uses leather (or faux leather), but you could also use a … Read More...
Tips: Stamp Storage
Craft Storage Ideas has several great ideas for organizing and storing all your different types and styles of stamps, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Pretzel Heart Pops
These candy pops take full advantage of the natural heart shape of pretzels. Yes, there are pretzels under there. Make these candy coated pretzel heart pops HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Day Cards from Webster’s Pages
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a special and budget-friendly way to show your loved ones how much you care, these free printable Valentine’s cards are the perfect solution. Created by Webster’s Pages … Read More...
Finding Some Apricot Nemos
Nothing says snow day like apricot Nemos and peanut butter and jelly sushi. Right? I wouldn’t know. DC has been so lame on its snow days. Anyway, make both HERE at Love Them Madly.
Craft Tech | Use the Right Glue
Allison from Dream a Little Bigger has posted a comprehensive article all about glues! She covers all the different types of glues you might encounter as a crafter, explains the use for each, and even includes a handy printable … Read More...
Mardi Gras Beads bowl
This would be SUCH a fun serving piece for a Mardi Gras party!
It is done with melted beads. The bead bowl picture is from here. But she points to a great tutorial that has lots of good information … Read More...
Graham Caldwell…Glass Artist – This is Colossal
One of my new favorite blogs about art is This is Colossal. I profiled an artist from them the other day and I looked and they were…someone else you might be interested in. And that would be Graham Caldwell… Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkboard Napkin Rings
Mel’s napkin rings are a bit of mixed-media art – paint and wood and clay. The tutorial hits all the good points.