Rachael from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Casa Crafty with a tutorial showing how to sew up a set of nested baskets. They’re made from fused fabric with delightfully raw edges. Use them by the door to catch keys, on … Read More...
Event: Nancy Cabot Quilt Along
This is a great idea! Candace of Moore About Nancy is hosting a Quilt Along based on the quilt blocks Nancy Cabot published in her daily column while at the Chicago Tribune in 1933. Of her event, she explains,
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Tutorial: Vintage scarf headwrap
Oh By Golly! shows how she makes vintage scarf headwraps. The knotted scarf holds her hair back while she applies her makeup. It’s made from a vintage scarf, using a couple of folds and a couple of seams to turn … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s Simple Knot Dress with apron
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make her Simple Knot Dress. The pattern is available in girls’ sizes 2-6. It’s made from a mix of coordinating fabrics, with a little apron sewn into … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece jester hat
Christine from Alchemy Stitchcraft shows how to create this fleece jester hat. What better way to chase away the gray of a cold winter day than with a crazy fun hat like this? Go to Alchemy Stitchcraft for the how-to… Read More...
Coeur Cross Stitch
Get ready for Valentines Day by stitching up this lovely heart from Brigitte Dadaux. Use the color of your choice. It will look great in traditional reds or pinks or even in a bolder color like bright blue or purple. … Read More...
A Dozen Edible Football Stadiums
Need some more ideas for impressive, edible football stadiums? Most of these don’t even seem too hard to make, just perhaps a bit time-consuming. Find the roundup HERE at Good Morning America. Shown is from Crazy for Crust.
How to make a recycled shoe box plant holder
Over at the blog What Else Michelle there is a great tutorial for making a recycled shoe box plant holder with chopsticks. She also has a bunch of other ideas for how to use this pretty container.
Nutter Butter Peas in a Pod
I kind of can’t believe that Nutter Butters
are even hiding under there. Make two-peas-in-a-pod Nutter Butter treats for Valentine’s Day HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Tutorial: Valentine Blossom Barrettes and Badges
Charm Stitch shows how you can sew up scrap felt and ribbon to create these pretty Valentine flower barrettes and brooches. Get the tute.
[photo from Charm Stitch]
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Free pattern: Rolled Sleeve Tee
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for making a child’s t-shirt with rolled-up sleeves. Love! It has a contrast yoke, and button tabs on the sleeves to keep them rolled up. She made it for her son, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled rayon scarf
Sew4Home shows how to make this long ruffled scarf out of lightweight rayon fabric. It’s made from two layers so it looks good on top and bottom. An elastic casing gathers it up into a long ruffle. Go to their … Read More...
Project: Winter Girl with Bird Card
This winter greeting card is just adorable, I love the pretty velum snowflakes! Find directions for making it over on the Stampendous blog.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 different skin color … Read More...
Homemade Hostess Cupcake Hearts
If you’ve a love of Hostess cupcakes, you can make them yourself and manipulate them for any holiday. See? Hearts. (I’m not picturing Christmas trees and bunnies.) Make homemade Hostess cupcake hearts HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Football Field Taco Bowl and more Football Food Links
Hey there! You know my husband, he loves tacos. So, when I mentioned the “taco bowl,” he was all in. But throw in a football theme, and this idea just hit it out of the park for him. I mean, … Read More...
“Love” That Wreath
Sher has created yet another crocheted wreath in her series. This one hides a secret. Before you make this one for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day, you can make the one on the other side to celebrate the snows of … Read More...
Event: Dare to Dresden blog hop
The Dare to Dresden blog hop is in progress. I cannot wait to see what participants make with their Dresdens. Go to Quilt Monster in my Closet to get the schedule.
Tutorial: In Love pincushion
Nati of Nati’s Little Things did a guest post at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners blog showing how she made her tiny pincushion. She paper pieced the pillow front using fabric from the Sweetest Thing collection. Lovely. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Crazy Quilting patchwork hearts for Valentine’s Day
If you love quilting and are looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, then you’ll definitely want to check out these crazy patchwork hearts! Not only are they perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to … Read More...
Tutorial: Handmade Hearts
The sweet sentiment behind the making of these hearts is perfect for Valentine’s Day! And this is one of those tutorials that goes to show you can get a lovely visual result with simple techniques and careful choices of colours … Read More...