These paper ruffles would be such a lovely addition to any paper crafting project! Find out how to make them over on the Such a Pretty Mess blog.
-Heather
DIY Mints
And no bake, no less. And gluten free. And colorful. And pretty. Find the recipe for DIY old-fashioned butter mints HERE at averie cooks.
Cupid’s Arrow Cupcakes
Leave it to bakerella to come up with an easy peasy way to dress up yummy red velvet cupcakes for Valentine’s Day. Find the how-tos and free printable to make Cupid’s arrow cupcakes HERE at bakerella.
Remembering quilting legend Joyce Gross
Many great things come out of the West Coast, the Modern Quilt Guild started in Los Angeles. So did the Quilt Revival Movement of the 1970’s. One of its pioneers, Joyce Gross, died December 24. I read about this in … Read More...
Tree Filled With Robins
This wintry tree filled with robins will stitch up quickly and will be a wonderful addition to your winter decor. I can almost feel the brisk air washing over me from this scene, can’t you? These are some brave little … Read More...
Super easy toy action figure jewelry organizer
I love super simple yet brilliant repurposing ideas like this one featured at the blog Teddy Forest on using action figures to organize your jewelry.
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Tutorial: Turn a freebie conference bag into a pretty rufffled tote
Amy Jo from The Little Moments made this pretty ruffled tote from a freebie conference bag and an unwanted polo shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
[photo from The Little Moments]
How to Felt Crochet: Felting Instructions Plus 4 Free Felted Crochet Patterns
Get your free “How to Felt Crochet” from “Crochet Me” an Interweave publication. Felting perfect projects for beginning Crochetters and for quick gifts will make your gift a favorite. This fun manipulation of wool yarn is also a fabulous way … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped raw edge fabric tote
Head over to Flowerbug’s Inkspot to see how you can sew up this cute little fabric tote. I’m loving the scalloped raw edges! She uses Sizzix dies to cut the scalloped side panels and the pieces of the layered flower, … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace panel sweatshirt
Zhenya from Being Zhenya shows how she added a lace panel, and touch of femininity, to a boxy t-shirt. She says it’s a good fix for a stained article of clothing. Great idea!! Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Perfectly Pink Top for girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for the Perfectly Pink Top that she made for her daughter. The gathered shirt has a pretty shape as a top, but it would also be cute lengthened to a tunic … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece winter outfit for an 18″ doll
If your child’s 18″ doll needs a warm outfit for the cold winter weather, Maridith from Strictly Homemade has what you need. She shares free patterns for making a pair of fleece pants, a fleece hat, and a fleece shirt … Read More...
Freebie: Heart Tree Digi
Spyder’s Corner has a sweet heart tree digital stamp to download for free, just in time for Valentine’s Day! **Sorry looks like this was a limited time and is no longer a freebie.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s … Read More...
Crochet A Fresh Idea
I saw this lovely photo and just wanted to share it with you. Patterns abound online and in books and magazines for all the shapes and motifs in the picture. I can’t tell if they’re hanging or laying on a … Read More...
Old Fashioned?
On his blog, Matt named this ‘Old Fashioned Bunting‘. I think it’s fresh and up to date! I would love to see this in seasonal colors, hanging over a front doorway or over the windows inside … Read More...
Katherine Gray Lecture – Craft in America Study Center
As part of their Food as Subject for Craft series, Craft in America Study Center is hosting a lecture featuring glass artist and professor Katherine Gray. The lecture will take place next saturday, January 12th at 6pm at the … Read More...
Handmade Gifts
I was a good little crafter this year and handmade or bought other people’s handmade gifts for most folks on my list – at least a little something. A sock monster, toy trucks, beaded necklaces… One thing I haven’t yet … Read More...
A good year for UFO quilt blocks
Becky of Patchwork Posse is hosting a 52 Quilt Block Pick Up event on her blog that will be an ongoing series for 2013. In her announcement post she explains,
… Read More...For the year of 2013– I will share every Friday
Lost quilt ‘Vanilla Jamaica’
Trish Stuart lost this quilt, Vanilla Jamaica, after a workshop took her to Colorado last year. Help out a fellow patchworker and spread the word about her lost quilt. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Trish Stuart
Epsom Salt Apples
Here’s a unique and beautiful way to display apples on your table this winter. use epsom salt! Carolyn will show you how to take fall’s decor and carry it into winter with these pretty frosty apples. Get the scoop at … Read More...