The Renegade Seamstress shows how to refashion a basic t-shirt sleeve to one that has a buttoned out cutout. The look is inspired by a shirt worn by the character Claire in an episode of Six Feet Under. Go to … Read More...
Hanging Out the Laundry
Don’t you just love it when people share stitched examples of patterns? Here’s an example of a free pattern from Brigitte Dadaux that shows two children hanging out laundry on a windy day. I have a feeling that wash won’t … Read More...
CRAFT: felt Doll Diapers (Basic) pattern and tutorial
Jen of “eat-sleep-make” along with her blogging sister Shannon, took a little blogging break after the holidays and they are now back and talking about butts. Jen’s daughter has quite a few stuffed animals and dolls lying around, and she … Read More...
Valentine love from Bunny Hill
Anne of Bunny Hill Designs has announced a big January sale! (Hurry! The sale ends January 9.) She also says,
… Read More...I put away the Christmas decorations and decided things looked a little bleak around here so I made a batch
When art and science collide
A work of fiber art by Susan Brubaker Knapp adorns the cover of the January 2013 issue of Genetics in Medicine. Brava! Go to her Blue Moon River blog post to find out how it happened and to enjoy an … Read More...
How to make ribbonwork pansies
Marjolein of Threads and Patches shares her technique for creating ribbonwork pansies. It’s not as hard as the finished results suggest. See her tutorial.
Free pattern: ‘Love Bug’
Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern for this adorable Love Bug felt doll. Make one to deliver a message to your valentine. Or follow her lead and make a whole conga line of little lovers! Go to her post for … Read More...
Win a copy of ‘Inspirations’
Paloma of Three Kitchen Fairies has posted a lovely review of Country Bumpkin’s Inspirations embroidery magazine. I totally agree with her take on the value of this beautiful publication. Two readers will win a copy of the issue she reviewed. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tracing patterns from a pattern magazine
Pattern magazines and books will often print multiple sewing patterns on one sheet of paper. It’s an efficient way of providing the printed patterns, but in order to use them, you’ll need to trace the pieces you want to use … Read More...
Ombre Tissue Paper Coasters
These pretty coasters are simple to make and only require one color of tissue paper! You pick the color then layer away. Get the how to over at Whimseybox. — DIY Ombre Tissue Paper Coasters | Whimseybox.
Tutorial: Add long sleeves to a short-sleeved shirt
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how you can add long sleeves to a short sleeved shirt. It’s as easy as sewing the longer sleeves to the bottom of the shorter sleeves, creating a layered look. Go to her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretzel pincushion (or play food softie)
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shows how to make a pretzel pincushion. It has the twists and turns, just like a real pretzel. If you have pins with … Read More...
Diamond Marshmallows
OK folks, this one is an easy one. And quick. You know those flat “stacker” marshmallows by Jet-Puffed? The ones for s’mores? You can turn them into all kinds of cool things, like diamonds. Find the how-tos HERE at Hank … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a hole in your jeans
Being a child of the 80s, I remember when ripped up jeans were the thing. Now… not so much. Weathered is good, but gaping holes are not so trendy any more. Luckily, a hole in denim jeans is easily mended. … Read More...
Project: Puppy Love Valentine Card
Pop on over to the Simon Says Stamp blog for a video tutorial from Kristina, she’ll show you how to make this adorable doggie Valentine card.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
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Freebie | Printable Line-A-Day Journal from The Lovely Dept.
Have you heard about line-a-day journals? The idea is to record just one line for every day. It could be one thing youre grateful for, something you ate or something funny someone said. The Lovely Dept. is providing this free … Read More...
Cupcake Macarons
The cutest thing to happen to macarons since, well, macarons have always been pretty dang cute. Especially when shaped into other things. Like cupcakes. Extra adorable. Make cupcake macarons HERE at Bubble an Sweet.
Football Treats and Activities for Kids
I know that it’s a big month for football. I know this because a football game was on in the background of the restaurant I was in last night and people seemed very interested in the results. So if you … Read More...
Scrapbooking Show & Tell | Christmas Card Storage
Just in case you still haven’t put all your Christmas Cards away yet, here’s another quick and simple storage idea. This one comes from Jenn of The Real Housewives of Riverton. Click here to see more.
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Start A Tiny New Tradition
Do you like Good Luck Charms? Or just a reminder of something or someone to carry with you? This little project would be perfect for that – although, the designer of it fills the tiny pouches with polyfill ‘beads’. … Read More...