I’ve seen plenty of DIY candy necklaces, but a homemade candy necklace made from meringues? That just seems extra daring and awesome. Find the how-tos, with lots of tips, HERE at Bakingdom.
Pink Chex Mix
Here’s a sweet n’ pink Valentine’s treat, a treat I kind of want to eat right now, a month early. Valentine’s Chex Mix. Gotta love how versatile the stuff is to make for any holiday. Make Valentine’s Day Chex mix … Read More...
DIY January Wreaths to make and display
I was looking to change out my Christmas front door wreath to a January one and many people use lovely white. I have found a few that are very pretty for us to make. The first one “DIY Felt Flower … Read More...
Check out the Army of Knitters Winter Collection
Army of Knitters has released its Winter collection, inspired by the scenery and colors of upstate New York. In all there are nine patterns, including hats, sweaters, a dress, a scarf, a cape and a lovely pair of mitts.… Read More...
DMC Color Project
I saw this project on Mr X Stitch’s blog and just had to share it. It is super simple, but so awesome. Stitched from most of the colors in the DMC spectrum, it certainly makes a statement! Learn more … Read More...
Video tutorial: Teaching a child to sew
If teaching your child to sew is on your to-do list for 2013, check out this video by Vanessa from Crafty Gemini. She is teaching her 3 year old son to sew on his own sewing machine. She gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Absorbent fabric diapers for a wetting baby doll
A baby doll that wets herself is all fun and games – until you run out of those paper diapers that come with the doll. You can buy more, but they’re expensive! If you sew, you can make a set … Read More...
Tutorial: Kissing Booth Basket or tote with angled handles
Sew4Home shows how to make their Kissing Booth Basket. The handles are stitched on at an angle, creating an interesting design line across the sides. Though they show it as a gift basket, but add some pockets on the lining … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt skirt with pockets
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to turn a basic t-shirt into a skirt – with pockets!! It’s a quick project, with the side pockets cleverly made using the armholes of the t-shirt. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Prepping and cutting your fabric
Cutting your fabric is one of the very few things in sewing that can’t be undone. Once your fabric is cut, it’s cut. Miriam from Mad Mim shares a tutorial telling how to prep and cut fabric. Her post deals … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Flip Calendar
Jin from Under the Cherry Tree has a wonderful tutorial for making an adorable flip top calendar using her Silhouette machine. She even has a free calendar template to download. Click here for her tutorial and template.
-Heather
{Tuesday Trends at DIY Weddings} Prints!
From sweetly old-fashioned florals to modern graphic designs, prints are an important trend for weddings in 2013. Southbound Bride shares loads of inspiring photos and links here. My favorite? Definitely the mismatched bridesmaid dresses!
Indoor Dish Garden
Hit the thrift store lately? Or maybe you have a bunch of mismatched dishes you aren’t sure what to do with. Create a dish garden in your home, a fun element that’s bursting with life. Get the instructions here — … Read More...
12 Tutorials for Getting Started With Photoshop
Mashable has compiled this list of 12 Tutorials for Getting Started With Photoshop. Use the links to learn about Photoshop basics, as well as other concepts like filters and layers. Click here to go to the list.
Join Emilie of Plucky Momo for Aleida’s Challenge
Inspired by the story of Aleida Franklin, Emilie is challenging us as mothers to take more photographs with our children. I know that I am very guilty of not doing this, because it’s so much easier to be … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine Art
Ta Dah!: Mystery quilts at ‘Easy Street’
Bonnie of Quiltville is hosting an Easy Street Link-up event you don’t want to miss. So far there are 149 links to mystery quilts and participants can keep adding links until January 13th. Bonnie gushes (rightfully so) over Marsha’s quilt, … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – KeyBoogie
This week’s featured Etsy shop is KeyBoogie. KeyBoogie features the works of artist Gena Scott, who finds inspiration in vintage items, especially keys. As Gena says in her about page, “keys hold magic and mystery and each one has … Read More...
Tutorial: Eight at a time HSTs
Forget onsies. Lindsay of Lindsay Sews did a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! sharing how to create eight half-square triangles (HSTs) at the same time. Find out her time-saving secret, get the tutorial.
Image credit: Sew, Mama, Sew!
“A Year of Art” coming in February
I have a thing for vintage trailers, so no surprise this art quilt – Airstream Dreaming by Jamie Fingal – caught my eye. It’s one of eleven pieces from A Year of Art slated for auction in February with proceeds … Read More...