Kerry at PennyDog Patchwork is looking for a few people (20 total) to join her in a mini Basic Grey Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) swap. It’s open to international participants. Go HERE for details.
Image credit: PennyDog Patchwork
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Kerry at PennyDog Patchwork is looking for a few people (20 total) to join her in a mini Basic Grey Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) swap. It’s open to international participants. Go HERE for details.
Image credit: PennyDog Patchwork
by Anne Weaver
Lana Red combines an old sweater and some leather to make this awesome bag. She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Get the how-to.
[photo from Lana Red]
by Anne Weaver
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection recently shared a pattern for her Perfect Fit Shirt. It’s short-sleeved tee that is fitted through the bust and shoulders, but flares out for a loose fit through the waist and hips. It’s … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shares a free pattern for making an owl softie. It’s a simple pattern that’s easy to sew up. She gives the pattern in two sizes, but even the large owl … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Janel Was Here shares a free pattern for a halter dress that fits a Barbie doll. She shows it with a knee-length straight skirt, but you could easily vary it to a longer skirt, a full skirt, or even as … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Alida from Alida Makes shows how to make her Expressionist Tee. There’s no sewing required. She uses a store-bought tee and paints the design on using fabric paints. You could also use this design on a t-shirt or dress that … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Marisa from Rae Gun shows a fun project for your trim and fabric scraps. She turns them into a quick and easy headband. The raw edges are in keeping with the scrappy look. It takes just one line of sewing. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
If sewing a curved seam on a sewing machine is a challenge, then sewing a circle is a super challenge. CraftStylish shares a reader’s tip for stitching perfect circles on a sewing machine. Go to CraftStylish to read what it … Read More...
All natural, easy to make, and scented just the way you want it, Wellness Mama shares her recipe for a great stick deodorant. And you can re-use your existing deodorant containers. Get all the details here.
by Linda Lanese
Abby hosts a blog called “Things for Boys” because it’s all about the things that she makes for her little boy and her hubby. But she tells us; “it’s not really that boyish…there’s plenty of things for girls here too”! … Read More...
Mamas Like Me has a great list of crafts perfect for the month of November. You definitely want to check out all of her links! There are many Turkey and Thanksgiving crafts, along with some fun Fall activities!!
If you … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a video tutorial over at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog showing how to create a zippered welt pocket. The zipper teeth are exposed in the opening. Go to her … Read More...
This squirrel chart is quaint and sweet and will be a perfect fit for the fall season. Use your extra hour today to get started on this project! Get the free chart.
Looking for more Fall-themed Cross-stitch patterns and charts? … Read More...
The Card Creme blog has directions for making these wonderful fall leaf accents using shrink plastic. They are so pretty on these napkin rings but you could also use them for jewelry, card accents and more.
-Heather
This fabric swatch makes me smile. Go check out Cats in Charcoal and the rest of the Happy Drawing Too collection at Hawthorne Threads.
Image credit: Hawthorne Threads
Sara of My Fabric Obsession explains how to calculate how much fabric you’ll need to create a rag quilt. Go HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: My Fabric Obsession
Looking for more Rag Quilt patterns? Check out these… Read More...
Have you ever wanted to make your own paper tape? In just the right pattern or color? Well, Doll House Miniatures has you covered. This new tutorial shows how to make your own washi tape out of things you probably … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Belle claims the prize this month! Here’s her winning entry:
Submitted on 2012/10/15 at 9:10 amI like
http://dinamiccrochet.blogspot.com/2012/08/strawberry-short-cakes-recycle-project.html#links
my zip is 62565
I look forward to hearing from Belle with her snail mail information. I’m sure she’ll … Read More...
This is another one of our travel product reviews from our recent trip across Europe. We first mentioned Muddlarks Rain suits in our original travel post.
When I first came across Muddlarks Rain suits I thought they looked great and … Read More...
Merrilee from mer mag has created a delightful graphic quilt perfect for Halloween, but its charm makes it an ideal choice for cat lovers year-round. This eye-catching design features a playful and stylish take on Halloween decor that can be … Read More...