An from StraightGrain guest blogs in the Basic Bodice series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to adapt a little girl’s basic bodice block to create princess seams and pleated front panel. She adds a simple pleated skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Foldover clutch for an iPad
Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shares a tutorial over at Prudent Baby showing how to make a simple foldover clutch purse big enough to carry an iPad or other tablet. Go to her tutorial.
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Sewing tip: Keep bobbin thread on the bottom
Heather from Feather’s Flights has a quick tip to help keep your bobbin thread from peeking up on to the top of your fabric. She shows how to add a little extra tension to the bottom thread to keep it … Read More...
Tutorial: BBQ mitt and towel gift set
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a BBQ grill mitt and towel. If you have any guys on your Christmas list, this would make a great handmade present for them! Go to her tutorial to see … Read More...
Cutting Board Photo Frame
Shannon from Madigan Made created this totally fun way to repurpose a wooden cutting board into a modern photo frame. She’ll give you the how to on her post so be sure to head over to her blog for the … Read More...
Pretty Pink Pinecone
This blog is in Italian, but with browser translators these days there doesn’t seem to be a language gap anymore! This gorgeous pinecone ornament is glittery pink and would look great hanging on my tree this year! Head over to … Read More...
Mapped Monogram and more
I love the different ways that maps have been used in this post. There’s tutorials really, but if you’re crafty surely there’s some inspiration here. Love the monogrammed map letter! See the different ideas at Dixie Delights: Mapped Out.… Read More...
Scalloped Lace Pinecone
The moment I saw this ornament I was in love, then once I visited the blog I found a whole bunch more fabulous winter type tutorials. Be sure to check out the side bar for those after you’ve gawked over … Read More...
Wind Turbine Light Fixture
Recycled from an attic fan, this light fixture is full of rustic charm. Jamie over at Three Scoops of Love will give you the complete tutorial – who knows, maybe you’ll get lucky and find one too! Wind Turbine Light … Read More...
Review: Bernina 780 with embroidery module
For the last month or so, I’ve had a visitor in my sewing room. A fancy schmancy high end sewing and embroidery machine. The Bernina 780
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There isn’t room in this review to list out all the features and … Read More...
Freebie: Thanksgiving Pumpkins Digital Stamp
Visit the Micro Jivvy bog and grab some adorable Happy Thanksgiving Kawaii style pumpkins for free. Available in jpg and png.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our … Read More...
3 Tutorials on a Tuesday | Printing, Flowers and Dots!
1. Catherine from Design Editor shows how you can print on tags and other bits of ephemera.
2. Learn to make ruffled leaf flowers in paper and fabric on the Cosmo Cricket Blog
3. Use this dotted technique for cards … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Girls
Newsy: Quilter’s Christmas Party at SewCalGal
Visit SewCalGal to learn more about this event for quilters coming in December.
DIY Stamped Tote Bag – Whimseybox
You must know by now how much I love tote bags. And this tutorial on how to make a super classy Stamped Tote with Oxblood Leather Straps is no exception. The tutorial is brought to you by the folks over … Read More...
Win A Beamer
I’m not offering this Giveaway on my blog, but wanted to let my readers know about it. Despite the press (ahem..), this will work nicely for crocheters as well as for any other needle artist. Check out the details … Read More...
Shop with Katie Arthur
Katie Arthur‘s Etsy shop, Dollhouse Littles and Hitty Art, has reopened will all new stock of handmade miniature home furnishings. Buy something already finished for your dollhouse. Or purchase one of her new miniature quilt patterns. The shop says,… Read More...
Tutorial: Teacher’s coffee cozy
Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles adapts a tutorial by Crafty Staci to make a coffee cozy that’s a perfect teacher-appreciation gift. Follow her instructions to make some for the teachers in your life. See Bethany’s post.
Tutorial: Kid sized ruffled apron
Tacha from Fat Quarterly shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make a kid sized apron with a ruffle across the bottom. The ruffle is pretty for girls, but it’s easy enough to omit … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho patchwork sweater poncho
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make the boho patchwork sweater poncho designed by her daughter Lily for the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy. It’s a simple project, using squares cut from old … Read More...