Sweet tidbits of fabric, pretty buttons, a few embroidery stitches, odd beads and bits of jewelry. If you put them together well, as Tammy Gilley does, you end up with unique fiber-art pendants that make a statement. Find out more … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered mitten napkin rings
Remember the free mitten pattern from Mollie of Wild Olive? Now Mollie shows us how to use the design to make adorable winter napkin rings. See the tute.
Close-up of antique silk chenille
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles turns her lens on a gorgeous work of silk chenille on velvet. Go to her blog post to see the complete photo essay. It will steal your breath away.
Inspiration: Judy T
Judy T of South Carolina, USA, created this January entry for Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2013. I love the delicacy with which she commemorates the mixture of tragic and triumphant events of the month. Go to the blog post for an … Read More...
Inspiration: Lisa Leggett
Here’s a sweet valentine treat that won’t add a millimeter to your waistline. Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me made it. She says,
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Tutorial: Pinwheel Ring
Maria sent me a link to a lovely, looking forward to spring ring tutorial. The cute pinwheel has a sweet pearl to accent the pearly clay. The only suggestion I would make is to use regular compatible clay finishes … Read More...
Folkloric Blooms fabric panel in teal
So lovely in teal, this Folkloric Blooms fabric panel was designed by Sue Spargo & Wendy Morris for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Get a better look HERE.
Image credit: Sue Spargo Store
Tutorial: Draft a puff sleeve pattern
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how she made a puff sleeve for a shirt she sewed. She started with a basic tank pattern, using the armhole shape from the tank as a guide for drafting the sleeve pattern. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch a button placket and hem
Mie from Sewing Like Mad shows how she stitched the button placket and hem in her daughter’s dress in one fell swoop. The technique will give you nice, crisp corners. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little guy clip-on tie
Small Fry & Co shows how to cut down a man’s neck tie into a clip-on tie for a little guy. When it’s worn with a collared shirt it looks like a smaller version of a tie-on necktie. In reality, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod boatneck pullover refashioned from a cardigan
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she refashioned a cardigan sweater into this mod boatneck pullover. She turns the cardigan sideways, with the button placket becoming the neckline and the sleeves becoming the front and back. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler-sized Epipen backpack
Alida from Alida Makes has a young daughter with a peanut allergy who needs to have an Epipen with her at all times. She created a toddler-sized backpack to hold the Epipen and some Benadryl. The backpack allows her to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fleece scarf from a blanket
Andrea from Go To Patterns tells how to a super easy fleece scarf, no sewing required. The fleece is from an inexpensive blanket from IKEA. She was able to get 10 of them from one $3.99 blanket! Go to her … Read More...
Heart Argyle Valentine’s Wreath {tutorial}
There is a charming blog called “Mine for the Making” hosted by Kara a young stay at home wife and mother who love sharing her crafts, projects, home renovations, recipes, tutorials, and even little sneak peeks at her family. She … Read More...
Bottle Cap Candle Valentines
The Full Moxie shares a tutorial for making bottle cap candles from dismantled tea lights – a super clever idea. You’ll want to try these out, particularly if you’re a newbie candle maker!
Lego Ninjago Pretzels
Even though I have a five-year old girl with no interest in Lego Ninjago, I have a five-year old girl with a six-year old boy pal who has much interest in Lego Ninjago, so I’m fully aware of this current … Read More...
Muffin Tin Candle Display
Stumped for an original way to light up your dinner table? Valley & Co. Lifestyle suggests getting the most of your muffin tins by using them as a cute candle display.
Free pattern: Red and White quilt
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Barbara Brackman of Material Culture honored this year’s campaign with a free quilt pattern inspired by an antique quilt (1840-1860). It’s made up of two blocks. Visit her blog … Read More...
Heart-Shaped Brownie Treasure Boxes
From the original creator of the pinata cookies that sparked the “candy inside the cookies” trend comes the next great thing: Brownie treasure boxes. Heart-shaped. For Valentine’s Day. Brilliant. Find the how-tos HERE at She Knows, by Sandra Denneler… Read More...
Conversation Heart Candy Necklace
Another to put in the “why didn’t I think of this?” category… edible conversation heart necklaces. So clever how these are attached to the string! Find the how-tos HERE at Cute Food for Kids.