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
How-to: Rag quilt fabric requirements
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
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DIY Washi Tape – Doll House Miniatures
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...
October Winner Announced!
Belle claims the prize this month! Here’s her winning entry:
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my zip is 62565
I look forward to hearing from Belle with her snail mail information. I’m sure she’ll … Read More...
Drizzly Rain Vs Muddlarks Rain Suits
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...
Tutorial: ‘Modern Black Cat’ quilt
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...
Quilt nerd talks about values
Rachel of Stitched in Color admits she’s a quilt nerd after writing a post on value types you find in quilt patterns. She accompanies each type (scattered, radiating, rhythmic, illustrative and mixed) with a photo of a quilt incorporating it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Magician’s hat applique pocket
Laura from Craftstorming shows how she made this cute interactive applique for a young child’s shirt. It’s a magician’s hat that doubles as a pocket that – abracadabra! – holds a little felt bunny softie. The bunny is attached with … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a chevron peplum top using a t-shirt pattern
Cindy from Cation Designs shows how to modify a basic t-shirt pattern to make a chevron peplum top. She achieved the eyecatching chevron by cutting her pieces from a striped fabric. The layout takes some planning to get all the … Read More...
Giveaway: 7 yards of Michael Mille’s Tipsy Square canvas
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Project Anthologies. They’ve got a 7 one-yard cuts of Michael Miller’s Tipsy Square canvas in a bright palette of blue, lime, red, orange, yellow, aqua, and turquoise! Retail value is $105. Go … Read More...
How to Crochet Jewelry – Free e-Book!
Have you downloaded the free e-book from AllFreeJewelryMaking.com via FaveCrafts for 10 crochet jewelry projects yet? Head over to FaveCrafts to get a copy now! Still want more? Head over to AllFreeJewelryMaking.com and get 22 Free Crochet Jewelry Patterns.
Technique: Embossed Gelato Background
I love the beautiful background on this card! It was achieved by rubbing Geltos from Faber Castell over a heat embossed stamped image. Find a video tutorial and step by step instruction for how to get this lovely look on … Read More...
Fall Leaf Cheese Platter
A simple idea for adding a season to your party’s cheese platter: Leaf cookie cutters. Find the idea HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Toast of the Town Blog Hop Reveal!
Erin has posted the blog hop reveal at Treasures Found. Don’t miss all the gorgeous variations of her fabulous design called “Toast of the Town.” You can still get the free project to make your own at Michaels.com, … Read More...
Noel and Looking Forward to 2013
Miss T has posted a set of charts suitable for holiday stitching with a special look towards the New Year as well. They will be perfect for calendar toppers, cards, ornaments, and more. One of the examples is shown here, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled nursing dress
This dress by Charity from Say Grr Sewing is so pretty! It has a long full skirt and a ruffled surplice (crossover) neck. It also happens to be a nursing dress. The surplice neck easily moves out of the way, … Read More...
Idea file: Use playing cards to organize ribbons
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows her clever (and thrifty) way of organizing her ribbons. She uses a deck of playing cards. Go to her post to read more.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Tutorial: Install a zipper in a floaty chiffon skirt
Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how to add a zipper to a floaty chiffon skirt. She actually installs it in the lining layer only, and lets the gathered chiffon cover it up. The chiffon layer is full enough to … Read More...
Idea file: Faur fur pockets
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. has been sharing photos of her kids’ handmade wardrobe. Check out the awesome pockets on the jumper tunic she made for her daughter. L-O-V-E!!! Faux fur pockets, squeeeal!! They’re a simple detai with huge … Read More...
Tutorial: Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion
Deonn Stott from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion. It’s like a fabric version of an old school wrist corsage. The center of the gathered fabric … Read More...