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...
Freebie: Give Thanks Digital Stamp
Mudhaven Designs has this wonderful Thanksgiving digi stamp available to download for free, click here.
-Heather Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on Etsy.
Blocking Yarn
Seldom has one topic generated so many questions over the years that I’ve been crocheting. Should I block my crochet? How do I block a crochet piece? Does acrylic yarn need to be blocked? This tutorial makes the entire … Read More...
Life-Size Paper Giantess – Patty Grazini
It’s a papercrafting kind of week! Have you seen the paper sculptures created by artist Patty Grazini? One of her latest projects is a life-size replica of the “Giantess” Elizabeth Lyska, a Russian girl who became famous in the … Read More...
Leena’s hand quilted hot pad
Leena of Creative Instincts made this hot pad and finished it with something she’s never tried before–hand quilting. Nicely stitched. See what Leena says about it here.
Image credit: Creative Instincts
First Snow
Where I live, we’ve had our first snowfalls. They usually come in late October and melt off but it’s a sign – the holidays are coming up:
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| Bead or Bow Centre by DesignsByWho | Tuxedo Cat Ornament by HeartOfClay |
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Tutorial: Shorten a metal zipper
I have quite the stash of vintage zippers that I’ve scored from estate sales. I always have a zipper on hand. The only problem is, they’re rarely the right length for my project. Sound familiar? If you have a metal … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a peasant blouse with no curved seams
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a peasant blouse. This is such a versatile style for a top! It can go dressy or casual depending on fabric choice and accessorizing. You don’t need a pattern to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinafore for a baby or little girl
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a pretty pinafore for a baby or little girl. She gives it a contrast waistband and hem band. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from What’s Mummy Up To?]
Project: Partridge Christmas Holiday Card
Visit the Lawn Fawn stamp blog and find a video tutorial for making this pretty partridge in a pear tree card.
-Heather
You can find Lawn Fawn
products here on Amazon and over at A Cherry On Top.