Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a reading pillow for kids on the go. It has a large pocket across the front to hold a couple of favorite books, and a handle at … Read More...
Tutorial: Johnny Depp-inspired little boy’s vest
Did you see the Johnny Depp inspired outfit that Heidi from Elegance & Elephants entered into last week’s Project Run and Play challenge? It turned out to be the winning look for the week, and now Heidi shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace front blouse refashioned from a men’s shirt
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she refashioned a men’s dress shirt into this feminine blouse. She turned the shirt around, so the buttons now go down the back. Add a lace overlay and a rounded collar, and you’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashioned skirt with ombre piped trim
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she refashioned a pair of trousers into this cute skirt. Check out the piped hem! It’s actually three rows of piping with an ombre effect. How cool is that! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Creepy Candy Bars
See? Eyes! I said it all last year to the point of annoying everyone, I’m sure, but just add eyes to make something creepy. (Or oddly, cute, in some cases.) The eyes have it. Easy peasy, instant Halloween. Make candy … Read More...
Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern
Stickeule always packs their posts with projects so be sure to scroll down past the other projects to the bottom for this colorful butterfly chart. It will fly off your needle for sure. Get the free chart.
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Painter’s tape as a sewing aid
Painter’s tape isn’t just for painting projects. Debra from Improv Diary shows three ways she uses painter’s tape in her sewing projects. Go to her blog to see what they are.
[photo from Improv Diary]
Star Trek Cookie Cutters
Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric
Rachel at Imagine Gnats has a tutorial for stamping on fabric using your own carved stamps, check it out here.
-Heather
Fall Crochet!
Sher has done it again! She has created a totally cool Fall wreath – and has written and photographed a detailed pattern with tutorial so we can each make one (or more) for ourselves. I think I might add … Read More...
Zombie Arm Cupcake Toppers
Why oh why have I not thought of gumpaste zombie arms to stick out of a cupcake to hold the cupcake topper? Lucky Tikkido has. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Tikkido.
Avengers-Themed Party Food
So this movie I missed in the theaters is now on DVD. The Avengers. Devote a day with the kiddos on Avengers crafts, pizza, Hulk punch, Thor’s hammer apps, and a Captain America trifle HERE at Cute as a Fox… Read More...
Sunflower Cupcakes with Edible Pots
Dang, I always give away the best part in the title. But yes, these flower pots are edible. I’ve seen a jillion flower pot cupcakes, but I don’t believe I’ve ever seen one that’s (almost, minus the lollipop stick) totally … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Bookmarks
Aki from minted Strawberry is offering these printable bookmarks as a free download. You can also use them as page embellishments! Click here to go to the download.
Inspiration du Jour | Hitched
Felt Flower Lapel Pin – Pink Stripey Socks
No, it’s not another cute hair clip tutorial, although I suppose it could be. Pink Stripey Socks used bobby pins as the base for sweet felt flower lapel pins. I don’t get to post on menswear very often, so … Read More...
Newsy: QSMASBC 2013 calendar is out!
The 2013 Quilter’s Shirtless Man & Spicy Burrito calendar is out and I cannot wait to get my hands on one – the calendar not the man! No joke, these guys on the cover are hot! We owe a big … Read More...
Tutorial: A Pinch Pot Ring Dish
I am a sucker for tiny vessels – I make dozens or hundreds of tiny little bowls every year. Here’s a tutorial for a cute one. You don’t need water to soften polymer clays like granitex but it does help … Read More...
Dustin Yellin at the Intercourse
Have a written about Dustin Yellin? I should have if I haven’t already. His work is awesome. And his new show at the Intercourse is jaw droppingly cool. I’m not exactly sure if he’s fusing or laminating or both … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched sleeves
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows how to add a bit of ruching to a sleeve. It’s an easy addition when you’re making a top, and it adds a nice detail to a plain sleeve. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...