I adore the blocks that Maya Sara Matthew of Million Little Stitches is creating for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. Her graphic blocks are gorgeous, covered with tiny stitches and embellished with sparklies. And my favorite part: Each is accompanied by … Read More...
How to strip stranded threads
Helen Stubbings of Hugs from Helen shows the easy way to strip stranded embroidery threads without tangling them. See her photo tutorial.
Tutorial: Girl’s skirt from a man’s shirt
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to turn a man’s button down shirt into a cute little skirt for a girl. She girls it up with a contrast ruffle and decorative buttons. Go to her tutorial.
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Tatting tutorial video
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer shows us how to add a bead to the center of a mock ring. See her video tute.
Tutorial: Circle skirt with piped panels and lace trim
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a variation of the circle skirt tutorial at MADE. Instead of making the skirt from one piece of fabric, she pieces together 4 panels and adds piping to the seams. … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic features of your sewing machine
Sewing machines have lots of buttons and knobs and numbers on them. If you’re used to using a sewing machine, you know what all of these parts and pieces do. But to a new sewer (or someone considering buying a … Read More...
Who’s that guy?
Who is that broad-shouldered, bewhiskered fellow showing off his manly calves in a radical embroidered kilt? Our beloved MrXStitch, Jamie Chalmers, himself. Read some of Jamie’s thoughts about men embroidering, machine embroidery, and the relationship between the handmade movement … Read More...
DIY Pinwheels
Paper pinwheels are easy to make and can be used for a variety of purposes at a bridal shower or wedding. Bridal Musings shares a quick and easy tutorial for making pinwheels that can be used as place settings, decor, … Read More...
Felt Apple and Watermelon Gift Pouches tutorial and templates
Rachel of “Lines Across” is a wife and mother of two children and was (inspired the adorable felt coasters from The Purl Bee) to make her projects “Apple and Watermelon Gift Pouches” How fun would it be to give a … Read More...
DIY: Newspaper Nail Art
Hopefully it’s not just because of my long journalism career that I l-o-v-e this idea. The folks at CutePolish did a lovely little video ‘tute on the Disney Style channel on You Tube showing how easy it is to get … Read More...
Rustic Orange Inspiration Shoot for Fall Weddings
{Photo by Jennifer Baumann Photography}
Feast your eyes on this lovely rustic inspiration shoot brimming with orange-colored details featured at Glamour & Grace. Be sure to check out the decorated chairs for the bride and groom!
Project: Stamped Trick or Treat Bag
Turn a plain brown lunch sack into a cute little treat bag for Halloween. Unify Handmade has directions.
-Heather
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Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and … Read More...
Finding the I in Team
I have always heard that there is no “i” in “team” but Lady Kell of Kincavel Krosses says differently. She says there is and she’s found it. Check out the free project.
DIY Weddings {How to Make a Pie Dessert Table}
Learn how to make a delicious pie dessert table for your wedding in 6 easy steps! All the details can be found at The Wedding Chicks. A yummy alternative to cupcakes or candy that’s perfect for a fall wedding!
Yes You Can Knit at the Beach
Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but there’s probably still lots of warm weather to be had, and our southern hemisphere friends are looking forward to summer as I type. So there are probably a lot of … Read More...
Vintage Photo Mobile
I’m loving this mobile idea from the blog live. love. scrap. She took vintage photographs and turned them into this unique mobile to hang in her home. As she says in her post, this idea would be great for a … Read More...
Sock Report Winner
I took a super-long long weekend off so I’m just getting back to tell you the winner of the hard copy of the Sock Report is commenter number 1: Deb!
(I love when that happens!)
Deb said she has only … Read More...
Painted Votive Holders
Once Wed has a really beautiful, unique idea for making votive holders special for your special day (or any day, I think). Check out their painted votive holder idea.
Vintage Map Balls
Absolutely loving these vintage map balls from Crafts n Coffee. I love everything maps, and these look so easy to do! Fill a bowl and display on the table in the dining room or living room, or even near the … Read More...
Cake Batter Ice Cream Fairy Wands
Everything about these is awesome. The cake batter. The ice cream. The fairy wand. Sweet and pretty and pastel, I’d not be shocked if fairy dust fell on your lap if you tried to eat one. Make cake batter ice … Read More...