I love every one of Lucky Jackson‘s portraits of Gwyneth Paltrow as Margot Tenenbaum. But this one is definitely my favorite because…you know…fur coat! Go to Lucky’s blog.
Wesley Fleming’s Glass Insects
Another nice post from Daily Art Muse to share with all of you. Wesley Fleming is profiled and I have to say, he makes the most amazing glass insects I think I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen his work before in … Read More...
Best needlepoint background stitches
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint runs down her top five needlepoint stitches with tips for how to use them. See her post.
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
A pretty little purse by Facile Cecile — gorgeous embroidery plus all-over seed-stitch quilting. See more views at the blog post.
NOT miserable
Squee! Victor Hugo by Norma of Cara Carmina Atelier. Get the details about this rockin applique-and-embroidery portrait from Norma’s blog post.
Free Knitting Pattern: Serendipitous Ewe Triforce Socks
If you’re looking for a sock pattern to get your fall started on the right foot (sorry), check out this free pattern from Sandra Singh.
The Serendipitous Ewe Triforce Socks by Angela McNamara are mostly stockinette but feature a two-color … Read More...
How to make recycled t-shirt slippers
Over at Agy’s blog Green Issues there is an awesome tutorial on how to make recycled t-shirt woven slippers. I bet this technique could be used for all sorts of projects!
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check … Read More...
Echino Swap Round 3 hosted by Brave Little Chicken
Jennifer of Brave Little Chicken is hosting the latest Echino Swap round. A little birdie tells me there are just 3 slots left, so if you want to be part of it, get yourself to her blog and sign up … Read More...
Idea file: Add a pen sleeve to a drawstring pouch
Here’s a quick way to turn a simple drawstring pouch into a cute notepad holder. Just add a pen sleeve to the side.
I used a 5 x 7 muslin bag from State Line Bag Company for the one I … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy ballet skirt
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a simple ballet skirt. The tulle skirt is gathered on to a foldover elastic waistband. It’s quick and easy to make. The tulle is perfect for a sheer ballet skirt, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Blocked Twirly Jumper for little girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make her Color Blocked Twirly Jumper. The skirt is pieced from curved panels to give it extra swish. It’s made from two colors of knit fabric. She was able to get all … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy tank dress refashioned from a top and dress
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this tank dress out of an old tank, a too-small dress, and a length of wide elastic. I think it turned out cute! If you don’t already have a tank and … Read More...
Free pattern: Minky croc softie
This crocodile might have a lot of teeth, but he’s really just soft and snuggly. He’s made out of a soft minky fabric. You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making him at Sew4Home. Go there now to … Read More...
Tip: Use a Stamp as a Sewing Pattern
Isn’t this stitched and embellished monogram so pretty!? But what does it have to do with stamping? Well, Mae Armstrong used a PSA monogram stamp as a pattern for her sewing, isn’t that so clever? This idea would work with … Read More...
DIY: Chocolate for Your Face
The genius of this idea is you get to eat chocolate while making a chocolate face mask…what could be better? This is an older post from DIY: Beauty but who could resist sharing a chocolate facial recipe? Get it here… Read More...
Article | 9 Things You Need To Know About Aperture
This article on ifb explores nine facts about aperture that will help you understand your camera and take better photos. Click here to go to the article.
Back to School Pencil Cake
As soon as I spotted this cake I recognized it as the real pencil and school supply cake from One Charming Party that I posted on back HERE. Sure enough, that was the inspiration. But this one you can … Read More...
Cute Bentos and a Giveaway at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
On my to-do list is still to get into bento box lunches for my daughter who would love such a thing. Picky eater as she is, it would be perfect. So I may be entering this giveaway myself. Enter to … Read More...
A Better Lemonade, Thanks to Herbs
Have you been enjoying a long summer with lots of lemonade? Hence, are you bored by lemonade? Then spice it up with herb-infused lemonade. (Get it? “spice” and “herb” so it’s literally spicing up? Groan, I’ll stop.) Make herbal syrups … Read More...
The Time of Year Again for Chocolate Chalkboards
I’m still counting down the days for school to start (which means Monday in my part of the world). Need a little reminder of cool-treats-to-make for back to school? I posted on the original inspirations for these chocolate chalkboards–HERE… Read More...