Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring backpack from t-shirt knit. She used knit yardage for the one she made, but you could get all the fabric you need … Read More...
Tips: Machine-embroidered finger puppets
Carmel of Solomon Sewing made these adorable felt finger puppets using an in-the-hoop design set from Embroidery Library. Benefit from her experience: See her tips for how to get the best results from this commercial pattern.
If you still … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Rainbow Dash birthday dress
Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs created this special birthday dress for her young daughter. She made it to look like Rainbow Dash, in response to her daughter’s request to have a dress that looks like her favorite My … Read More...
Where the sea kisses the shore
Remember Susan Elliott’s wrack-zone embroidery? Great minds (and needlewomen) think alike. Heather of In Love with Threads also has been stitching a wrack zone–in a totally different style. Her encrusted embroidery evokes the beach with “buttons and beads, including … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy elastic waistband skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make what she calls “The Easiest Skirt You’ll Ever Make.” The construction is super simple – fabric gathered on to an elastic waistband. If … Read More...
Softies a boy will love
Helen of Bustle & Sew gave us the heads-up about her precious new pattern for Brave Aviator Mice. Adorable! Hers are made from vintage wool scraps. I think they’d be awesome made from felt, too. You can purchase the pattern … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Beautiful apron from an antique petticoat
Cindy from Retro Revival shares photos on her blog showing the gorgeous apron she made out of an antique petticoat. The petticoat was loaded with beautiful details, but also had some damage that prevented it from being worn as is. … Read More...
Printables for Your Lemonade
If you’re feeling the urge to cling to summer a bit longer (and I’m guessing many are, though I for one welcome Fall with open arms), find links to some great lemonade printables created by Funkytime HERE. Shown are … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered paper-bag book covers
It’s back-to-school time! Let Urban Threads show you how to protect the kids’ textbooks with upcycled style. Turn a paper bag into a rockin book cover with a bit of embroidery. See the tute.
Congrats goes to……….
*drumroll please* The winners of theCricut and Close to My Heart Artiste Collections are…..
Evelyn and Pat from Central California!!
Congrats ladies! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you to claim your prizes!
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{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Peach & Gold
Pretty peach + glamorous gold = a romantic and elegant inspiration board via Glamour & Grace!
Campfire Marshmallow Cookies
Hee hee, these campfire marshmallow cookies even come with a tiny marshmallow on a (pretzel) stick for “roasting.” Silly. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at hoopla palooza. (spotted on Fun Family Crafts.)
Back to School: Free Fruit Stickers Printable
Loving this easy and adorable idea to add a little message in your kid’s lunch box as they reluctantly trudge back to school. Find the free printable for fruit stickers HERE at Oh Happy Day.
Oreo Elvis (and Lots More Cool Oreos)
Sheesh, go Oreo with their recent cleverness and campaigns. The Elvis Oreo is part of Oreo’s Daily Twist, a different Oreo every day to commemorate something important historically, culturally, they’ll find anything, because turning Oreos into anything else makes … Read More...
DIY: Oh So Simple Body Scrub
Not only is this scrub easy and refreshing, but honestly, Mrs. Lilien‘s enthusiasm is pretty refreshing too. Find out how she transformed her shower experience with just a handful of ingredients (and how you can too!) Oh, this … Read More...
Decorating Ideas for Lampwork Beads from About.com
One of the many newsletters I subscribe to is from About.com/jewelry design. Tammy Powley always has interesting information as well as projects that she rights about. This weeks newsletter includes a little article on lampwork glass bead making so … Read More...
Newsy: Dump and Sew challenge | Linky party starts Sept 10
Avoid measuring and thinking too much is the underlying theme Beth of Love Laugh Quilt uses when piecing for quick results. Called Dump and Sew, she shares how to do it on her blog.
She extends a challenge for … Read More...
Quick Lotus Tea Light Holder
Crafty Moods is a self-confessed candle project lover, and she delivers once again with this beautiful DIY lotus tea light holder made out of clay.
Quilt-y humor over piecing mistake
Suzanne of The Coloradolady did not think her husband paid much attention to her quilt projects, but this changed after a recent conversation. It involves a mistake she points out on the back of her quilt and his reaction to … Read More...
Origami Star Wars Pops
Where have I been? Am I the only one out of the loop about the origami Star Wars thing? Figures it takes the allure of some awesome origami Star Wars chocolate and candy pops to clue me in. Make them… Read More...