Do you chip? I just did after entering a contest over at The Graphics Fairy. Karen features a Sherwin-Williams Chip It! tool that pulls a color palette from an image and translate it into color chips. Quilters already use … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork buckets
I love this bucket made from patchwork pieces by Chase of 1/4″ Mark. She made two others, all pretty, yet practical. Go HERE to see all her great photos and find out how she plans to use them.
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Tutorial: Folded ribbon pointed trim
Kim from String-Or-Nothing shows how you can fold ribbon to create a pointed trim. It’s a continuous strip of points so it’s easier than trying to place individual prairie points. It also works well around curves. She points out that … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern Nursing Shawl
Heather from The Coterie Blog shows how to make her modern nursing shawl. The large, loose shawl slides easily over your head and keeps you covered while you nurse baby. It’s easily made from a rectangle of knit fabric. Just … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten jeans with a no-cut stitched in cuff
The easiest way to shorten a pair of jeans is to just roll up a little cuff, no cutting, no sewing. It’s a quick fix and gives a laid-back, casual flavor. But sometimes the amount you need to take off … Read More...
Fringe-y Drink Umbrellas
Turn those dime-a-dozen cocktail umbrellas (they probably really are about a dime a dozen, but I mean in a standard, everyday, nothin’ special kind of way) into way more of a statement with homemade fringe. So super duper clever. Find … Read More...
Olympic Medal Treats
Quick, easy, and made from just Oreos and fruit by the foot
. That’s it! This would be great for a last minute treat to celebrate the Olympics. Find the how-tos HERE at Mirabelle Creations.
Hot Dog Twinkies
Wasn’t I juuust talking about how great Twinkies are for turning into other things? Oh yeah, here. Look what else they can be. Hot dogs. Sweet hot dogs. Find the how-tos HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
DIY: Impressionist Soap
Wow, what lovely soap. And it does remind me of an Impressionist painting. Anne-Marie, aka the Soap Queen, gives us the step by step tutorial to make these cold process beauties. She says a bit of patience is required, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Picnic Basket
Click here to download a pdf from Inky Antics for making this fun picnic basket. What a cute way to give someone cookies or candy!
-Heather
Paragon Kiln News
Another email list I like to be on is Paragon Kiln’s list. It’s always full of information that you can use. And Paragon makes some of the best kilns out there so they really know what they’re talking about. … Read More...
Thrifty Wedding Features Gorgeous Knit Dress
I don’t know if you’ve gotten married recently (it’s been 10 years for me!) or if you’ve taken part in any sort of wedding planning recently, but weddings are expensive. Couples and their parents are going all out for that … Read More...
Lily’s Dishcloth Extravaganza Continues
I’ve been in and out all week with my daughter home from school, so I missed sharing this with you earlier, but the free dishcloth pattern of the week from Lily’s 8 Weeks of Summer Dishcloth Extravaganza is now available.… Read More...
Baby Food Jar Chandelier
Creating your own chandelier can be a fun and rewarding project, especially when it involves upcycling items you already have around the house.
This tutorial will show you how to turn baby food jars into charming and rustic votive holders … Read More...
Felt Hamster tutorial
These are the cutest little hamsters for anyone that adores these darling little creatures. Helena hosts “craft and creativity” out of Vallentuna, Sweden. Luckily Helena writes in English as well as her native Swedish so we can follow her directions … Read More...
Free Pattern: Double Knit Potholder
I recently got into double knitting, where you make two stockinette surfaces at once in two different colors, and while I’ve been meaning to make a double knit potholder for a while, I haven’t quite gotten to it yet (the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: 5-Minute Bandana Headband
Jessica from Sunny Tuesday shares a tutorial at Positively Splendid showing how to make her 5-Minute Bandana Headband. They look like they’re just been folded up and tied around your head, but they’re actually sewn into shape. It’s super simple … Read More...
Finding Clay Animals
It’s a little specific but I went hunting sculpted animals that were not too cartoony. I have nothing against cartoon and cute figures but was looking for the more realistic:
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| Kudu Antelope by cyanowl | Chipmunk by trolltracks |
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Tutorial: Patchwork Conversation Bag
This patchwork Conversation Bag by Sarah from Sew Sweetness is all kinds of awesome. The boxy retro shape, the colors, the patchwork. I love everything about it! Are you loving it, too? She shares a tutorial on her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Double-sided fabric napkins
Bari J. showcases her new Lilybelle line in a tutorial showing how to make a double-sided fabric napkin. These aren’t your standard fabric napkins. It’s a little hard to see in this photo, but the backing fabric is folded up … Read More...