Shannon from luvinthemommyhood made this awesome tablet cover for a friend’s birthday. I’m loving the curved piecing across the top! A button closure keeps the tablet from sliding out the side. She wrote up a tutorial and shares it on … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped crib bumpers
Elisabeth from Growing Home shows how to make a set of piped crib bumpers. They are beautiful in their simplicity! The contrast piping makes the edges pop. Her method of construction makes it easy to insert the padding, which for … Read More...
Tutorial: Take a denim dress from frumpy to cute
What started out as a frumpy dumpy denim dress became this cute little dress after The Renegade Seamstress did a litle refashioning on it. She shortened the bodice to hit at her waist, shortened the skirt, and added a flounce … Read More...
Repurpose this tool!
If you spend much time at all cutting fabric, then you need this handy tool from the home-improvement store. The device, used in construction to handle sheets of glass, costs only about US$6.00! See Karen‘s post at Sew Many … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted corsage bracelet
TotusMel is sharing her pattern for this gorgeous needle-tatted corsage bracelet. Go to her post for the link to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Covered buttons
Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio shows how she transforms scraps of fabric and needlework into luxurious covered buttons. See her tutorial.
Remember a child with a butterfly
Lady Shuttlemaker reminds us that the deadline for The Butterfly Project has been extended to December 31, 2012. Please take a little time to join in this project commemorating children who perished in the Holocaust. The Holocaust Museum Houston is … Read More...
DIY: Mint Hair Rinse
Mint leaves + carrot juice = a stimulating and good smelling hair rinse, the brain child of the folks at BATH.BODY.DIY. Get this simple tutorial here.
Inspiration: Catherine Frere-Smith
The heavily embroidered bird soft sculptures of Catherine Frere-Smith are breathtaking in detail. See photos of her works as they emerge at her blog.
Many thanks to Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations for pointing out Catherine’s work.
This week: ‘Needle Work Needle Play’
Needle Work Needle Play, a group show by nine Australian embroidery artists, opens Friday, August 10, at the Brunswick Street Gallery in Fitzroy. If you can’t make it to Australia to see the exhibit (or if you can, but you’d … Read More...
Inspiration: Julia Lines Wilson
Lenora of the Textile Arts Center shares photos of some of the fiber-art sculptures of Julia Lines Wilson. Enjoy the exhibit.
Technique: Post It Note Card
Wow, this idea is so easy but so darn clever! Marie over at the Legojenta blog used neon post it notes, adhered them in layers onto cardstock and then die cut them for a cool and colorful bird. This would … Read More...
Moroccan Candle Holder
Creme de la Craft created a wonderful tutorial for turning a simple glass votive holder into a beautiful Moroccan creation with henna-inspired details. Check it out!
Egg Carton Cactus
I never would have thought that I would be posting about an egg carton cactus craft today… but I am. I love that her son’s teacher came up with this one! You can find the tutorial at Creative Jewish Mom… Read More...
Cotton Ball Art
Some of my most favorite crafts are those that can take simple items and turn them into something beautiful…isn’t this rainbow of cotton balls just that? You can find out how they made it over at Scattered Thoughts of a … Read More...
Double Decker Bus {Mini}
This craft is so cute…literally because it is made out of a tic tac container! How much fun is that?!? You and your child can make one too by following the fun tutorial over at Zakka Life!
Help the elf looking for his shoes by making him a pair; tutorial
These are the cutest little felt elfin clogs I have ever seen. “Allsorts” is the cheery little blog of Jenny B Harris who is an illustrator, designer, and generally artsy crafty person. Jenny tells us: “Bitsy Elf clogs! What could … Read More...
Day 11 Winner
Oh, I love when this happens! I actually just won a giveaway at a friend’s site for being the first commenter, which I always kind of hate to be because what are the odds the random number generator is going … Read More...
Join Bernat and Vickie Howell for a Chat About Baby Crafting
This month is Baby Month at Bernat, and they’re celebrating with a lot of events on their website and Facebook page. They’re also planning a Twitter party tomorrow (that’s Wednesday, Aug. 8) from 2-4 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time that will … Read More...
ParaNorman DIY Decorating Kits Giveaway!!!
To celebrate the release of the 3D stop motion family flick, ParaNorman, on August 17, Focus Features asked me to help spread the word with a giveaway! With my kit, I made cookie pops and blood-oozing neon green cupcakes. … Read More...