Whitney from Whitney Sews shares a video showing how to make a a quick and easy vinyl coin pouch. The one she made is a circle, but you can make them in any simple shape. Go to her video.
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Tutorial: Double Flip HST quilt block
Now that school has started, Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy, is relishing the extra time she has for sewing. She started by creating this quilt block from fabric out of Laura Gunn’s Cosmos Collection. I need to know how … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-y potholder by Noble Wife
Jacquelynne of The Nobel Wife has the perfect project for using up orphan or test quilt blocks. None available, just pick a favorite pattern and get started sewing. Practical and pretty, this is a great item to make for your … Read More...
AAQI quilts hoarded for Houston IQF | Process to buy streamlined
I admire the work of the The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI), so when Ami Simms, the Founder & Executive Director of AAQI, asked bloggers to get the word out on some latest happenings with the organization, I jumped … Read More...
Twig Tree Canvas
Canvas and twigs and some fabric scraps, and you are on your way to making these lovely and vibrant pieces of wall art. This is actually a great project for adults and kids and there won’t be a single one … Read More...
Giveaway ends Tuesday
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of this great book by Bert and Dana! Leave a comment at the original post to enter. The giveaway ends Tuesday, August 28.
Giveaway: Fashionable Fabrics certificate at Crafty Mummy
Tonya at The Crafty Mummy has a new sponsor, Fashionable Fabrics, who is giving away a $35.00 voucher/gift certificate to one lucky Mummy reader. Besides some awesome fabrics, they sell patterns, books and notions.
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Honey Bee Bag and more at Pretty by Hand
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand opens her new shop this week, also called Pretty by Hand. She starts things off by offering five patterns – two purses, one pouch, and two quilts. Shown here is the Honey Bee Bag. Check … Read More...
Tip: Watercoloring with Copics
Find out how to get more mileage from your Copic markers by using them to watercolor with. This gives such a soft blended look, I love it! Kristy Dalman shares her tips on the Some Odd Girl blog.
-Heather
Cute as a …..Baby Bird!
Owls seem to be so popular these days. Kathy Lewinski has created this adorable baby owl square that is sure to become popular. On her blog, she’s got the free pattern and a tutorial to help you work up one … Read More...
Super Cute Backpack Roundup!
It might be a little late to order these for the first day of school, but I can’t help but share these adorable backpacks! These crafted bags would make a child’s first day of school way more fun. Want to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and tulle tutu
Vanessa from Our Thrifty Ideas shows how she made this special birthday tutu for her baby girl. The tutu is made from strips of tulle for some poof, and strips of fabric for bright spots of color and pattern. For … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a dress with alterations that can be undone later
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy had a friend who was kind enough to let her daughter borrow a Dorothy costume for her school’s book week. The dress was a little too big, so she had to take it in. Because … Read More...
How to Make a Flower Canopy
Do you have a little girl who loves fairies, princesses and everything girly? Then you’ll definitely want to check out this positively darling DIY for making a canopy topped with a faux flower. Head over to the blog Skooks’ Playground … Read More...
Vintage Postcard Calendar Journal
If you are looking for a unique gift idea that you can make without having to be overly crafty, this is it. It’s unique and pretty and even useful! This is one of those projects that will be used over … Read More...
Freebie: Box Die Cut
If you have a Silhouette die cutting machine you can download a free pastry box template from Jin over at Under the Cherry Tree. btw I think Jin’s blog is the very best blog around for ideas, tips and how … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred front top
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a shirred front top. Her tutorial is the second in a series showing how to make three different styles of tops out of one basic pattern. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Felt Halloween Treat Bags
I know my tween would never carry this but think of a sweet toddler just loving the “Scare Crow or the black cat bag to put their goodies in. These bags are quick and easy treat bags and hold lots … Read More...
Decoupaged Dominoes
These aren’t your everyday dominoes folks. This is a much prettier version courtesy of one crafter’s brilliance, some Mod Podge and scrapbook paper. Like these much better than their boring counterparts? Head over to Etcetorize for the tutorial — Pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Pear Picking shirred tunic top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her Pear Picking Tunic for her little girl. It’s made from two very simple pattern pieces. Elastic thread shirring gathers the bodice and creates a … Read More...