Karen of Quilts Etc. shows quilters how to keep blocks straight and in order while taking them from the design wall to the sewing machine. Since tearing out stitches is no fun, I am bookmarking this handy tip. Visit her … Read More...
Tutorial: Kimberley’s stitched poetry beach quilt
Kimberley of My Brown Bag Studio has a new quilt project at the Moda Bake Shop. Of block construction, six of the solid blocks feature one of her verses extolling the joys of summer. Other blocks are from Lucy’s Crab … Read More...
Tutorial: Discovery box for baby
Danny of Mommy For Reals shares a tutorial for this discovery box she made as a gift for her daughter, soon to turn one year. With lots of photos and detailed instructions, you can make one too. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
In my random wanders on the interwebs looking for interesting glass topics to write about I found this web site, Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass. What a great site. They have memberships and give grants and sponsor events. And … Read More...
Humor: A quilter’s logic applied to the cost of quilt making
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand declares the cost is “free” for making this pretty pink floral quilt. She explains it’s due to specific financial calculations quilters use, a universal rule. I’m still laughing, you will too. Visit her post and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sunflower table runner by Staci
Sunflowers are in their glory this time of year. Staci at Crafty Staci created this sunflower table runner to celebrate the flower and to show off some cute buttons at the same time. The flowers are made of felt and … Read More...
Video tutorial: Union Jack pillow
Got Olympic fever? Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Union Jack pillow. You could also use the pieced flag as a cool applique on a t-shirt or bag. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a fork to make perfect pleats
Starlight Masquerade shows how you a barbecue tool can help you make perfect pleats. Actually, any fork with long straight tines will work. This is so cool! If, like me, you haven’t seen this technique before, be ready for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked Nautical Diva top
Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to make her Nautical Diva top. The design was inspired by a similar shirt she saw on Pinterest. The front is color blocked from a solid and a stripe. The back is also … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled fabric key fob
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a ruffled fabric key fob. This is such a cute project for using up your scraps!! Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Insulated lunch bag
Tammy Tutterow shares a tutorial over at the Fiskars blog showing how to make an insulated lunch bag. It has a simple foldover top that holds closed with a square of Velcro. Hers are made out of quilting cottons for … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid Step Card
Fall into Polymer Clay
I know it’s a little early. Here’s a bit of what’s coming up for autumn in polymer clay:
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| Pear Dioarama by ADifferentPlace | Leaf Earrings by CurlyGirlDesigns |
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| Pumpkin Cane by ikandiclay | Acorn Necklace by MySelvagedLife |
Tutorial: How to stitch bias tape to the edge of fabric
Bias tape is an easy way to finish off the edge of a piece of fabric neatly. And if you use contrasting bias tape or, better yet, bias tape made from a print fabric, it can be a really neat … Read More...
Tutorial: Towel bib
Shelley from How Does She? shows how to make a towel bib. Made from a hand towel with a neckhole cut into it (and bound with t-shirt ribbing), it’s quick to pull over a baby’s head. She calls it The … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a sequin pocket to a shirt, no sewing required
T-shirts with sequined pockets are all kinds of trendy right now. You can make your own out of a t-shirt and a bit of sequined fabric, no sewing required. Glitter ‘n Glue shows how. Their method uses fusible hemming tape … Read More...
A Classy Citronella
Keep annoying bugs away in style with this excellent citronella project. Learn how to make this for yourself at My Home Life.
Tutorial: Copic Markers 101
If you’re curious about Copic markers or maybe you bought some and are not sure how to get started Darlene Designs has a wonderful beginners basics video on Copic markers, click here to watch.
-Heather
Freehand Gallery 32nd Anniversary Sale
The fabulous Freehand Gallery is celebrating 32 years of bringing you the best indie crafts available in America by holding a super sale. Shop in their LA store or online for 20% to 50% off some of the most stunning … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom print fabric using freezer paper stencil
Amber from Very Homemade shows how she created her own fabric print using a freezer paper stencil technique. Rather than cutting all of those little fleur-de-lis motifs by hand, she used a paper punch. Brilliant! Check out her trick for … Read More...