This post from Vintage Umbrella about making and using yarn pompoms was really about the Fourth of July, but making pompoms is a great way to get rid of stash any time of year. Make them in red, white and … Read More...
Nutter Butter Puppies
I can almost not even look at these because the cuteness is too overwhelming. And simply achieved, too. Make Nutter Butter puppies HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Birdie Oatmeal
I swear my intention is not to advertise oatmeal, but I juuuust recently revisited my oatmeal box because I was having trouble getting motivated in the morning. So now I have to try these new flavors. And maybe dressing them … Read More...
Dr Seuss – DIY Colorful Veggie Tower
It’s always so refreshing to have such a gorgeous, healthy food fun DIY. I’m loving these colorful cake stands and the whimsical veggie display. Figures this was inspired by Dr. Seuss. Find the how-tos for the cake stands and the … Read More...
How To Make Crab Croissants
Crabs are the best sea creatures for lunch. In that, they are cute and well-shaped for food fun. Make crab croissants HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Here’s a recipe … Read More...
Would You Photocopy Your Swatches?
A funny thing has been happening in the knitting world of Facebook today.
It all started with WEBS, the fabulous yarn store, publishing a tip on its blog about photocopying swatches onto graph paper. The idea is that you … Read More...
Magazine Clutch Refashion – The Fashion Spot
Vintage magazine covers are some of my favorite images. How fabulous then to combine them into fashion themselves by creating a sophisticated clutch out of them? The Fashion Spot has a great tutorial on just how to do that, plus … Read More...
Check out the Knit Simple Preview
I had read that Vickie Howell is doing another knitalong based on a project of hers in the new Knit Simple, so I went to JoAnn this morning to buy a copy, only to return home to an email saying … Read More...
How to make a recycled pallet puppet theater
Over at Jessica’s blog Mom 4 Real there is an awesome tutorial for turning a recycled pallet into a kid’s puppet theater. Looking for more recycled pallet ideas? Check out the book Build It! with Pallets.
Looking … Read More...
Baby monsters need love
It’s no secret that I love Junker Jane‘s monster dolls. What could make me love them even more? The bunny appliques on the shirts of these toddler monsters. Priceless! Go to the blog post for more views and clickable … Read More...
Tutorial: Crazy-quilted journal cover
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) shares the pattern and central design for a crazy-quilted journal cover, and she explains the process step by step. Her next tutorial will introduce seam treatments and explain how to finish the journal cover. What a great … Read More...
Mornin’, glory!
Richard Saja of Historically Inaccurate stitched this M for a special edition seed package of Heavenly Blue Morning Glories for the Hudson Valley Seed Library. The details of this embroidery are breathtaking. Go to his blog post for more views–images … Read More...
Marketplace is reopening soon
I love Wee Folk Art Marketplace, the intermittent online store of Wee Folk Art that sells kits and materials for some of their favorite designs. Good news: The marketplace will reopen for two weeks, August 6 through 20. This may … Read More...
Giveaway and specials: Frisky Scissors vintage pattern shop
Frisky Scissors is a new Etsy shop specializing in vintage sewing patterns. (The owner, Catherine Johnson, is my sister!) To celebrate her opening, she’s got a slew of specials for you. And, she has a $15 gift certificate giveaway … Read More...
New stitch tutorials from Mary Corbet
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has just added a bunch of new videos to her library of stitch tutorials. Among the newbies: buttonhole wheel, oyster stitch, fishbone stitch, and granitos. The site has more than 70 stitch tutes, and … Read More...
Stitch length as a design element
Mollie of Wild Olive looks at how stitch length affects the character of an embroidered image and recommends applications for stitchy variations. See her post.
Learn cutwork from Royce
Royce of Royce’s Hub is sharing a series of tutorials on cutwork embroidery. She covers all the fundamentals, so even a beginner can tackle this beautiful technique. See the series.
A Heart Full of Mercy
This free chart from La Marmotte Brodeuse shows us what a merciful heart looks like when stitched up. You can use the floss colors you like to complete the project which will make a great little ornament or mini pillow. … Read More...
Corn on the Cob Cake Pops
I think the most cleverest part of all is that corn holders hold this dessert together, this cake pop dessert that looks very much like the real thing. Find the how-tos to make corn on the cob cake pops HERE … Read More...
Dorothy Parker Saying Cross Stitch Chart
Here’s a recent free pattern from Hancock’s House of Happy that might just make you laugh out loud. Its a representation of a Dorothy Parker quote that will be a perfect addition to your cocktail hour. Get the free chart.