How many times have you stared at a bucket of miscellaneous cords and chargers and wondered what on earth they all went to? Or better yet, which was the one you were looking for? Maybe a little glitter would help. … Read More...
Free pattern: Bird and flower applique block
Tristan Gallagher of C&T Publishing Blog offers a free applique pattern from the new book, My Whimsical Quilt Garden by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins. Their Piece O’ Cake Designs never fail to delight, so don’t miss this freebie. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Yvette’s fabric magnets
Yvette of Abernathy Crafts shows how to make these small, yet strong, fabric covered magnets. They are adorable! Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Abernathy Crafts
Polymer Clay Wedding Finds
This week, as I window-shopped, I looked at wedding related goodies made with clay. Cake toppers, of course but other awesomeness:
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| Wedding Rabbits by MadreOlly | Boy Girl Brooch by madameRobe |
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| White Rose Earrings by Rozibuz | Little Ring Dish by ThePrettyPear |
Free Pattern: Hot Sunset Socks
Socks area a great knitting project for summer because they’re small, portable, light (in weight and amount of yarn covering your body while you work) projects you can take with you wherever you happen to be going.
The good people … Read More...
Video tutorial: Stitches and tools for sewing on knits
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini is back with another video tutorial in her series on sewing with knits. In this installment, she shares tips and tools to use to make your seams in the stretchy fabric. The video covers the types … Read More...
Colorful Filigree Earrings
Take a look at these pretty earrings from Seven Alive. Use filigree components for a patriotic theme or your favorite sports team! See how Kadie made them at Seven Alive.
Tutorial: Add in-seam pockets to an existing garment
Yesterday I shared a link to a tutorial showing how to add in-seam pockets when you make a garment. But what about the clothes you buy from the store? Well, you can also add in-seam pockets to an existing garment. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an invisible hem
Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an invisible hem. This is often used on trousers or skirts, when you don’t want your hem stitching to show. It’s easy to do, though it does require … Read More...
Alcohol Inked Metal Mosaic Frame
Wow. I love this, I really do. The colors are fabulous and I have to admit I haven’t seen this technique before. I know, I’ve probably been living under a rock, right? No matter. I’ve seen it now and think … Read More...
Forward Spiral Knot Friendship Bracelets
Just in time for summer camp! This video tutorial will teach you to make colorful friendship bracelets using forward spiral knots.
Tip: Color Your Bling
Why buy colored bling when you can color and customise it yourself? This great tip for using markers to color clear rhinestones comes from Suzan Liles (aka Suze Q) over at Your Next Stamp. Click here for all the details.… Read More...
Personalized Candle
Need a gift for someone who has everything? Try personalizing a candle for them with their name or favorite things. Adore by Chloe shows you how.
Needle Felting 101 “Swiss cross needle felted blanket “
Elsie & Emma co-author “A Beautiful Mess” a lifestyle blog focused on creating a beautiful life. They share simple ways to create an inspired lifestyle. Elsie has been seeing Swiss cross blankets all over Pinterest and she decided to DIY … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 half-yard cuts from Hyperreal Garden
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts a giveaway for Fabric Envy this week. They’re giving away a stack of 10 half-yard cuts from Pat Bravo’s Hyperreal Garden line (Forest colorway) to one of her readers. This is such a gorgeous group of … Read More...
Tutorial: Eyelet tunic t-shirt pattern remix
Kristin from skirt as top guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how she adapted a little girl t-shirt pattern to make a loose-fitting tunic with a keyhole opening. The pattern she … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty in Peplum knit skirt for girls
Alida from I Make Stuff guest blogs in the Skirting the Issues charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s skirt with a peplum. She calls it her Pretty In … Read More...
Rosette Quote Wreath
As you might imagine, I receive a LOT of emails with suggestions for what I should feature. Wreaths are one of those types of projects that have a variety of different designs, but I prefer to feature the ones I … Read More...
Check it out: Stitchy dishes at CB2
It should be obvious by now that I love all things sewing. I also happen to have a weakness for pretty dinnerware. These dishes over at CB2 caught my eye yesterday as they bring both worlds together. Appropriately named Mend, … Read More...
Live Near St. Louis? Are You Ready for a Yarn Crawl?
Back in April Yarn Crawl LA got a lot of attention for bringing together nearly 30 shop owners and offering people who visited the shops during the crawl freebies, discounts and prizes. now the middle of the country is getting … Read More...