Each year MaineBiz names a handful of “women to watch” in various categories, including women-owned businesses. For 2012, the woman to watch who owns her business is Pam Allen, owner of Quince & Co. yarns.
The awards presentation is … Read More...
Tutorial: Create cute gathered designs with shirring and applique
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how you can combine applique and shirring to create cute gathered designs. She used them as insets on overalls for babies and toddlers. They’d also be cute shirred bodices for little girl dresses. … Read More...
Quirky Bird House to Stitch
Birdhouses are always a fun project to stitch. This one is ready for a whole flock of birdies to move on in. Stitch it up in the suggested colors or use the project to use up your scrap flosses. Check … Read More...
I’ll be seeing you
Sylvia Windhurst (Windy River Beadwork & Embroidery) has created a new series of embroidered felt brooches with realistic eyes as the focals. So awesome. Go to her blog post to see more.
Just a little embellishment
Some running stitches and a few straight stitches take a cute fabric bag and kick it up to handmade-awesome. See three beautiful examples created by Helena Frontini.
How to make a recycled garden supply dragonfly
When it’s time to spend time outside why not take a moment to craft up a bit of decor. Check out how Shelleyof Sew & Dipity made a recycled dragonfly our of some garden supplies and a cool way to … Read More...
Tutorial: Voile vanity skirt and laminated cotton table cover
This vanity make-up table is made gorgeous by the voile table skirt and the laminated cotton covering. The voile drapes beautifully for the skirt, and the laminated table cover easily wipes clean. Sew4Home shows how to make one. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Three zippered cash deposit bags, one new purse
Head over to Taylor & Demolish to find out how three zippered cash deposit bags can become a cool purse. Get the tute.
[photo from Taylor & Demolish]
[via M & J Blog]
Tutorial: Doll-sized ruched comforter
Ashley from Cherished Bliss shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a doll-sized comforter with ruched panels. This is such a gorgeous little comforter! She writes that she made it to match the comforter she made for … Read More...
Tutorial: Cargo pants tote bag
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a cool new tote bag out of a pair of cargo pants. The seams and topstitching make nice design lines for the bag, and the large … Read More...
Photo Votive Holder
Display your favorite photos with pride on a votive candle holder. Black and white photocopies and contact paper are use to create this effect. View the tutorial at Inspired Ideas.
Lovely Crochet(volution)
I just love this sunflower – and it has an interesting story. You can read its story and get the free pattern designed by Julia Schwartz here. I only found this beauty because I was intrigued by the description … Read More...
Wimpy Kid Cupcakes
Pure genius here. The technique to make these edible notebook paper cupcake toppers with the Wimpy Kid and all, that is. You’ve got to see the how-tos for these Diary of a Wimpy Kid cupcakes HERE at Confessions of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon Flowers
Find out how to turn pretty polka dot ribbon into lovely little flowers, perfect accents for almost any card! Besty Veldman shares this idea on her blog Paper, scissors and Super Heros.
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Beach Ball Pie
How smart is this? By adding food coloring to some Cool Whip and a bit of piping, turn a pie into a beach ball (this one is key lime). Find the detailed how-to with photographs HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Peacock Cake and Cupcakes
Peacocks lend themselves so beautifully to cakes. Here is a case in point. Find the cake recipe and step-by-step how-tos, with photographs, to make this stunning peacock cake–and tips for using the feathers for cupcakes, too–HERE at Cake Whiz… Read More...
Freebie | Printable Par Avion Images
Louise from b.loved is sharing these printable Par Avion images. The set includes tags, and airmail style postcards. Click here to go to the download.
Peach Parrot
It’s stunning how well peaches lend themselves to food art with the gradations of color in their flesh. Even this simple parrot made from peaches is just gorgeous. Find the peach parrot HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Freebie | Printable Alice In Wonderland Images
You can download this top hat as well as a clock image for Alice in Wonderland themed projects from Lexy Levin’s blog. Click here to get them.
