Everybody’s a little giddy about the Olympics this year, and the folks at Lorna’s Laces and Jimmy Beans Wool have teamed up with a special yarn at a special price that will have us all shouting “USA! USA!”
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Primitive Heart and Birds
I really like simple charts. These primitive heart and birds are so simple, but they will make a major impact stitched in the suggested colors or the shades of your choice. Free from Chez Mounette. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Trio of throw pillows for your bed
Sew4Home shows how to make a trio of throw (or toss) pillows to dress up your bed. Two of the pillows are identical – simple squares with piping trim. The other is a round pillow with ruffle trim and a … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Around the World Travel
Globes, vintage suitcases, maps and more infuse your wedding with adventurous style! Click here to explore the details of this inspiration board featured at Oh Lovely Day.
Name that quilt at Samelia’s Mum
This jewel of a quilt needs a name. So says Anorina of Samelia’s Mum who just completed it after a year in the making. Some names so far include Dizzy Lizzy by Tiffany and Cotton Candy Dreams by Josie. Head … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt appliques with frayed edges
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how you can add an applique to a t-shirt and get a lovely frayed edge. Her method avoids using a fusible webbing, as the heat melted glue would keep the edges stuck down instead of … Read More...
Vintage Circus Wedding
Don’t miss this 3-part wedding extravaganza with a vintage circus theme featured at Paper Moon Weddings! It’s spectacular!
Lookie what she made: Winter coat refashion
Laura from Make Bake Sisters had an old winter coat that didn’t suit her any more, so she refashioned it to the military style jacket you see here. She shortened it, added the collars and tabs and epaulets, and lengthened … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging embroidery project organizer
This hanging organizer has pockets to hold everything you need for your embroidery projects – hoops, scissors, thread, rulers, marking tools, and more. You can find a tutorial at Bari J’s blog showing how to make it. It’s part of … Read More...
Project: Birthday Calendar
Here’s a clever and cute way to keep track of all the birthdays you need to make cards for by recycling a Rolodex card holder. Find directions over on the Spotted Canary site.
-Heather
Tutorial: Build a sewing table using IKEA
Amy from Badskirt has a brand new sewing table. Her husband made it for her using an IKEA table and door panel. He cut away a portion of the door-turned-tabletop so the sewing surface sits flush with the tabletop. Her … Read More...
Pickles and Ice Cream
I had to see what all the fuss was about, and the result? Not sure this is something I’ll be craving. It was more my way of sharing that I’m adding a screaming fireball to my little brood (of 1 … Read More...
Olympic Onion Rings
I’ve seen a lot of foods turned into Olympic Rings. Waffles, cookies, even pizza. But Olympic Rings onion rings? Definitely a first. Find the how-tos, including a tutorial on dying batter (useful in so many ways, I imagine), HERE at … Read More...
Vote For Your Favourite Halloween Collection
Do you love Halloween? Which of the new Halloween collections is your favorite? Head on over to Paper Crafters Corner to vote for your favorite two collections! You might even get to win one. Voting ends today July 30th 2012, … Read More...
Get Well Cookies in a Jar
I’ve lauded mason jars so much here, it’s no wonder I love this get well gift idea: Pill cookies in a jar, complete with the appropriate dosage printed on the side. Find the instructions to make get well cookies HERE … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Labels and Calling Cards
Cyndy from The Creativity Exchange is sharing these free printable labels that she made for her daughter for back to school. She plans to use them for bag tags and labeling lunches, and I think they would also work well … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Summer 2012
Mosaic of Flickr Finds
Found some neat stuff scrolling through Flickr! Clayers do the neatest things! Flickr – and Pinterest – are fabulous places for a hit of polymer clay awesomeness.
1. OOAK Polymer Clay Baby Girl, 2. 202_2, 3. Dental Braces … Read More...
Sand Fibers Giveaway
Carol Dean Sharpe, who is one of the featured beading artists in Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry, is giving away one of her pieces created for the book! The giveaway ends July 30, so don’t hesitate! Head to Sand Fibers… Read More...
Two Free PDF Projects from Jill Wiseman
If you can’t wait until Jill Wiseman’s Beautiful Beaded Ropes
is released, you can get two free PDF projects to preview now! Jill‘s Flirtation Bracelet and Bohemian Earrings are available now at Lark Jewelry & Beading along with more … Read More...