This post is rather fitting as I run for the beach today to avoid the lead-filled dust of house renovations. Yet another lovely, gorgeous, but seemingly easy to re-create, creation from Bird on a Cake… Find the step-by-step how-tos … Read More...
Sea Glass Style Coasters
Courtney is at it again, and this time she’ll show you how to make these pretty sea glass coasters. Perfect for outdoor entertaining, or just a great way to bring that beachy feeling indoors. Get the scoop at Sweet C’s … Read More...
Small Christmas Stocking to Stitch
It’s the time of year when many stitchers get their holiday crafting in high gear. If you plan to make cards and ornaments as gifts now is the time to start making them so you will have plenty to give! … Read More...
Tutorial: The Very Hungry Caterpillar softie
Monica from Monzanita’s shows how to make a caterpillar softie toy inspired by the widely loved book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The sections of the caterpillar body are made from scraps of fabric and are attached together … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron tee from striped knit fabric
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make her Striped Knit Top. The front is pieced from striped fabrics cut on an angle to create a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Pocket Potholders
Kimberly from My Brown Bag Studio shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Ruffled Pocket Pot Holder. She used a layer cake of precut fabric, but you could also use fabrics from your scrap bin. … Read More...
Tutorial: Wipe-clean apron
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff created an apron for her little girl that leaves me asking myself, “Now why haven’t I thought of that before?” It’s a basic gathered half apron, but she made it from a vinyl tablecloth so … Read More...
Pancake Bugs and Flowers
Somehow someway, I’ve never delved far into the world of decorating pancakes, despite posting on more than a few pancake masterpieces here. That changed when Rachel of Rachel Cooks asked me to join her Pancake Party. Every day this month, … Read More...
Freebie: TV and Sentiment Digital Stamps
Birdie Brown has super cute retro TV and sentiment digi stamps to download for free! Please note these are only free the month of July. Click here to go to the download.
-Heather
Pattern: I Love Sushi by Artisania
Sonja of Artisania has just released the pattern for her I Love Sushi quilt. It IS quirky and fun, just as her tagline professes. Here’s a closeup of one of the motifs, a rice bowl with chopsticks. Paper-pieced motifs create … Read More...
Glitter Your Chargers – #Allin
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...