Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You tells how to create a diamond pintuck design on a piece of fabric. It would make a lovely detail for the bodice of a little girl’s dress, or a pretty surface … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy curtain panel with contrast band
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World takes the complicated out of sewing curtains with a tutorial that shows how to make a simple curtain panel with a contrast band. Get the tute.
[photo from Shiny Happy World]
How to make a zigzag t-shirt
Got a t-shirt that needs a new look? Why not try this fun idea sent in by Angel where she painted zigzags on a t-shirt. Check out her zigzag painting tutorial at her blog Artsy Angel.
Looking for more ways … Read More...
Tutorial: Breezy Linen Skirt
Adriana from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing event at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Linen Skirt. What an awesome summertime skirt! It’s a simple drawstring skirt with … Read More...
Tie Dye Wreath
I’ve said before that crafts that catch my eye are the ones where the crafter steps outside the box and puts their own special twist on something. I have to admit, I have used tie dye fabrics on a lot … Read More...
Review: A Muse Studio
The wonderful folks over at A Muse Studio recently sent me a wonderful box of goodies to try out. I had the best time using their stamps, inks and papers, it was hard to stop creating!
First off let me … Read More...
Does Anyone Else…..
Find it frustrating to try to navigate around Pinterest? There are lots of great pictures – but I often find it difficult to find the original pattern source for something that intrigues me! There is a section entitled ‘People’ – … Read More...
Tutorial | Cucpcake Toppers with Lifestyle Crafts
Ashley at Cherished Bliss shares this tutorial for making cupcake toppers using dies and cutting files from Lifestyle Crafts. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Show & Tell | Custom Butterfly Notebook
Athena from The Stuff of Success shares this notebook that she customized with butterflies. You’ll probably be surprised at her source for the embellishments! Click here to see more.
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. … Read More...
Sprinkle votives!
This barely counts as a craft, but it’s adorable and so simple. It’s as easy as it looks: clear votive holder, a votive candle, and some sprinkles! Tikkido shares this sweet idea over at their blog
Inspiration du Jour | You Are My Sunshine
You Are My Sunshine by Heather Robertson
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Polymer Clay Orchids
This tutorial hits two spots – I was looking around Christi Friesen’s site in advance of my class with her next week and surfing for tutorials that would work for wedding related items – and you could easily make this … Read More...
Newsy: QuiltCon registration info | Save the date
This is good, very good. Details are now available for the QuiltCon event, sponsored by The Modern Quilt Guild. Besides a webpage, they have a handy-dandy catalog in PDF you can download with all workshop information and more.
Now here’s … Read More...
These pillows have manageable dose of quilting
Molly of The Purl Bee said completing these pillows changed her mind about machine quilting. With a smaller surface as opposed to a bed quilt, it’s manageable. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: The Purl Bee
Fish in a Bowl craft
Who knew that a mold from Ikea could produce such an adorable little fish bowl ?!? This project would be great for a summer camp or when you have a fun playdate. The kids will love decorating their own fish, … Read More...
Back to School Craft Printable
This is a great idea for those first few days of school, or to do with your child to get them ready to go back! You can find the fun craft at Teacher Idea Factory.
Engage your little one … Read More...
Quilters interviewed for series at Flax and Twine
Flax and Twine is hosting a Sew You’ve Always Wanted to Quilt series on her blog. Her first guest poster, Kathreen Ricketson of Whipup.net fame, took a moment to talk about the heritage of women as makers, quilts as the … Read More...
Tutorial: Weymouth picnic blanket
Jo of A Life of Lists is a guest at Lily’s Quilts showing how to make this Summer Olympics inspired picnic blanket, the Weymouth. A pieced yellow gingham boat makes the front, with red gingham for the back and strap. … Read More...
Tip: Use magnets to store metal bobbins
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she uses magnets to store her metal bobbins. This is such a clever idea!! Go to her blog post to see what she does.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Tutorial: Tips and tools for perfecting your topstitch
Topstitching is actually very simple, but any wavy seam or jumbled thread will show. Threads magazine gives some tips for perfecting your topstitching. Their article includes information on the type of fabrics, needles, and presser feet to use as well … Read More...