This freebie from Feathers in the Nest expresses her feeling of what home is. Plus her blog post is filled with photos from a recent trip she took that are fun to check out. Don’t miss either the chart or … Read More...
Felt Cookies tutorial and Pastry Labels | A Free Printable
Ashley of “Lil Blue Boo “made these cute little felt cookies for her little girl Boo’s play kitchen and grocery store. Stephanie Corfee made the cute little “sweet treat” printable’s for baked goods and that Ashley used for … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Dreams nightgown for little girls
Amy from Nap Time Crafters guest blogs in the (30) Days of Dresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Dreams ruffled nightgown for little girls. It’s made from a soft knit fabric with … Read More...
Tip: Stamping with Metallic Ink
Jenifer McGuire shares a nice video tutorial over on Tip Junkie for stamping and embossing with metallic inks, so pretty and shiny!
-Heather
Colour de Verre
If you work with glass to make more than jewelry, you may have already heard of Colour de Verre. Based in Portland, Oregon, the founders have built their company on innovation, superior design and craftsmanship. Ceramist Craig Smith, Marketing Guru … Read More...
Wrap Them In Love
From tragedy and grief, some wonderful ideas emerge. Michelle K. and some of her friends have created a new charitable venture that will surely soothe some injured hearts. With donated 6 inch squares, this group of compassionate crocheters are creating … Read More...
IKEA Expedit basis for quilting table
I spied this nifty, thrifty project at IKEA Hackers. The maker took two white IKEA Expedit bookcases and used them to make a quilting table. Love it, want it, need it! Get the know-how.
Image credit: IKEA Hackers
Tutorial: Reversible stroller quilt
Fabric Fascination says this reversible 36″ square quilt is the perfect size for a stroller or car seat. The gray background makes it work for all ages too. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Fabric Fascination
Newsy: Generation Q magazine blog tour
Melissa Peda of 100 Billion Stars talks about the premiere issue of Gen Q magazine today. Never mind her Love in the Afternoon quilt was featured in it, she obviously loves Generation Q. Every word of her review had me … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Little girl’s shirred sundress with center bow
I am loving this little girl’s shirred sundress that Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole made! It has a shirred bodice and straps that tie in a bow at the front. She calls it her Piper Dress and she shares … Read More...
Quilt-y inspiration from retail
I’m so glad I’m not the only quilter out there who finds inspiration from retail (Happy Zombie with IKEA wafers). I had to stop my shopping to click a few photos of this wall decor in the Starbucks … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Playhouse for a teddy bear
LiEr from ikat bag recently made a fabric playhouse for her daughter’s teddy bear Bearaby. It’s made like the child playhouses that fit over a card table, but she used a child’s play table instead so the scale is right … Read More...
Tutorial: Oil and clean the bobbin area of your sewing machine
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to oil and clean the bobbin area of a sewing machine with a front loading bobbin. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from No Big Dill]
Quilt-y inspiration from a wafer
What does a bag of IKEA’s Godis Chokladran wafers have to do with quilting? Visit Monica of the Happy Zombie to learn more.
Image credit: IKEA
Inspiration: Bead embroidery
Speechless. Bead embroidery for the Bead Journal Project by Robin Atkins of Beadlust. See the entire amazing piece at Robin’s blog post.
More Jewelry bugs you can DIY
If you loved the recent giveaway of Beaded Bugs: Make 30 Moths, Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Cute Critters
by Nicola Tedman and Jean Power, then take a look at Torque Story to see Geneva’s post about more gorgeous beaded bugs. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet soft book
I can think of no better way to employ your applique skills than to create one of these adorable soft books! LeAnne Ballard from Everyday Celebrations shares her design and tutorial on Moda Bake Shop. See the tute.
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Convert A Crib to a Desk
This is brilliant don’t you think? Your child has outgrown the crib, so turn it into a totally fun piece of furniture that will grow with your child. I love the chalkboard table top and the way everything is hanging … Read More...
Stitching on sketches: Izziyana Suhaimi
The work of Izziyana Suhaimi is new to me, but I’ve instantly fallen in love with her combination of sketching and needlework. Thank you, Textile Arts Center, for introducing her. See more of her work at Lenora’s TAC post.
Tatting an edging for your wrist
Yarnplayer Marilee Rockley has been turning vintage edging patterns into gorgeous tatted bracelets. See more at her blog post.