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Inspiration du Jour | Ready For School
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Ta Dah!: United Scraps of America quilt top
Amy of While Wearing Heels hand appliqued all 50 states in this quilt top she calls United Scraps of America. She even took the time to include Alaska and Hawaii then matched each state’s fabric color with coordinating thread. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing with knits – basics
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini kicks off a new series of video tutorials on her blog all about sewing with knits. The first installment covers the basics – fabric weight, grainline and stretch, using the right needle, using a walking foot, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: A purse made to look like a house!
Alicia from Alicia’s Hiding Place shows off the purse she made for her sister. The body of the bag is in the shape of a house, with all the details appliqued on. There’s even a clothes line on the back!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Back bow t-shirt refashion
Jackie from In La La Land shares a tutorial showing how to add some sizzle to a plain t-shirt by refashioning the back into a large bow. Her project was inpsired by a similar tutorial from Let’s Rock It, … Read More...
How to make a recycled map woven book cover
Do you like to weave things together to make a new and different pattern? I do and so does Emma. Over at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a tutorial on how to make a woven recycled map book … Read More...
Tennis Player Figure in Cross Stitch
Whether you are a tennis fan or you know a tennis fan, this chart from Brigitte Dadaux will be perfect for a project. Stitch it up in the floss color of your choice. Check it out.
Iron fail at Pretty by Hand
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand shares her iron fail on her latest quilting project. It will make you laugh and wince some too on her behalf. Go HERE to learn more.
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Technique: Marker Thumping on Rubber Stamps
The always talented Michelle Zindorf shares a cool technique called “thumping” (always makes me think of that Chumbawamba song “Tub Thumping” :)) that uses markers to achieve cool patterns directly on your rubber stamp. Find her directions for making this … Read More...
Tutorial: Waterproof wet bag with wrist strap
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wet bag. The small waterproof bag has a zippered closure and a wrist strap for easy carrying. It’s a super useful little pouch!! You … Read More...
Tagua Nuts
A recent post from the Beading Gem made me think to share this tagua nut carving created by John Hooder. If you aren’t familiar with tagua nuts, also known as ivory nuts, you might be missing out on a popular … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a pocket to cover an embroidered logo on a shirt
Shirts with embroidered company logos are good for wearing to work (when the logo is for the company where you work), but who wants to wear them around on the weekend? Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shares a quick fix … Read More...
How much fabric to purchase?
Here’s the scene. You’re standing at the cutting table in the fabric store with a bolt of a gorgeous fabric in your hands. The attendant asks, “How much do you want?” Uhhhh….. Does your brain leave you at that very … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid tail wrap skirt for little girls
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make a dress-up mermaid tail for little girls. It’s made as a wrap skirt, which gives some flexibility in fit as your child grows. It’s shiny and sparkly just like a “real” mermaid … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s polo style shirt
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a polo style shirt for her little boy. She uses her Maxwell pattern as a starting point, but converts the button up shirt style into … Read More...
Design Theory
This piece called Creamsicle Necklace from Design Theory is lovely for its darkening muted pink and coral hues. The repetition of simple forms makes color the focus of the design. In addition to polymer clay jewelry, Design Theory also … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless summer shirts for little girls
Harmony from Sew In Harmony guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make sweet sleeveless summer shirts for little girls. The contrast around the shoulder ruffles and chest bands is a nice detail. Get … Read More...
Etsy Find: Whysper Fairy molds
Take a look at these detailed and lovely push molds from Whysper Fairy. Suitable for polymer clay, metal clay creations or even fondant!
Tutorial: Make a tote bag from a vintage pillowcase
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she made a cute new tote bag for herself out of a vintage pillowcase. She found the pillowcase at a thrift store for just 25 cents. How awesome is that! Get the how-to… Read More...