You want this stumpwork butterfly by Arlene White, don’t you. Well, you might win it! Arlene is giving this beauty away at her blog. Go to her post to enter before July 21. And if you don’t happen … Read More...
Get Digital Downloads of Craft Magazines
Sometimes I can really see the appeal of digital magazines. I have let a lot of my subscriptions lapse because I don’t have time for all the magazines I used to get, but I need to get knitting magazines (hello, … Read More...
Helen Gibb is in Denver this weekend
If you live in the Denver area, heads up! Ribbonwork goddess Helen Gibb will be teaching three classes and vending at the Rocky Mountain Sew and Stitch Expo at the Denver Merchandise Mart July 12-14. Get details of the event … Read More...
Applique a Boho curtain
Laura of About Goodness created this gorgeous Boho-style curtain by appliqueing vintage lace scraps to a cotton panel. Doesn’t it look amazing with the sunlight shining through! Learn about her process (and her vintage lace addiction) from her blog post… Read More...
Win a Sew Steady table
Check out the awesome new giveaway over on SewforLess.com! A large (18″ x 24″) Sew Steady table valued at US$124.50! This extended plexiglass sewing surface includes a drawer tray, centering ruler, and perfect-circle kit. If you quilt or do … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Macarons
I never tire of ideas for decorating macarons. I find each one equally genius. Make ice cream cone macarons HERE at raspberri cupcakes.
Chocolate and Cookie Barbells
This is weightlifting I could handle. Even if it does seem against the point. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these barbell cookies from store-bought goods HERE at Miss Candiquik.
Perfect for an Olympics or sports themed party
Free Knitting Pattern: Knit Crown
Knit crowns are a great addition to any kid’s dress up clothes. I made a completely simple Garter Stitch Crown for the girl a few months ago and she loves it. She’ll put it on, with a juggling scarf tied … Read More...
Apricot Shot Glasses
This method of hollowing out fruit to make shot glasses opens up so very many possibilities of glassless drinking, but there’s something that sounds so lovely and delicious about using apricots specifically. Make apricot shot glasses HERE at Mighty Girl… Read More...
Space Dust maker talks about the process
Show your love for the cosmos with this Space Dust quilt, a new pattern by Tula Pink. Sara of Sew Sweetness bought the PDF pattern for $24.95, yes you read it right. She made the quilt and talks about the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible sundress for baby
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a reversible sundress for baby. It can be made out of three fat quarters. The pattern is in a size 0-3 months – perfect for a … Read More...
It’s Christmas in July at Red Heart
If you’re a fan of Red Heart Yarns, you’re going to want to check out their current sale. Celebrating Christmas in July, from now through July 23, you can received 15 percent off your order of $30 or more.… Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Monochromatic Rose Silhouette
Roses are red, roses are blue, roses are fun to stitch, and here’s one for you. It’s free from Stickeule and it is in silhouette. You can actually stitch it in any color you choose! Get the free chart.
Looking … Read More...
Newsy: Vintage Holiday Quilt Along
There’s a reason we use the phrase ‘Christmas in July’. Now is the time to start crafting for the holidays, before time-lack gets the better of us crafters. Heidi of Fabric Mutt is hosting a Quilt Along featuring the Vintage … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric cone to hold a special gift
Juliette Lanvers from Chickpea Sewing Studio shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make a fabric gifting cone. It’s a quick and easy project, and requires only 2 16″x16″ squares of fabric (one for the outside, … Read More...
Tutorial: Diamond pintucks
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...