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...
Free Knitting Pattern: Stretchy Mesh Bag
Reusable bags are great, and it seems like you really can never have too many of them. Once a month or so it seems like all of ours disappear, either because they’re in the back of someone’s car or they … Read More...
Host a Summer Drive In Movie Night
I have a friend named Kristen. You may have heard of her. She’s the owner of the gorgeous food blog, Dine & Dish. I have had the pleasure of meeting with and quickly becoming friends with Kristen two years … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered Drape Skirt with side pockets
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Gathered Drape Skirt. I love the shape of this skirt! It has tight gathers at the front and back, and drapes at the sides. It ties into a bow … Read More...
Patience is a free embroidery pattern – limited time only at Vintagegirl
Emily of Simply Vintagegirl is offering up her Patience embroidery pattern for free, until Friday, July 13. After this you can buy it in her Etsy shop, Clementine Pattern Co. Caught this post in time? Go here to download… Read More...
Freebie: Scrapstreet On Line Magazine
The lastest free isuues of Scrapstreet Magazine is up. There are several pages of wonderful stamped cards with phone and travel themes. Click here for just the cards.
-Heaher
Learning about Silk with Knitting Daily
Did you know that Interweave has a YouTube channel? You can currently see more than 800 clips from Knitting Daily and Quilting Arts TV, as well as previews of shows, publications and workshops.
One recently posted video from Knitting … Read More...
My Happy Raincloud and Umbrella Felt Mobile tutorial with pattern
Christy hosts “Sweet Tidings” and has some very neat projects for you to download or get ideas from. Today I found Christy and love her blog with all her darling projects. I love her “My Happy Raincloud and Umbrella Felt … Read More...
Decorating with Pom-Poms
This post from Vintage Umbrella about making and using yarn pompoms was really about the Fourth of July, but making pompoms is a great way to get rid of stash any time of year. Make them in red, white and … Read More...
Nutter Butter Puppies
I can almost not even look at these because the cuteness is too overwhelming. And simply achieved, too. Make Nutter Butter puppies HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Birdie Oatmeal
I swear my intention is not to advertise oatmeal, but I juuuust recently revisited my oatmeal box because I was having trouble getting motivated in the morning. So now I have to try these new flavors. And maybe dressing them … Read More...
Dr Seuss – DIY Colorful Veggie Tower
It’s always so refreshing to have such a gorgeous, healthy food fun DIY. I’m loving these colorful cake stands and the whimsical veggie display. Figures this was inspired by Dr. Seuss. Find the how-tos for the cake stands and the … Read More...
How To Make Crab Croissants
Crabs are the best sea creatures for lunch. In that, they are cute and well-shaped for food fun. Make crab croissants HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Here’s a recipe … Read More...
Would You Photocopy Your Swatches?
A funny thing has been happening in the knitting world of Facebook today.
It all started with WEBS, the fabulous yarn store, publishing a tip on its blog about photocopying swatches onto graph paper. The idea is that you … Read More...
Magazine Clutch Refashion – The Fashion Spot
Vintage magazine covers are some of my favorite images. How fabulous then to combine them into fashion themselves by creating a sophisticated clutch out of them? The Fashion Spot has a great tutorial on just how to do that, plus … Read More...
Check out the Knit Simple Preview
I had read that Vickie Howell is doing another knitalong based on a project of hers in the new Knit Simple, so I went to JoAnn this morning to buy a copy, only to return home to an email saying … Read More...
How to make a recycled pallet puppet theater
Over at Jessica’s blog, Mom 4 Real, you’ll find a truly creative and budget-friendly DIY project: an adorable puppet theater made from a recycled pallet! With just a little paint, fabric, and imagination, Jessica transforms an ordinary wooden pallet … Read More...
Baby monsters need love
It’s no secret that I love Junker Jane‘s monster dolls. What could make me love them even more? The bunny appliques on the shirts of these toddler monsters. Priceless! Go to the blog post for more views and clickable … Read More...
Tutorial: Crazy-quilted journal cover
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) shares the pattern and central design for a crazy-quilted journal cover, and she explains the process step by step. Her next tutorial will introduce seam treatments and explain how to finish the journal cover. What a great … Read More...
Mornin’, glory!
Richard Saja of Historically Inaccurate stitched this M for a special edition seed package of Heavenly Blue Morning Glories for the Hudson Valley Seed Library. The details of this embroidery are breathtaking. Go to his blog post for more views–images … Read More...