Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make colorblocked leggings. These are SO cool, especially in the black and white that she used in … Read More...
Tutorial: Add hidden side pockets when making a skirt
Amber from Very Homemade shows how easy it is to add hidden side pockets to the next gathered skirt you make. Get the tute.
[photo from Very Homemade]
Project: Stamped Baby Plaque
Turn a plain ol’ boring white photo mat into an adorable name plaque for a baby’s room. Gel-a’-Tins stamps has complete directions on their blog.
-Heather
Tutorial | Flower Favor Bags & Envelopes
Over at StudioDIY you can find a tutorial for making favor bags more summery, as well as being able to use them as envelopes. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Make Your Own Alpha Stickers
Agustina from Made With Love shows you how she made her own tiny letter stickers using PowerPoint and sticker paper. You can also use Word to create these. Such an innovative idea! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Pyramid Gift Boxes
Rachel from Lines Across shows you how to make these pyramid shaped gift boxes using a template that she found on Sassafras Lass. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Mia y Rahma
Mia y Rahma by scrapping nomad for Scrapbook Supplies Online
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Roasting Peeps Tutorial from Soda Lime Times
Soda Lime Times has been kind enough to post another cool tutorial and this one is by the fabulous glass bead maker, Janice Peacock. But I must warn you all…this is not really a glass tutorial. It’s actually fire … Read More...
Making a Kiwi Cane
Here’s a simple, casual video for making a kiwi fruit cane. The results are perfect for use with miniatures. I’m such a stickler I’d probably do this with a ruler rather than free hand.
Free pattern: Dimples pincushion
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free pattern for her Dimples pincushion. The simple shape allows a special fabric to grab center stage. I love the idea of using different prints for the top and bottom! Get the … Read More...
Liberty’s new quilting weight fabric
Rae Hoekstra of Made by Rae gave her readers a list today of what she considers the ten best things about her recent trip to Spring Quilt Market Kansas City. I like them all, but as a quilter, I’m most … Read More...
Newsy: QOV documentary on PBS
Ever wonder how the Quilts of Valor (QOV) Foundation got its start? I’m curious every time I talk about it on this blog. Jenny of Martingale’s Stitch This! blog wrote a nice long post about it to encourage readers … Read More...
Ruby Star quilted coasters
I never tire of seeing what crafters make from the Ruby Star Rising/Shining fabric lines by Melody Miller. I found these quilted coasters at Sing All You Want Etsy. Adorableness!
Image credit: Sing All You Want
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Felt Beachy needle case tutorial
Holly has this darling tutorial on how to make a needle holder to take to the beach and like Holly we are all thinking beach with the warmer weather. She found the shell with the center missing and she used … Read More...
Neon Bridal Shower
Bold colors are popping everywhere this season, so a neon bridal shower is right on trend! Hostess with the Mostess featured a “glowing” inspiration shoot created by Xiomara of A Styled Fete. You’ll love all the colorful details!
Wicked Witch Bookmark – MyBookmark
I’m not really a bookmark person. To be honest, I use whatever’s handy at the moment–bills, napkins, nail files, other books, and etc. But I promise, if my bookmark was this cool, I’d use it. How great a gift would … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips and tricks for refashioning sweaters
Jody Pearl gives some tips and tricks for cutting and resewing sweaters to create a beautiful upcycled garment. The stretchy knit of a sweater handles differently under the needle than a woven fabric, but she gives tips for cutting the … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler sleep sac
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sleep sac for a toddler. The sleep sac is like a blanket that the child can wear, though unlike a blanket it can’t be kicked … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s surfer style swim trunks
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pair of lined swim trunks for her young son. The asymmetrical piecing on the legs gives them surfer style. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Sew a boxy zippered pouch
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boxy zippered bag. You can use it to hold pencils, make-up, or any of kind of small odds and ends you need to keep … Read More...