If you’re wishing to be inspired by bold colors, don’t miss this bright and beautiful mood board featured at Bow Ties & Bliss!
Tutorial: 4th of July felt star garland
Here’s a quick and easy project for 4th of July. Use felt shapes and a line of stitching to create a red, white, and blue star garland. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to do it. This would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy and Chic Maxi Dress for little girls
Justine from Sew Country Chick guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy and Chic Maxi Dress for little girls. At first glance, it looks like the … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Blocked Preppy Wave Tucked Handbag
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making their Preppy Wave Tucked Handbag. The color blocked wavy tucks create such a cool effect!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Sun visor car organizer
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a car organizer that attaches to your sun visor. It has pockets to hold your favorite CDs, and elastic straps to keep your sunglasses at the ready. You can make one … Read More...
Stars n’ S’mores
Cutting shapes in graham crackers opens up a whole lotta possibilities. Make patriotic s’mores and find a great tip on how to cut out shapes from a graham cracker HERE at Domestically Speaking.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check … Read More...
Apple Grills
Well, I missed this for Father’s Day, but I think this apple-turned-grill is apt all Summer long, yes? Make apple grills HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Get your ‘spark on’ with Fourth of July quilt pattern – freebie
This classic four-patch quilt pattern by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltsville’s Quips & Snips is a perfect choice for your Fourth of July get-together or outing. Her attention to value gives this quilt sparkle! Go HERE to get free download.… Read More...
Tea Party in a Box
Far away from your tea loving, Jane Austenite? What an easy, mailable gift idea: A tea party in a box, including cookies and tea quotes on the tea bags. (Wonder if you could make a coffee version for the likes … Read More...
4th of July Pudding Pops
I can’t help but think immediately of Bill Cosby every time I hear “pudding pops.” But the ’80s store-bought versions were never this festive, I don’t think. Make your own 4th of July pudding pops HERE at We Made That… Read More...
Project: Card Keeper Box
Here’s a cool way to keep all your stamped cards organized. Learn how to make your own card keeper box from Erica Cerwin at Pink Buckaroo Designs. This would also make an amazing gift filled with hand made cards!
-Heather
Tutorial: Bell bottom yoga pants
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made a pair of knit yoga pants with bell bottom legs. These are soooo fabulous for summer lounging or errand running, and they look so comfy! She shares a tutorial on her … Read More...
Have A Heart – Crochet Heart Pattern
With all the heat in the summer, I often switch to thread projects since they are often cooler to work with – not so much yarn in my lap. I found this and instantly added it to my WIM list! … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Gratitude Journaling Cards
If you keep a gratitude journal, or want to include a gratitude list in your scrapbook pages, these free printable journaling cards by Cathy Zielske are just the thing. They are sized to fit in Project Life pockets too! Click … Read More...
Freebie | July 4th T-Shirt Transfer Printable
This free printable 4th of July image is available for download from Fleece Fun. While there you can also check out their party printables which are on sale.
Click here to go to the download.
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...