Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to create a tie-dye effect, but with fabric paint instead of fabric dye. She calls it her “No Dye Tie Dye” method. Using fabric acrylic paint simplifies the process. And with all of … Read More...
Summer Browsing
Where I am, the rain slowed down, the sun came out and it feels downright summery. My window shopping on Etsy had a bit of a summery feel:
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| Flower Bib Necklace by Artemisbiju1 | Handmade Kite Buttons by TessaAnn |
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Project: Folded Box
Tanja over at Stempeleinmaleins shares step by step directions for making this pretty folded box. Note: the site is in German and might need to be translated.
-Heather
Night Owl Market – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
I had a moment of sheer excitement when I got an email about the Night Owl Market in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. And then I realized it was occurring two weeks before I would be in that area. Regardless of my … Read More...
How to make recycled tile pendants
Got some leftover tiles from a home improvement project? Why not make some new pendants with the leftovers. See how to make stamped tile pendants over at the Bowdabra blog
No Dye Tie Dye – Ricochet and Away!
In my opinion, summer and tie dye are as inseparable as PB and J. Sure, you can have summer without tie dye, or tie dye without summer, but there’s something about the two that goes perfectly together. Maybe it’s the … Read More...
Find: Set of 12 Glacial Stone Candle Holders
The other day I shared some soy massage candles I found on Etsy. I must be in need of a spa day because anything that I associate with relaxation seems to be catching my eye this week. Brooks Barrow … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt-backed fabric letters
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to make a set of felt-backed fabric letters. The large fabric letters are a fun (and tactile) way for a young child to become familiar with their letters. They’re backed with felt to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch decorative ribbon together to make fabric
Ruby Murray shares a tutorial on her blog, Ruby Murrays Musings, showing how a roll (or two, or more) of decorative ribbon can become a piece of fabric. She used the fabric to make a crochet needle organizer, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Breeze Tank with adjustable lingerie straps
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Keeping It Simple showing how to make her Summer Breeze Tank. It’s a simple v-neck in the front, with elastic across the back for ease. AND the straps are adjustable!! They’re made … Read More...
Tutorial: Make throw pillows with Google Maps images
Custom printed fabric opens a world of possibilities for your sewing projects. Take a throw pillow, for example. Emma from Hello Beautiful shares a tutorial on the Spoonflower blog showing how a simple throw pillow becomes all kinds of awesomeness … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Vintage hankie back pockets for your cutoff shorts
Gem Fatale gave a pair of cutoff shorts some vintage flavor by replacing the back pockets with ones she made out of a vintage hankie. I love this idea!!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This is … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Fantasy Canvas
Christy Gets Crafty using some adorable Lawn Fawn stamps, pattern papers and a small canvas to make a wonderful little home decor collage. Click here for her video tutorial.
-Heather
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Sneak Peek TLC’s Craft Wars
TLC’s Craft Wars premiers this Tuesday, but we have a sneak peek for you of the first episode right here:
Floresita shares the wealth
I’m sure you already know Floresita from her posts on the Feeling Stitchy blog or her own Things I’ve Made blog. But did you know she has a whole blog devoted to vintage embroidery transfers? She says,
… Read More...When I first
Watch Meri’s blog for drawn-thread tutes
Our beloved Meri of Agulhas da Meri has decided to take a step beyond sharing images of her amazing embroidery and actually teach us her drawn-thread techniques. She says,
… Read More...I am an amateur, with these needles and threads. With this
Tutorial: Cutaway embroidery patterns
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose steps us through her technique for using a cutaway pattern for a complex embroidery design. Brilliant! See her tute.
Tutorial: Neon painted tote with boxed bottoms
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her on her blog showing how neon fabric paint can make a plain tote into summer fabulous. She also shows how to box the bottoms to make it a roomier tote. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Round zippered travel bag with interior pockets
Jeanette from jmday.com shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a round zippered travel bag. I’m showing it here with the top zipped off so you can see all the handy pockets around the side that … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Circle Me In Sunshine dress for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Circle Me In Sunshine dress for little girls. This little dress is all about the … Read More...