You may have seen this one before, but I just discovered it. Isn’t it pretty? You can get the free pattern here. The colorway used here is simply lovely – but it’s Poems Sock Yarn. While I love … Read More...
More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Here’s a round-up of tutorials for unique DIY Mother’s Day gifts:
Royal crown from Let’s Do Something New
Vintage look-a-like mini hat pins from Buggalcraft
Tulle earrings and laced with love necklace from Blooms and Bugs: Sew, Share, Repeat
As ye sew…
This block created by Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 is captivating not only for its design, colors, and stitchery but also for its sentiment: “As ye sew, so shall ye rip.” Love … Read More...
Dangling ninjas, strongmen, and ballerina sheep
Nichol Brinkman‘s series of mobiles makes me wish there were a baby in my family–or at least a wee one–to share one with. Maybe I’ll just hang one over my bed! Go to Nichol’s Pink Cheeks Studios blog or … Read More...
Make a stone for Jude
If you enjoyed contributing to Jude Hill‘s Magic Feather Project–or even if you haven’t participated yet–you’ll want to know about Jude’s new call for assistance. She’s beginning the assembly of the quilts that incorporate her readers’ embroidered feathers, … Read More...
Technique: Dimensional fabric flowers
I’m crazy about this art quilt, Hollyhocks, created by Nellie of Nellie’s Needles. Especially interesting is the technique she used to create the blooms. She says,
… Read More...The blossoms are made from cut apart and reshaped silk flower parts. It is
Where to find free embroidery patterns
Kim of A Dork with a Needle shares a roundup of sites that offer free copies of vintage embroidery patterns, including some of our faves such as doe-c-doe and Faster, Kittykill! Blog! Blog! Check it out.
Looking for more … Read More...
Picasso Inspired Belt Hanger – Handmade Con Amor
It may have been inspired by Picasso, but I’m pretty sure “belt hanger” is an idea that’s pretty much inspired all on its own. Right now, I have several belts that would love a new place to hang, and if … Read More...
Inspiration: Flying Haystacks
Flying Haystacks (who remains anonymous on Blogger and Etsy) produced this amazing work of embroidery for an upcoming show. This is a larger format than usual for this artist, and it incorporates brilliant solutions to the design challenges inherent in … Read More...
Giveaway: Beading book
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) says,
I’m in love with beading rivoli’s now! And, I’ve decided to change my idea for the Beaded Journal Project this year to a beaded rivoli project each month.
She learned this beautiful technique from a book, … Read More...
DIY Necklace
Take a look at this pretty necklace from Linda at Pane, Amore e creatività. I love the contrasting softness of the satin ribbon with the utilitarian hardware. Very clever and stylish! See Linda’s post at Pane, Amore e creatività. … Read More...
Copyright for Crafters and Artists
Did you know that April 26th was World Intellectual Property Day? To celebrate and raise awareness of such an important issue, Interweave released a free ebook for crafters and artists – Know Your Rights: Copyright 101.
“Most people think … Read More...
Lanyard Design Contest
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Lanyard Design Contest from ID Wholesalers. Take a look at last year’s winning design from Cynthia. This year’s winners will be awarded up to $300 in pre-paid Visa cards! Don’t forget to tell your friends … Read More...
Tutorial: Recover a car seat cover
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a new cover for a car seat. Whether you just want to give a bit more personality to the cover, or your hiding a stained or worn out cover, a … Read More...
Mother’s Day Stationary {Free Download}
I couldn’t help but put up another great post by mer mag right before Mother’s Day. She has these wonderful herringbone pattern printable envelopes to make stationary! Head to mer mag to print them out before tomorrow!
Animal Box Mask {Duct Tape Craft}
How amazing is this mask? I love the fact that it is made out of duct tape! You can find out how to make this amazing mask at mer mag. .
Tutorial: Nintendo 3DS pouch
Emmy from Craft The Pain Away shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered case to hold a Nintendo 3DS. You can make one from just twofat quarter (and a zipper, some fleece, and some … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring romper from daddy’s t-shirts
Claudia from Lukuma and Handmade Con Amor shows how a couple of daddy’s old t-shirts became this cute spring romper for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It looks like separates, but it’s actually … Read More...
Tutorial: New York Beauty quilt block
Lindsay of Lindsay Sews shows how to make this New York Beauty quilt block using a paper piecing technique. Hers was the last quilt block in the New York Beauty QAL hosted by Sew Sweetness. Get the tutorial.
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Book review and giveaway at Sew Sweetness
Sara of Sew Sweetness received a review copy of the new book Shape Workshop for Quilters
, published by Fat Quarterly. She liked it so much she stopped everything she was doing and made a quilt top from one of … Read More...