Our beloved Nicki Lee of Nicki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams created this amazing crazy-quilted wall hanging for a competition. She says,
… Read More...I’m so excited! Last month I signed up for a Challenge hosted by judymurrah. Judy sent each contestant
Game-y needlepoint
Needlepoint a beautiful, practical gift that will be used often and passed down through generations. Stitch a gameboard! The Art Needlepoint Co. offers a variety of kits to create boards for backgammon and checkers/chess that will look amazing displayed on … Read More...
Tutorial: Roomy tote with plenty of pockets
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make her “I’m Not Your Typical Jane Bag”. It’s a roomy tote with plenty of pockets on the inside to organize all … Read More...
Free pattern: Summer Star block at GenQ
Scott of Generation Q online magazine shares this Summer Star quilt block made by April Rosenthal of Prairie Grass Patterns. This just sings happy! Click HERE to get the download.
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Swirl Cookies for the 4th of July
One from yours truly now: Easy to decorate, bite-size, sparkly, swirly, red, white and blue, 4th of July cookies. I think I just broke the record for most adjectives to describe circle cookies. Make them HERE at the decorated cookie… Read More...
Free pattern: Swing Top with wide neck and raglan sleeves
Cindy from Cation Designs celebrates her one year blogiversary with a free downloadable pattern to make her Swing Top, a drapey blouse with a wide neck and raglan sleeves. It’s a modern day adaptation of a blouse worn by a … Read More...
Candy Uncle Sam Cupcake Toppers
These perfect Uncle Sam cupcake toppers are made with mini marshmallows, Tootsie Rolls and Hershey’s Kisses. How can that be? I mean, the eyebrows, the beard… perfect. Find the how-tos to make cake Uncle Sams HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Free pattern: Flower Tunic for toddler girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Flower Tunic for toddler girls. It’s a short-sleeved tunic top gathered on to a square yoke, and it’s all kinds of prettiness. The … Read More...
Shirt and Tie Cookies for Dad
First, I’m such a fan of edible gifts, especially when you’re searching year after year for gifts for someone who doesn’t want more clutter. Second, these adorable shirt and tie cookies with mix and match ties mean Dad can make … Read More...
Lookie what she made: French knots add subtle detail to a blouse
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows a beautiful blouse she recently made. The top itself is very simple – a basic blouse with short sleeves and a round neck – which makes all of the French knots she made a … Read More...
Tutorial: Square pillow cover with a border
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a simple square pillow cover with a border stitched around it. It’s a nice detail, and it takes just one more step than making a basic square pillow cover. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Dusky Blue + Copper
A muted shade of blue paired with copper accents creates a rich and mellow mood for a wedding! Discover even more gorgeous inspiration created by Michelle Kelly of Pocketful of Dreams for Love My Dress.
Article | 30 Ways to Use Washi Tape
Do you love washi tape? (I do!) Here are 30 ways you can use washi tape, as suggested by readers of Paper Crafter’s Corner. Lots of great ideas! Click here to see more.
Graduation Bear Marshmallow Pops
Aaaawww, somehow this adorable teddy bear made it through college. Maybe high school. Or probably elementary school. Regardless, this cuteness is all edible, made from candy and marshmallows. Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Show & Tell | Hello Summer Hybrid Album
Lowri McNabb from Papervine shares a few tips for creating a hybrid mini-album for recording your summer adventures. Click here to see more.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out new products and experimenting with … Read More...
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Wedding Miniatures in Clay
A fun combination – teeny tiny wedding details. It’s always polymer clay miniature season and right now it’s full out wedding season!
1. Pink and green dollhouse wedding cake front, 2. Wedding cake , 3. Smaller than 1/2 inch … Read More...
Pineapple Purse
I just saw this tutorial and free pattern to make this very cute purse. I can see having several different colors of this purse in my wardrobe. Right now, I’m thinking something black and sparkly for evening wear. With … Read More...
Chagall Mosaic Mural to be Installed in National Gallery of Art
My good friend Leigh Adams, one of the infamous “Mosaic Mafia” pointed out this story today so I thought I’d share it with all of you. It’s for the mosaic folk and fine art lovers out there. The National Gallery … Read More...
Tutorial: The Forty Minute Tote
Head over to The Purl Bee to find a tutorial showing how to make their Forty Minute Tote. It’s a simple tote bag with boxed bottoms, a lining, and an interior pocket. It would make a great bag for toting … Read More...