Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares how to deal with the underneath thread when quilting starts in the middle instead of the side of a quilt sandwich. Secrets like this make sewing less frustrating. Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Install an exposed zipper on a skirt
Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a video how-to on Sewing Secrets (the Coats & Clark blog) showing how to add an exposed zipper to the back of a skirt. The construction is a little different than … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY (and cute!) needle threader
If you sometimes you need a little assist when threading a needle, check out this cool DIY by Mollie fromWild Olive . She shows how you can make your own needle threader. It works the same as the little … Read More...
A Chance to Win Some Beautiful Yarn
This is not a giveaway of mine, please go check out the Will Save Nine website for information on how to enter this contest.
There are so many great independent yarn dyers out there that it’s impossible to know all … Read More...
Project: Stamped Paper Suitcase and Book
This little suitcase by Anna-Karin is amazing!! She used a die from Sizzix for the base, stamping and distressing it and adding metal embellishments. She even stamped the inside of the case and made a wonderful tag book to put … Read More...
Upcycle with applique
Amy Munson of In the Fold spiffs up some boy shorts and a plain t-shirt with pretty applique and machine sketching. Now any little princess would be proud to wear them. Go to her blog post to find out how … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Knotty Christmas Trees’
These squeezable little ornaments will make excellent gift tie-ons or tree ornaments next Christmas. Get the stitching out of the way now! Go to Jenny Bartoy‘s Stumbles & Stitches post for the pattern and tutorial.
How to Make Swirly Candy Lollipops
These how-tos for making little (sparkly) swirly lollipops seem quite doable even for those of us scared of candy thermometers. Find the how-tos for this sucker cuteness HERE at Cakewalk Baking.
Tutorial: Felt needle threader
Mollie of Wild Olive shows step by step how to create this handy and adorable needle threader to tuck into your stitching kit. See her tutorial.
Make a stitching kit for a young one
Curly Birds shares an idea for making your little one a sewing or embroidery kit of his or her very own. This isn’t so much a tutorial as a suggestion, but the inspiration is irresistible. Go to the blog post
Hen’s Teeth: Divine recycling
Viv of Hen’s Teeth has been busily stitching up wares in her signature style: colorful modern images on bits and scraps of old cloth and quilts. For example, take these brooches. No, wait…don’t take them. I want them! See much … Read More...
Video tutorial: Stumpwork
Lorraine Stobie of Creative Daily shows us a stumpwork butterfly wing she created following a video by British embroiderer Kelley Aldridge. Go to her post for more info and the link to the video.
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Day 12 Winner
I can’t believe I’ve been at this giveaway for 12 days! it’s been so fun sharing all of these goodies with you.
The winner of the Color by Kristin yarn and pattern book is number 120, Ellen, who said she’s … Read More...
You could make this Yorkie!
How I wish I could do bead embroidery like The Lone Beader! Now I have my chance–and so do you. TLB is offering the pattern and tutorial for this adorable Yorkie pin in her Etsy shop. Go to her … Read More...
Make Your Own Mason Jars-to-Go
I needn’t talk more of my love for mason jars and their infinite uses, do I? You’ve heard it all too much before. I should note, though, that I use a mason jar at home for my drinkin’. (As in, … Read More...
Free Pattern: Stripie Scarf
This is a totally selfish statement, but I’m going to make it anyway. Designers: Please stop making cute things while I have no time for knitting other people’s stuff!
If this were any normal summer, I would have the Stripie … Read More...
Dyed Baby Food Jar Luminaries
Inspired by Family Magazine shares how to “dye” baby food jars and convert them into colorful hanging luminaries. Check out how they did it.
Lighted Paper Flower Bouquet
Johnnie from Saved By Love Creations shares this easy and beautiful way to display flowers all year long. This pretty bouquet is made from pretty punched paper and filled with just the right amount of light to invoke oooh’s and … Read More...
Rainbow of Love
I love rainbows and especially love them when they are more graphic and less girly like this design from Jeanne at Byrd’s Nest. It’s a classic way to express your love. Check out the free chart.
Gorgeous Art with Sea Shells
I came across these beautiful pieces of art using sea shells while looking for a little shell inspiration myself. The intricate details in these pieces are phenomenal and I am in awe of the creative talent that made them. Stunning. … Read More...