Christina from A Few Scraps shows how to free motion quilt her Leafy Branches pattern on her blog. She describes the results as elegant and the execution easy. Get the know-how.
Image credit: A Few Scraps
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Christina from A Few Scraps shows how to free motion quilt her Leafy Branches pattern on her blog. She describes the results as elegant and the execution easy. Get the know-how.
Image credit: A Few Scraps
Rachel of Craft is hosting a giveaway on her blog for a copy of the book, Reinvention: Sewing with Rescued Materials by Maya Donenfeld. Maya blogs at Maya*Made and you can see her post about her book blog tour here… Read More...
I found this Southwest Medallion Tapestry here and immediately thought it would make a great quilt.
I’m seeing a lot of ikat quilts in online stores lately, like this one, another quilt-y inspiration from Urban Outfitters. A trend perhaps?… Read More...
I have been looking for a way to preserve my children’s artwork for a long time, and it appears I have found the answer! And just in time for Mother’s Day too! This beautiful ‘tree’ covered album from Ikea became … Read More...
These flowers are so beautiful, and all you need are a few materials you probably already have around the house! Perhaps I’ll leave this post open on my computer so my husband can get the idea to do it with … Read More...
When I found this monster puppet craft from Red Ted Art’s Blog, there was also a linky at the bottom of the post and I found some great crafts, especially this one! The craft goes along with the song and … Read More...
Julie from Stars and Sunshine whipped up this iPad cover as a Mother’s Day gift, already gifted. She can now strike off paper piecing as something she wants to try. D-o-n-e and done well. Go HERE to read more about … Read More...
I always love a new take on Monster Puppets! These little guys are made out of Egg Carton segments which makes them particularly useful as finger puppets! You can find more pictures and the inspiration over at Red Ted Art’s … Read More...
Love this cool idea for a mix CD that doubles as a a place setting and wedding favor! Get the tutorial and a free printable template at Rock My Wedding!
I can’t think of any child I know that wouldn’t want to wear a Lego bracelet! I love the addition of the mouse on this one! You can find the fun tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! {Make sure a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she makes rattles to place inside softie toys for babies and toddlers. Get the tute to see what she uses and how she puts it together.
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by Anne Weaver
Maryanne and Caroline from Sew Together share a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make their Liberté, Egalité, Frugalité skirt. The gored sweater skirt was part of their winning entry into the Earth Day challenge last week. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jennifer from Live. Life. Create. Art. shares a fun no-sew project for an 18″ doll, making a fringed poncho from a square of felt. (You could also use fleece for this project.) It’s easy enough for kids to make themselves. … Read More...
Like many of us, Stephanie at Henry Happened realised her commercial manicures just didn’t last. So she came up with a clever – and easy – way to give yourself a manicure with no polish (so no chipping). Her secret: … Read More...
We all want what Aretha has, and while we probably can’t have it, we can get big hair. Really, really big hair. Elizabeth at Beauty Bets has everything you need to give your hair its own zip code, and do … Read More...
Calligraphy looks so elegant on wedding stationery, but requires a lot of practice to master. Until now that is! Intimate Weddings shares a method for quick and easy calligraphy that will have you addressing envelopes with style in no time! … Read More...
This one goes in my growing category of “duh, so simple, genius, must bookmark” food ideas: Frozen yogurt chips. I have a container in my fridge right now that’s about to be my first experiment. Find the how-tos HERE at … Read More...
Over at the blog Nell Creations there is a fun tutorial on how to cover a pair of shoes with lace (all the rage right now). What a great way to upcycle a pair of shoes! Jenelle also has done … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Holly moved to the seaside a week or so ago so she was inspired to make this cute little beach hut. It has a pocket for holding secret messages between you and a friend! I remember when I was a … Read More...
Yep, already bookmarked and pinned to my must-try crafts ideas. Such a lovely way to upcycle bottles: Make Washi tape Coca-Cola bottles HERE at Boulevard Pink (translation tool available).