As a subscriber to the Bustle and Sew newsletter, I woke up to a treat in my inbox this morning. Helen included a link to the February/March 2012 issue of her Bustle and Sew magazine. It’s full of sewing projects … Read More...
Painting with Candles!
Did you know you can create paintings with candles? According to Create with Mom, the blog featuring how to do this technique, paraffin pillar candles work best. You draw a design on some plain paper and then paint over … Read More...
Paint a Lace Motif Candle Holder
Emmaline Bride recently featured this painted lace motif candle holder DIY by Michaela Noelle Designs. The lace motif is created by painting over a lace doily and then the rest of the jar. When a candle is placed inside … Read More...
DIY Cupcake Stands
Thrifty but chic cupcake stands are the perfect accent for the dessert table at a wedding or bridal shower! Get the tutorial at Pitter and Glink.
DIY: Sweet Dreams patchwork pillow
This is so sweet for baby. Amy of Nana Company said she obliged the many reader requests for instructions for her Sweet Dreams Little One pillow (close-up shown here) in a recent post. She incorporates simple patchwork in her sewing … Read More...
Be-Cycle Trashion Jewellery
Recycled Market recently featured an interview with Laurette of Be-Cycle Trashion Jewellery. Laurette tells about her sustainable and recycled materials such as bicycle inner tubes and objects from nature like her pine cone necklace pictured above. Read the interview at … Read More...
Technique: Faux Patina Card
Wow, these cards look like metal but they aren’t! Angie Leach shows how to turn plain white cardstock, some embossing and ink into a fabulous Faux Patina look. Visit Splicoast Stampers for a video tutorial and step by step.
-Heather
Ravelry, Pinterest, or ?
Where do you go (other than here 😉 to get your crochet eye-candy fix? I have several go-to sites for patterns when I know what I want to make, say a scarf or babyghan. But, when I just need some … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler Swing Tank
Kelli from True Bias shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Toddler Swing Tank. This is such a great shirt for summertime play! It would work well out of any lightweight fabric – e.g., cotton, linen, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls. The shape of this dress is very simple. What makes it stand out are the pieced horizontal stripes … Read More...
Magpie’s early exposure to quilting and blogiversary
Ann of Magpie Quilts celebrated her one year blogiversary today by talking about the things that inspired her to pick up a quilting needle. She also shares her earliest exposure to quilting – a book her librarian in elementary school … Read More...
Mother’s Days Picks
A few treats for Mother’s Day:
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| Southern Magnolia Necklace by Diaszabo | Mama and Baby Dragons by EnchantedGypsyDesigns |
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| Clay Family Pendant by Claycat | Mokume Gane Earrings by KDGArt |
Knit Picks Needle Sale – For Mother’s Day!
From now until 5.14.12, KnitPicks is having a pretty cool sale. They’re calling it a Mother’s Day sale, I’m calling it the
OMG, KNIT PICKS NEEDLES ARE ON SALE
sale! You all know how I feel about my Harmony Needles, … Read More...
Calorimetry and Sifa and a FREE Pattern!
So, I got myself a couple of skeins of Sifa Silver yarn. Very nice yarn. Soft yarn. Easy to work with yarn. Yummy yarn! Composition is 95% cotton (chain plied, so it stretches) and 5% silver. Yup! Real silver!… Read More...
Tutorial: Make baby girl flower sandals out of repurposed vinyl
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a pair of baby girl flower sandals out of faux leather (vinyl). The fabric flowers stitched across the toes are sooo cute! … Read More...
Cecelia & Wasim’s Hip Modern Wedding
Lots to love about this modern, non-traditional wedding featured at Capitol Romance, but one of my favorite details is the use of clutches instead of bouquets for the bridesmaids and the bride! Unique, and very chic!
Tutorial: Designer-inspired lace trimmed tee
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shares a tutorial showing how to make a lace trimmed t-shirt, inspired by a top by Valentino. You can buy the designer shirt for $250, but her DIY version cost her just $8 to make. … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s shrug from knit fabric
Jennifer from Un Petit Design shows how to create a simple shrug for a child out of knit fabric. The pattern is based on a simple t-shirt shape, though cut short, and opened at the front with a button closure … Read More...
Technique: Stamp and Watercolor on Canvas
Julia Stainton has a nice tutorial over on the Ellen Hutson’s blog using stamps and watercolors on canvas. This technique looks like a true work of art! Click here for more info.
-Heather
Nice Underpants Doormat – Oh So Pretty
I love a good doormat as much as the next person. But I’ve been astounded numerous times at how much companies want for something I’m going to step on. One more reason to be like the awesome crafty girls at … Read More...