This simple bookmark chart is done up by request from a friend by Mamou. It’s a simple design that will look lovely stitched in any color and I think especially would look lovely in a variegated floss. Get the free … Read More...
Love Birds Cross Stitch Project
From Aurelle Creations, these love birds are a LOVELY project to stitch in the floss color of your choice. I can see this done in pink on white or white on cream as shown here. There are as many options … Read More...
How to make your own recycled wiggly eyes
What an awesome idea for making your own wiggly (or googly) eyes! Pop on over to the blog MeiJo’s Joy for the whole tutorial on how to make your own recycled wiggly eyes.
Book Party Ideas and a Free Printable
As one with a thing for the literary, I can’t help but adore this book-themed party from My Insanity. I’m going to keep pushing reading so my kid requests this theme. (Of course, then it will be a rainbow-unicorn-butterfly-princess-sleepover-book party.) … Read More...
Tutorial: Garden Veggies Skirt for little girls
Disney from Ruffles & Stuff guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Garden Veggies Skirt for little girl. The name comes from what she uses to create the cute stamped … Read More...
“Stained Glass” Pretzel Butterflies
Oh so pretty, and the stained glass is just a fruit roll-up. Much easier than crushing candy and trying to fill tiny holes in mini pretzels. Find the how-tos to make the butterflies HERE at Rock UR Party.
Tutorial: High waisted gathered skirt with an exposed zipper
Amber from Very Homemade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty gathered skirt for summer. It has a high waist and an exposed zipper. If you want to add pockets, she has links to a … Read More...
Kool-Aid Popcorn
What with the rainbow party madness out there nowadays, of course I thought of the whole spectrum of possibilities when I spotted this Kool-Aid popcorn. Find the how-tos HERE at Tasty … Read More...
Baseball Player Cookies
Um, maybe the cutest baseball player cookies ever? Possibly? Perhaps? Definitely? So perfect for a tee-ball team. Find them HERE at Lizy B.
Are you hosting a Baseball themed party? Check out these Baseball Party Decorations.
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Video tutorial: Check and adjust the fit of an armhole
Emily Tao is a professional pattern cutter, and she shares a series of video tutorials showing how to draft patterns and adjust the fit. The latest is a video showing how to check the fit of an armhole, and how … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a rolled hem on curved fabrics
Kenneth King shares a tutorial at the Threads magazine blog showing his trick for making a rolled hem on curved fabrics. I’ll definitely have to give this a try! Get the tute.
[photo from Threads magazine]
Tutorial: Embellished jeans for little girls
Lila Tueller dishes on Quilt Market and shares a free tutorial showing how to make these fabulous embellished jeans for little girls. She achieves a dimensional effect on the applique with a layer of fusible fleece. I am LOVING the … Read More...
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval
Until July 28th, you can download a free tutorial from Beading Arts for this wire and bead necklace designed by Paul Bishop. Called Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval, this tutorial will be available for sale … Read More...
Project: Eiffel Tower ATC Holder
Kristen Hubrick has directions on her blog for covering masonite Eiffel Tower shapes with different mediums like washi tape, stamps and crackle spray, then adding stamped clothes pins for a cool holder for ATCs, cards or photos.
-Heather
Show & Tell | Projects With Everyday Moments Collection
Lowri McNabb is showcasing some of the projects she made using the Everyday Moments Collection by Theresa Collins. Click here to see more.
Freebie | Digital Father’s Day Stamp
Tiare from My Life in Stamps is sharing this free digital stamp of five ties just perfect for Father’s Day. She also show you an idea for using the image on a card. Click here to go to the … Read More...
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Process: Simple baby quilt from squares
Silvia of La Gata Con Botas made this wonderful baby quilt from small fabric squares. She shows a photo of each step in the process. Go HERE to see more.
Image credit: La Gata Con Botas
Free pattern: Grumpy Grill embroidery
Mollie of Wild Olive is helping us kick off summer with a free pattern for this stitch-y grill. This would be adorable embroidered on a kitchen apron or hand towels. Get the free download.
Image credit: Wild Olive
Louise meets Mary Ann Pettway of Gee’s Bend
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows us more great photos from her recent trip to Alabama. See inside the Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective where she met Mary Ann Pettway and brought away this house potholder. Go HERE to learn more… Read More...