Diane at In My Own Style recently shared her take on a project she originally spotted in Lowe’s free Creative Ideas Magazine. They’re so pastoral and perfect for this time of year! Check out Diane’s blog and Lowe’s Creative Ideas … Read More...
Mosaic Art Now Newsletter
It’s been updated and it looks great! It’s Mosaic Art Now aka MAN. MAN provides mosaic artists with a comprehensive place to find out more information about mosaic than you thought you needed and it’s well laid out and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Give “mom jeans” a lower waistband
Jeans. There doesn’t seem to be a happy middle ground between the 1-inch show your crack super low rise jeans, and the high waisted much mocked “mom jeans”. J from Jillian’s Refashions came up with a solution. She took a … Read More...
Word Search Art
Here’s a totally fun idea! Create a large word search with your family member’s names hidden inside. Circle them like a word search puzzle and you have instant wall art that will make a great conversation piece! Check it out … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top
Kristy from Swamp Hollow Designs shows how to make her Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top. She shows how you can draft your own pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a sizing guide, so you can make this in just … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging tooth fairy pillow
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how to make a tooth fairy pilow that can be hung on a door or bed knob. Made from a square of fabric in a fun novelty print, the design works equally well for boys … Read More...
Free template: Dinosaur applique design
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest added this awesome dinosaur design to a t-shirt for her young son, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. Get the template.
[photo from Aesthetic Nest]
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Tutorial: Leather and webbing cuff
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool cuff out of nylon webbing and scrap leather, embellished with leather stamps and contrast stitching. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Freebie: Pug Digital Stamp
Can You Digi It has an adorable free digital stamp to download, it’s their cutie pie mascot Latte the Pug. *please note you will need to check out to get the stamp but it’s free.
-Heather
Looking for more digital … Read More...
Speaking of Shrugs
You may have seen this one before, but I just discovered it. Isn’t it pretty? You can get the free pattern here. The colorway used here is simply lovely – but it’s Poems Sock Yarn. While I love … Read More...
More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Here’s a round-up of tutorials for unique DIY Mother’s Day gifts:
Royal crown from Let’s Do Something New
Vintage look-a-like mini hat pins from Buggalcraft
Tulle earrings and laced with love necklace from Blooms and Bugs: Sew, Share, Repeat
As ye sew…
This block created by Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 is captivating not only for its design, colors, and stitchery but also for its sentiment: “As ye sew, so shall ye rip.” Love … Read More...
Dangling ninjas, strongmen, and ballerina sheep
Nichol Brinkman‘s series of mobiles makes me wish there were a baby in my family–or at least a wee one–to share one with. Maybe I’ll just hang one over my bed! Go to Nichol’s Pink Cheeks Studios blog or … Read More...
Make a stone for Jude
If you enjoyed contributing to Jude Hill‘s Magic Feather Project–or even if you haven’t participated yet–you’ll want to know about Jude’s new call for assistance. She’s beginning the assembly of the quilts that incorporate her readers’ embroidered feathers, … Read More...
Technique: Dimensional fabric flowers
I’m crazy about this art quilt, Hollyhocks, created by Nellie of Nellie’s Needles. Especially interesting is the technique she used to create the blooms. She says,
… Read More...The blossoms are made from cut apart and reshaped silk flower parts. It is
Where to find free embroidery patterns
Kim of A Dork with a Needle shares a roundup of sites that offer free copies of vintage embroidery patterns, including some of our faves such as doe-c-doe and Faster, Kittykill! Blog! Blog! Check it out.
Looking for more … Read More...
Picasso Inspired Belt Hanger – Handmade Con Amor
It may have been inspired by Picasso, but I’m pretty sure “belt hanger” is an idea that’s pretty much inspired all on its own. Right now, I have several belts that would love a new place to hang, and if … Read More...
Inspiration: Flying Haystacks
Flying Haystacks (who remains anonymous on Blogger and Etsy) produced this amazing work of embroidery for an upcoming show. This is a larger format than usual for this artist, and it incorporates brilliant solutions to the design challenges inherent in … Read More...
Giveaway: Beading book
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) says,
I’m in love with beading rivoli’s now! And, I’ve decided to change my idea for the Beaded Journal Project this year to a beaded rivoli project each month.
She learned this beautiful technique from a book, … Read More...
DIY Necklace
Take a look at this pretty necklace from Linda at Pane, Amore e creatività. I love the contrasting softness of the satin ribbon with the utilitarian hardware. Very clever and stylish! See Linda’s post at Pane, Amore e creatività. … Read More...