Sometimes the art/craft projects overshadow the rest of the blog with their brilliance. And sometimes the text of a blog distracts from the actual project. But in the case of Look Between the Lines’s post on her mixed media pieces … Read More...
Round Up for Clayers
- PCC reminds you to have a vote in the monthly challenge and to consider participating in the next one
- The PCAGOE invites you to take a peek at their monthly challenge pieces in progress
- Amy of ThisHeartofMine shares how she
Lifesavers quilt finished while watching a show
Rita of Red Pepper Quilts talks about her lovely Lifesavers quilt on her blog. She says she often sews while listening to music or watching a DVD or TV show. In one of my quilt books the author recommends listening … Read More...
Free Pattern: Sugarplum ruffled capri leggings
Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs in the Ruffes 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a free pattern and tutorial for her Sugarplum leggings. The little girl capri leggings are finished with three rows of ruffles at the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Curtain from a skirt, no sewing required!
Aunt Peaches shows what she did with a thrifted skirt that turned out to not fit her. Being her resourceful self, she turned it into a cafe curtain instead. It took just a few minutes, and no sewing was required. … Read More...
DIY: Glitter Sandwich Nails
This is a tutorial, but it’s also a great jumping off point for your own creativity. So think of it as an inspiration piece. Find out how to give yourself some rocking nails here, courtesy of Nail Art 101… Read More...
DIY: Get your feet summer ready!
As we edge closer to summer here in the US, my thoughts turn not to gardening, or the beach, but my feet. Get your feet summer-ready with these simple ideas from Sesame at Viva Woman. Who knew what vinegar … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping with Feathers
I love seeing stamping with unusual items! The Lemmemakeit blog shares tips for stamping with a feather, the results are so soft and romantic.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.… Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable produce bag with mesh panel
Diedre from We Are New Every Day shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a drawstring produce bag. A mesh allows your produce to breathe. Brilliant! Get the pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew!… Read More...
Free Copyright for Crafters Ebook
Interweave Press celebrated World Intellectual Property Day (April 26) with the release of a brand new FREE e-book all about that troublesome topic of Copyright law. The 10 page book would be a great resource to have on hand for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Parcel Pincushion
Head over to Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College to find out how to make this Pretty Parcel Pincushion. It looks like a present, complete with a ribbon tied into a happy bow at the top. Get the tute.… Read More...
Giveaway: Three fat quarter bundles from Valori Wells’ Cocoon line
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehas not one but THREE fat quarter bundles to giveaway. They’re offered by Fat Quarter Shop and are from Valori Wells’ Cocoon line. There will be three winners, one for each colorway bundle – Butterfly, Caterpillar, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Boho bubble top refashion
Cath Grace shows the fabulous bubble top she made for her daughter. It’s a refashion, made from two thrifted shirts. The result is deliciously boho, in a bright palette that tweens will love. Read more and see more photos at … Read More...
A few more stitch tutorials
More stitch tutorials
Recent stitch tutorials
Embroidery is a great way to add a touch of personal flair to any project, and there are a variety of techniques and stitches available to explore. This article offers a variety of links to tutorials and articles on different … Read More...
Tessellations fish quilt pattern and who wrote the book
I have a thing for tessellations and even own a copy of Jinny Beyer’s book Designing Tessellations
: The Secrets of Interlocking Patterns. It’s well written and will help you create your own. If that’s not your thing, you … Read More...
DIY Pink Wedding Bouquet
Get a “recipe” for a romantic pink wedding bouquet {and view that stunning chair} at The Wedding Chicks!
Cyrille’s paper pieced pig block pattern
Cyrille of Bubblestitch offers up this adorable paper pieced quilt block pattern in her Craftsy Store. So worth the download price of $2.70.
Image credit: Craftsy
Ed. note: Bubblestitch did not ask for a mention or compensate this post in … Read More...
Welcome in Happiness
This little house welcomes you in happiness. It would make a great housewarming gift or a great addition to a wreath to hang on your front door to welcome guests in to your home. Get the free chart.