Emily Tao continues to give us expert pattern drafting tutorials, this time with a video showing how to shorten a sleeve without affecting the shape or circumference of the hem. Because sleeves have angled or curved sides, just lopping … Read More...
Free pattern: Peanut Swaddler with a two-way zipper
Tony from Sugar Tart Crafts guest blogs at Naptime Crafters shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Peanut Swaddler. The hourgass shape fits snug to a baby’s sleeping position, and a two-way zipper means you can open from … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a button placket for a polo shirt
Melly from Melly Sews shows how to make a button placket for a polo shirt. The polo shown in her tutorial post was part of her entry into last week’s sportswear challenge at Project Run and Play. I’m loving … Read More...
SALE: Impress Rubber Stamps
Impress is having a BIG sale! From now until 4/30/12 receive 20% off everything in their on-line store, use coupon code: annual sale
-Heather
American Girls and Much More
If you’re a fan of the phenomenon of the American Girl dolls, you’ll love the free patterns you’ll find on this site. You might also like the cheery Faeries Blanket pictured here. Isn’t it bright and happy?
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HP TopShot giveaway ends Saturday!
Don’t miss your chance to win this fabulous multifunction printer with 3-D scanning! Leave a comment at the original post to enter before it’s too late.
Tips and Tricks | How to Save on Cricut Cutting Mats
Athena from The Stuff of Success shares a cost savings tip for purchasing 12×12 Cricut Mats. Can you guess what it is? Click here to get the details.
Tutorial: Cupcake mug rug with a heart
Adorableness alert. This mug rug with appliqued cupcake and a heart on top make it a must-have for every kitchen. Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Inspiration du Jour | Listen To Your Soul
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Tutorial: Clay and Resin
Here’s a neat mixed media bracelet tutorial using clay, resin and jewellery findings. I love the way the resin sets up and magnifies the look of the inks. I really will have to give my resin a better try…
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Put a fork in it…
Once again, Craft Gossip’s Fork & Talk Blogger Meetup sponsored by EK Success is done. Imagine 24 crafty women gathered to share ideas, network, and try some of the fabulous products from the EK Success line up over a wonderful … Read More...
Custom Family Rules Wall Art
Do you have a big empty wall that needs that special something? This wall art was inspired by the many family rules signs that are floating around cyberspace. This project was created to reflect Rachel’s family rules rather than the … Read More...
Inspiration: Diana J
I want to be…under the sea…with Diana J of Florida, USA. Go to her post at CQ Journal Project 2012, where you can click and enlarge the photo of her block. You’ll want to see every fabulous, brilliant detail.
Lots and lots of knots
Lorraine of Creative Daily accepted the TAST French-knot Challenge by stitching row after row of French-knots using various weights of threads and yarns. I think you’ll agree: The result is framable! Well done. Go to her blog post for an … Read More...
Stitching in Bali
Emma of DMC Threads blog is spending nearly a month in Bali, sharing embroidery and crafting skills with the children of Jodie O’Shea Orphanage. Follow her adventures through her blog posts. And thank you Emma, DMC, and all of … Read More...
Nature Crafts : Bird Feeder {Lesson Plan Theme and Crafts}
I always have to post about the newest lessons and crafts that a wonderful mom and blogger over at The Nature of Grace have come up with. . The projects that she pulls together for her units are always beautiful, … Read More...
Stitch a keepsake doll
Gay of Sentimental Stitches has put together Embroider Me Collection 2–a set of 23 reproduction antique patterns for embroidered cloth dolls. She says, “They are presented in their antique form just as they were stamped on fabric and sold … Read More...
Garden Mushrooms
Is your gnome garden just asking to be decorated with some hand made mushrooms? I love this kid friendly project that will liven up your garden, and let your children’s artwork shine! Head on over to barks blog for the … Read More...
Fairy Gardens {How To Make Your Own}
A little while ago, my daughters got a book out from the library that taught them how to make fairy homes. This fairy garden lesson is the perfect addition to our homes that we have out in our back yard! … Read More...
Test Tube Chandelier from Remodelista
Remodelista is one of my favorite newsletters I get everyday. In fact at some point I hope my line of tiles is profiled on there. A girl can dream can’t she? So today they had the coolest chandeliers made with … Read More...
