What sewing supplies and notions do you need to keep on hand for mending? Fionn Zarubica shares a list at Threads magazine blog or 25 items you need to create a well-stocked mending kit. Get the list.
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Mirrored Dresser Redo
What do you get when you cross a Craigslist dresser from decades past with Mandi and a few spray cans? An epic mirrored dresser from the revival queen herself. You may have already seen this redo as it was revealed … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s layered ruffle skirt
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make her layered ruffles skirt. The rows of ruffles peeking out from the front of the skirt is all kinds of girly pretty! It coordinates with her ruffled tank, which she recently … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Sweetheart Dress
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Sweetheart Dress. The little girl’s dress has a fitted bodice and full skirt, a silhouette that I never tire of seeing. But the standout feature is the heart-shaped cutout on the back. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Pretty Stick Pin Embellishments
The stick pin accents on this card are so pretty and delicate looking, I love them! Candice over at the There She Goes blog shows how quick and easy it is to make your own trendy stick pin embellishments for … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl Tag Along Toddler Backpack
Angela Pingel from Cut To Pieces shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Owl Tag Along Toddler Backpack. This was her final entry into the Sliced sewing competition. (She won, by the way.) … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY chip holder for running shoes
Those of you who are fitness minded probably already know that you can get chips that track your running progress. (This was new to me!) You can buy special running shoes with a place to hold the chip, or you … Read More...
Free Font | CK Pencils
This font from Creating Keepsakes is now available as a free download on their blog. NOTE: the font will be free for one week only starting today Friday April 13th 2012. So hurry! Click here to go to … Read More...
Have You Heard About PicMonkey?
The online photo editing service PicNik is about to close, but here’s some good news for all you online editors: PicMonkey! Two former PicNik engineers have teamed up to create this completely free, no registration required, online photo editing … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The Painful Truth
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Review: Annie The Musical in Brisbane
My daughter and I had the pleasure of attending the official opening night of Annie in Brisbane last night.
Annie was one of those movies that I watched over and over and being able to share those memories with my … Read More...
Tutorial: A Flower Necklace
Continuing on with the floral theme for the week here is a tutorial for a rose necklace by Meredith of Haute to Sew. There are other tutorials out there for making this style of clay rose but this one … Read More...
I Spy DIY Style – Book Review
I Spy DIY Style
is a book by Jenni Radosevich
RRP $21.99 On sale at Amazon for $14.95
From ispydiy.com Jenni is an InStyle Contributor who shows crafters that DIY doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable. She shows you how … Read More...
New from Kelly Fletcher
New Kelly Fletcher patterns! Yea!!! Kelly says,
… Read More...Dewy Mornings and Hazy Days are patterns for two plush white cushions featuring circular hand embroidery designs of fresh spring bulbs and bright summer blooms. The cotton cushions measure 50x50cm and white cotton
Tutorial: Embroidered letter canvases
Rachel of Lines Across shares a tutorial for an embroidery project with a distinctly modern flair. Stitching on small canvases, she reveals her initials in the negative space. And you don’t have to limit yourself to initials. This would be … Read More...
Texas stitchers thank you!
In October and December, I told you about the efforts of Shari Jensen and the Stitchmap Yahoo Group to gather and share stitchy stash with women in eastern Texas who lost their homes to widespread wildfires. Shari’s March 29 … Read More...
Tutorial: “Cheat-ah” dress that looks like separates
Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her “Cheat-ah” dress out of a knit top and a bit of knit yardage. It looks like it’s an outfit of separates, but it’s actually easy-peasy … Read More...
How to Make Blue Balls from Wool Roving
Several weeks ago I participated in a craft challenge where the company sent a box of various craft supplies and I was to make a project with them. Several other crafters had to do the same thing. Some of those … Read More...
Tutorial: Dior roses
Steph from 3 Hours Past shows how to make the Dior-style fabric roses that appear on this hat. They’d also make gorgeous embellishments for a dressy dress. They’re easy to make, requiring just a running stitch. Get the tutorial… Read More...
HP TopShot Review: Part 2
A few of you have asked about the technical specs for what the TopShot can do. Here’s some information I gathered from HP’s technical specs and using the TopShot to give you the run down.
The TopShot is compact, which … Read More...