Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter did a guest post today at Confessions of a Fabric Addict all for a good cause. Sarah asked her to share a simple project that would be perfect for her Hands2Help Charity Quilt … Read More...
Easter Freebies
This is one of several freebies from Christine for Easter stitching. They are all equally sweet and cute. Check them out.
Looking for more Easter themed Cross Stitch Patterns and Charts? Check these out on Etsy.
Flowers and Butterflies
A sweet little scene perfect for spring with flowers and butterflies. Free from Talons Aiguilles. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: DIY garden cushion from old jeans
Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make a gardening cushion out of an old pair of jeans. The heavy denim fabric is perfect for this project!! A strip cut from the thick hem becomes a carrying handle. If … Read More...
Carrot Goldfish Snacks for Easter
Ah, a reprieve from the sugar! Turn Goldfish into carrots for the Easter bunny HERE at House Dressing Style.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations. Perfect for … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Fabric carrots
Kara from Creations by Kara shows how to make these fabric carrots. I’m loving the little dimples stitched into the sides! They look just like real carrots! Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Recover a plain umbrella with laminated cotton fabric
You have GOT to check out this project by Patty Young from Modkids! It’s hard to imagine anything made from then not being awesomeness, but how about recovering a plain umbrella with her fabulous new laminated Lush fabrics? Estimated … Read More...
International Charm Day is coming
April 28 is International Charm Day. Take a look at Amber Dawn’s Inventive Soul to get inspired by her itty bitty polymer clay confections and then check out the fun stuff happening at the International Charm Day blog. Amber … Read More...
Mini Monsters pattern and giveaway
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has just released a new embroidery pattern – these four adorable Mini Monsters, $5 USD. To celebrate their debut, she is hosting a giveaway on her blog for the actual stitched monsters she made … Read More...
Let’s Start with Slumpy’s!!
In my adventures at Glass Craft I had many purposes…one being find some larger platter molds for some things I need to make. First stop, Slumpy’s booth. They have a very large variety of molds and other goodies you have … Read More...
Tutorial: Radiant Ring block | a ‘messed with’ Rolling Stone
April is Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) month in the Stash Trad Bee and she chose the Rolling Stone block, saying she liked the historical significance it holds. Elizabeth didn’t stop there, she updated the look of it to swoon-worthy. … Read More...
Back from Glass Craft in Las Vegas!!
I just got back from Las Vegas and the annual Glass Craft and Bead Expo show. I’ve been there many times but this was the first visit where I was able to really walk around and around and around and … Read More...
A Little Easter Shopping
Some clay goodies for the Easter holiday:
Easter Egg Beads by wildflower13 | Easter Bunn by APieceofLisa |
Easter Chick by mirandascritters | Egg by madeinlowell |
Free Easter Egg Basket Pattern
Very cute. very cool and very doable! This is from Craftsy designers Amanda Liley Designs. HERE
Looking for more Easter-themed Knitting patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found over on … Read More...
Free Easter Pattern – Nest and Eggs!
Chunky yarn makes quick work of this decorated basked and colorful eggs set. Find the FREE pattern HERE
Looking for more Easter-themed Knitting patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found over on Etsy. and our DIY Pinterest … Read More...
Tutorial: Dilly Dally Duckling softie
Cassandra from Cass Can Sew made a bunny softie using a pattern by Twig & Thistle. She liked her bunny so much, she decided he needed a duckie friend. She named him the Dilly Dally Duckling, and she shares a … Read More...
Freebie: Copic Hair and Skin Coloring Charts
Taylored Expressions has a very helpful charts for those want to use Copic markers for coloring different hair colors and skin tones, there is even a blank sheet for practicing. Download them here. (note: you’ll need to “check out” … Read More...
Read all about it: Lessons learned while sewing a wedding dress
Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing recently got married, and she made her own wedding dress. The pattern is the same one used to make her mother’s wedding dress years ago. In addition to showing some photos of both dresses, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to measure and draw scallops
I love the look of scallops, but my anal retentive self can’t stand it when the scallops aren’t sized right to fit perfectly. Measuring and drawing and redrawing is kind of a hassle, but Ruby Murray shows us an easy … Read More...
Metal Clay Bracelet with Hinges
Take a look at Vickie Hallmark’s tutorial for her hinged bracelet posted at Tonya Davidson’s Musing & Mullings. Tonya shares many more tutorials in her Master Muse Challenge series. Take a look!