Jodie from The Haby Goddess shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an elastic casing around the neckline of a garment. Instead of just folding under the edges, which can create puckers due to the curve of … Read More...
Free pattern: Swinging Swingy Dress for toddler girls
Jen, aka The Crafting Fiend, shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Swinging Swingy Dress for toddler girls. The loose, swingy, sleeveless dress is pretty, and also easy for small children to play in. … Read More...
Dip Dyed Wooden Cutlery
When I opened this tutorial it made my lips curl up into a smile. I have said before that I love when people think outside the box and get creative. Dip dying is a fun technique I’ve seen used on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an iPhone cozy from your old jeans
I have a bin in my sewing room full of scraps of jeans left over from previous sewing projects. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can use some of those leftover bits of denim to make a cozy for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy doll pillow
Simple Simon & Co. hares a tutorial at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a cute tooth fairy doll pillow. A little pocket on her front holds the tiny tooth, and the money that the tooth fairy … Read More...
Tutorial: Summertime Wallet
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl shows how to make her Summertime Wallet. At just 3″x4″ finished size, it’s a simple wallet sized with two pockets for holding ID and credit cards. Get the tute.
[photo from Midwestern Sewing Girl]
New Release and Projects: Heartfelt Creations Stamps
Each time Heartfelt Creations releases new stamp designs their design team comes up with tons of wonderful projects. Their latest release “Western Elements” is available now and on the blog you’ll find over 2 dozen terrific stamped cards, scrapbook pages … Read More...
Kalmbach Book Giveaway Ends Sunday
The giveaway drawing for Contemporary Cube Bead Designs
by Virginia Jensen and The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Wire Jewelry
from Martine Callaghan ends Sunday. Don’t miss your chance to enter the giveaway drawing!
Show and Tell | Baby’s First Year Album
Lowri McNabb shows off the baby album that she made for her sister to record the first year of baby’s life. Click here to see more.
Looking for Baby themed papers, stickers and embellishments? Check some of our favorite baby-themed … Read More...
Snow White Lily Cookie Bouquet
I’m just more and more impressed with each new edible flower creation from Blossomedge. Find the step-by-step instructions to craft shimmering Snow White Lilies HERE at Blossomedge. They may be Snow White Lilies, but I have a four-year … Read More...
Show and Tell | Organizational Tip
Jennifer Gallacher shares a tip for keeping tools organized and handy. Click here to see more.
Video Tutorial for Frosting Cupcakes with a Closed Star Tip
This short video by Xiaolu HERE at 6 Bittersweets demonstrates three techniques to frost cupcakes with a closed star decorating tip. It’s simple, straightforward and easy to recreate, so definitely worth two minutes of your time if you want to … Read More...
Crazy Big Brownie Pop
I wonder if this beat the world’s record for largest cake pop ever? Or, when eating this, do you feel lilliputian? Make Mega-Brownie Pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Cute and Tough Pirate
Cute and Tough Pirate by gracehope
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Tutorial: Shoo Fly Sashing | Kim’s Crafty Apple
Diane of Lapacek’s Orchard shares a tutorial at Kim’s Crafty Apple showing how to create Shoo Fly blocks for sashing. Diane starts off her instructions with the following explanation,
… Read More...Warning: These are those teeny tiny pieces that drive Kim crazy.
The Glass Art Society…
I went over to the GAS web site to get a reminder together for all of you that might be interested in going to the GAS Conference in Toledo, OH this year. It’s the 40th anniversary of the studio glass … Read More...
Tutorial: Oh My, Shabby Butterflies quilt
Jennifer Overstreet of Gable House Quilting and Design shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for her butterfly quilt, shown. She said she designed it with a girl in mind. I love how the colorful butterflies seem to be flitting … Read More...
Tutorial: Alter a darted bodice to create an armscye princess seam
Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shows how to alter a darted bodice pattern into one with an armscye princess seam. A princess seam is actually very similar to a pair of darts, but it provides smoother contours. It’s also faster … Read More...
One of My Favorite Knitting Blogs
Have you seen it? It’s called the Knit Princess. It’s a comic involving, well, knitting! And I love it. It’s so… ME!
You HAVE to check this out. HERE
Tutorial: Vintage-y apron with overall buckles
Sew4Home shows how to make an apron with vintage charm. It uses overall buckles to attach the straps (adjustable!). Contrast cording and a ruffle across the bottom are pretty details. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]