The wide variety of charts that have houses as a theme always amazes me. I guess we are drawn to them because home is so important to us. This house is pretty in purple and will be a fun little … Read More...
Floral Square
This simple floral square will be fin to stitch with the floss color of your choice. I like the simple symmetrical lines and repetitive nature of the motif. Get the free chart.
Sweary Elizabeth Bennet Bookmark
Hancock’s House of Happy offers creative charts all the time and this one doesn’t disappoint. One one hand there’s a traditional saying from Pride and Prejudice and on the other there’s a more modern take with some adult language that … Read More...
DIY: Natural Sunscreen
If you’re worried about the chemicals in your sunscreen, but naturally still want sun protection, here’s a recipe from Frugally Sustainable using ingredients I’d think most of us already have on hand. Get all the details (and a great discussion … Read More...
Project and Technique: Stamped Distress Background Floral Card
By combining a striped stamp and a floral one and using a resist technique Shirley with Impression Obsessions shares how to make a pretty distress background. She also shares directions for making the entire lovely card too. Click here for … Read More...
Where has your sewing editor run off to?
I don’t usually delve into the super personal on this blog, but since events in my personal life are keeping me from my blogging I thought I’d offer a quick little explanation.
My father had been very ill for some … Read More...
What’s The BIG Idea?
We all know about those cute little amigurumi animals. But, what about larger softies for kids to love on? The folks over at Martingale have come up with some newer, larger amigurumi type patterns, and they’re giving away a… Read More...
Daisy Pastries
Two daisies in a row! This time fashioned from pastry, by another one of my go-tos for genius ideas, Hungry Happenings. See what’s inside this beautiful daisy pastry (and learn to make your own) HERE at Hungry Happenings.
How-to: Daisy Cookie Bouquet
This daisy bouquet looks so much like a daisy bouquet it even occurred to me you may be confused as to why an edibles gal would feature flowers. So stunning. Find the step-by-steps to make a daisy cookie bouquet from … Read More...
Lace Socklets – …Love Maegan
Last black lace post, I promise! (Well, at least for the next few days…) But how cute are these socklets? I may not wear my heels much, but when I do, I’ve got trusty pairs of socklets, and now …love … Read More...
Free pattern: Mom tattoo for Mother’s Day
Allison of Dream {a Little} Bigger created this T-shirt by painting a stencil she designed. It’s a gift to her mom on Mother’s Day. If you would like to create a mother tattoo, Allison shares the pattern on her blog. … Read More...
Lace Choker – Trinkets in Bloom
How fantastic and beautiful is this black lace choker? Ready for the amazing part? It couldn’t be easier to make. Channel a little of that sophisticated, black lace look I talked about yesterday with the help of Trinkets in … Read More...
Crocodile Stitch Giveaway WINNER!
The winner of this book is Laurel with this entry:
zipcode is 11791
I would design a fish using the crocodile stitch for the scales. A tropical colorful looking fish with a beaded accent on the top portion … Read More...
Ta Dah!: First quilts for dolls
Ashley of From Dahlias to Doxies made this quilt and another with the same dimensions, marking her first and second quilts. Nice job Ashley, the purple and turquoise combo on quilt #1 rocks. And who cares if they’re tiny – … Read More...
DIY Mothers Day Windchime
A Fun Mother’s Day project from our sister site Craftbits.com
Use terracotta pots and paints to create a Family wind chime perfect for Mum.
Check out the free tutorial here.
Recycled Wedding Decor
Wedding Belle Favors shares 5 ways to use eco-friendly decor for your wedding! You can find the tutorial for the gorgeous painted sign above at Sweet Rose Studio!
Sustainable Elegance: Recycled Items for Your Wedding
Planning a wedding that’s … Read More...
Creative Non Floral Button Holes
If you want a unique alternative to the simple floral boutonniere or button hole, be sure to check out this post at Adore by Chloe! Lots of inspiring ideas!
DIY Macaron Purse
Whip up some irresistibly adorable macaron coin purses for your bridesmaids! I discovered these sweet gift ideas at Emmaline Bride, and the tutorial can be found at Craft Passion. Don’t forget to make some for your flower girls … Read More...
Project: Cupcake Liner Card
Here’s a cool twist on using a cupcake liner, how about turning it into a card embellishment? Hop on over to the Simon Says blog for a video tutorial on how to make this fun and festive card.
-Heather
How to make a needle felted Cactus
These amazing Cactus’ come from “BySol” and they are so clever. She shows you step-by-step through pictures how to create these needle felted Cactus’. You can also visit her ETSY shop “Sol Maldonado’s” and see all her lovely patterns… Read More...