Check out this cool freebie from Defide Toile. It can be stitched with the floss color of your choice.
Tomorrow…Bullseye in Northern CA Opens!!
It’s finally happening! The Bay Area is getting a Bullseye owned Resource Center. This is very exciting stuff!! Being a Southern California resident the idea of being able to take a leisurely drive up north for glass an/or a … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Dove Grey & Peach
This dreamy inspiration board was inspired by the map in the lower left corner of the board! Get all the romantic details at Chic Vintage Brides.
How to make recycled clementine box toys
This post will warm your heart because these projects come from the next generation. Pop on over to Jodie’s blog Love Them Madly to see the toys she and her kids made from recycled clementine wood crates.
Strawberry pincushion tutorial
I remember back in the day when you bought one of the red tomato pincushions they always came with a strawberry attached filled with emery to keep your needle sharp. This darling little pincushion will not only hold your needles … Read More...
Review & Giveaway: Heart-Felt Holidays
Go check out my review of Heart-Felt Holidays
! It’s over in our Giveaways section, and I’ve got a copy to give to one lucky reader! Go there now to read the review and get yourself entered in the giveaway… Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Designer-inspired high-waisted silk shorts
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she recreated the look of a designer pair of shorts. The inspiration was a high-waisted gathered short in a brightly patterned silk. They came with a price tag of $310. She got a … Read More...
Tutorial: D-ring belt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a D-ring belt out of webbing. The plain webbing she uses is just right for a boy’s belt; if you … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Ocean Themed Canvases
Combining stamps from JustRite, pattern paper and die cuts Barbara Schram created these stunning ocean inspired canvases. Visit her blog Explore, Dream, Discover for more pics and info.
-Heather
Vote for your favorite Typography project
The entry period of The Typography Challenge by Ricochet and Away! and Sew La Vie has ended, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite typogrpahy themed project. You can vote once per day throughout the month of April. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Reusable snack bags with easy foldover top
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make reusable snack and sandwich bags with an easy foldover top. They’re made from a laminated cotton for a wipe-clean surface. (The side that faces the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric strip sleeves
Jessica from My Inner Need To Create shows how she made the cool fabric strip detail on the sleeves of this dress. The dress is a Star Wars themed prom dress, and the sleeves the design of her client. I’m … Read More...
Keeping Little Fingers Busy
Some friends of mine with younger kids were recently talking about the summer activities they were trying to figure out for their kids and about VBS (Vacation Bible School). I offered the idea that finger crocheting would be a great … Read More...
Destination Wedding Place Cards
When life you gives you lemons…make lemon place cards! Check out this and other creative ideas for wedding place cards at Jet Fete!
Sunday Round Up: Guild Edition
Have a peek at what a few of the guilds in clay world are up to:
- The 2nd Annual OK Poly-Clay Twisters Retreat runs next week, April 19-21. They’re still taking registrations if you’re interested!
- The Columbus Polymer Clay Guild
What’s your stand on copyright?
Leah Day‘s blog is seldom political or controversial. The Free Motion Quilting Project treats us nearly every day to a new video tutorial demonstrating a technique or pattern for free-motion quilting. So I was surprised to see a long … Read More...
Semi-embroidered little lovely
Embroidered leaves. Silk flowers. So simple. So completely brilliant. See more views of this rockin hoop by Allison at her Little Lovelies post.
Stretch before you craft
It has never occurred to me to “warm up” physically for crafting, but it makes perfect sense. I just watched a video by Deb Roby–a crafter and personal trainer–over on Diane Gilleland’s CraftyPod. Simple stretches. No big deal. … Read More...
New Pattern From Maddy Craft!
Your little girl will be adorable in this lacy, sleeveless top. Tied at the shoulders with I-cord, and with a bit of lace at the bottom, couldn’t be easier!
Knit in a sport weight yarn, you can go wild with … Read More...
Win a Perfect Pleater
Art quilter Cheryl Sleboda created this sweet fabric rosette with just one essential tool: the Perfect Pleater. She says it’s a must-have for any project where you want tiny, perfect pleats. And she has an extra, so she’s giving it … Read More...