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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.
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...
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...
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...
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
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]
From the Knitting Daily Youtube channel
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The 100 Days of Modern Quilting event came to a close this month. If you missed any day or want to revisit one you can; the Modern Quilt Guild created a reference page with links to every post in the … Read More...
Melly from Melly Sews shows how she made her Tulip Skirt that was part of her entry into the circle skirt remix challenge at Project Run and Play. Her interpretation of the circle skirt has oversized petals sewn together … Read More...
From the Knit Circus newsletter, Amy Detjen recently introduced three ways to work short rows.
This week, see how to apply the Short Row Wrap and Turn method to a toe-up sock heel.
Check out Jaala Spiro’s newsletter, HERE
While my black thumb would be horrendous at terrarium gardening, I think I could manage this edible version. What a fantastic idea. Find the terrarium bento HERE at eclecticlamb.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in our Online … Read More...
Aw, sweet precious babies… (except those with colic). Find these darling baby flower cookie pops HERE at Lizy B.
Join this Knit-A-Long on the Jimmy Beans Wool thread on Ravelry. Runs from middle of May to the end of June, 6 weeks, totally doable!
Go HERE for more info!
Nettie of A Quilt is Nice shares a finish with her readers. She explains it’s her quilt from the One Block Over quilting bee. Go HERE to learn more. And while you’re there, don’t forget to congratulate her on … Read More...
Scarves are in, and this one adds that delicate finishing touch. Easy and quick from Just Crafty Enough, HERE
I love lavender, so of course I had to share this beautiful post from Elizabeth Anne Designs that shares a variety of ways to use this fragrant bloom for weddings.
For those who hold an affinity for the delicate and captivating … Read More...
Create charming favors for a bridal shower or a small wedding with stamped metal spoons! Intimate Weddings shows how easy they are to make with this great step by step tutorial. Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these … Read More...
Mix vintage saucers, vases, cups, candle stick holders and more to create your own hip pillar candle holders in just a few minutes. Visit the blog 508 to learn how.
Mary posted a very pretty purse she made from a shrunken sweater mistake on “instructables.com”. She has downloadable PDF instructions for you to follow and also pictures showing you how it is made. She is a very creative up cycler … Read More...
I bet this post will have you picking up every plastic bottle you run across and look to see what kind of pattern is on the bottom. Krissy of the blog B. Inspired, Mama! came up with a fun idea … Read More...
