Rita of Red Pepper Quilts just finished her Postage Stamp quilt saying it’s made up of 1296 patches of scrap fabric. Impressive! She shares how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Red Pepper Quilts
Sakura Sakura quilt by Hiroko Miyama
Dawn of Dawn’s Quilting Corner took this photo at the recent International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA. She said it was her favorite quilt in the show and I see why, it’s lovely. It’s Sakura Sakura made by Hiroko … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic tote bag
Susan from MoonThirty shows how to make a basic tote bag. You can use it to carry groceries, library books, just about anything that needs carrying. Her tote will become the basis of her Rock the Tote series, which will … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre ruffled dress for little girls
Oh, the ruffles that are going on right now at See Kate Sew! Kirstin & Jordan from Kojo Designs guest blog in the Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make their Rows of Ruffles dress for … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter bunny treat sack
I let out a little squeal of delight when I saw these Easter bunny treat bags that Merrilee from mer mag made. She shares a template and tutorial for making one. Quick, easy, and super cute! Get the template and … Read More...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — The Rest of the House!
It’s our final piece in our DIY: Spring Cleaning Series and today we’re going to focus on all those other things we have to clean. The lovely Maya from Maya*Made has a tutorial for a natural homemade window cleaner. … Read More...
Craftside Giveaway
Over at Craftside there are free Easter cross stitch patterns and two big prize packs filled with all sorts of stitchy goodness and books. Enter to win both packages by midnight ET on April 13th, 2012 Learn more….
Kraft + Yellow Mason Jar Wedding Favors
A lakeside Minnesota wedding featured at The Boho Wedding Blog is filled with so many charming, rustic details! But since I can’t resist a mason jar, or kraft for that matter, I was especially taken with these sweet wedding favors … Read More...
3D Paper Flowers
The Silhouette blog has steps for turning simple flower die cut (or punch) into a lovely layered 3D paper flowers. These flowers make great accents on cards, scrapbook pages, even home decor projects like wreaths and bouquets.
-Heather
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DIY felt & leather cell sleeve
This is one of the most professional felt & leather cell sleeve DIY I have ever seen; I would have thought it came from a fancy shop. Stephanie is a master crafter. Maybe we can follow her instructions and come … Read More...
Bright Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
I’ve never seen such vibrant hues from natural Easter egg dyes, aren’t these just beautiful? Find the how-tos HERE at the kitchn.
Peeps-Stuffed JellO Shots
Here’s one way to get through a day filled with family and cooking and holiday madness: Peeps-Stuffed Easter egg Jelly Shots, made with cotton candy vodka no less. Make them HERE at Endless Simmer, from Bakers Royale.
DIY Ideas from Poptastic Bride {March}
One of my favorite blogs for quirky, modern, handmade weddings is Poptastic Bride! If you missed any of the creative weddings featured on the site in March, don’t fret because Cynthia has compiled a list of some the unique … Read More...
Edible Pie Spoons
Flipping through magazines is my not-at-all-guilty pleasure (especially when they are free). In the Spring issue of Party Frosting’s magazine, you’ll find unique ideas for a bird-themed baby shower, Mother’s Day ideas, learn what Geocaching is, and what caught … Read More...
How to make a recycled light bulb Easter Bunny
Over at Beth Watson Design Studio there is a great idea (literal light bulb going off!) on how to make a recycled light bulb Easter bunny.
Easter Egg Popsicles
I’m thinking of those celebrating Easter in more stifling climates… These are so much easier to make than I would’ve guessed. Make these Easter egg popsicles HERE at Ramblings of a Handbag Designer.
Watering the Flowers
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Titanic Memorial Pattern
The Sampler Girl is sharing a free chart in memory of the Titanic’s 100 year anniversary. This will be a limited freebie – it may disappear any time, so be sure to get over there an get the free chart … Read More...
Quick Bunny Ears for Cupcakes, Cake Pops, or All Your Treats
Or, “Oreilles de lapin en marshmallow.” Find the step-by-step instructions to easily make bunny ears from marshmallows to top your Easter treats HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait. Instructions are in French and English, but the photographs also … Read More...