First there was Han Solo in carbonite, now… R2D2! You can use these silicone trays for ice, yes, but also chocolate and candy. Geeks rejoice!
Teardrops trailer pattern and tute
This unique sewing box is Rebecca Roach‘s entry in the SLICED competition hosted by the Moda Bake Shop. She shares how to make one at Moda; calling the project Lonely Teardrops No More. Get the know-how. Rebecca blogs … Read More...
Romantic Votive Holders
Take a cue from Julie Ann Art, who sifted through her craft supply stash last month and threw together some romantic candle holders “in like two minutes.” They cast nice soft light and would be easy to modify for … Read More...
How to make clothespin sweethearts
S.W.A.K ! Literally! If this just makes you smile as much as it does me, pop on over to Sheri’s blog Awesomesauce & Asshattery for the tutorial on how to make clothespin sweethearts that I bet would be darling closure … Read More...
Secrets of a Cookie Decorator
I love this smack dead on collection of 50 “Secrets of a Cookie Decorator” HERE at Sweetopia. And bonus, many links are hidden in there to how-tos and tutorials.
Hearts Squared Cross Stitch Chart
With another great heart design, Brigitte Dadaux has a Hearts Squared design that is large and in charge and best of all, free! Add the chart to your collection.
Fern Cross Stitch Chart
Geek Love Cross Stitch Pattern
If you are a geek who loves another geek, this freebie chart will be perfect for you. It’s free from The Zen of Making. I love how it’s finished up so simply in a hoop! Check it out.
Improv lady quilter in Maureen’s WIP
Maureen at Maureen Cracknell Homemade shares her full of the awesome quilt. Check out the lady quilter on the bottom left to see what I mean. Her husband thinks it needs to be a bit larger, thus she’s calling it … Read More...
Potato Head Veggies
I’m pretty sure my never-seen-picky-like-this-picky toddler wouldn’t be taken in by the charms of Potato head here, but I’ve a feeling most others would be. Find these vegetables disguised as a mustache dude HERE at Cupcake Cutie.
Leprechaun Cupcakes
Another crazy adorable leprechaun and he’s easy to make! Find the how-tos for leprechaun cupcakes HERE at Tonya Staab.
Freebie: Vintage Silhouettes
Dover Publishing has several lovely vintage silhouette images to download for free, click here.
-Heather
Tutorial: Pi Day throw pillow
Laura Bray from Katydiddy celebrates Pi Day with a tutorial showing how you can add a simple applique to a throw pillow to celebrate this very special, very geeky day. The no-sew applique is easily added to an existing pillow, … Read More...
‘Beats a watch any day’ retirement quilt
Check out this personalized word quilt I found on Etsy at Snappyshop. A group of employees custom ordered it to honor their boss who retired. What a sweet idea!
Image credit: SnappyshopEtsy
Tutorial: Plenty O’ Luck Shamrock Shirt
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Plenty O’ Luck Shamrock shirt. The dimensional four-leaf clover applique is actually made up of tons of tiny little four-leave clover shapes. What a cute idea!! Get the tute.… Read More...
10 Brilliant Bird Wedding Ideas
Put a bird on it with a fun idea round-up featured at Emmaline Bride! From a whimsical angry-bird-themed wedding cake to elegant glassine favor bags, you’ll find ideas to incorporate our feathered friends into … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric baskets
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew made these two beautiful fabric baskets – one to give to a swap partner, and one to keep for herself. She used Pink Penguin’s tutorial showing how to make the basic basket, though in … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage trailer sewing box
Every now and then I see a project that has me squealing out loud in delight. The little sewing box made to look like a vintage trailer is one of those projects. SQUEEEAL! Check out the wheels – they’re spools … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Tartan Dress for little girls
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how she made her Sweet Tartan Dress for little girls. This dress was part of her entry into the Pattern Remix challenge in the previous round of Project Run and Play. The original was … Read More...
Clean and Save – Crochet Swiffer Pattern
My crochet friend, Sheila of Sheila’s Schnauzie, is the designer of my all time favorite doily, the original Pond Lily Doily. Now, she has a great practical design that will save you lots of money over time if you’re … Read More...