Jen from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make her Hopscotch Skirt. It’s a gathered skirt with a wide waist band and a sash that ties at the … Read More...
Tutorial – Joining Ends
How to make a fold out photo album in a recycled tin
This is just darling and so perfect for the 4th of July! Pop on over to Lowri’s blog Paper vine for the tutorial on how to make a fold out mini album in a recycled tin (the album is a … Read More...
Free Pattern – Cute Little Easter Basket
If you’re looking for a fun and festive knitting project to celebrate Easter, you’ll love this cute little Easter basket from Sarah at knitting.about.com. The best part? It’s a free pattern … Read More...
Polka Dot Easter Egg Cake Decorations
Find the very clever “oh, that’s how she did that” instructions to make these polka dot Easter egg cake decoratings HERE at Bird on a Cake. I never woulda thought of it.
Tutorial: Grace Kelly-inspired dress with pieced curve bodice
Sally from Charity Shop Chic turned a thrifted skirt into the gorgeous Grace Kelly-inspired dress you see here. The curved piecing at the bodice is utterly fabulous! Proper fit is critical in a dress like this, and it took a … Read More...
Free Blackwork Patterns
This cute elephant blackwork project is just one of several free blackwork projects posted at Russian Blackwork for you to enjoy. Remember, just because it’s called blackwork doesn’t mean you have to use black floss, so have fun choosing the … Read More...
Kinkavel Krosses Quilt Block Cross Stitch Project
I love quilt blocks and so this project from Kincavel Krosses jumped out at me. I can’t wait to stitch it up in some lovely spring colors. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Flannel bunny softies
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Flannel Bunny Buddies. They’re quick to sew up, and it’s easy to find flannel in the soft pastel Easter colors. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle bum onesie
Shabby Mom of 2 shows how to personalize a basic baby onesie by adding rows of ruffles across the bum. It’s a quick project, and would make a fantastic baby gift. Or, if you have a little baby of your … Read More...
Freebie: Easter Cards
Heirloom Paperie has a cute Easter card for free with a sweet bunny on the front and pretty damask pattern on the back. Click here for the download.
-Heather
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? We love … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls’ Shirred Circus Dress
Stef from girl.inspired shows how she made her Shirred Circus Dress. This is such a pretty dress! It’s cut like a peasant dress, but uses shirring instead of an elastic casings. The shirring makes this a quick sew, too. (She … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly Ruffle Shirt for little girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew created a twirly ruffle shirt for her little girl, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The shirt was inspired by a shirt she saw on Pinterest and the cascading ruffles technique … Read More...
Rikka’s pillows for Typography Challenge
Rikka of Ricochet and Away! made these reversible pillows as a gift to dear friends who are getting married. There’s this hilarious message on one side and pretty quilted patchwork on the other. She explains in her blog post this … Read More...
Giveaway: Goodies for quilters at Sew Can Do
Cheryl of Sew Can Do is hosting a giveaway for over $60 worth of Pellon quilting product
s in honor of National Quilting Month. Goodies include a queen sized package of batting (Nature’s Touch). Nice! She said alongside the giveaway, … Read More...
Free pattern: Pleasures and Pastimes
This pattern, Pleasures and Pastimes, features a sweet new fabric collection Nesting Place by Benartex. Designed by Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring, go to her blog to learn more about her pattern.
Image credit: Ivory Spring
Urban Entrepreneurs – Urban Threads Interviews
Ok, I admit it. I love my Friday emails from Urban Threads mostly for the pictures and not the blogs. What can I say? I’m lured in by the fabulous embroidery designs. But I do make a point to stop … Read More...
Kraft Paper Wedding
Kraft * Paper * Wedding…say no more! I adore kraft paper, and it’s perfect for a DIY wedding because it’s neutral enough to suit any style from rustic to modern, and works for all seasons.
A kraft paper wedding, with … Read More...
Pinterest updates Terms of Service
Today, Pinterest updated their Terms of Service, effective April 6, 2012. Go HERE to read the new Terms of Service, at the top of the page.
Newsy: Retro Flower QAL
Are you ready to conquer the curve? Megan of City Stitches and Bianca of Sweet Diesel Designs will show you how in their Retro Flowers Quilt Along kicking off April 2, 2012. To join the fun you’ll need to buy … Read More...