Needing a new purse for spring? Carissa from Bumblebee Bliss shows how to make her Gathered Bag. The straps are made from a durable webbing covered with a strip of ruffled fabric and attached to the bag with jumbo grommets. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple snakey catnip toy
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making a simple snakey catnip toy. It’s easy to make – just one seam, plus some knots. Maybe if I make one of these, our littlest kitty will play with it instead of stealing all … Read More...
Vogue Spring/Summer 2012 Preview….
Lots of fresh new designs in this newest issue of Vogue.
And, dudes! They have stuff in green. And they also have a whole girly pink thing going on. (Pink seems to be my newest obsession, I’m not sure where … Read More...
Free pattern: Happy Elephant Family softies
Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for her Happy Elephant Family softie toys. This is so sweet!! The pattern includes an adult elephant and baby elephant sizes. You could sew up an elephant family that mirrors the make-up … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled half apron in three sizes
Raechel Myers from Finding My Feet shares a tutorial at Honest to Nod showing how to make a half apron with a ruffle around the bottom. You can make the different pieces out of coordinating fabrics, or make them all … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight drapey cardigan
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a lightweight cardigan with a drapey front. The front hangs down into long points that can be worn several ways – left hanging, belted, or even tied into a knot. Get … Read More...
Simply Sockupied 2012 AND a KAL!!
Simply Sockupied Hand Knit Socks, Step-by-Step.
You’ve always wanted to learn how to knit sock, and with Interweave’s newest Emag, you can learn how, Step-by-Step!
Cast on’s and Bind off’s, plus beginner friendly patterns. Learn the parts of the sock … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Wooden Birdhouse
I love birds, nests and bird house so of course I ADORE this great mixed media artwork! Tatiana of the Creating the Hive blog tranformed a plane wooden house picture frame with some paint, stamps, paper and twigs into this … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Quilts
Combining stamping, fabirc, thread and paper Becky Shander created these sweet tiny quilts. I love how she displys them on clothes pins! Find more info on how she made them over at the Crescendoh blog.
-Heather
Thin Mint Bunny Truffles
Support your local Girl Scouts AND make adorable bunny truffles. Wins all around. Find the recipe to make these cutie bunny truffles from Thin Mints HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
DIY: Blonde? Brighten It Up!
I admit, I’ve dyed wool with Kool-Aid, and of course I’ve drunk Kool-Aid, but never thought to use it on my hair. Sadly, I’m not blonde, but Stephanie of Henry Happened is and she swears by this simple technique … Read More...
Bird’s Nest Cupcakes
Easy, peasy, done and done. Find a quick and simple idea for bird’s nests from chocolate to top your Spring cupcakes (Spring already?!?) HERE at Paints and Pans.
Free pattern: Daisies & Dots quilt
This looks like Spring. It’s Daisies & Dots designed by Piece O’ Cake Designs. Go HERE to get the free quilt pattern; you’ll need to click Download more info to open it.
Image credit: Robert Kaufman
Tutorial: Mod Flower block
Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother shares how she made this Mod Flower quilt block on her blog. It’s her entry in the Traveling Circles Bee, where they are creating blocks with curves. It’s so groovy. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: QuatraStar quilt block
Jenna at Sew Happy Geek shares how to make this QuatraStar quilt block on her blog as part of the Sew.Happy.Quilt. Quilt Along. She walks you through the construction step-by-step in a video tutorial. She includes a free downloadable … Read More...
Cupcake ATM
Yes, it’s true. No more dealing with pesky people… you can get your cupcakes from an ATM. Sprinkles LA introduces 24-hour cupcakes. Spotted on CakeSpy.
Black Swan Necklace
Take a look at this lovely necklace from Jane at XQDesigns. Jane is sharing her complete tutorial for free when you register with DIY Lessons. Get the tutorial. It’s a perfect fit with your little black dress for an … Read More...
Tip: Create a quick and easy seam guide for your sewing machine
Ruth from Sew Chic shares a simple, yet utterly brilliant, tip for creating a seam guide for your sewing machine. It’s quick and easy to make, uses an inexpensive material, and is infinitely adjustable. Intrigued yet? Go to Sew Chic … Read More...
Tutorial: Lucky Penny ruffle dress for girls
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Lucky Penny dress for girls. The dress is covered in rows and rows of ruffles but, happily, none of those … Read More...
Giveaway: Sew Steady Deluxe Table
This is for anyone who uses a domestic sewing machine. Get a chance to win a Sew Steady Deluxe Table made by Dream World. They are partnering with the Quilters Club of America for this giveaway. Winners announced in April, … Read More...