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...
Freebie | Printable Spring Subway Art
Jill at A Matter of Memories crested this spring themed subway art printable that you can download for free. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Giraffe Pendulum Card
Karen Hanson at The Scrappy Canuck shares this adorable giraffe card that she created for her daughter’s first birthday. The giraffe’s head swings back and forth and she shows you how you can make one of your own. Click here… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Since 2008
February Pattern Giveaway Winner Announced – Finally!
The winner of the February Pattern Giveaway is ……… drum roll please…………..
Misty of
crazecrafts.us
She’ll receive a Free Downloadable Pattern Pack from Kristin at WWW.RAKJpatterns.com .
Misty, please email me at [email protected] so I can forward your … Read More...
Tutorial: Leprechaun Sculpture
Sculpey has a great tutorial for an entire leprechaun sculpt – just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This sculpture is that excellent (for me!) mix of not too cartoony but still simple to build.
picture courtesy of Sculpey.com
Phillip’s crazy quilt block
This block, done in the crazy quilting style, was created by V. Phillip from Australia. It’s busy in such a good way! Found at the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 Blog, a repository for participants to share their work. … Read More...
Craft Fair Tips | Everything Etsy
Spring is synonymous with craft shows. If you’re planning to exhibit your handmade goodness in one, Kim at Everything Etsy shares some tips for success. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Everything Etsy
Tutorial: Sew a pretty tote with a box pleat and a bow
Heather from Me Making Do shows how to make a tote bag that’s both pretty and practical. It sports a box pleat and a contrasting bow at the top. It’s fully lined, with a pocket on the inside to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dribble bib from an old t-shirt
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how you can make a baby’s dribble bib from an old t-shirt. Once you get the process down, you can make one in just 10 minutes. If there’s not a design on the t-shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a lace layering top, no pattern required
EDITOR’S NOTE: This link is no longer available, but a similar tutorial can be found here: Tutorial: Draft a Simple Dolman Tee Pattern
Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh & Live shows how you can sew up this lace layering top, … Read More...
A hare-y Easter table runner and discounts
I found this delightful wool applique pattern and kit at The Rabbit’s Lair online shop. Called Will You Be My Friend?, it’s by Nutmeg Hare. By the way, The Rabbit’s Lair shop is celebrating National Quilting Day starting this Thursday … Read More...