Ada from SoapMuchLove created a lovely video showing how she has perfected her soap frosting. She uses the recipe from Soapylove but in the video shares her tips and tricks so you can get it just right. Enjoy it here… Read More...
Avoid frustration sewing long strips
Weeks at Craft Nectar shares two tips for sewing long strips together to prevent them from bowing/curving. For a quilt top any distortion is undesirable because it makes piecing difficult. One of her tips I have heard of, the other … Read More...
Easy Lollipop Flowers
I’m loving this fancied up version of Martha Stewart’s lollipop flowers… So beautiful and way better than a plain on lollipop. Learn to make them with step-by-step photographs HERE at Rachael Rabbit.
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Cheshire Cat Cupcakes
I’m a total sucker for all things related to children’s literature, especially Alice in Wonderland. (I even wrote papers on Alice in grad school.) These Cheshire Cat cupcakes are adorable–in a sly and mischievous kind of way of course–and … Read More...
Popular Gawker Artists Art Prints | Society6
I’ve posted about Society 6 before as a great place to get art prints. One of the other cool things about it is that there are curated shops. I’ve been loving the things in the Gawker Shop that is curated … Read More...
Take a class from Mary
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is offering an online class, The Nesting Place, in which students will stitch a beautiful needlebook designed by Bobbi Chase. Get all the details from Mary’s post.
Heart Sushi
After making this panda sushi, I have a whole new appreciation for the art. Of all the heart-shaped foods that have graced this blog, I believe this to be the first heart-shaped sushi. And it’s just beautiful. Learn to … Read More...
Intertwined Hearts DIY
Daniele & Denine of “We Know Stuff”; are “Gemini, Irish twin sisters that spend most of their time together. They are both stay at home moms and found out that they “Know Stuff” and is sharing what they know on … Read More...
Tutorial: Fast and easy lettering transfers
Megan of In Words and Pictures shares a method for quickly transferring words for embroidery. See her tute.
Chocolate Chip Heart Cookie Pops
Wait, so you can make roll-out chocolate chip dough? This changes everything. Make chocolate chip roll-out cookies into chocolate chip cookie pops for Valentine’s Day HERE at Glorious Treats.
Free hand-embroidery pattern
Royce of Royce’s Hub is sharing this sweet floral hand-embroidery pattern. Go to his her blog post to get the image.
Susan Lenz’s Last Words
What fun! See Susan Lenz‘s solo show, Last Words, through her own words and photos. Go to her post.
Tutorial: DIY jumprope with stitched felt handles
The Salty Pineapple shows how you can make your own jumpropes. She found the rope at a discount hardware store, and then covered the ends with wool felt that she cut and stitched in fun shapes. I love this idea! … Read More...
Free Football Party Printables
There is all kinds of football goodness going on over at the Hostess with the Mostess blog. And I don’t often pair the word “football” with “goodness.” Find a bunch of free printables for your Super Bowl party HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day countdown calendar
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial at Buttons Galore & More showing how to make this cute Valentine’s Day countdown calendar. It’s made from felt, but a hearts to button on as each day passes. It’s a fun way … Read More...
Tutorial: Reshape a pair of leggings to fit a tall slim child
When you have a tall slim child, it can be difficult to find pants to fit in the waist without being waaay too short. Adjustable waists in jeans are a huge help, but finding a pair of leggings can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired fluffy flower hair clip
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make this gorgeous fluffy flower hair clip, inspired by a similar hair accessory by Anthropologie. Made of silk, the Anthro version costs $47. She made her version from materials she had on hand, … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron skirt for a sweet baby girl
Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make apron skirt for a sweet baby girl. The gathered skirt has an easy elastic waistband, with an extra bit of fabric sewn in for an apron. … Read More...
Giveaway: Needlepoint bracelet
Moonsilk Stitches is giving away a needlepoint bracelet she stitched for a guild project. So pretty. Comment on her post to enter the draw. She doesn’t mention a contest deadline, so enter right away.