This printable banner that spells out LUCKY is available as a free download from Sugar Tot Designs. You can also find a link to a tutorial for the felt shamrocks. Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Sewing machine mat and tool caddy
Katie from Quilted Magnolia and Katie’s Quilting Corner shows how to make a mat to sit under your sewing machine. Pockets hang from the front to keep your most essential sewing tools right where you’ll need them. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Garden Tidy Tote
The daffodils in this Garden Tidy Tote by RosMadeMe make me so happy! Spring really is almost here! And she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make one. Pockets around the outside of the small tote hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Benny Bunny pocket toy
Katie from The Red Kitchen kicks off a week of tutorials on her blog for making her Benny Bunny pocket toy. The little finger puppet bunny lives in a recycled Altoids tin, with a bed just his size and a … Read More...
Tutorial: French seams, ooh la la!
French Seams. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? It’s actually a seam finish that encases your raw edges so there aren’t any fraying threads on the inside of your project. Prudent Baby has the how-to. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fabric Strip Clutch purse with inset zipper
KJ from Buttercream and a Sewing Machine shows how to make her Fabric Strip Clutch purse. The small purse has an inset zipper (in a bright yellow for an unexpected pop of color), and is embellished with a meandering fabric … Read More...
Article | Tips for Taking Everyday Life Photos
Debbie Hodge at Get it Scrapped has five tips for you to help you take more everyday life type photos as opposed to special event photos. Click here to go to the article.
Magic Ball Crochet (and Some Knit)
Some time back, I had written a bit about crochet using a Magic Ball. I love the idea of creating and using a Magic Ball. If you aren’t familiar with the term, you’re in for … Read More...
Leprechaun Cupcakes
Best. St. Patrick’s Day. Cupcakes. Ever. Right? How are these tricky leprechauns so very cute? Make leprechaun cupcake toppers HERE at Sugar Swings!.
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Leprechaun Hat Cupcakes
See? Leprechaun hats everywhere! This time around it’s cupcakes. Yeah, there are cupcakes in there (hint: ice cream cones help). Make them HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Leprechaun Hat Marshmallow Pops
I’m seeing sweet versions of leprechaun hats everywhere this year… and understandably so, since they are so cute and easy to make. Find how-tos to make marshmallow pop Leprechaun hats HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Tutorial | Baby’s First Photo Album
How cool is this idea from Love Them Madly? She used a toddler’s knob puzzle as a peekaboo photo album. This would make such a great gift. Click here for all the details.
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Clay Going Ons
- Over at the IPCA they’re taking proposals for the next Synergy event, scheduled in February 2013
- The voting wrapped up at the monthly PCAGOE challenge and the winners are posted. Are you there?
- On the Smoosher’s blog, they’re showing
Ta Dah!: Svetlana’s latest pillow
Svetlana at s.o.t.a.k handmade made this patchwork pillow mostly with Japanese charm squares a friend sent her. I just love it. Go HERE to find out more.
Image credit: s.o.t.a.k handmade
Quilters’ playlist
Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy admits she’s a music nerd who loves to listen to it while she’s quilting. She even creates specific playlists for different phases of her projects. She shares links to fifteen of her fave music … Read More...
Scrap Sundays with Jaybird
Julie at Jaybird Quilts is hosting Scrap Sunday where she is sharing her scrappy projects. She invites others to link up too. Today, she’s talking about organizing scraps. Go HERE to read more.
Tutorial: Join together your stabilizer scraps to create a new piece
The tearaway stabilizers you need for machine embroidery (or perhaps free motion stitching on lightweight fabrics) can get expensive. Depending on where your embroidered motifs end up, there’s usually a lot of larger scraps left over. My thrifty self HATES … Read More...
Tutorial: Button and ribbon headband
Deb from Two Cheeky Monkeys shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple ribbon headband covered in buttons. The rainbow of colorful buttons that she used in her example is super cute! Or for a soft … Read More...