THis great free bookmark pattern find via Mr. X Stitch is designed by Amanda Kennedy and encourages us to Read More Books. In my book (sorry for the bad pun) that is always a good idea!
Tutorial: Reshape a boxy blazer for a more tailored fit
Boxy blazers are all over the place at thrift stores, but I prefer to wear jackets that are a little more fitted than that. I usually just pass over the boxy jackets, but now that I’ve seen how Lizzie Be. … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered gathered skirt
Dana from MADE recently made a layered skirt out of seersucker for her daughter. Now she posts on her blog showing how she did it, so you can make one, too. It’s awesome – and perfect for spring – out … Read More...
Tutorials: Chenille for embellishing a quilt
Kati at Kati’s Quilting and Sewing did a series of tutorials on her blog after readers kept asking how she created the chenille part of one of her quilts, Lilly Flower, shown.
Tutorial: Embellish a plain tee with dimensional flower and vines applique
Melissa from Melly Sews guest blogs at Keeping It Simple with a tutorial showing how embellish a plain tee with a dimensional flower and vines applique. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Melly Sews on Keeping It Simple]
Tutorial: Add flare sleeves to a tank top
The Style Workshop posts on Refashion Co-op with a tutorial showing how she created this flare sleeved top. She started with a knit tank and added lace fabric inserts and sleeves. Get the tute at Refasihon Co-op.
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Tutorial: No-sew chalkcloth doorhanger
Do Not Disturb. Boys not allowed. Cool kids only. Susan from Living With Punks posts over at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to use chalkcloth to make doorhangers, no sewing required. To change the message, it’s as simple as … Read More...
Tip: Make a Stencil from a Punch
Stencils are very popular right now, used with spray paints, spritz inks and sponges you can get a nice soft airy look with them. The Stamping with Sandi blog shares a simple tip for using the negative of a punched … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Make a Storyboard in Photoshop
Spring Cleaning?
Spring is a time of renewal and a fresh start which is one of the reasons so many people participate in the annual ritual of Spring Cleaning. Well, that’s all fine and well, but I have a new spin on … Read More...
Don’t miss your chance!
The giveaway for Diane Fitzgerald’s Favorite Beading Projects
ends this Friday. Hurry over to the original post and leave a comment to enter the drawing!
Mars Bars Krispies Treats
Combining Mars Bars with Krispy treats may just be the most perfect combination since chocolate and peanut butter (in my view anyway). Yum. Make them HERE at One Handed Cooks.
Tutorial | A Very Mini Album
Lowri McNabb explains how she made this tiny 2″ x 2.5″ album from one sheet of paper! This is a follow-up to the sneak we posted last week. Click here to go to the tutorial
Mini albums are great little … Read More...
Lucky Charms Snack Mix
I think I’ll be eating this allllll day on St. Patrick’s Day. Make Lucky Charms Snack Mix HERE at Sweetology.
Candy Pot of Gold and a Free St. Patrick’s Day Printable
Cute, easy, done! Fill a painted pot with candies and add a free printable and you have instant St. Patrick’s Day treats or favors. Find the how-tos and printable HERE at Mega Crafty.
Inspiration du Jour | Fly a Kite
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St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast and Leprechaun Fruit Snack
It seems like the St. Patrick’s Day ideas are flooding in as we count down to the 17th… Make this lucky rainbow breakfast HERE and this cutie fruit Leprechaun HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Just some technical difficulties, folks…
I promise I haven’t been ignoring your link suggestions! It’s just some technical difficulties with my email account. I’m in the process of getting it all straightened out, but in the meantime I thought I’d let you know.
Tutorial: Turn kids’ too-short pants into knickerbockers
Miss Cinti from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how a pair of child’s jeans that are too short can become a super cute pair of knicker bockers. L-O-V-E! It’s a quick fix that can take the … Read More...
Swatch: Cosmic Burst by Mark Cesarik
Call me jaded, but I see so much fabric as part of my beat here at Craft Gossip, that at times it all starts looking alike. Not so with the fabric Mark Cesarik designs. He has just come out with … Read More...