A well-fitting garment start with accurate measurements. Elizabeth and Liz from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at kojodesigns with a post all about how and where to measure to get the information you need. Get the tute.
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Freebie | Lucky Charm Iron-On for St. Patrick’s Day
Monika Wright of i love it all is offering this free lucky charm iron on for St. Patrick’s Day. Just print onto iron-on transfer paper and iron on to your t-shirt. Click here to go to the download.
Freebie | Glass & Glitter Digital Scrapbooking Kit
Reem from Breath of Rain Scraps is celebrating the launch of her business by giving away this digital scrapbook kit. The kit includes 27 Backgrounds, 38 Elements (78 with the variations), 8 Frames, 2 Alpha Sets, and 5 Quick … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Cupcake King
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Patchwork hearts in journal
Pamela Garrison made these patchwork hearts for her journal page taking inspiration from Thomas Campbell. It looks like crazy piecing with fabric. Go HERE to read more.
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Tutorial: Patchwork tote bag
Susan at West Coast Crafty shows how to make this patchwork tote bag on her blog. If you are new to quilting, no worries, she includes a video on how to piece a basic log cabin block. She provides dimensions … Read More...
Quilters: Lark seeks submissons for book
Calling all quilters! Lark Crafts is currently accepting images of exceptional traditional quilts to be considered for publication in 500 Traditional Quilts, curated by Karey Bresenhan. The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2012. Go HERE for details.
Green Cupcakes Colored by Spinach
Why do I love these green cupcakes so? Because they are made with spinach. Yep, colored green with spinach. How healthy-sounding is that? At least better than food coloring and bonus, you get some iron in there. Find the recipe … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper changing pad cover
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to make a cover for a diaper changing pad. You can make them out of a wide range of fabric types – soft flannel, absorbant toweling, designer cottons, you name it. The construction … Read More...
Floating Candle Centerpiece Idea
A friend of mine is tying the knot next summer, so I’ve been keeping my eye on a lot of wedding blogs lately. I’ll admit that every time I see a mason jar, a smile crosses my face. They’re inexpensive … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase resuable shopping bag
Rin from Sew In Love shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a reusable shopping tote. It’s a cute design that also happens to be quick and easy to make. Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Hope Market Tote
After a long winter, it’s wonderful to give a nod to the inherent hope that Spring brings us. Denyse Schmidt created this Hope Market Tote and offers the pattern as a free download on her website. I missed it when … Read More...
Tutorial: Textured ruffle embellished tee
Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create her textured ruffle embellished tee. She starts with a long-sleeved tee, but cuts the arms off and uses that fabric to create the ruffle embellishment. If … Read More...
DIY: Citrus Honey Soap — WOW!
I could not love how this soap looks any more than I do. And to think the secret is…bubblewrap! Really, another “who knew?” moment this week. Hurry on over to Soap Making Essentials for a great step by step tutorial… Read More...
Project: Carved Wooden Stamps
What a great idea! I’ve seen stamps carved from foam, rubber and vinyl but this idea uses scrap blocks of wood, reminiscent of old block printing. Find directions for carving your own wooden stamp over on the Better Homes and … Read More...
Bride Tide Top 100 Wedding Blogs {2012}
Bride Tide announced its list of the top 100 wedding blogs of 2012 and it’s filled with wonderful sites to inspire the creative bride! Be sure to visit the post for a wide array of DIY ideas!
Quilting types and styles | Pat Sloan
Join Pat Sloan at The Learning Center today where she talks about quilting types and styles. Guests include Melissa Dunworth, Susan Brubaker Knapp, Alissa Haight Carlton, Jennifer Ofenstein, Katy Jones and Pokey Bolton. Topics include: Pieced, Appliqued, Art, Modern, Paper … Read More...
Rainbow Framework Craft
This rainbow craft is great because it can be made by little hands! You can find the tutorial over at Funlab!
Upcycled Artwork
Often times I have random things that I don’t want to get rid of because I believe that we could use them in a craft project. I end up putting the randoms into a plastic baggie, and wondering when that … Read More...
Felt Alphabet Soup
I am a firm believer in making hand made gifts for people as much as I can. Perhaps that is because I love receiving them! This alphabet soup project is a wonderful handmade gift that any child will love to… Read More...