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Inspiration: Smaranda B

February 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

I love this twist on crazy-quilting by Smaranda B of France. Her CQ Journal Project block combines animals prints, unusual crocheted trims, and shisha embroidery into a composition that invokes Africa. Lovely! Go to the blog post for a clickable … Read More...

Boys like to stitch

February 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

The hand in that photo belongs to an adorable little boy who is learning to stitch at Mama’s knee. See more photos at Flaming Nora‘s blog post.

Make a matchbook needlebook

February 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

Stalking Pinterest pays off if you actually create some of the crafts you find there! Evidence: Allison of Little Lovelies pinned a tutorial from Make It Do for creating little matchbook needlebooks. She says,

These were easy and quick to

… Read More...

Easter has arrived at Roxy Creations

February 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

Possibly the cutest Easter bunny softies and totes ever. Designed and stitched by Rachel of Roxy Creations. See more–including the link to her Etsy shop–at her blog post.

Ed. note: Rachel did not ask or compensate me to post … Read More...

Cyberstitchers Free Patterns Library

February 26, 2012 by Connie Barwick

One great resource for free patterns and information online is Cyberstitchers. The free pattern shown here, a Shamrock alphabet is a recent addition.

Eiffel Tower Cross Stitch Chart

February 26, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Take a trip to France with Frimousse and visit the Eiffel Tower.

Tutorial: Fold-up laundry hamper with removable dirty clothes bag

February 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag made this fold-up laundry hamper for her daughter.  From scratch.  Not only did she make the removable bag that holds the dirty clothes, she also made the wooden frame.  AND she shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...

Tutorial: Hidden side snap closure

February 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katje from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she created the side snap closure on a dress made from a vintage 1938 pattern.  Fitwise, if serves the same purpose as a hidden side zipper, but uses sew-on snaps instead.  She … Read More...

Tutorial: Pom pom throw pillow

February 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how to make a throw pillow with pom pom trim peeking out around the edges.  The pom pom fringe is an easy way to add a touch of whimsy to a … Read More...

Tutorial: Make Your Own Foam Stamps

February 26, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Kelly Wilkinsin from Make Grow Gather has a great tutorial for making your own cute stamps using nothing more than fun foam and a ball point pin. Click here to check it out.

-Heather

Looking for more digital stamps to … Read More...

Project: Scrappy shoes for Spring

February 25, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Get your Spring on with these scrap happy shoes made by Jennifer Perkins of the Naughty Secretary Club. She shows you how to make a pair for yourself on her blog. Get the know-how.

Image credit: Naughty Secretary Club

how to make a no sew ruffle tote and enter to win the supplies

February 25, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom there is a great tutorial on how to make a no sew ruffle tote (Jamie used new materials but what a great use for leftovers and scraps) and you can … Read More...

Nancy Zieman’s ‘Quilt to Give’

February 25, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Nancy Zieman hosted her first ever quilt along on her blog last summer. She designed this quilt, calling it a Quilt to Give, to inspire quilters to dig out their scraps and make a bed size quilt for those who … Read More...

More Giveaways Coming…

February 25, 2012 by Stacie Hooder

I am having computer woes at present, but I’ll give you a hint about the coming giveaway. If you loved the tutorial from Lark Jewelry & Beading for the Fortune Teller Beads Necklace from Diane Fitzgerald, you won’t want to … Read More...

Tutorial: Painted Barn Quilt Sign

February 25, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Heather at Olive and Ollie shares how she made this painted barn quilt sign on her blog. It’s a modern take on the traditional barn quilt. Get the know-how.

Image credit: Olive and Ollie

Tutorial: Long-sleeved tee to a short-sleeved tee, with added bow embellishments

February 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

There’s a simple fix for a child’s t-shirt that has grown too short in the arms.  Cut them off, and make it short-sleeved shirt instead.  Ashley from Make It and Love It did just that, but she took it a … Read More...

Tutorial: Little Man Wallet with buckle closure and quarter sleeve

February 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make her Little Man Wallet.  Made with a vinyl cover, a buckle closure, and zig-zagged raw edges, it’s all boy.  The inside includes a square patch pocket for folded paper money, and … Read More...

Lookie what she made: Lace cutout panel on a denim jacket

February 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Check out this gorgeous jacket over at Vintage Threads!  She added the lace cutout panel as a fix for holes worn in a favorite Levi’s jacket.  This is SO gorgeous!  See more photos of the finished shoulder panel, and … Read More...

Make a Felt Strawberry and Ping Pong Ball and Handkerchief Fish

February 25, 2012 by Linda Lanese

I love Abigail’s blog “while she naps”!  She always has the most unique tutorials for us.  She has some of the cutest birds in her book “The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew”.  Today I found her tutorial … Read More...

DIY Antique Chair Reupholster Tutorial | Poetic Home

February 25, 2012 by Minnie

I love the transformation of this old chair to new shiny velvety loveliness. Check out this insiders tutorial on how to do a pretty easy looking rehupolstering job.
Read the comments too for some more good tips.

DIY Antique Chair … Read More...

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