I’m not going to tell you what this super great recycled tape holder is made from! You have to go to this link to Connie’s blog Crafty Goodies to see what she recycled. You’ll also see how she “re-functioned” … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Blanket from ‘Crowing’
Heidi from Sewing Daisies coined the term crowing to describe this project where she mixed sewing and crochet. It’s a quilt-y feel-y blanket she made from 48 Kaffe Fassett charm squares edged with blanket stitches and bordered with crochet. So … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing machine cover
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sewing machine cover to keep dust and dirt off of your machine when it’s not being used. It’s embellished with a bit of … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather and fleece tablet sleeve
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how she made a sleek cover for her husband’s new tablet. She kept the design simple and guy-friendly. The outside is made from faux leather (vinyl) and the lining from a soft … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunchy stretchy shirred t-shirt scarf
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a scrunchy stretchy t-shirt scarf. It’s her Randomly Shirred Scarf, and it’s made from lightweight jersey knit with meandering lines of elastic thread … Read More...
Tutorial: Fur bomber hat
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls kicks off her Faux Fur Week series with a tutorial showing how to make a fur bomber hat. This is such a cute winter hat!! The flaps keep your ears warm in the cold … Read More...
Blog Party & Giveaway
To celebrate the launch of their new line Vintedge, Ruby Rockit is having a blog party this week. They are also giving one lucky winner the entire collection! Click here for all the details.
Statement T-Shirt Cupcakes
What would your statement T-shirt say? (I’m now remembering years ago, I had a T-shirt that just said “whatever.” People stopped me on the street to ask where I bought it. Guess everyone’s over the “whatever” thing now, huh?) Find … Read More...
Tutorial | Satin Flowers
Connie from Crafty Goodies shares the step by step for making these satin flowers. You can add a pin or clip to them, but they are also great for scrapbook pages and cards. Click here to see the tutorial.
Crochet A Teddy Hat
For the beginner or for a lover of Teddy Bears, this quick pattern will be a favorite! You can make this hat in about an hour (even if you’re a slow crocheter like I am). Make one to warm up … Read More...
DIY Energy Bars
Seems a bit more complicated and requires a lot of ingredients, but at least you have total control over these packs of energy. Find a bunch of recipes for making your own energy bars HERE at Chow.
Altered Idea | Scrappy Suitcases
Jenni Swenson from Vintage Umbrella shows how she altered some cardboard suitcases with patterned paper from October Afternoon. Click here to see more.
Very Expensive Jimmy Choo Coffee Cup Sleeve
Seriously? Jimmy Choo leather coffee cup sleeve
Jimmy makes a leather coffee cup sleeve that sells for $165. Seriously. For the green, rich person who has everything. It also comes in pink. Find it HERE.
Inspiration du Jour | Just Me
Grab a cuppa: Portland Pairs
Found in Portland Pairs Flickr, this is Quilt Inspiration by Sewing Geek. She did a great job capturing these architectural design elements with her camera. Go HERE to see more.
Inspiration: Liberated quilt
This is gorgeous! It’s Liberated Amish Strings found over at Wishes, True and Kind.
Happy New Year Mosaic
In with the New Year! This theme got an especially varied selection!
1. Happy New Year!, 2. Celtic Bronze Horse Fibula, 3. in with 2012, 4. Happy New Year beads
Fruitcake Jelly Shot
Dang, I’m too late for Christmas with these, but I can’t help sharing. I don’t know why anything fruitcake-related just seems silly to me. Make fruitcake jelly shots HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.
Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read More...
Tutorial: Grandma’s Hankies from flannel fabric
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made some simple – yet very pretty – flannel hankies for her grandmother. The soft flannel fabric is more durable (and aborbant) than the ones you … Read More...