Amber at A Little Bit Biased made this table runner for Valentine’s Day but insists it will look great any time of year. I agree. Love the feather circles quilting on this. Go HERE to see how she did it… Read More...
Parade in a Box
Looking for a few fun projects to fill your days with your children? Look no further than the Parade in a Box series by bugaboo, mini, mr. and me. All of the instruments are adorable, and the flags are my … Read More...
Photo Block Puzzle
This project is seriously multitasking. Whether you use it as a memory puzzle for kids, a photo display for your home, or a wonderful keepsake gift for a family member, it’s a fabulous momento. Amy from The Idea Room will … Read More...
Tutorial: Lovely lace tunic dress for little girls
Jen from iCandy Handmade recently shared a free pattern at Me Sew Crazy for her Girly Racer Tunic. Now Jessica from Me Sew Crazy returns the favor by sharing a tutorial on iCandy Handmade showing how she adapted that … Read More...
Sewing Refashion Tutorial: Turn your old jacket into a new coat for your dog
Diana Durkes from Fine Diving in Chicago shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can turn an old jacket into new winter duds for your dog. This is a great use for a jacket that is stained … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled heart pincushion
Jen Allyson from The Project Girl shares a tutorial on Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College showing how to make a heart pincushion trimmed with a pretty ruffle. It would make a sweet Valentine’s gift for a sewing buddy, or a … Read More...
Pearl Collar
Take a look at the tutorial for this pearl collar at StyleHive. Dress up a plain sweater or blouse with this pretty Peter Pan collar crusted with classic pearls.
Versatile Ribbon and Beaded Necklace
This pretty bracelet is also a necklace! Check out the tutorial at the Bowdabra blog and see how easy it is to create.
Valentine’s Charm
Lynn at Scissors and Spice shares a quick tutorial for a Valentine’s day charm. See her step by step pictures for how you can craft one for yourself or to share.
Freebie: Girl on a Mushroom Digi
Doudouscrap has a free digital stamp to share, a cute fairy girl sitting on a mushroom, visit their site to download.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 different skin color shades, these … Read More...
Love Birds
Check out this tutorial for sweet love birds made of felt and fashioned into a cute pendant at buzzmills. I agree with Jane – this would make a nice Valentine’s Day gift for someone special!
Technique: Chalk Background
Karen McAlpine made an interesting background for her card using mesh, Versamark ink and chalks, very cool! She also used chalks to color this pretty Romeo and Juliet stamp image as well. You can find more details over on her … Read More...
Fabric quality | High to mid-priced cottons
You’ve all heard expensive fabric is best. But why and under what circumstances should you buy from your *local quilt shop (LQS) or defer to a big box fabric store? Suzanne at Just Another Hang Up gives us some … Read More...
Tutorial: Hugs and Kisses mug rug
Sha from Craizee Corners does a guest post at Sew Sweetness showing how to make this heart mug rug. It’s part of her Reader Tutorial week. Adorable! Go to tutorial.
Image credit: Sew Sweetness
Looking for more Mug Rug … Read More...
DIY: Quilted Cushion, a beginner’s journey
Karen Pior at Sew What’s New? provides an introduction to quilting on her blog. She’s breaking it down into three parts,
… Read More...1. Making the cushion top – patchwork
2. Quilting the cushion top – quilting
3. Assembling the cushion –
Edible Cupcake Box
While I just featured something very similar, I had to post on this idea, too, because it’s so utterly charming. Yes, these cupcakes are totally edible, but made from chocolate and meringue and contain candies inside. They are just … Read More...
Hot Pink Pasta
Just to add a bit of color and flavor to your Valentine’s… some hot pink pasta! Find the recipe and how-tos to make pasta pink with beets HERE at Warning Sugary Goodness.
Ideas for Old Windows
Donna from Funky Junk Interiors has a link party every Saturday, and each week she has an optional/additional theme in which you can enter projects.
This week theme old windows and boy did Donna find some beauties to feature! When … Read More...
DIY Popsicle Molds
I’m totally on board with trying to find tricks for making your own popsicles from cups that solve the “how to make the sticks stand up” problem. I’ve tried sticking them in bananas, using tape, etc. So I love this … Read More...
Sesame Street Party
Aw, it’s been a couple years since my daughter’s obsession with Sesame Street, and I wish I could spark it again. Check out the details of this Sesame Street party over at D.I.Y. Louisville. Love the Elmo Oreo pops!… Read More...