Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how to make an oilcloth toiletries bag. The waterproof fabric is a good choice for a bag that will hold toothpaste and other items that could make a mess, but sewing on it is a … Read More...
Inspiration: Sweet Tidings
What is this…in a tiny hoop…made with a few straight stitches and French knots? A diagram of the constellation Scorpius, zodiac sign of the stitcher, Christy of Sweet Tidings. Brilliant! I am totally stealing this idea for family birthdays this … Read More...
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Freebie | Printable Wrap Around Valentine Labels
Joy from How Joyful created these printable Valentine wrap around label. I love how they look on the kraft envelopes! Click here to go to the freebie.
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Conversation Heart Jewelry
This isn’t technically edible with the hot glue gun involved, but this does pay tribute to candy. I made some conversation heart rings and barrettes, though you can use the same technique for any jewelry. Find the how-tos HERE … Read More...
Paint Chip Dresser
Here’s a seriously cool twist on the paint chip crafts you’ve seen around. Tisha from The Delectable Home took a yard sale dress and gave it a beautiful gradient type transformation using a paint chip card as her guide. Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable cover for a bolster pillow
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a removable cover for a bolster pillow. The round pillow cover is quick to sew and has easy drawstring closures at the ends. She made a set of them for her … Read More...
Free pattern: Paper bag pants for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of little girl’s pants with a paper bag waist. The pattern is for a girl size 2T to 3T, but the full legs give … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-seam top with retro style
I am loving this retro top by Casey from Elegant Musings! Would you believe you could make it with just two seams? She followed a vintage 1950s pattern, and she gives a quick how-to on her blog if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Dandelion Dress from refashioned shirts
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she turned two thrifted button-down shirts (men’s) into one super sweet dress for a little girl. She calls it her Dandelion Dress and it has a contrast apron sewn into the front, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered wire words
Camilla of Family Chic has guest-posted a rockin tutorial over on Feeling Stitchy. She says,
… Read More...One thing I love to do is experiment with my stitches; I get a kick out of adding embroidered details to almost anything. For this
Tutorial | Valentine Tags
Grab some basic shipping tags, some washi tape and other doodads to make these cute Valentine tags. The folks over at Omiyage tell you how. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Technique: Emboss Metal Embellishments
How lovely are these metal leaves and flower? Tammy Tutterow took plain metal embellishments and added color and shine by melting embossing powers on them, cool huh? Or should I say hot? 🙂 Click here to find out how she … Read More...
Tutorial: CQ potholders
Deborah of Art Threads shows us how to make these pretty round, crazy-quilt potholders. (If I had some of these, they’d be just for pretty. No way I’d let them get grunged out by my funky old pots and pans.) … Read More...
Scrapbooking Challenge | Sunburst Background
Here’s another scrapbooking challenge from Natt Smith: adding a sunburst design to your scrapbooking page. This time the winner will get the new American Crafts paper cutter! Click here for more details.
‘Instant’ Valentine Gratification
You still have time to work up these simple and simply attractive Valentine accessories. If you make the hearts in other colors, you can wear them all year long!
Grab your hook and thread and run on over to Bezencilla’s … Read More...
Get the February Promises and Borders
The February block of the Promises and Borders series is available now from Jenny of ELEFANTZ. Go to her post for the link to download the free pattern.
Tutorial | Woven Ribbon Hearts
Got lots of ribbon in your stash? Try making some woven hearts for your Valentine’s Day projects. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Bowdabra Blog.
Hello My name is Missy…: Illustration Friday – Twirl
Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us. I love this entwined cat tails illusion by Missy aka sugar cookie on Etsy.
Hello My name is Missy…: Illustration Friday – Twirl.
Inspiration du Jour | Scrap Expo
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