Melissa from Melly Sews shows how she makes welt pockets. I’m loving the contrast seersucker that she used for the pocket bag on her young son’s jacket! Get the tutorial to see how it’s done.
[photo from Melly Sews]
Tutorial: Simple Spring Skirts
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake blog showing how to make her Simple Spring Skirts. The simple lines of the gathered skirts show off a couple of your favorite quilting cotton … Read More...
Kids Craft – Valentine Sun Catcher
We haven’t had too much sun in the last few days where I live, so perhaps making a sun catcher will entice the sun to come out! You can find the simple tutorial over at We Made That.
Tricia’s “Yucky Casket”
Tricia of Thistle Threads has started a new, fascinating project. She has acquired an antique casket (the type usually covered with embroidered fabric) in bad shape but with much of the original hardware intact. She’ll be deconstructing it carefully to … Read More...
Cola Cross Stitch
Bamboo Cross Stitch Chart
Free pattern and tutorial: Sweetheart Pie
You knew Mollie of Wild Olive would do something unusual for Valentine’s Day! She’s sharing the pattern and instructions for a Sweetheart Pie softie–a sweet but zero-calorie way to show your affection. Go to her blog post for the pattern … Read More...
How to dress up some old jars and turn them into pretty display storage
Over at Elizabeth’s blog Alyssabeth she shared a post on how she dressed up some plain jars into pretty display containers for her stash of craft supplies.
Recycled wool sweater Easter basket!
Kris hosts a blog called “Resweater” and created this darling Easter basket that will hold plenty of candy and goodies for Mr. Bunny to fill up. Kris’s blog is filled with wonderful ideas for recycling sweaters. You can follow her … Read More...
Free pattern: Ice cream!
This sweet felt-applique and embroidery block actually made my tummy growl! Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing the free pattern. She says,
… Read More...We added sprinkles using a straight stitch and 6 strands of floss, but you could easily add
DIY Burlap Placecard Inspiration
Simple and sweet burlap placecards will add rustic charm to your wedding! Check out the instructions for making your own at Emmaline Bride.
Tutorial: Fabric headwrap you can twist into many shapes
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a headwrap that you can twist and tie and wrap in dozens of ways. A flower rosette? A full bow? A simple twist? You got it. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Crooked Heart Valentine’s votive or vase wrap
Debra and Nicole from Improv Diary (and authors of the soon-to-be-released Improv Sewing) show how to create their Crooked Heart votive or vase wrap. It’s made from an old t-shirt layered with vellum. Meandering and messy stitching creates a … Read More...
Free pattern: The Bear’s New Hat
You know you need to stitch a bear in a hat. Corvus Tristis is sharing the perfect pattern under a Creative Commons license! Go to her blog post to get the high-resolution image.
Tutorial | Valentine Doily Dream Catcher
Cintia at My Poppet shares this DIY for a Valentine Dream Catcher. Think of all the possibilities! You can swap out the heart doily for a round one, or some scrapbook paper, and change the colour scheme to suit … Read More...
Tutorial: I Heart You little girl’s short sleeved t-shirt tunic
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a yoked t-shirt tunic that you’re to heart. In fac,t she calls it her I {Heart} You top. She created the design out of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add handstitched details to a plain tee
Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to add handstitched details to a plain t-shirt. Colorful embroidery floss marks the hem, side seams, and neckline of a discount tee with a simple running stitch. Love it! Get the tute.
Template: Bee Mine appliqued Valentine’s t-shirt
Traci from May & Maeand Amazing Mae shares a template for making this cute “Bee Mine” Valentine’s shirt. The bee is appliqued, and the word “mine” stenciled underneath. Get the template at Amazing Mae.
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Sell your art in Florida
If you’re female, you’re probably going to be as excited as I am about this call for entries:
… Read More...CALL FOR FUNCTIONAL ART BY WOMEN: The Florida Museum for Women Artists is looking for functional handmade art to be sold
Inspiration: Steampunk Paperbag Card
This uber cool card made from a paper bag comes from DebNeerman. I love the colors and the use of hard metals and soft flowers, it’s a wonderful combination and a great way to recycle!
-Heather