So many leftover soap bits, so little time…Here’s a great solution from A Handmade Soap Blog. Roxta says she had three boxes full of trimmed soap ends, so she chopped some up to make these beauties, which she calls “Laneways.” … Read More...
Handmade pillowcases needed
Katie from ktmade will be visiting her little sister in Rwanda soon. Her sister volunteers in a children’s ward in a hospital there, and wants to collect some handmade pillowcases to help brighten up the rather somber atmosphere. Her goal … Read More...
Tutorial: Draped shawl cardigan
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a drapey knit cardigan with a shawl collar. This project started out as a sewing fail when the printed pattern she used created an ill-fitting garment. Luckily the … Read More...
Tip and Technique: How to Use a Blender Pen
The Daily Marker blog shares a great tutorial video for using a blender pen and markers for a beautiful soft watercolor effect for your stamped images. Click here to watch.
-Heather
the pothole gardener | A guerrilla gardening blog…
Someone in East London is creating the best little guerrilla pothole gardens. It’s the props that real makes these special.
Read the blog here: the pothole gardener | A guerrilla gardening blog….
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Free valentine pattern
Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage shares this vintage puppy pattern for your valentine stitching pleasure. Go to her post to get the image.
Free embroidery pattern
Here’s another in Mary Corbet‘s series of Hungarian-inspired embroidery patterns. Go to her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to get the download.
Free pattern: Little Birdie Valentine
Enjoy this free hand-embroidery pattern, Little Birdie Valentine, from Jules of Adventures in Thread.
Cookies You’re Not Supposed to Eat
Aw, that’s just so mean. But whatever diet works… Check out these rude-saying-cookies-for-dieters HERE at Fonderia. {spotted on Incredible Things}
Dragonflylotus Designs Giveaway
Draw quilt designs on your iPad
Got an iPad and need a way to draw quilt designs? If you said yes, Angie at Timber Hill Threads has a tip for you. She uses an App that allows her to use her iPad screen as a drawing … Read More...
How to make a recycled belt and button bracelet
Nothing beats a project that features a little collection of mementos and that’s just what this project by Kelly does. See the post at her blog ReStitch Me where she featured a tutorial (and a cute pict of her dog) … Read More...
Homemade Conversation Hearts Recipe
Have you ever even thought to make homemade conversation heart candies ? The addition of Sprite in these is pure genius, too. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of Brave Tart.
The Fox and the Crow
Bethany Cross Stitch Pattern and Ornament Tutorial
Under the Snow
Love Me Do
Quilted Cookie Tutorial
Every creation by Haniela’s is just so exquisite and perfect. I think I say the same thing every time I post on her work, too. Find the how-tos to decorate quilted cookies with royal icing HERE at Haniela’s.
Tutorial: Insulated and waterproof snow pants
Is there anything more fun for a child than a snow day? Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow pants, perfect for keeping a child warm and dry during their hours of snow … Read More...
Stamped Valentine’s Day Cookies
Aren’t these stamped Valentine’s cookies just stunning? Created by Ode to Inspiration, find the full tutorial HERE at The ArtsyGirl Connection.