Want to try round soap but don’t want to bother with liners or PVC pipe? Here’s a clever tutorial from the Lovin Soap Blog that takes advantage of their nifty plastic bags to make 1 7/8” round soaps, perfect for … Read More...
Read all about it: Make a Splash Swimsuit Sew-Along
It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits. Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year? Stephanie … Read More...
Hugs and Kisses Bracelet Kit….
The X’s and O’x in this bracelet will let the recipient know how special they are.
Contents of the kit include
- 100% cotton yarn produced in the USA (25 yards)
- double pointed bamboo knitting needles
- easy to follow pattern
- darning/cable
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Yesterday, Jen at Funk and Weber released a pattern, I Heart You Earrings. In addition to complete instructions for the earrings, she include images and suggestions for taking the pattern further, adding beads and gems, making a companion bracelet … Read More...
Hungry Caterpillar Baby Sweater
Styled after EZ’s Baby Surprise Sweater, this shows what fun you can create when use funky colors!
From the Vintage Umbrella… HERE
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Etsy Shop – The End Zone
Just in time for the BIG GAME, Tracy Evans sent in info about his shop on Etsy, The End Zone. As he describes it, there you will find his “… “mini jersey” cross stitch patterns and finished products. I … Read More...
Project: Make Treat Boxes with a Scoring Board
These little box are so sweet and perfect for Valentine’s Day candy or any small gift. Sarah over at THinkING STAMPS shares how to use paper, a scoring board and some die cuts for these cute window boxes.
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Cupcake Umbrellas
So easy, all you need are cupcakes and bendy straws! Aw, you bakers are so smart. Make umbrella cupcakes for a baby shower, wedding shower, when it rains, whatever HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Cat love: Jason Wu’s video
Have you seen this mischievous black kitty yet?
Editor’s note 4/26/2015: This video is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience.
This adorable feline is the star of Jason Wu’s Target ad and video where he introduces his new clothing … Read More...
Tutorial: Coming Home placemats
Vicki Welsh at Field Trips in Fiber made these gorgeous placemats using her hand dyed fabric palette Coming Home. She said this pattern is perfect for fat quarters and scraps. Go to her POST: Coming Home Placemat Tutorial to … Read More...
Inspiration: Kayla Coo
If you think the tiny felting-and-embroidery creations of Kayla Coo are amazing, just wait till you see her large sculptural pieces. See more of the large-scale work of Michala Gyetvai (aka Kayla Coo) at her blog post.
How to sew a skull embellished recycled messenger bag
Today I am featuring the most awesome detail that is included in a great tutorial that is featured at the blog ReStitch Me. Isn’t the use of a zipper as the skull’s teeth awesome!!! She designed and shared a great … Read More...
Icing Paint Dishes
Such an easy idea to dress up dessert plates for Valentine’s: edible icing “paint.” Love it. Find the how-tos HERE at How About Orange.
Heart Ice Cubes for Your Milk
What a simple, lovely idea to add a bit of love to your milk. Make heart milk cubes HERE at A Subtle Revelry. Spotted on Be Different Act Normal.
When stitchers cheat
At first glance, you may think those flowers are composed of bullions. Nope. Find out from Mary Corbet how the stitcher “cheated” in creating them. (If only I could cheat so well!) See Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.
Free Felt Kangaroo tutorial and Pattern
Shannon of “Rhythm & Rhyme” lives in Brisbane, Australia and has is precious Kangaroo tutorial for us. Shannon has a pictorial tutorial and a pattern for the Kangaroo parts. I am including the pattern because I did not want to … Read More...
Heart Cookie Decorating Tutorial
Ah, the perfect decorated cookie for Valentine’s Day. Simple, chocolate, hearts. Learn to decorate them HERE at Glorious Treats.
Tutorial: Felt heart brooch with lots of kisses
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shows us how to make this adorable kiss-filled heart brooch. (In my culture, Xs represent kisses and Os represent hugs.) You still have time to make one of these easy pins as a valentine gift … Read More...
Free Goddess Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern
Keepsake Tree Stump Table
When a dear’s friend’s little dog passed away, Shari wanted to create a keepsake gift for the family that would live on forever in Chester’s memory. This gorgeous table is made from a tree stump and carved with a wonderful, … Read More...