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.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments… Read More...
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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Scrapghan Giveaway Winners!!
The Scrapghan Giveaway Contest entries made it difficult for me to pick a winner. First, I had to visit all the links – and such eye candy they were! It was very difficult to choose the one that will … Read More...
Seamless Crochet Book Winner is ……
The winner of the stunning book Seamless Crochet is Lee of Zipcode 20009! Lee’s name was chosen at random from almost 200 entries. This is one lucky crocheter!
Lee, please email me with your snail mail specifics so I … Read More...
Kid Craft: Valentine’s Hanging Decoration
This craft is perfect to put a little love in your home this Valentine’s Day! You’ll enjoy spending time with your children making this, while sharing the love with anyone who comes into your home! Visit The Cheese Thief for … Read More...
ABC-123 Fabric Flashcard Workshop and Giveaway
Sometimes it can be really difficult to go through flashcards with your children…as they only last about two days before they are torn, ripped or chewed up! Craft Gemini has come up with a beautiful set of ABC and 123 … Read More...
Stitched Pendants
Take a look at these stitched pendants from Corinne at September House. The flowers are lovely but I especially love the charming ball of yarn and knitting needles.
Tutorial: Petite frame purse with a ruffle and a bow
Sew4Home shows how to make their girly-girl Petite Purse. It’s an itty frame purse on a long strap, with ruffles across the top and a big bow on the front. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Playtime Crinkle Toes baby socks
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Playtime Crinkle Toes socks. It’s a set of crinkly soft toys sewn to the top of baby socks. These looke like they’d be … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Purse organizers and lined snack bags
Kirstin from kojodesigns created a set of fabric pouches and lined snack bags to keep her purse organized, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fabric pouches are big enough to hold a change of clothes … Read More...