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Video tutorial: Free-motion writing with your sewing machine
I love the look of free-motion machine-stitched writing, but I haven’t been brave enough yet to try it. A new video demo by Dale Ann Potter shows us her technique using a conventional sewing machine. I can do this! And … Read More...
Win Mend It Better
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog is reviewing and giving away a copy of Mend It Better from Storey Publishing. Go to her blog post to enter before 8:00 a.m. (GMT) March 25.
Giveaway from Willowberry
Cheryl of Willowberry Designs is celebrating her birthday by giving away one of her handmade sewing folders and a sweet scissors fob. Don’t you love it when artists commemorate their birthdays by giving us presents! Go to her blog post … Read More...
Inspiration: The Smallest Forest
Nat of The Smallest Forest is stitching the postcards she collected on a recent trip to Malaysia. So awesome. See more at her blog post.
Giveaway from Carol Daisy
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery is celebrating reaching 400 followers with an awesome giveaway. The loot: a Fibre Goddess Cordmaker, a Clover Flower Maker (turns scraps of trims into beautiful fabric flowers), and a bag of threads and other … Read More...
Inspiration: Easter Bunny Card
Wow, this card is a real stunner! Find more photos of this wonderful card (and many others, be sure to poke around) over at the Daisy Dreams blog. I love Sara’s work, so detailed with loads of dimension!
-Heather
Tutorial: Rice-filled hot and cold pack
Amy from Mahlimoo, Me & Three shows how to make a hot/cold pack filled with rice. Keep it in the freezer as a cold pack, or heat it up in the microwave when you need a hot pack. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag pyramid softie toy
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her Flag Softie toy. The pyramid toy is sewn with a different flag on each face, each one representing a country where family or loved ones live. She made the toy … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Sandbridge top and shorts set for girls
Cindy from Siestas and Sewing guest blogs in the Make It In A Metre series at Kitschy Coo with a free pattern showing how to make a knit top and pair of shorts for girls. She calls it her Sandbridge … Read More...
Pastel Ruffle Rainbow Cake
Keep the rainbows coming, even after St. Patrick’s Day, especially when they are this lovely and pretty and yummy. Find the instructions to make this beautiful pastel ruffle rainbow cake HERE at Bubble and Sweet.
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Cupcake in a Cupcake Topped with a Cupcake
It’s like a cupcake turducken! Oh, that’s a terrible comparison. It’s so much sweeter than that. It’s a cupcake in a cupcake topped with a cupcake. Because you can never have too much cupcake. Plus, I appreciate a self-aware cupcake. … Read More...
Mason Jar Wine Glasses
Aside from my whole obsessed-with-mason-jars thing, I think I like these so much because they hold such a hefty bit of wine. I’m just thinking efficiency. Also, they were inspired by a scene in the Bachelor. Turn mason jars into … Read More...
Giveaway: Four charm packs of Aneela Hoey’s A Walk in the Woods line
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for Fat Quarter Shop on her blog. She’s got a set 4 charm packs of Aneela Hoey’s A Walk in the Woods line to give to two lucky readers. Each charm pack includes … Read More...
Exceptionally Cute Felted Purse
Anneliese over at Aesthetic Nest has done it again! She’s designed this cute little felted purse for her daughter. I love it! The bright colors are very appealing. The tutorial she offers makes it a snap to work up your … Read More...
Free pattern: Obi belt
Mimi G. received so many compliments on the obi belt that she made that she’s providing a free pattern on her blog. Thank you, Mimi! She also includes a tutorial (both written and video) telling how to sew it up. … Read More...
Retro Felt Brooches – Yalipaz
Brooches are one fashion accessory I’d love to see gain some more popularity. They’re perfect for adding a little extra something to your outfit. These retro chic felt brooches by Yalipaz on Etsy are a perfect example. This adorable felt … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Spanish Textile rug quilt
Katrina of Ugly Quilts Live Here just finished this amazing rug quilt from a pattern, Spanish Textile by J. Michelle Watts. She said she added visual interest to the seams using a zig zag stitch.
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Mora set to open March 31 in Asheville
Joanna Gollberg and Marthe Le Van began working together a decade ago as author and editor. Now this talented duo is getting ready to debut their new retail experience in Asheville, North Carolina.
“Wearing great pieces of designer jewelry makes … Read More...
Call for Entries: The 7th Annual Halstead Grant for Silver Jewelry Designers
Halstead Bead Inc. will be accepting applications for the 7th annual grant competition for artisans in the industry between April 15 and June 9, 2012. The winner of the 2012 business development grant will receive a prize package including … Read More...