I am digging the fresh colors Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt used in this work in progress (WIP). She’s making a Radiant Star, a traditionally difficult quilt pattern. But Jennifer tried a technique out of Eleanor Burns’ book Radiant Star … Read More...
How to make tree branch hooks
I love it when things are simple and cool! You too? Pop on over to Christy’s blog Whimsical Whimsies to read how her and her man made tree branch hooks.
Inspiration: Kirsten Chursinoff
Kirsten Chursinoff shows photos and shares a bit of her thinking and process that led to the creation of this beautiful work of applique and embroidery. See her post.
Tutorial: Big Bow Pillowcases for Valentine’s Day
Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial on her blog, Rae Gun Ramblings, showing how to make a cute throw pillow with a bow tied across the front. She calls them her Big Bow Pillow Cases. This would be pretty … Read More...
Bleeding Heart
Another great free chart from Hancock’s House of Happy, this bleeding heart will make a great non-traditional Valentine’s Chart. Looking for more Valentine’s Day Cross stitch patterns and charts? Check these out on Etsy.
Hearts In a Square
Words in stitch
I love this project! Olisa of Cocoaeyes the Stitcher has collected favorite words from friends and family and is stitching them, where possible, in the handwriting on the contributor. I can’t wait to see what emerges. Go to Olisa’s post … Read More...
Pretty Kitty
Freebie & Tutorial | Paper Heart Garland
Wear your heart on your window, or anywhere you desire by making this paper heart garland. The template and instructions come from Ellinee. Click here for more.
Karla’s Tip on Enlarging Part of a Chart
Tutorial: Create a pleated yoke for a little girl’s dress
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pleated yoke for a little girl’s dress. This is such a pretty and timeless detail! Get the how-to.
[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]
Tutorial: Recreate a photograph on to fabric with applique
Penny from sewtakeahike shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recreate a photograph on to fabric using scrappy applique. This would be SO cute on a bag, a pillow, or even on a framed canvas! Get the tute… Read More...
Lookie what she made: Large tote from old jeans
Pascale from // between the lines // shows the large tote bag she created from an old pair of jeans. She added leather hands (attached with rivets) and lined the interior of the roomy bag. There’s not a step-by-step tutorial, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: His & Hers Pajama Shorts
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of His & Hers Pajama Shorts, using an existing pair of pants or shorts as a size guide. Both versions have a contrast drawstring band. The men’s shorts have a small pocket on … Read More...
Miniature embroidery to wear
Cleo Dee has a new line of pendants featuring her embroidery in miniature. See more photos of her lovely work at her blog post.
Another Take on DIY Project Life (and a freebie!)
Miss M from The Splendidly Imperfect shares her cost-saving take on doing Project Life without the purchased kit. You can also find a link to a set of free journaling cards that she created. Click here to see more.
Coffee Filter Snowball Wall Light
400 coffee filters and a lot of patience will yield you this stunningly unique light for your home. If you head over to Crafty nest, you’ll find the complete tutorial so you can get busy making one of your very … Read More...
Project: Stamped K Cup Coffee Holder
A couple of years ago my husband *really* wanted a very expensive ( to me) Keurig coffee maker, I was really reluctant and thought we really didn’t need it but since he wanted it so badly we got ourselves one … Read More...
Resident artists sought by Contemporary Artists Center
Applications are being accepted now for the spring Artist in Residency program at the Contemporary Artists Center in Troy, New York, USA. The call says, in part,
… Read More...The Contemporary Artists Center has recently opened its newest residency program on the
Invitation Idea | Very Hungry Caterpillar
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella came up with these cute invitations for a baby shower based on the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Click here to see more.