It’s that time of year again where love is in the air. Love of football. Not my love, mind you, but the love of plenty around me. Throw some fruit in the mix of wings and nachos and other SuperBowl … Read More...
International Hermit and Stitch Weekend
I found another blog sign-up I thought some of you might be interested in.
“International Hermit and Stitch Weekend takes place every 3rd weekend of each month. In our very busy and hectic lives, IHSW is a chance for us … Read More...
Dip-dyed felt backgrounds
I deeply love these dip-dyed hoops blogged on The Crafts Dept. by Kristin St. Clair. She dipped white wool felt in a blue dye bath to create the illusion of winter landscapes. The polar animals are crisply cut of … Read More...
How to make a recycled shag rug dog bed
Sometimes the photography of a recycled project is just as fun as the project. This was my favorite photo over at the blog Sew Doggy Style where Erika featured her tutorial on how to sew a doggy bed from a … Read More...
Happy Couple
Inspiration: Junker Jane
Junker Jane‘s Voodoo Man art doll captures perfectly how I feel about Valentine’s Day. Bah, humbug! See more awesomeness at her blog.
How to Make Cookie Pops (and Some Stuff to Giveaway)
Just had to share with you my latest pushing-my-book (Sugarlicious, have you pre-ordered it yet?) giveaway over at my other blog, not just because of the cool prizes I’m giving away, but because I finally wrote that … Read More...
Blue Cats for Valentines
A tute and a giveaway
Lisa Fulmer of Stash Books Blog has treats for us! First, a tutorial for an easy felt needlebook that you can embellish however you like. Then, a giveaway of two bundles of wool felt fat quarters from National Nonwovens. Go … Read More...
Free Charts from Kirsty’s Cross Stitch
Always on lookout for free charts, I found some over at Kirsty’s KrossStitch. Check out her archive of newsletters to find them. Then Sign up for her newsletter to receive a free chart each month. Not only will you get … Read More...
Tutorial: Breastfeeding cover-up
Jolen from Love of Sewing shows how to make a cover-up for new mothers to use while breastfeeding their babies. It rolls up and ties closed for easy transport in a diaper bag. This would make a fabulous gift for … Read More...
Inspiration: Thom Atkins
Robin Atkins of Beadlust gives us a close-up look at some of the incredible beaded quilts created by her brother, Thom Atkins. The quilts are art in every sense of the word and, appropriately, are on exhibit now at … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft shirred t-shirt knit scarf
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a lovely gathered scarf. It’s made of soft knit fabric shirred down the center with elastic thread. The knit fabric won’t fray, so you won’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Chef’s hat for kids and adults
Whip Up has the how-to for making a chef’s hat in kid or adult sizes. Kids will love it for cooking in a play kitchen or helping out in the real kitchen. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Scrap fabric mousepad
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a mousepad out of your favorite fabric. It doesn’t take much fabric at all, in fact the size is flexible. You’ll need a piece of fabric … Read More...
How to applique small shapes
SharonB of Pin Tangle shares her technique for applique of small, complicated shapes. I love it when she takes something that seems hard and makes it so easy! See her tute.
Freebie: Robot Digital Stamp
Each Tuesday Wonderstrange offers a free digi stamp like this cool Robot in Love. Click here to visit their site for loads more freebies.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle … Read More...
Lotta Love Valentine wall hanging
Trish from All Things Crafty shares this quilt design she calls Lotta Love on her blog. Of the pattern she explains,
… Read More...It is AccuQuilt Go
and Go Baby friendly or can be rotary cut as well. I’ve provided a color
Tutorial | Cutting Project Life 3×4 Cards Using a Silhouette
Susan Mannecke from Live a Life Extraordinary shares a tutorial for cutting out multiple 3×4 cards using a Silhouette (or Cameo) machine. These cards are just the right size for Project Life . Click here to go to the … Read More...
Which Cookie Sheet Should You Use?
Cookie sheets, cookie sheets, cookie sheets. Thin? Shiny? Dark? Heavy? Which ones do you use? The cookie sheet can make or break (literally) or burn your cookies, so thanks to Bridget of Bake at 350 for sharing her secret of … Read More...