From the Sampler Girl – from last year, but great for the new season of Downton Abbey starting up again!
Tutorial: How to determine the length to cut your curtain fabric
I find making window treatments to be stressful. The actual sewing is easy, though the seams tend to be looooong. What stresses me out is all that math you have to do to figure out what length to cut the … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt dahlia bloom
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a felt dahlia bloom. The felt flower is full of dimensional petals and would be lovely as a hair accessory or brooch. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted tulle bubble skirt for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt – with a twist. Literally. The tulle overskirt has a fun little twist to it. She calls it her Twist … Read More...
New Release and Freebie: Kenny K Digis
If you love the look of anime you need to check out Kenny K digital stamps, lots of cool, sexy designs! Their new Valentines images have just been released. Be sure to also click on the side bar on the … Read More...
Organizing Blogging Contacts
Carolyn from Homework shares how she used scrapping supplies to get her blogging contacts organized. Gather up your tags and paper scraps and make one of your own! Click here to see more.
Conversation Heart Candy Pouch Printables
Conversation hearts are flowing freely around here now. Learn to make a conversation heart favor pouch FOR your conversation hearts, AND find a free printable HERE at pharMA.
“Mixie Sticks” for a Hot Cocoa Bar
This “mixie sticks” invention is such a fantastic spin on do-it-yourself Pixie Stix: Colorful paper straws filled with flavored sugars perfect for mixing in hot cocoa. Yum. Find the how-tos HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.
Giveaway | Plundered Pages Ephemera Pack
Julie Kirk of Notes on Paper is giving away a custom Plundered Pages pack to celebrate her birthday. Entries close this Saturday January 14th 2012. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Dashing Fox 8×10 Print by BarnumsWinter on Etsy
Inspiration du Jour | Awesome
Birch in Snow art quilt
Susan Lenz at Art In Stitches finished this art quilt Birch in Snow after she had grown discouraged with it and put it away in a box for seven years. It’s now hanging in Vista Studios Gallery 80808 for all … Read More...
Charm swap at Curious Quilter
Mary at The Curious Quilter wants you to know there is still time to join her Postage Stamp Quilt: 2012 Charm Swap & Challenge. You have until January 18 to sign up. Go HERE to read her Introduction post.
Funky Candle Holder Tutorial
Vanessa created this easy and colorful candle holder on College Life DIY. It would also make a pretty and functional pencil holder!
For this candle holder project you’ll need: a vase, glue gun, glue sticks and pebbles (plastic and/or glass … Read More...
Kids Craft – Thumbprint Valentine’s Day Bookmarks
Who knew so many things could be made with a thumbrint! And the sayings that go along with the little artwork are so cute! You’ll definitely want to explore your different options over at sweet and lovely crafts!
Anatom-y Valentine’s Day quilt
Who said decor has to be sweet-looking? Check out this Heart and Hand quilt made by retired surgeon and quilter Ramona at Sutured for a Living. She said her inspiration came from a scarf she saw at Street Anatomy… Read More...
Textured Tiles
This piece has layers of texture and tons of elements to capture the eye! It helps that I am a sucker for sea colours and elements. Check out the rest of MandarinMoon’s fabulous shop – many of the items have … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day topper
Deborah Schlegel from Art Threads shows how to make this Valentine-y table topper at FaveQuilts. She used newspaper (clever for larger designs) and Steam-A-Seam for templates. I like the scrappy look of her hearts and the scalloped edges of … Read More...
Giveaway: Pellon bagmaking goodies
Cheryl from Sew Can Do is giving away a bundle of Pellon bag making goodies. One of her readers will win 2 yards each of :
–SF101 Shape-Flex®. 100% cotton woven fusible interfacing. 20” wide.
–987F Pellon® Fusible Fleece. 100% … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Felted Soap Cozy With Cable
Soap cozies are a clever way to exfoliate your skin and make your soap last longer. Simply sew a bar of soap inside, and the cozy felts as you use it. White is nice, but you can use any color … Read More...