Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts a giveaway on her blog for Fresh Squeezed Fabrics. One of her readers will win a fat quarter bundle of fabrics in tangerine and steely gray. Go to her giveaway post for the details and … Read More...
Quilt-y inspiration: City Waterfront collage
This could so be the basis of a quilt. Collage of artwork created by 10 and 11 year olds using construction paper and paint. See the project at Jacquelien’s blog Kids Artists.
Free pattern: Cute little felt hedgehog
Angela from Lazy Basset shows how to make a cute little hedgehod softie out of felt. He’s laying on his back, with his belly and his hedgehog paws up. Awww…. He’s lightly stuffed to give him some 3-d shaping. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with ruffled strip
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a throw pillow with a ruffled strip stitched across the front. The tone-on-tone that she uses in her example is lovely, but you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ruffles to the hems of girl’s leggings
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to add ruffles to the hems of a pair of girl’s leggings. They look like high-end chee-chee boutique pants, but you can make them out of knit fabric recycled from … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a t-shirt to match flannel pajama pants
Polly from Helping Little Hands wanted to make a t-shirt to match a pair of flannel pajama pants. It would be easy enough to just cut a motif from the scrap fabric and applique it to the shirt, but the … Read More...
Speechless Saturday: Quilt-y inspiration
Read all about it: Interfacing, fusible webbing, and fusible adhesive
If you’re new to sewing, you may be wondering what interfacing is. Or fusible webbing. Or fusible adhesive. They’re all somewhat similar and can usually be found on the same aisle in the fabric store, but they all work a … Read More...
Love Letter Lamp Shade
A bit of fabric and a Sharpie marker transformed this plain lamp into not only something chic and fun, but a keepsake as well. On this shade is a love letter from a mom and dad to their young son. … Read More...
Gold and Glittery Dessert Table
Note to self: Find and purchase anything gold and sparkly and edible. Check out the ideas for a glittery gold and sparkly dessert table HERE at 1 Fine Cookie. This is from New Year’s, but minus the 2012, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Detailed Paper Piecing with Stamps
JoAnn from My Favorite Things stamps shares a wonderful paper piecing tutorial using lots of layers of pattern paper with her stamped image to get an amazing detailed look. Click here to watch the Youtube video.
-Heather
Things People Crochet
I found this site that is new to me. It’s a lot of fun. It includes many crafts beside crochet, but the crochet there is pure eye candy. Some items are posted only for your viewing pleasure. Others are pictures … Read More...
White on White Weddings
An all-white wedding palette is elegant, simple, and versatile enough for any season. From dessert tables, to bouquets, decor, and even bridesmaid’s dresses: Intimate Weddings explores this lovely theme from all angles!
5th Bead Soup Blog Party
It’s time for your chance to join the party! Lori Anderson’s fifth Bead Soup Blog Party is kicking off soon. If you want to take part in this year’s international party, head over to Lori’s blog, get the details, … Read More...
Ryan Blythe Glass Blower on HGTV
I’m still in the glass mood here so I found a great video from the Carol Duvall show on HGTV featuring Ryan Blythe. Great video interview and it gives you a chance to watch glass blowing. Who doesn’t want … Read More...
Winter in Clay
Angela of CraftyGoat made these darling ATCs a few years ago including this sparkly winter tree one. We’re having an oddly warm and comfy winter so far so I can’t even say about how much prettier the clay snow is … Read More...
Giant Single Bloom Fabric Bouquet
This gorgeous single bloom bouquet took my breath away! Not only is it beautiful, it’s also budget-friendly, Learn how to make your own with the tutorial at Owl Really. Thanks to our Home & Garden editor Amanda for forwarding … Read More...
DIY Bath Bombs {Wedding Favors}
Make some fun and fizzy favors for your bridal shower or wedding guests with a bath bomb tutorial by Christina at Intimate Weddings! Click here for more photos and all the instructions.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? … Read More...
Process: Design for Star Crazy quilt
Karen at Quilts…etc. said she has a hard time coming up with designs for the large open areas in her quilts. Like for Star Crazy, shown. I love it when bloggers talk about their creative process, especially when it’s … Read More...
Giveaway: Poppies mini quilt
Nina from Mrs Moen is celebrating her 600th post with a giveaway on her blog. Get a chance to win this small 7″ x 11″ quilted piece she calls Med hodet på skrå. She translates this to English. Contest … Read More...