Laying thread is an advanced embroidery technique, but Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread makes it accessible. See her detailed post.
Freebie | Vintage Mason Jars Clip Art
The Graphics Fairy created a set of mason jar clip art from a 1920s home goods catalog. There are two other versions available. Click here to go to the download.
Free pattern: Urban Jungle Bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern for making her Urban Jungle Bag. Oh my goodness, do I love this bag!!! It’s big and boxy (9.5″ x 14″) and made from a bright happy print. It’s zippered across the … Read More...
Tutorial: Romantic ruffled lace skirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a skirt that’s all romance and lace and ruffles. It’s beautiful worn on its own as a skirt, but you could also use it as a layering slip or petticoat to … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Carve Eraser Stamps
Craft Test Dummies (love that name!) shares a video tutorial on how to carve small erasers into cute little stamps, click here to watch.
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Tutorial: Make a throw pillow cover in just 10 minutes
Heidi, the creative mind behind HoneyBear Lane, invites you to embark on a quick and easy crafting journey with her tutorial on making a throw pillow in just 10 minutes! With her clear instructions and innovative techniques, you’ll learn how … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boys’ cuffed pants
Kirstin from Kojodesigns guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of boys’ pants with contrast-y cuffs at the bottom. It’s an easy adjustment to make and it gives the pants a … Read More...
Tutorial: Footie pajama pants
When I was a child, my absolutely favorite pajamas were the ones with the footies. They’re not that easy to find, though. Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to add a pair of footies to the next pajama pants you … Read More...
Win a herd of teddy bear patterns
Royce of Royce’s Hub is giving away a set of 25 vintage teddy bear embroidery patterns to each of five readers! Go to his blog post to enter the draw before January 20.
It’s Organization Week on Balzer Designs
This week (January 9th to 15th, 2012) Julie Blazer is running Organization Week on her blog. Tune in every day for organizational tips and ideas for your scrapbooking space. Click here to see more.
Check this sale
There’s a winter sale going on over at Fog and Swell! Go to the blog post to get the code.
Tutorial | Paper Cone Wreath
The Scrappy Canuck teaches you how to make this paper cone wreath in a video tutorial. Hers is made with the new Summer Days line from Echo Park. She also shares a funny story about the wreath! Click here… Read More...
Patchwork Mitten Cookies
Colorful, unique, beautiful cookies without icing? Whatta feat. Check out what In Katrina’s Kitchen made to warm your hands. These cookies are assembled from little colorful squares of dough, truly patchwork. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Not Rachael … Read More...
The Twinkie’s in Trouble
Awwww. I had no idea that Hostess is about to file Chapter 11. What a sad day that will be to not walk in a store and have your childhood favorites there. I hope they can be saved! To … Read More...
So What’s Special About This Cloche?
So, what’s special about this cloche? It doesn’t look dramatically different from other crocheted hats I’ve seen. I’m not enamored of the color (not a good choice for me). I do like the stitch pattern but I’m deterred by those … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk-ribbon butterflies
Carol Daisy shows us how to stitch silk-ribbon butterflies. So gorgeous! Go to her tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You … Read More...
Tutorial | Matryoshka Thank You Notes
Are you a fan of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls)? Learn how to make these cute thank you cards in a Matryoshka style from Jenni Swenson at Vintage Umbrella. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Outtakes of my Best Friend
Glorious color in Nadia’s quilts
Lovely use of color in this medallion quilt, see photo top.
Another lovely quilt top on a design wall, see photo bottom. Both are a study in color and value.
Image credit for both quilts: Nadia at Patchworkrama
Metro Link pattern #1 at Pink Chalk
Kathy Mack at Pink Chalk Studio shares her store’s top ten bestselling downloadable sewing patterns of 2011. The number one spot goes to the quilt shown here – Metro Link by Michelle Lizcano. Click HERE to read the entire … Read More...