Before you say what is cake doing on BathnBody’s page it’s not a cake you can eat but in-fact one you can wash your body with. Check out this limited edition Festive Berry Soap Slice – scented with yummy fresh … Read More...
Laughing out loud with Laura
My life would be so much grayer if not for the bloggers I follow. I was reading Laura Wasilowski’s Artfabrik just now and had to stop for laughing when I got to this line, They are down to their last … Read More...
More Christmas Ornaments to Make…
I’ve got a theme I’m starting here. Christmas ornaments…’tis the season. I’ve used that line already. Anyway, since it is the right time of year I’m looking around the interwebs for easy ornaments that almost anyone can make. These do … Read More...
Tutorial: Cathedral Flora block
Christina from A Few Scraps used the Cathedral Window technique on this Flora quilt block. It’s lovely. You can make one too, she shows you how with step-by-step instructions. Go to her post.
Image credit: A Few Scraps
Afternoon Delight | Leah Day
What you see here is the result of Leah Day’s afternoon spent trying – for the first time – modern quilting as she understands it. She reports it was so much fun she called it an affair. Perhaps she … Read More...
Tutorial: Peace and Joy
Absolutely insanely adorable! This tutorial from Sculpey for the little snow couple is one I’ve actually got half done on my work table (causing me to neglect several other projects, mind you) and I will post a pic on the … Read More...
The bedding makes the room
This was a labor of love, exhausting but worth it according to Joanna from Applique Today. She created this bedroom for her daughter. Check out that adorable vintage-feeling quilt, it makes the room! Go here to read more.
DIY Pearl Collar Necklace
I discovered the tutorial for this pretty pearl necklace at Style Hive via Prima Donna Bride. The necklace makes a statement, but looks surprisingly simple to make. For all the instructions visit this link.
On this quilter’s wish list
On my wish list for 2012 is this book, Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration: 20 New Designs with Historic Roots, by John Gruen. Publication date is April 2012, so it’s something to look forward to in the new … Read More...
Review: Australian Outback Spectacular New Show: Spirit Of The Horse
Australian Outback Spectacular (presented by R. M. Williams) is a permanent attraction situated around 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast (Australia). They have just finished a run of their previous show (Heroes of the Light Horse) and … Read More...
Cookie Poster
Why, this could quite possibly be the most perfect poster ever. Typography and cookies all in one. By Anna Garforth, see the uber-cool photos HERE. {via Beyond/Beyond}
Christmas Tree Waffles
Monster Sandwiches
Aaaagh! When sandwiches attack. Find the how-tos to make Monster Sandwiches HERE at My Own Road.
Have a Hairy Christmas on Amy
I love the cats in this wall hanging designed by Amy Bradley. It’s aptly named a Hairy Christmas Quilt. Prefer canines to felines? This pattern offers a dog version too. Go HERE to see more.
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Newsy: Handmade with Love contest
Wow, to have so much crafty know-how in one place is what I call heaven. I’m talking about the holiday tutorial contest Handmade with Love hosted by Kathy from Pink Chalk Studio. In progress since mid November, bloggers can … Read More...
{Pretty Details} Party Crackers
Party crackers are decorated cardboard tubes that open with a satisfying pop to reveal candies, trinkets, or other little goodies. How fun to use them for wedding favors! Postcards and Pretties shares lots of party cracker inspiration{like these beautiful lace … Read More...
Tutorial: Penny Lane dress with button plackets across the shoulders
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Penny Lane dress for little girls. Rather than a button placket down the back of the bodice, this dress has buttons across the shoulders. Cuteness!! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Naughty or Nice reversible throw pillow
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Haul Out The Holly series at Gwenny Penny with a tutorial showing how to make her Naughty or Nice pillow. Flip between the “naughty” or “nice” sides to indicate whether … Read More...
Tutorial: The Happy Couple Blanket
One you of is warm-natured, and the other cold-natured. It’s the perennial problem of sharing a bed with your significant other. Lindsay from Craft Buds came up with a clever solution with her Happy Couple Blanket. It’s two blankets made … Read More...
