LiEr from ikat bag continues the alterations series on her blog with a post all about reshaping the waist and hip area of a garment. She includes an explanation about when to use darts or when to use side seams … Read More...
Tutorial: Add extra length to a fabric belt
Shey from Modesty is Pretty found a cute vintage fabric belt, but like many vintage finds, the waist was too small. She figured out a way to add the length she needed and she shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s round yoked dress
Thendral from Kavin shows how to make a round yoked dress for a little girl. This is such a versatile style for a child! The loose sleeveless dress accommodates a growing body and is good for dressy or for play. … Read More...
Tutorial: Acorn Knot Hat
Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Acorn Knot Hat for babies. A knotted hat is so cute on a little baby’s head. The little details to make it look like acorn are perfect for autumn, Get … Read More...
How to Make a Polka Dot Pie
I think polka dots have the same characteristics of lollipop sticks. Put something on a stick or give it polka dots, and it’s instantly more adorable. I’m now thinking of exceptions… like chicken pox. But please don’t think of chicken … Read More...
An e-book of patterns from Mary
Big news: Our beloved Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has released her first e-book. She says,
… Read More...Church Patterns: Designs for Hand Embroidery, Appliqué, Paper Crafts, Painting & More is a collection of over 120 Christian designs, ranging from simple
Freebie | Holiday Envelope Liners
Add some punch to your holiday greetings and invites with these free envelope liners. You can download them from the Ellinée blog.
Homemade Gingerbread House Kit
Whatta good idea… Spotted on Gordon Gossip, make homemade gingerbread house kits HERE at Sugar and Charm. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
DIY Record Cake Stands
Vinyl records turned cake stands would be perfect for a music-loving bride and groom! Piled high with cupcakes, cookies or a small layer cake, they would make the perfect custom accent! Visit the Cake blog for more details .
Freebies: Vintage Winter Digital Stamps
Create with TLC is hosting a blog hop, as you hop along each blog will share a FREE Vintage Winter themed digi, 8 freebies in all! Click here for the list of blogs.
-Heather
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Gift idea: Embroidered book cover
Here’s a lovely gift idea: A fabric book cover, personalized with embroidery, that includes a built-in bookmark. There’s another bit of embroidery inside. Go to the blog of Racaire, the cover’s creator, to see the surprises inside.
Freebies | Printable Christmas Posters
This printable Christmas themed poster and three others are available free from The Jacobs Clan. Leslie designed them to give as gifts and is sharing them with everyone! Click here to go to the download.
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Clothespin Soldier Ornaments
I love these little soldier ornaments, those hats are just the cutest! perfect little Christmas ornaments or gift toppers. Get the full tutorial over at Altogether Christmas Crafts — Clothespin Soldier Ornaments..
Rice Krispies Treats Reindeer
Remember this Winter Wonderland of Rice Krispies Treats goodness? As promised, here are the how-tos for making the Hot Cocoa Krispies Reindeer at Cute as a Fox. The scene reminds me of the classic ’60s TV special of Rudolph … Read More...
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Finnish Follow-Up
One of the things I like best about crochet is how flexible it is. First, I found and posted the beautiful Finnish shawl. Then a friendly reader, Christina, translated the pattern for us (see Comments Section of the link … Read More...
Freebie | Last Minute Christmas Cards
Still haven’t started on your Christmas cards? (Neither have I). Here’s a quick solution: printables! These set of 10 free cards from Papercraft Inspirations were designed by Kirsty Neale. Click here to go to the download
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Snowman Hat Marshmallow Pops
It takes surprisingly little to turn a Pilgrim hat into a snowman hat. Remember these? Now they are these. (Hmmm, Baby New Year and Leprechauns wear hats, too.) Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Christmas Lunch
How very parent-like to sneak spinach in something Christmassy… Make a present and Christmas tree lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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