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Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has some fabulous suggestions for combining her free simple stocking pattern with her free simple ornament patterns to create unique, personal Christmas stockings. See lots of idea photos at her blog post.
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Kelli from Random Thoughts from a Supermom shares a tutorial for making Thanksgiving-themed initial tees. The oversized monogram appliques get dressed up for Thanksgiving as either a Pilgrim or an Indian. Cute!! Get the tute.
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Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these scrappy pieced Christmas tree ornaments. They’re quick to make, and would be super cute hanging on a Christmas tree or as an extra giftie tied on to … Read More...
If you want to really wow someone this holiday season try making one of these gorgeous diamond fold cards, perfect for tucking a gift card inside. Find directions for making one at the Fresh and Fun blog.
-Heather
Christie of The Fabric Shopper invites us all to participate in a raffle to support a remarkable cause. She says it’s
… Read More...a community outreach program that will provide opportunities for youth (and adults) to have a safe place to come,
This beautiful, fluffy wreath is perfect for the upcoming holiday. Display this feathery wreath on your door and your guests will be wowed. Head over to JCasa *handmade to get the how to on this peppermint wreath.
Yep, there are marshmallows under there. Just two of the clever Thanksgiving treats over at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Find step-by-steps to make the marshmallow Pilgrim hat pops HERE and the marshmallow turkey pops HERE.
Tom Russell (Tom Russell Quilts) shows us what happens when Kathy Drew “plays around” with machine embroidery. You’ll enjoy Tom’s commentary and the many beautiful photos. Go to the post.
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Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has come up with a technique for stitching bullion roses on stabilizer. This makes an excellent travel project. Later the stabilizer can be snipped close so the roses stand alone. Then they can be attached … Read More...
SewCalGal is hosting the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge. She explains,
… Read More...Do you want to learn or improve your free-motion quilting skills, using your home sewing machine? If you do, consider taking the pledge for the 2012 Free Motion Quilting
Rebecca from frybread quilts and cuterie made this quilted applique that has what she calls sparkleriffication. To get this effect she used Jones Tone foil. Click here to read full post.
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Megan from Monkey Beans made this fractal-inspired quilt for her math geek husband. She said they both got the idea from watching an episode of Nova. It’s a Christmas gift she can mark off her list. Nice! Go here to … Read More...
I don’t think I’m alone in declaring music and cocktails two very favorite things. Drinkify will put them together. Plug in what you’re listening to and find the drink to drink. Just to test things, I tried a variety: Morrissey … Read More...
1. Thanksgiving Dinner, 2. Miniature Thanksgiving Treats
Anticipating yummy supper with family and friends this week? These minis look so realistic you could almost think Thanksgiving was here already!
You have to see the step-by-steps for these edible chocolate bar placecards. Such a clever idea, and one that can find use long after Thanksgiving. Created for the Food Network Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner, find the how-tos HERE at The … Read More...
$6.00. That’s all it took to turn a drab nightstand into this fun and funky nailhead table. If you head over to Decor Hacks, you can see the tutorial! — Tutorial: $6 Nailhead Side Table.
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of jeggings in baby and toddler sizes. The leggings are made from stretch denim and have the topstitching details found on a pair … Read More...
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a simple fringed fleece cape. It takes just two fabric cuts (one piece each for the outer layer and the lining), and a few simple seams to make one. Add … Read More...
Comment #49 was chosen by Random.org as the Winner for the Joan Elliott Fairy Enchantment Giveaway. Congrats to Julia!
