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-Heather
Nauti quilt for last of warm weather
Ashley at Film in the Fridge finished this nautical quilt the last weekend of summer. I dig her photo right on the water. She tried something to make the straight line quilting she used easier. She explains,
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Tutorial: Handmade gift bags | eco-friendly
This is brilliant. Instead of a last-minute dash to the Dollar Store to get a gift bag for a party, do what Sherri did. Make up some fabric patchwork gift bags to have on hand for that next special occasion. … Read More...
Inspiration: The Scoop, Score and Deal
This little art quilt is so beautifully crafted. And the story behind it is so sweet. See Conni‘s post at The Scoop, Score and Deal to learn the details.
Debbie’s Latest WOCS Project
Headboard Turned Sofa Table
Allison from House of Hepworths took an old, outdated bedroom headboard and transformed it into a stylish sofa table. A beautiful transformation you won’t want to miss. So head over to House of Hepworths to see the Headboard Turned Sofa … Read More...
Taco Cake Pops
For National Taco Day of course. I’m beginning to think that Every Day Should Pop! can turn anything into a cake pop. See what they really are HERE.
Wendy’s way to applique | secret for invisible stitches
Wendy at Snippets of a Quilter shares her method for patchwork applique with an awesome tutorial. It’s been published for a while but bears repeating. She combines freezer paper and starch as her no fail way to applique. At the … Read More...
Enter The Art of Fiber
The Workhouse Arts Center of Lorton, Virginia, USA, will present The Art of Fiber, a national juried exhibition, November 23 through December 31, 2011. The announcement notes, “This call is for all fiber mediums including wearable art, sculpture, 2D pieces, … Read More...
Freebie: Blogger’s BOM at Canton Village
Carrie at A Passion for Applique wonders who is going to join the Canton Village Quilt Works Blogger’s BOM (Block of the Month) event besides her.
This is her first block and the first block in the event. Notice she … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Blossom hair clip
Faith of ordinary mommy design shares the pattern and tutorial for this sweet felt-applique and embroidery hair clip. This would be fun to wear any day. And it might be the perfect finishing touch for your young one’s holiday outfit. … Read More...
Make a dress-form pin cushion
Kim and Kris of The DIY Dish share a pattern and tutorial for making awesome dress-form pin cushions. As cute as these are, I think they cry out for some stitchy embellishment! Go to their blog post to learn how … Read More...
How to make recycled glass bottle photo frames
This is so simple yet elegant! Check out Rachel’s easy tutorial she posted at her blog Lines Across my Face on how to make recycled glass bottle photo frames (along with links to her research (super cute too!)
Tutorial: Easy Peasy Pleated Skirt
Tanya Whelan shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Easy Peasy Pleated Skirt. It has a simple elastic waistband, so there’s no fussing with inserting a zipper. This is such a cute look for the tween … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit Corsage Top embellished tee for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this adorable embellished t-shirt for her little girl. The flower corsage at the neckline is made from an old tie-dye tank top. The range of colors on the tie-dye create a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a clothespin bag from an old pair of jeans
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to create a clothespin bag out of an old pair of jeans. It uses just the bottom portion of one leg, which makes this a great project for a pair of jeans with a … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Christmas penguin
Next up in Troublet‘s series of stash-busting Christmas ornaments is this adorable penguin. Go to her post at The Trouble with Crafting for the pattern and tute. And don’t forget the associated giveaway!
Looking for more Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s Viking costume
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she created the cutest little Viking costume for her young son. I love the creative material she used for the “fur” cape and boots! (I’m not going to spoil the … Read More...
Vote for your favorite Retro Pillow
Rikka from Ricochet and Away and Keren from Sew La Vie! are hosting a Retro Pillow Challenge. Though the entry period has passed, the month of October is the time to vote for your favorite retro-themed pillow. Go to … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Candy Apples. That Also Look Like Pumpkins.
What makes these candy coated apples-that-look-like-pumpkins so very clever (because sure, I’ve seen pretty clever apples-that-look-like-pumpkins before) is the technique to make these reeeeally look like pumpkins, complete with pumpkin lines and all (anyone know the official term for “pumpkin … Read More...