One of the challenges of sewing on knit fabrics is that the edges tend to curl. This is particularly true with jersey fabric. One little tug and the fabric curls in, making it difficult to gauge a correct seam allowance. … Read More...
Free pattern: Too Hoot itty owl softie
Megan Wallace from Tin Soldiers Studio shares a free pattern at Lazy Basset for making her Too Hoot owl softies. The itty bitty owls are handstitched from craft felt. Too cute! Get the free pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add a contrast elastic casing to the outside of a garment
Whimsy Couture shares a free downloadable tutorial on their blog showing to add a contrast elastic casing to the outside of a garment. It’s an easy way to make a casing, and it adds a pretty design element to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween-themed conversational drink coasters
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make Halloween-themed conversational drink coasters. One side of the fabric coaster is appliqued with a Halloween-ie image. The other is appliqued with a Halloween … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY lace headband
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a simple lace headband, no sewing required. She uses glue to attach the lace to a bit of elastic, but there’s no reason why you couldn’t sew it instead. Get the … Read More...
Halloween Idea | Altered Composition Books
Tonya from Nonna’s Craft Corner shares these cute composition books that she altered to give as Halloween treats to some special little ones. Click here to see more. And if you hurry on over you can catch her giveaway which … Read More...
Flowers On The Go ??
http://www.recyclart.org/2010/12/hubcaps-crocheting/
Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book
You can also purchase plarn ready made here via Etsy.
When you think you’ve come to the end of your creative limits, you … Read More...
Bamboo Orb Pendant Lights
I absolutely love the lok of these pendant lights. Made from an inexpensive bamboo shade, this lighting is impressive and looks as if it came from a high end department store. Dress up your home with the tutorial for these … Read More...
Water Bottle Packaging
Cupcakes, cookies and macarons… I can think of even more treats that will fit nicely in this DIY packaging from water bottles. Find the how-tos HERE at Paper, Plate and Plane.
Inspiration du Jour | Memories of Yesterday
Memories of Yesterday by lilithee
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Candy Corn Cupcakes, Inside and Out
I know we’re all familiar with the rainbow cupcake method. (You’re not? I’ll remind you. See here. Or here. Or here.) Well, Come Together Kids used the same idea to make candy corn cupcakes. Find the how-tos, … Read More...
Fair Isle Mittens
Aren’t these cute? From The Vintage Umbrella, there’s a link to the pattern HERE
Jorid Linvik’s Big Book of Knitted Mittens:
45 Distinctive Scandinavian Designs is sure to inspire you to want to knit some fun mittens, whether embellished with … Read More...
Circuit Boards fabric swatch from Robot Factory
Lament no more moms of little boys, this is some cute fabric for the robot-inclined. It’s Caleb Gray’s Robot Factory collection – Circuit Boards swatch in Navy. Spied at Hawthorne Threads. See entire fabric line here.
Chopstick Wrappers
Do you love Asian food, or maybe you’re having friends over for dinner? Here’s a simple project to dress up your table. Make wrappers for your chopsticks! Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar for the Chopstick Wrappers how to… Read More...
Fat Quarterly’s first book with Lark
The Fat Quarterly authors are working with Lark Crafts to create their first book, FQ Shape Workshop for Quilters: 60 Blocks plus a Dozen Quilts and Projects, due out in May 2012. Authors for this collaborative effort span continents … Read More...
Quilt Along: 12 Days of Christmas Sampler
Riel at The Q and the U announced today she is one of the bloggers participating in the 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Along. The host of this fun sounding event is Sara at Sew Sweetness. Click here or … Read More...
Leather Scented Candles
A leather scented candle can evoke the rugged and adventurous spirit of a biker or cowboy. It can also remind you of the fresh and distinct smell of a new car. Western Skies, a candle supplier, offers a leather-scented candle … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim Circle pillow
Heather at A Passionate Quilter shows how she made this lovely Denim Circle pillow in three parts. In Part One she creates the denim circles from a pair of jeans then sews them into rows. In Part Two she adds … Read More...
CraftGossip at The Martha Stewart Show
In honor of Craft Week, The Martha Stewart Show invited a wonderful group of bloggers to attend the tapings of the show. I was so excited to represent CraftGossip and Tweet and Blog my heart out with all of the … Read More...
Move over womenfolk…Men Quilt Too!
The Men Quilt Too! quilt show is in progress over at Pigtales and Quilts. So far, 21 male quilters have linked up. If you are a male quilter and are thinking of joining the fun, you have until October … Read More...