I haven’t even started playing Angry Birds yet, and everyone is already moving on to Plants vs. Zombies? I have so much work to do. Check out these adorable Plants vs. Zombies cupcakes with fondant toppers HERE at Cute … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew costume cape
Whether your child wants to be a super hero, a princess, or a scary vampire, capes are an essential part of many Halloween costumes. Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make simple cape, no sewing required. … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled pillow covers with back tie closures
Sew4Home shows how to make a throw pillow covers with large ruffles around the edge. Fabric ties on the back keep them closed. These would look pretty in just about any kind of fabric – bright or muted, prints or … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a gathered sleeve
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to alter a sleeve pattern to add gathers to the top. The how-to for this easy sleeve alteration is part of her Sewing 101 series. And after she shows how … Read More...
Take RSN courses in San Francisco
The Royal School of Needlework announces:
San Francisco-based tutor Lucy Barter and RSN tutors Shelley Cox and Kate Farrer will be teaching the RSN Certificate and Diploma and a series of Day classes this October at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. … Read More...
GRANNY LOVE
I absolutely adore this new little book, “Granny Square Love” by Sarah London. London has definitely lived up to the cover’s subtitle, ‘A New Twist On A Crochet Classic For Your Home’. In addition to the … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Digital Stamps
Every Tuesday from now until Halloween you can download free digital stamps over at Wonderstrange. Click here to download a cool kitty and a creepy witch.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Glittered Halloween Plate Display
Using Krylon’s new Glitter Blast, Chrissy made this cool plate, pumpkins and framed spider for Halloween. Head over to Crissy’s Craft to see the Glittered Halloween Plate Display.
Inspiration: Elsa Mora
My first adventure in embroidery as art is finished. This piece has been already purchased by an art collector.
Not surprising. Her story and her way of telling it are completely original. Her craftsmanship is divine. See … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | Halloween Blocks
Andy Porter from Poppies at Play shares both the tutorial and the free printable for making these Halloween blocks. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable … Read More...
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Weleda Giveaway Winner……………
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And The Winner Is…………….
Thanks to all who entered the Pamilli Giveaway ………. the lucky winner of a Almond Blossom & Fig Reed Diffuser, Almond Blossom & Fig Room Mist as well as an Almond Blossom & Fig Candle is…………drumroll please……………………….. CONGRATULATIONS CARLA!!!!! … Read More...
Purr-fect card for laughing at recession
Wendi Aarons created some humorous greeting cards to poke a little fun at the recession. Since so many quilters have cats I wanted to share this one with my readers; sure it will hit home to a few. You owe … Read More...
‘Rules to Live By’ favors patchwork
Two of Wise Craft’s ‘Rules to Live By’ involve quilts. That’s not surprising to me. She says,
… Read More...Every room needs a bit of patchwork (a new pillow in the works above).
A dreary day can always be made better with
Glass Jack-O’-Lantern Candle Holder Tutorial
If you’re looking for attractive Halloween decorations using recycled materials in a hurry, these jack-o’-lantern candle holders will fit the bill. Grab that old pickle or jam jar and have fun painting pumpkin … Read More...
A Really Cute Knitted Skirt! Really!!
Actually, as far as knitted skirts go, this one is pretty cute. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t do skirts, and even if I did, mini skirts, aren’t really my thing either, but this one is just nice!
You … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mosaic patchwork pillow
Keren at sew la vie wants you to get quilting inspired like she did after trying a mosaic patchwork technique for this pillow front, shown. She said she made it using a tutorial from Oh, Fransson!.
Colorful Kid’s Table + Rainbow of Treats
If your wedding includes lots of younger guests, a colorful and fun kid’s table will be a big hit! Hostess with the Mostess features a vibrant tablescape and a sweet table brimming with a rainbow of goodies that kids {and … Read More...