Elizabath from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple flutter sleeve. The sleeve detail was part of the dress she made for the Back to School challenge. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty fabric pouches with button closure
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Little Button Pouch. These simple little fabric pouches have a button and loop closure, and can be used for all kinds of small treasures. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add rows of ruffles to pants legs
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to add rows of ruffles to the hems of a pair of girl’s jeans. The tiers of ruffles are sewn to the inside, so they peek out from the hem. They’re super cute, … Read More...
Project: Halloween Magnets and Tin
PSA Essentials blog shares the steps for an adorable project, stamped Halloween magnets and a sweet tin to hold them. These would make wonderful party favors!
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...
Project: Stamped HalloweenTreat Bag
And the great Halloween treat bag ideas just keep coming….this one is from Stampendous. Pop over to their blog for directions on how to make this fun stamped treat bag. I want some of that tinsel edged ribbon! And how … Read More...
Giveaway: Quilting Arts Gifts magazine | Candied Fabrics
Candy at Candied Fabrics is celebrating having not one, but two projects (iPad sleeve and sketchbook cover) in the current issue of Quilting Arts Gifts magazine. Contest ends Tuesday September 13. Click HERE to get entry details.
TWO SMART CROCHET TEENS
Two young ladies attended the August, 2011 meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. One, Mary, had attended a couple of meetings before. She’s pretty much a beginning crocheter but had already designed a lovely little ruffled cuff bracelet that … Read More...
Covered Buttons Made Easy – I Promise!
Intermediate Boot Camp @ Helios Glass!!
One week is all it takes…and you can learn so much about glass. It’s Intermediate Boot Camp over at Helios Glass in Austin, TX. Book your week in Texas. It’s October 3-7 and you will take your kiln forming skills … Read More...
The 9/11 Memorial Quilt
Take a moment to view the online Gallery to see blocks made by volunteers from 17 different countries, all to remember the victims of 9/11. At the tenth anniversary, we have not forgotten.
Hex nut bracelet with ribbon
Sarah at Simply Dove shares her spin on the popular hex nut bracelet using a pretty ribbon. She creates a nice contrast between the softness of the ribbon and its pale color with the hard, industrial quality of the hex … Read More...
Pearl update
Caiti at Walker Whimsy has a great way to update your favorite strand of pearls. Take a look at Caiti’s super easy tutorial!
Giveaway: Quilting Arts Gifts magazine
Kelly at I have A Notion is giving away a copy of this magazine, Quilting Arts Gifts. Click HERE to get on over there and enter.
DIY: Fabric wallpaper around the house
Have a large-print piece of fabric you cannot bear to cut up? Why not use it as wallpaper. Jessica at How About Orange used home decor fabric from IKEA to cover a door in her apartment. So darling. Find out … Read More...
Giveaway: String Quilting Today at Qubee
Charlie at Qubee Quilts is giving away a copy of the book String Quilting Today
by Connie Ewbank. Get on over there and enter to get your chance to win.
Looking for more Bee block patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Pretty Orange Console
Isn’t this striking? The color of this console makeover is so fresh and beautiful I knew I had to share it with you. Head over to Natty by Design to see her before and after of this Pretty Orange Console… Read More...
Pretty Polymer Clay Pumpkins
1. Pumpkins, 2. polymer clay stacked pumpkins, 3. Polymer Clay …Mr. Pumpkin Head, 4. Pumpkins 2
It’s beginning to be that time of year… when everyone gets the orange clay out and makes pumpkins, that is! There … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D Star Quilt from fabric
Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling shows how she made these star-bursts positioned where the fabric blocks intersect. It’s an interesting design element that looks smashing as part of this Halloween tablecloth. Though she stresses this technique can be used for … Read More...
Ghastlies Blog Hop starts in October
Here’s a blog hop hosted by Sew I Quilt that is sure to get you in the mood for Halloween. All you have to do is make something, anything using fabric from the Ghastlies collection. Click HERE to get further … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas Art Quilt
Andie Johnson Sews started with a piece of large scale fabric and with a few simple tools and materials turned it into a stunning piece of art. Find out how she did it, get the tutorial.