I continue to be fascinated by the smocked necklaces created by Eva of tinctory. Textural, earthy, and above all original. See lots more of them at her blog post.
Tutorial: Sailboat softie toy
Irina from Sew and the City shares a tutorial for making a sailboat softie toy. Tags peeking out from one of the sails are intriguing for small hands. And, you can use one of the loops to attach the toy … Read More...
Freebie: Raccoon Digi
Giveaway: Eleven half-yard cuts from Poppy Seed Fabrics
Maureen fromMaureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away 11 half-yard cuts of fabric on her blog right now! Eleven. Half-yard. Cuts. And did I mention that the fabrics are seriously cute?? The fabrics are offered by Poppy Seed Fabrics, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sailor Skirt for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make her Sailor Skirt for little girls. The tweed skirt was inspired by a similar skirt from Anthrologie and is sooo … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow shaped like a ukelele or guitar
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pillow shaped like a ukelele or guitar. This would be so cute for a kid’s room! Think of all the fun they’d have “playing” their fabric guitar! Get the pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Penny dress for little girls
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial showing how to make her retro fabulous Penny dress. The little girl’s A-line dress is pieced from two fabric solids (LOVE the white & pale blue color … Read More...
Enjoy Handwork While You Wait
Monday will be the start of a big week at Victoriana Quilters. Handwork While You Wait Week, September 12-17, will feature a tutorial every day and a prize drawing on Saturday. Be sure to bookmark the site and check in … Read More...
Teach your little one to stitch
Laura Bray of katydiddys offers some tips for teaching your wee one to embroider. Pictured: Laura’s daughter with her first real thread-and-fabric project. Awesome awesome awesome! See more at Laura’s blog post.
Drop Cloth Curtains
I still want to do this, been meaning to make some drop cloth curtains for ages! I love the cowboy motif on these curtains over at Counting to Ten. How to Make Drop Cloth Curtains–Western Themed Bedroom.
Tutorial: Peek-a-boo square
Alix at Mamaka Mills laid out a quilt top on her design board, shown. Using plaid shirting fabric from retail samples she came up with a construction technique for the square block she calls Peek-a-boo. When asked why she created … Read More...
Tutorial: Farm Fresh quilt
Sara from Sew Sweetness made this delightful picnic quilt with appliqued fruit and the quilt as you go method. Click HERE to go to the tutorial.
Let’s Go Racing! Boogity Cross Stitch Pattern
Somehow, I got behind in perusing Steotch, so when I saw the photo shown here in my Facebook page, I lol’ed and then clicked over to the Steotch blog to catch up on posts.
Tutorial: Cheating Zig Zag Mug Rug
Jenna at Sew Happy Geek used a technique she learned from AmandaJean to sew up this pretty zig zag mug rug. The “cheat” is not having to piece triangles. For new quilters, triangles have an edge cut on the bias, … Read More...
Mini Greenhouse from Old Windows
Ohhh! I’m really loving this greenhouse made from old windows, how fun and chic! We will be replacing our old windows soon, so I may have to follow her lead on this. Check out Design Dreams by Anne to see … Read More...
Personalized Preschool Photo Book
I decided to put my 3 and 4 year old into preschool this year as I spend some time with my youngest baby and prepare for homeschooling next year. At the end of each afternoon I ask the girls what … Read More...
Home Reading Tracker- Engage Kids Through Craft!
The Teacher Wife has made a wonderful marriage between encouraging children to read, and letting them express themselves in the process. For every 100 minutes read, they get a new bead to create their own unique ‘pattern’ on their necklace. … Read More...
Shabby Chic Stamped Candle Tutorial
Kathleen from Charm Bracelet Diva shared her super stamped candle tutorial on her blog. Her projects have a vintage shabby chic vibe and I love her style!
Supplies for Stamped Candle
If you’re a scrapper or stamper, you probably have … Read More...
Leaf Print Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle is one of those children’s books geniuses who can not only engage a child, but also the adults reading the books as well. Here is a great craft that can get your child actively involved in learning about … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a zig zag stitch to keep seam allowances from fraying
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows a quick and easy way to finish off your seam allowances. No serger is required; it’s just a simple zig zag stitch on a regular sewing machine. Fuss free, and it keeps the seam … Read More...