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...
Tutorial: Tote bag for your exercise gear
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a long flat tote bag, perfect for going to and from the gym. The shape is just the right size for an exercise mat, a towel, and a change of clothes. Get the tute… Read More...
Confetti Pop Tart Pops
Chocolate Rice Krispies treat pops coated with Confetti Cake Pop-Tarts. Yep, sounds like a CakeSpy find. Learn to make them HERE at the Pop Tarts site.
Tutorial: Use a leggings pattern to make little kid yoga pants
Head over to Project Run and Play for a tutorial showing how to adapt a kids’ leggings pattern to create a pair yoga pants. The flared leg is an easy alteration and creates a whole new look for the pants. … Read More...
Union Jack Pallet Coffee Table
As soon as I saw this I loved it. There’s a lot of pallet repurposing going on out there, but the Union jack design it was really drew me in. That’s what made this one different. Love it! Head over … Read More...
Project: Stamped Candle
I adore this shabby chic gift idea! The Nunu Toolies blog shares directions for a stamped candle and matching gift bag with a Paris theme using stamps from Just Rite and dies from Spellbinders, click here for the details.
-Heather
Rice Krispies Treats Football Jerseys
Football. It’s about that time, right? (I really wouldn’t have any idea.) Find step-by-step how-tos to make football jersey pops from Rice Krispies treats HERE at Mega Crafty. (And New England Patriots non-fans needn’t worry, I’m sure you can … Read More...
Apple-Shaped Apple Cupcakes
Apple cupcakes shaped like apples? So easy, too. See how they are made HERE at Make and Takes.