Apple cupcakes shaped like apples? So easy, too. See how they are made HERE at Make and Takes.
Felt and ribbon cupcake gift boxes tutorials
What a stunning statement these gifts boxes would make for any occasion when you are presenting a small gift. I love them all. Heidi of “SEW.CRAFT.CREATE” is sharing her tutorial with us and I want to thanks her for her … Read More...
Monster Cupcakes!!
Looooving the near-infinite variations of monster cupcakes from makoodle. Find close-ups and see what candy can do what HERE at makoodle. Thanks for the find, Amanda!
New pattern from The Split Stitch
Sara of The Split Stitch has released her new Nursing School embroidery pattern with a rockin introductory price: 50% off! She says,
… Read More...They really apply to just about anyone in the healthcare industry. Doctors, nurses, hospital volunteers, paramedics, medical billing,
DIY Watercolor Bridesmaid Cards
Sarah Montes designed beautiful watercolor cards for inviting someone to be your bridesmaid! A step by step tutorial can be found at Glamour & Grace including free downloads for the card design and envelope template.
Gold Thumbtack Pumpkins
Make these beautiful pumpkins using gold thumbtacks. Head over to madigan made for the tutorial – Gold Thumbtack Covered Pumpkins for Fall.
Mason Jar Candle Centerpiece
I definitely have a thing for mason jars, so I was utterly smitten by this stunning centerpiece featuring dozens of gleaming mason jars with candles! Get all the details at Emmaline Bride. So romantic and ideal for a cozy … Read More...
Goldwork basics
Christa Evans of LilyStitch runs down some of the threads and stitches used in goldwork. Go to her post.
Easy Ornament Frames
Delicious Wedding Cake Alternatives
Bubby & Bean shares delicious ideas for alternatives to the traditional wedding cake. I was so taken with this tower of donuts from Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland, Oregon! What a sweet idea for a fall wedding brunch served alongside hot … Read More...
No-sew tapestry
You may have seen this tutorial (it was posted in October 2010), but it’s new to me! Michele of The Scrap Shoppe knocked off a Pottery Barn tapestry pillow for her home. The most interesting part to me: Her technique … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic knife starburst wreath
I love the 50’s look of this wall decoration, not to mention that it’s made from something a simple as plastic knives. See Katie’s tutorial on how to make a plastic knife starburst wreath at her blog The Childhood List.
Inspiration: Jane LaFazio
Jane LaFazio of JaneVille created this work, Memories of the Silk Road, from “prayer flags (the Tibetan kind) and bits of silk and all hand stitched.” Her close-up photos invite study and awe. See more at her blog post.
Tutorial: Three ways to make bias tape
Bias tape is a little bit like a sewing magic trick. It’s made from a woven cotton, but the fact that it’s cut on the bias makes it stretchy. It wraps around the edge of a piece of fabric (even … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fall garland
Elsie of A Beautiful Mess shows us how to create a simple, beautiful fall garland from bits of felt and yarn. See her tute.
And many thanks to Shell of Bits and Bobs for pointing out this find.
Lookie what she made: Vintage polyester makes an ugly bike fabulous!
Ginger Hendrix from Weiner Dog Tricks loves polyester. And she just acquired a bike that, while thoroughly functional, had a decidedly 1980s feel that she didn’t love. So she used her vintage polyester to create decorative wraps for the bike. … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pillow cover
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a zippered cover for a throw pillow. The simple square shape shows off a favorite fabric print without being too busy. Get the tutorial.
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sewing Tutorial: Peggy Skirt with contrast box pleats
You can find a tutorial for making this fabulous mod skirt over at Sew Delicious It’s her Peggy Skirt, inspired by a dress worn by Peggy on the show Mad Men. I am loving those contrast-y box pleats!. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a thrifted dress or shirt fit you
Stephanie from Sisteroo shows how she transformed some illfitting and rather unattractive thrift store clothing into clothes with fit and style. The dress you see here used to be a long droopy sad sack of a dress. She also shows … Read More...
Stitchers retreat to Oz
Leanne Beasley of Leanne’s House previews the design that will be the focus of her class at the Urban Stitches retreat in Melbourne, Australia, September 17-18. See more at her blog post. Or learn about Urban Stitches.