PFAFF® recently announced the latest in their line of sewing machines – the creative sensation™. Its a high-end machine with both sewing and embroidery capabilities, and features exclusive tools including the new-to-industry Shape Creator™ Appliqué, Stacking Stitches and a … Read More...
Free pattern: Mod Color Block Tunic
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Color Block Tunic. The contrast banding and deep V gives look so mod! The sleeveless tunic is perfect for the warmer temps in the transition between summer … Read More...
Inspiration: Sew Lovely Embroidery
Katy of Sew Lovely Embroidery created this embroidery and mounted it on a wood plaque for a friend’s birthday. I wish I were her friend. How does she do this?! See more at her blog post.
Tutorial: Insert a zipper in the top of a bag or pouch
Bree from My Crafty Crap guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to insert a zipper at the top of a purse or pouch that you’re making. If you’ve never installed a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Romantic ruffled strapless maxi dress
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make her romantic ruffled maxi dress. A long ruffle hangs across the bodice, with another long ruffle around the hem. It’s lovely as a strapless dress, but it would be easy enough to … Read More...
Freebie: Calculator Digi
My Hiding Place in Cyber Space (what a cute name!) shares a cool free calculator image on their blog, perfect for back to school. This is actually an embroidery pattern but it works perfectly as a digital stamp too!
Looking … Read More...
Walton wins Bead Dreams
Winners of the 2011 Bead Dreams competition have been posted. Francesca Walton of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, took Best in Show with I Will Rise, a bead-embroidered mask and necklace combo. The necklace is shown here. See all of the amazing … Read More...
Book review: Bargello Revisited
If you remember the 1970s, then you probably loved bargello. I did. I even had one of those sofas upholstered with a flame-stitch print. Whatever happened to bargello?
Although it never really went away, it has been resurging lately with … Read More...
Tutorial | Frayed Fabric Flower
Learn how to make this shabby chic frayed flower from the Maize Hutton blog. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Biology Lesson: Cell JellO
A little eat and learn for ya’, fitting as school starts. Make JellO Cells for a biology lesson HERE at Se7en. {spotted on Pinterest}
Tutorial | Polaroid Frame
Inspiration du Jour | Wish
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DIY – Wine Glass Chandelier
Over at the Condo-Blues blog I found a how-to for creating a fabulous wine glass chandelier. It was inspired by a $6000. martini glass chandelier and I think she did a nice job…if you don’t have a bunch of wine … Read More...
Clothkits
This company in the UK sells clothing kits. Cute A-line skirts and vintage inspired tea dresses.
Check it out here: Clothkits
DIY Nail Softener And Cuticle Exfoliant
Perfect for dissolving any dead skin whilst nourishing the nail bed. Why not treat yourself to a pamper session at home on the couch right now.
YOU WILL NEED…..
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon raw egg yolk
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS AFGHAN?
A friend is looking for the source of this pretty baby afghan. It’s very similar to one of several patterns that include ‘Flower Garden’ in the names. I have seen this exact afghan before but worked in different colors. If … Read More...
Table to Ottoman Redo
This is actually a redo of a redo. The first redo was pretty darn impressive, and now it has a sleek modern look that’s chic and beautiful. Check out this Table to Ottoman Redo at Recaptured Charm.
Family Rules Sign
Make a family rules sign from a farm-stand style wooden sign and stencil your last name and rules for the family on with a Sharpie. Check it out at Love Affair With My Brother… Family Rules.
Accordion Magazine Clock
This fun clock was made by folding up an IKEA catalog accordion style and gluing it to a disk. Fun stuff! See the Accordion-style recycled magazine clock at La Casa de Crafts.
Tutorial: Tree Pillow with heart-shaped leaves
Here’s a lovely find on Pinterest tonight, a Tree Pillow that won second place in Sew Mama Sew!’s Pillow Contest. Made by Adelaide Lemonade, she generously shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.