Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows two ways to make a lollipop applique for a t-shirt. One has swirls of contrasting fabric stitched down to the shirt; the other uses reverse applique to make the swirly motif. Both are super … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Pleated Pillow with ombre effect
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a faux pleated throw pillow. She made it gradations of Kona solids in precut strips. (One roll up will make three pillows!) I’m loving the … Read More...
Urban Art quilt by Amy Ahlstrom
A Facebook friend alerted me to the Mental Floss Blog post by Miss Cellania 10 Mind-blowing Art Quilts that led me to discover fiber artist Amy Ahlstrom whose graffiti inspired urban quilts are phenomenal. The one pictured is SFChinatown, image … Read More...
“I’m fall(ing) for felt”! a garland for fall
Today I discovered Pam, who tells us “I’m fall(ing) for felt”! There is no tutorial but I think everyone can look at her stunning pictures and figure out how to create these fall beauties. Actually, Pam always loved felt, but … Read More...
Candy Octopus
…atop bite-size brownies. Learn to make him (easily) HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
New Company: Sweet Stamp Shop
There’s a cute new stamp store on the block! Sweet Stamp Shop just opened and they already have lots of adorable stamp sets, I personally love the gnome set! (how cute is that Gnome Home?) Click here to visit the … Read More...
Charlie Brown Breakfast
Look like Charlie Brown finally found his purpose… to be breakfast! See how chipper he is? Learn to make him HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
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Tutorial: Simple A-line jumper for a toddler or baby girl
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making a A-line jumper dress for a baby or toddler girl. The simple lines are well suited for a child’s small frame. She can wear it in the … Read More...
Quilting is “uniquely” good for your health
We now have confirmation that a creative life has health benefits, specifically among quilters according to an article Lissa found and discussed at Moda Lissa blog. Visit her Post: Quilting improves your health to find out more.
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Make Your Own Canvas Map Art
This was my first visit to the blog known as Nesting Place. After checking it out a little and finding a before and after photo of the outside of her home I was in love. What a beautiful transformation. The … Read More...
Oven Rack Jewelry Organizer
How fun is this? I never would have thought to use an old oven rack to create a jewelry holder. Brilliant. Head over to Just Sew Sassy to see her oven rack transformation. — Oven Rack to Jewelry Organizer.
Inspiration: Stitch Therapy
Look what Lindsay Joy Emma of Stitch Therapy made: stitchionary. I’m so happy now. Go to her blog.
Ice Cream Clouds
Gorgeousness all around. Find a downloadable, recipe card for ice cream clouds HERE at forty-sixth at grace, illustrated by Melinda Josie.
Learn to stitch at Purl Soho
If you live in or near New York City, take advantage of live stitching classes at Purl Soho. Fall classes are getting started now. They include Embroidery Basics–Stitch Dictionary on September 13 and 20, Sashiko–Japanese Hand Quilting on September … Read More...
How to make kawaii animal paper bookmarks
Roudi sent in a link to a super easy tutorial posted at the blog C is for Craft on how to make kawaii animal bookmarks. All you need is some scrap cardstock, a bit of packing tape and your … Read More...
You have to stitch this
Anna Maria Horner‘s new Loulouthi Needleworks line of fabrics demands to be stitched. They are 58″ quilting-quality cottons printed with little X patterns and motifs that can easily stand on their own. But you know you want to stitch … Read More...
Needle tat a chainmaille scarf
TotusMel of Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense has posted a tutorial for needle tatted chainmaille over on Instructables. This large-scale project, which uses sock yarn rather than thread, is a great way to teach yourself needle tatting. And when … Read More...
Mr. X goes hardcover
I need Push Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art
. So do you. This new book, edited by our beloved Jamie Chalmers (MrXStitch), isn’t even in bookstores yet. But it’s being reviewed all over the … Read More...
Tutorial: Stenciled pencil skirt
Megan from Brassy Apple shows how to use craft paint to take a simple straight skirt from okay to utterly fabulous. She used the craft paint to stencil a doily design all over the skirt. L-O-V-E!!! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew cascading ruffles or flounces
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin is back with another exciting tutorial for her Sewing 101 series. This time, she’s focusing on the beautiful and versatile technique of making cascading ruffles, or flounces. These ruffles are different from the traditional gathered … Read More...