Jane LaFazio of JaneVille has put together a list of links to Hot! Summer Giveaways on the blogs of her artsy friends including Judy Coates Perez, Lyric Kinard, and Melanie Testa. Visit the blogs on the days indicated in the … Read More...
Frozen Banana Bites
And so sprinkley, too. Learn to make them HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Tutorial: Add embroidery to a veil
Mamameme has posted a tutorial on Instructables for adding embroidery to a bridal veil. She says the example
… Read More...…is fairly simple to meet the bride’s request, but you could make it as intricate as you like or add beads or
Tutorial: Easy braided t-shirt belt
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a pretty belt out of braided strips of t-shirt knit. She cut her strips from an old t-shirt. The D-ring closure is super easy to install and allows for endless adjustability. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Super Speedy Simple Skirt with rows of ruffles
Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs in the Sewing With Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (co-hosted with Noodlehead) with a tutorial showing how to make her Super Speedy Simple Skirt. The rows and rows of ruffles are sooo girly! … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Little girl’s wool jacket from a sweater
Cindy from Bumblebee & Sophie posts on her blog about the yard sale sweater she refashioned into this cute little girl’s jacket. The felted wool will be warm for the colder months, but what’s most striking is all the little … Read More...
Tutorial: Mondo Pom Pom Pillow
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make her Mondo Pom Pom Pillow, a plain square pillow edged with giant pom poms. I love it!! Get the tute.
[photo from Living With Punks]
Freebie, Copics and a Contest: Daisy Digital Stamp
Cathy from Paper Garden Projects is guest blogging over at The Hybrid chick. She’s sharing a lovely free daisy digital stamp, along with a Copic coloring lesson and hosting a contest. To check it out and download your freebie click … Read More...
Get the tip: Clever way to store fabric
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a tip sent in by one of her readers for a clever way to store your fabric. I won’t give away the secret here, but I can tell you it involves a rolling trouser … Read More...
Video: Dimensional stitch
Victoria Crowder Payne‘s Sinister Stitch Chronicles video series continues with “Episode 3: Dimensional Stitch.” She says,
… Read More...I talk about the multiple personalities of the French Knot and discuss working the Monkshood/Wolfsbane piece on opposite sides of the same fabric.
Winnie the Pooh Pancakes
If you’re looking to add a little magic and sweetness to your breakfast, these Winnie the Pooh Pancakes are the perfect choice! Not only will these adorable pancakes put a smile on your face, but they also bring to life … Read More...
YARN CRAWL, 2011, REVIEWED – PART ONE
The last four days of July, 2011 was time to Yarn Crawl in the St. Louis area! Twelve shops in the region participated, opening with special hours, a free treat for every visitor (from cookies, to water, to mints, to … Read More...
Tutorial | Birthday Card Keepsake Book
If you have lots of birthday or other cards piling up that you’d like to keep, here’s a neat idea for dealing with them. Allison from Little Lovelies bound the cards her son received for his first birthday into this … Read More...
Review and Giveaway | Scotch Adhesives
Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of two new Scotch brand adhesives: adhesive dots and super glue. She is also giving some away! Entries close Thursday August 11th 2011 at 5 p.m. Click here to go … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Summer Lovin’
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Anti – cling Avocado Hair Mask
Not all of us own silk pillow slips. So it’s easy to say that at some point, we must all suffer from dry, frizzy hair. It is winter here in OZ so you can imagine how frizzy my hair is. … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Detangling Spray
Pop on over to Crafty Couple and check out one of their latest posts on making your own hair detangling spray using 2 ingredients you all have in the house. If you are after something chemical free try this lil … Read More...
Help, my quilt is ruined!
Laura Jane at Needles, Pins, and Baking Tins wants to know if you have any suggestions for her quilt, shown here. That pink background you see was supposed to be white, but her backing fabric bled during washing. Visit her … Read More...
Angel Wraps for preemies
Michele from Heart and Hands just made twelve tiny quilts she calls Angel Wraps for the tiniest of babies. Once donated to her local hospital, the personnel will use them to wrap around a baby before handing to the parents. … Read More...
Make a Teddy Bear Bead
Ah! Looking for cute frog making ideas lead me to cute teddy bear making ideas… I get distracted easily. Here’s a sweet & simple tutorial on how to make teddy bear BEADS. I happen to know that Tina makes … Read More...