This oven mitt is hot – scorchin’ hot!! And cute, too! Lark Crafts has a free tutorial and template for making one. It’s designed by Aimee Ray and is an excerpt from the book 100 Pretty Little Projects
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Tutorial: Easy and elegant draped circle top
Naomi from Sweet LemoNAYde shows how to make a quick and simple draped circle top. This is such a beautiful, elegant top! You can make it with just a couple of seams, plus finishing the neckline. Love it!! Get the … Read More...
Take Patchwork Posse’s survey for free P.J. Pattern
Becky from Patchwork Posse is asking readers to help her get ready for her stint as a panelist called Using Content and Community to Grow your Reach. This is coming up in September as part of the Creative Connection and … Read More...
Giveaway: 2 spots in Rugs & Runners
Wendy at Ivory Spring wants you to know there is still time to sign up for the Rugs and Runners Online Workshop being held at Patchwork Posse. Plus she spills – there’s a giveaway going on for two spots … Read More...
Free pattern: Sweetwater potholder from Stash
Get this free potholder pattern over at Stash Books Blog. Posted by Tristan Gallagher from the book Sweetwater’s Simple Home. Go here to get the download.
Free Felted Oven Mitt Pattern!
Kris of “Kriskrafter” has this really clever pattern for oven mitts created from up-cycling worn wool sweaters. These are such a good idea because the sweaters are felted; so you will have no problem keeping them clean because you can … Read More...
Tip: Die Cut Around Stamps
Alice over at the Whiff of Joy blog shares a wonderful techique for diecutting around a stamped image, how cool is that?! Click here to learn this fun tip.
-Heather
Repurposing Wedding Decor
A lot of time, effort, and expense are involved in creating your wedding decor, so why not repurpose it for your home? The Merriment Blog shares several fun and practical ways to do just that!
DIY Escort Card Display
A moss-filled box with bright pops of yellow blooms creates a rustic and beautiful display for escort cards! Get the tutorial and all the details at Elizabeth Anne Designs.
DIY Bridal Shower Popsicle Bar
Petite popsicles in a variety of flavors provide a refreshing treat for your bridal shower or rehearsal dinner guests! Visit Green Wedding Shoes for recipes, display ideas, and more.
Profile: Aury Torres-Morillo
Needlework designer Aury Torres-Morillo of AuryTM is the featured artist this week on Hoffman Distributing’s blog. Check out the interview.
Free Felted Knit pattern “You Kiss a Hundred Frogs Purse”
This purse is so adorable for any age. Kids, teens and adults will all love this whimsical frog to brighten their day. Download this pattern from “knitting Daily” and make one for someone who need a kissable gift.
Inspiration: Helen McDonnell
Siobhán of FingerPricks salutes the work of embroidery and tattoo artist Helen McDonnell. How was this done? What is the ground fabric–tyvek? Learn more, see more photos, and get links at the blog post. Meanwhile, I’ll just keep studying … Read More...
Preppy Napkin Rings
Oh Martha, you and your staff have done it again. Made something whimsical and fun to dress up a boring table without a high price tag. make these fin Preppy Napkin Rings from MarthaStewart.com.
Rustic Key Holder
Pretty! I love things that are rustic but have that beautiful touch of romance that white flowers or lace can add. Head over to Thrifty Decorating to see this Rustic Key Holder.
Vintage Cafe Sign
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of signs. I love taking a plain old piece of wood and turning it into something spectacular to display in my home. That’s what was done here. Made to look old, this sign … Read More...
Darth Quilter
This stitched quip by colors and pattern is nothing short of perfect. I’m still laughing. See more in her flickr photo stream.
And many thanks to Carina of feeling stitchy for pointing it out.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Seersucker + Pleats Pillowcase Dress
Kirstin from KojoDesigns shows how to make her Seersucker + Pleats Pillowcase Dress for little girls. She gives dimesions for a size 3T dress, but the fit of this style of dress is so flexible that you can easily adapt … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple ribbon flowers
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love shows us her technique for creating these sweet ribbon flowers and leaves. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Oversized hoodie for school-aged boys
Sewing for boys is difficult, and it gets more difficult as your guy gets older. Emily from The Boy Trifecta guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Boy series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to … Read More...