Here’s another gorgeous mixed media creation from Donna Downey. This time she uses Gelatos from Faber-Castell with stamps for a dreamy watercolor look, how pretty! Click here to watch a video of her creative process.
-Heather
Tutorial: Ruffled drawstring backpack
Wendy from Well Good and Craft Goodies shows how to make a drawstring backpack that’s covered in fabulous girly ruffles. You can make all the ruffles the same colors, or mix things up with stripes of different colored ruffles. These … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed Carnival Dress for toddler girls
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her fringed and knotted Carnival Dress for little girls. This is a super easy sewing project – it takes just a couple of seams. She gets the … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
This cross stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone. Please note that these patterns were … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl softie
Melissa from A Hundred Billion Stars shares a free pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics for making a little owl softie. Cute!! Get the pattern.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace for Days skirt
Elle from Elle Apparel shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her fabulous Lace for Days skirt. The pencil skirt is covered in row upon row of cotton lace. This is such a gorgeous skirt!! Get the … Read More...
CATNIP FOR CROCHETERS?
Do you ever wonder what catnip does to cats? I know!! It’s Lavishea Lotion Bar to me. No kidding! I am totally addicted to this stuff.
My nose discovered the Lavishea Lavender Lotion Bar when I was in BAH Yarns … Read More...
Ta Dah!: 16 Patch quilt
Jolene from Blue Elephant Stitches is celebrating having finished this wonderful quilt. Visit her Post: The Quilt That Twinkled to read more.
Double Disappearing Nine Patch blocks
Christina from A Few Scraps shows how she made these Double Disappearing 9-Patch blocks. Love ’em. Get the know-how.
Leah’s lost her quilting groove
Leah Day at The Free Motion Quilting Project brought up a great discussion topic in a post called Money and the Joy of Quilting. She first asks her readers why they quilt – is the motivation extrinsic or intrinsic? Then … Read More...
Tutorial: Joanna’s Zig Zag Block
Joanna at Applique Today shows how to make a zig zag block. It’s a bit tricky but she makes special notes for the hard parts. Get the tutorial.
Ted Shred’s Summer Surf Wax Candles
Ted Shred’s candles smell like surf wax, which is apparently coconut, beach air and sunshine. It sounds like a fun summer reminder year round, whether you’re a surfer or not.
I’m nowhere near the ocean and have never been surfing … Read More...
Push Pop Campfire S’mores
I suggested back in April that the push pop
was becoming a trend. Then I even hopped on the bandwagon. As is the way with trends, ideas push ideas push ideas until crafty folks just get so dang clever I … Read More...
Cool idea: Stretch lace belt for pregnant belly
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a cool idea for maternity wear that’s both comfortable and flattering for a pregnant belly. She created a belt out of some wide stretch lace. The belt helps add definition … Read More...
Tutorial: Scorchin’ embroidered oven mitt
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...