Cindy of Cindy’s Stitches in Time made these little birdie keychains as baby-shower favors. (Great idea!) You could do the same. Or wouldn’t this make a great project to do with kids! Cindy doesn’t provide a pattern, but you could … Read More...
Flip-Flop Cake
Learn to make a flip-flop cake HERE at Cute Everything, from how-tos in the Woman’s Day magazine.
Serving Veggies and Dip
Luh-loving this serving idea for veggie dip and veggies from Eddie Ross. {spotted on The Party Dress}
Great idea for mounting needlework
Beautiful and brilliant! Christine of Les petites croix de Christine mounted sampler bits in shallow fabric-covered boxes, arranged neatly within a frame. Christine made her boxes of matboard. But just imagine the possibilities. Cover little jewelry boxes and lids left … Read More...
Ladybug Pretzels
All the details of this ladybug party from Bee in our Bonnet are darling, but I’m especially drawn to this unique idea for pretzels. Find the full post HERE.
Rainbow Rice Krispies Treat Pops
I have rainbows on my brain as I search for ideas for my kid’s birthday. Loving these chocolate-dipped rainbow Rice Krispies treat pops from Love from the Oven. Learn to make them HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check … Read More...
Video tutorial: Applique
Kim of DIY Dish did a segment on NBC/KSL’s Studio 5 about applique. See the video of the segment. Then download the PDF of free applique patterns used in the show. Go to the post.
Video tutorial: Applique
Kim of DIY Dish did a segment on NBC/KSL’s Studio 5 about applique. See the video of the segment. Then download the PDF of free applique patterns used in the show. Go to the post.
Free cross-stitch charts
Jennifer wins Quilts Made Modern
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered the Blog Tour Giveaway for a copy of Quilts Made Modern by by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. There were 121 comments. Commenter 98, Jennifer is the winner. Here’s her … Read More...
Project: Stamped Memory Game
I adored Snoopy as a kid and truth be told I still do 🙂 Keep the kids busy this summer with a fun memory game using Snoopy stamps from PSA Essentials. You can make it for them or I … Read More...
Tutorial: Quiet Art Packet coloring folio
Becky at U Create shares a tutorial for her Quiet Art Packet, a fabric folio with pockets sized just right for kids take their coloring with them. Pockets hold a jr. legal pad, a selection of crayons, and colored pencils. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork denim skirt
Tone from Bless guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s patchwork jeans skirt. This is sooo cute, and you can make it entirely from recycled materials. The top portion of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing darts
Darts add three-dimensionality to a flat piece of fabric. They pinch out more fabric in one place than in another, allowing a garment to fit smoothly around our natural curves. Colette Patterns tells how to sew several different kinds of … Read More...
Tutorial: Buff Cuff exercise pocket band
Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood guest blogs in the Summertime, and the Living is Thrifty series at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how to make her Buff Cuff. It’s a stretch knit cuff with a little pocket to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Windproof Tablecloth
Kara from Creations by Kara guest posts on the July Jamboree series at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a picnic tablecloth that won’t blow away in the wind. A small pockets in each corner hold … Read More...
Stitching stones
I adore these felted stones embellished with embroidered lichen and moss. They’re the work of Lisa of lil fish studios. See more at her blog post.
Free patterns: Felt Christmas ornaments
Creative Breathing is celebrating Christmas in July by sharing patterns and instructions for a series of felt-applique ornaments representing Christmas around the world. See her Bavarian and Eskimo post. And be sure to bookmark her blog so you can … Read More...
Pipework Candelabra
If you’re looking for a unique candle holder, this pipework candle holder might make a statement.
Nick Fraser Design created this and his playful lighting products are being featured at Hidden Art.
Just in case you’d like to design … Read More...
Tutorial: Dot Dot Dot tee refashion
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff takes a plain tee and makes it polka-dotted pretty for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]