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]
Make an inexpensive jewelry display
Patty at My Life Under the Bus shares how she made this cool jewelry display for under $20. Take a look to see how she did it!
Freebie: Velvet Throw pattern
Are large scale prints a design challenge for you? Cutting them in thick rows and joining them with thin velvet strips works magic. Ellen March of SewNews shows you how. Get the free pattern.
Via DailyCraft.
Blog tour: Fruitful Hands book
Jacquelynne from The Noble Wife launches a blog tour Aug 1st to celebrate the release of her new book, Fruitful Hands, by Kansas City Star. There will be giveaways (books, fabric, patterns) throughout the 5-day tour. Here’s the lineup … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s circle skirt with yoga waistband
Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how to make a little girl’s circle skirt, inspired by a similar skirt from American Apparel. It’s made from a stretchy knit fabric and has a foldover yoga style waistband. It’s sooo cute paired … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace trimmed white shorts
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a how-to on her blog showing how she revamped a pair of plain white shorts by adding some lace trim to the hems and pockets. It’s such a simple addition but it really ups … Read More...
Beaded washer tutorial
Tamara at the Vanishing Pearl posted a free tutorial for for these beaded-washers. The beading completely changes the industrial look of the washer and lends it a delicate, filigree look. Learn to make your own and see more from Tamara… Read More...
Project: Window Card
I love the combination of punches and stamps on this lovely window card. Jackie from the Addicted to Stamping blog shares instructions on how to make it.
-Heather
Stitching on found objects
Low-res, 8-bit digital images are perfect for replication in cross-stitch, as Moxie proves with her stitchery on found objects. According to AndrewS of Craftzine.com (who pointed out Moxie’s work), these pieces are intended for an upcoming show, Super I AM … Read More...
Your opinion please!
Weddings and rings are bound together in our culture. With my own wedding coming up quickly, I’ve given a lot of thought to jewelry and its value lately. Some jewelry is precious simply because of the sentimental attachment we have … Read More...
Tutorial: Sinking goldwork threads
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to use a plunging lasso to pull goldwork threads to the back of the work. See her tute.
What to do with an old CD
I love this piece by Annet of Fat-Quarter for so many reasons. Two at the top of my list: It makes beautiful use of a bead-and-ruffle technique she learned from Luiz Vaz. And it’s mounted over an old CD–one … Read More...
Heart on hand
What can you do with a teeny heart softie with a tiny ribbon rose? Make a ring! See the post on Le blog de Capucine_o.
Decoupage Table for Him
Leave it to Amy of Mod Podge Rocks to come up with something decoupage spectacular, and at the same time, give you some ideas for the man in your life! A great gift for dad, your brother, or significant other, … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Sewing Tutorial: Boho Maxi Dress
Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to make her Boho Maxi Dress from knit fabric. It’s super cute, and easy to make. The long, loose dress is belted at the waist, and a strip of contrast fabric adds a pop … Read More...
Project: Stamped Accordion Book
Creative e-Courses is currently offering a free on-line class with Claudine Hellmuth. Using her beautiful Creative Layers stamps you’ll learn to make a pretty accordion book. Click here to download.
-Heather
Tutorial: Fabric yo-yo pattern weights
Rather than pinning, pinning, pinning down a pattern to a piece of fabric, you can quickly place a handful of pattern weights down to keep everything in place while you cut out your pieces. You can buy pattern weights from … Read More...
Tutorial: Coupon Clutch
Wedding Dress Blue has the how-to for making a handy Coupon Clutch. The little fabric wallet opens up to reveal 6 pockets that you can use to organize your coupons, receipts, or other small items. Get the tutorial at Wedding … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonky Snowflake quilt block
Sunni from Love Affair With My Brother shows how she made a Wonky Snowflake block for her Modern Christmas Sampler quilt. She offers some helpful tips for new quilters. Go to the tute.