Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her Heirloom Skirt. It’s a version of her Simple Skirt, with a contrast band at the hem and a vintage hankie for the pocket. The hankie … Read More...
Technique: Embedded Embossing
This is a really cool technique I’ve never seen before, embedding one embossed image into another embossed image. Learn this fun technique over at Splitcoast Stampers, Holly McMillen shares a great instruction how to video.
-Heather
Tutorial: Odie Cake Pops
Who knew there was a day just for Odie? Well good for him. I’m sure he has no idea. Learn to make Odie cake pops HERE at Every Day Should Pop!.
Cupcakes in the Evening
Please, please watch this darling video featuring cupcakes and snacks and what they do outside at night. Find Cupcake Graffiti: A Summer Evening, a video from Work in Motion Studios, HERE. Spotted on CakeSpy.
Studying a vintage needlelace jacket
Hannah of enbrouderie shares an amazing Sandy Starkman needlelace jacket, found by her mom in a thirft store for $7! Her first post is a series of close-up photos of the needlework. The second post is a bit of speculation … Read More...
How to make a pretty recycled frame magnetic dry erase board
Over at the blog Orangie’s Attic there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled frame into a pretty dry erase magnetic board perfect for popping on your fridge. Thanks Kelly for sending in a link to your … Read More...
More lessons from Mary
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread continues her series on embroidery basics with
5 Things You Need to Know About Hand Embroidery Fabric
and
5 Things You Need to Know About Hand Embroidery Needles
Be sure to check them out.
Inspiration: pilli pilli
Just a light touch of embroidery kicks this pencil pouch up to the next level. I love pilli pilli‘s design sense. See more at her blog.
Hot! Summer Giveaways!
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...