When you’re making a nice skirt or pair of pants, you don’t always want your hem to show. When this is the case, a blind hem is a great way to finish off the edges. You can sew them by … Read More...
Get it now: $175 closeout on Silhouette SD
Have you heard the news? Silhouette is introducing the Cameo, a digital cutter just like the original Silhouette SD but 12″ wide. Scrapbookers rejoice!!
And with the introduction of the Cameo comes a discontinuation of the Silhouette SD. And that, … Read More...
Free bookmarks for quilters
Enjoy this excellent freebie from Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs. These quilty bookmarks have matching printable backs, and Benita invites you to download her PDF file to print some for yourself and a friend. Go to her post… Read More...
Tutorial | Wood Veneer Frames
Vee Jennings shows how you can use wood veneer frames and overlays to add a cool element to your projects. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Studio Calico blog.
Visit our online Amazon store for a curated selection of must-have tools, … Read More...
Cool idea: Thrift store dress refashion using a t-shirt pattern
Just because a pattern is made for one type of garment doesn’t mean you can’t use it to make another. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs used her basic t-shirt pattern to resize a thrifted dress so that it fits her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a poncho-style kaftan top
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome poncho-style kaftan top. This style of top is super trendy right now. I’m showing the belted version here, but the unbelted look is also really … Read More...
Tutorial: Stay-put ribbon headband
Rachel from Holy Craft shows how to create a ribbon headband that stays put and looks cute, too. The non-slip backing is genius!! It keeps the headband from slipping while exercising, and her method for creating it is forehead-smacking clever. … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
Freebie | Printable Airmail Thank You Notes
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps and Dies
Now that CHA has wrapped up we’re seeing lots of great new products that will be released in the next few months. One of my favorites so far are the new lines from Hero Arts. They have teamed up with … Read More...
CROCHET! MAG SCORES AGAIN!!!
The Autumn, 2011 issue of Crochet! Magazine has some fantastic designs in it. The cover indicates 32 new designs – and they’re all in there. But, I’m usually unimpressed with the number of patterns that actually interest me. In … Read More...
Make a skein holder
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread has posted a tutorial for making a simple holder for the skeins of wool used in crewel or needlepoint. This inexpensive project is a must-have for traveling stitchers. See the tute.
Tutorial | Outlined Titles
In this challenge up on Club CK, Kim Watson shows how you can use the negative part of a sheet of chipboard letters to create outlined titles. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Decoupage Picture Frame
Nikki in Stitches shares this tutorial for turning a plain wooden frame into a lovely way to display a photo. Click here to go to the tutorial
Inspiration du Jour | Faire le Grand Saut
Faire le Grand Saut by Chachou
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DIY: Tahitian Tifaifai applique quilt
Learn how to make a Tahitian Tifaifai applique quilt at Quilting, Patchwork and Applique. Go to the tutorial.
Martha Pullen sewing contest includes quilts
I learned about this event at All Things Vintage Sheets. Go here for a summary. There is a quilting category: Bed Quilts, Baby Quilts, Lap Quilts and Wall Hangings. Find out more, go to the 2011 Martha Pullen Sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrapped binding with Laura
Laura from Artfabrik shares her favorite way to bind her small fused art quilts as part of her How to Tuesday series. She says it works for wavy edges and after you’re through, you don’t even need to make a … Read More...
Blogging Basics retreat in Queensland
Nova from a cuppa and a catch up is going to host a workshop, The Basics of Blogging at The Circle Quilt Retreat in Buderim, Queensland on September 3, 2011. The photos of this place make me wish we had … Read More...
Polymer Clay Game Pieces
This one is a subject near and dear to me – even while I started with making game pieces I jumped right in to making Settlers of Catan pieces from clay. You should check out Mary Dimercurio Prasad’s Evo pieces… Read More...