I’m giving away a signed copy of Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from an Allergic Life
, by Sandra Beasley. Who happens to be my friend. Yeah, I got to read this in manuscript form, thank you very much … Read More...
Ice Cream in a Bag
Did anyone else know you could make ice cream in a Ziploc bag? Learn how HERE at 2 Little Hooligans, from the Disney Family Fun magazine.
Tutorial: Starch-method applique
Joanna of Fig Tree & Co. has posted a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for the starch method of applique–especially handy for small pieces such as these leaves. See her tute.
Tutorial | Mini Bound Books
Crafty Nest shares this tutorial using a simple binding technique for making mini-books. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Freebie | Fried Eggs SVG File
Free fried eggs SVG file from BeaOriginal. Click here to go to the download.
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Book Review – Hot Connections Jewelry
Hot Connections Jewelry By Jennifer Chin
$22.99
If you have dabbled in beads, wire wrapping and all the other popular but over done techniques then maybe hotting it up literally with a Soldering iron might be a little bit fun.… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Walks on the Beach
Book Review – Sewing In A Straight Line
Sewing in a Straight Line
by Brett Bara $22.99
When it comes to sewing I am more of a dreamer than a do-er I like to admire projects, buy fabrics and dream of the day I will attempt a pattern. … Read More...
The Polymer Arts
The latest magazine to do with our obsession is… The Polymer Arts. I’m reprinting the press release I received here:
The Polymer Arts Magazine Provides Instruction, Insight, and Inspiration for the Professional and Aspiring Polymer Clay Artist
AURORA, Colorado. … Read More...
Shhh… New Secret Recipe Site
Well, now it’s all out in the open. And those out there looking for more involvement in the food blog universe best pay attention. The Secret Recipe Club is a new site from our very own Amanda, she of… Read More...
3-D Pirate Ship Cookies
And easy, too, with no decorating, only stacking. So very smart. Learn to make ’em HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Free pattern: Everywear Tails dressy vest
Isn’t this vest gorgeous?? It’s called the Everywear Tails waistcoat, and it was the winning design submission in the We love the cold! contest at Your Style Rocks. And because it was the winning design, they’ve got a free pattern for making … Read More...
Tutorial: Make two floor cushions from one jelly roll of fabric
Val from PinkPlease! shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make two awesome floor cushions out of one Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) of precut fabric. It’s a lot of piecing, but the result is sooo worth it! … Read More...
Tutorial: Pardon Me burp cloth
Clare from Clare’s Place guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial for making a burp cloth with the words “Pardon Me” or “Excuse Me” appliqued down the front. How polite! And how cute!! Get the tute.
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FREE Felted knitting needle case pattern
I love the way this rolls up neatly so it can be tucked into a knitting tote or your purse. The color is up to you. This felted needle case features an un-felted knitted cable in a contrasting color, an … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Sneaks Shoe Deodorizer Dolls
Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Little Sneaks Shoe Deodorizer Dolls. They’re pretty lavender-scented fairy dolls you can slip into your athletic shoes to help fight odor. And because many … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded camera bag
Jennifer from Creating Happiness shows how to make a bag for your fancy DSLR camera. The sides are padded to help protect your investment. Dividers on the inside of the bag create snug spaces to hold your lenses. Get the … Read More...
Mexican embroidery in miniature
Hannah of enbrouderie has begun a series of posts about the collection of Dr. Faegheh Shirazi of The University of Texas at Austin. While Dr. Shirazi’s research focuses on the traditions of the Middle East, she has collected embroidery from … Read More...
Circles made easy
Debra Rutledge has posted tips on the Bernina blog about using The Sewing Revolution circle tool with sewing and embroidery. Find out more.
K’s Vineyard Candles Recycle Wine Bottles
K’s Vineyard Candles recycles wine bottles from local vineyards to create unique container candles.
First she cuts the tops off the wine bottles and sands them down. Then, K fills the bottles with scented soy wax after inserting cotton wicks … Read More...