Holly from Holloughby shows how to make a Schneeky Schnake snake softie with a body that spirals and curls around. Sooo cute!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel
Sew4Home shows how to make their Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel. The tutorial also includes instructions for making a small drawstring bag that can also be used as a pillow. Get the tutorial.
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How to make a recycled board sign with easy crackle finish
Over at the blog Chic n’ Joy there is a tutorial on how to make a crackle finish sign. What’s great about this tutorial is there is nothing really particular you need for it, pretty much everything can be … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Citrus Coasters
How cute are these coasters from “The Purl Bee” Molly’s Sketchbook. I have tried in vain to find out about Molly, but nothing; so if anyone knows about her let us know. Molly offers us a step by step pictorial … Read More...
A dozen bookmarks
Video tutorial: Bead in ring
Yarnplayer shows us a technique for adding a bead in the center of a tatted ring. She says,
… Read More...I made this video while working on a design that uses beads in the center of rings. Enough of a challenge in
Laughing into the cry hole
About once a week I have to revisit a post by Gertie of Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing, where she shared the PG-rated version of a technical illustration of a sewing machine. You can get links to the originator … Read More...
Embroidery thrives in China
Enjoy Rebecca Kanthor‘s post on The Storque about popular embroidery trends in China. Her first-hand experiences make for good reading, and the peek into the unusual tradition of hand-embellished insoles will probably have you googling around all over the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Curly Sue sundress for toddler girls
Delia from Delia Creates shared a tutorial in the Fun in the Sun[dress] series at iCandy Handmade last week showing how to make her Curly Sue dress. The tiered sundress is finished off at the edges with a contrasting lettuce … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled t-shirt paint smocks
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to turn old t-shirts into paint smocks for the kids. Thanks to the ribbed neck, they slip easily over the head. There’s also a row of pockets across the bottom. Awesome! … Read More...
See “First Edition” through Joetta’s eyes
Enjoy Joetta Maue‘s excellent, photo-filled review of the latest exhibit at the Textile Arts Center—First Edition, the work of six resident artists. Seeing the exhibit through Joetta’s eyes is almost as good as getting to attend in … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cargo pocket shorts for kids or toddlers
Craft Passion shares another variation of her toddler jersey shorts and kid shorts patterns, this time adding cargo pockets. This would be so cute for boys or for girls! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Vintage-inspired bunting from doilies and fabric flowers
Heather from Me Making Do shows how to use doilies and fabric flowers to make a lovely vintage-inspired bunting. This would add such a sweet old-fashioned charm to a room or party decor! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Stake Your Claim Beach Towel
Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a beach towel that will stay put, even when the wind blows. She calls it her Stake Your Claim Beach Towel, and it uses buttonholes and tent stakes. Brilliant! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Project: Onesie Baby Invite
Nicole Magouirk shares her step by step instructions for making this adorable onesie baby shower invitation, so sweet! Click here to visit her blog for directions.
-Heather
New tatting book from Jon Yusoff
Jon Yusoff‘s new tatting book is available now! Elegant Tatting Gems includes the 18 designs shown here. Jon says,
… Read More...The approach that I have taken for this book is to come up with designs that uses the basic techniques
Tutorial: Fondant Sailboat Toppers
Learn how to make these easy, simple, but bright and perfect sailboat cupcake toppers HERE at Bird’s Party blog. And to complete the look, the nautical party printables are found HERE.
Golden Snitch Cake Pops
Ah, the elusive, sly golden snitch that effectively ends any Quidditch game, in cake pop form. No, in butterbeer cake pop form. Harry Potter fans rejoice. And learn to make them HERE at Amy Bites. Also, be sure to … Read More...
A source for free Middle Eastern motifs
Long name, great content: Mathilde Eschenbach’s Charts for Medieval Egyptian Counted-Thread Embroidery. This site is an index of free motifs of mainly Middle Eastern origins for double running stitch, pattern darning, and cross-stitch. Check it out.
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Lori wins Fresh Fabric Treats!
Thanks to all who entered my Quilting at Craft Gossip book giveaway for Fresh Fabric Treats. Using the Random Number Generator I have selected a winner. Congratulations goes to Lori from Chef Mama. See her comment in pink. … Read More...