The groom is often overlooked when it comes to planning the big day. But that’s definitely not the case in this techno-chic wedding featured at Green Wedding Shoes! Christina at Simply Modern Weddings found a way to incorporate the … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Japanese Images
Download some lovely Japanese images for free from Dover Publishing. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? We … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Quilter’s Home June/July 2011
I am so excited to show you that I’m in the June/July issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Look for the Bookmarked article under the Chat section. It’s on newsstands now, so be sure and get or borrow a copy … Read More...
A tute to cure UFO blues
Kelly from Blue Bird Sews shares her secret for getting a quilt top quilted quickly. She says,
… Read More...This is a quilting tutorial for continuous straight line quilting which can be easily done to finish a quilt top. Too often we
How to sew a recycled clothing rosette covered purse
Over at the Laura’s blog Come Together Kids you will find her in detailed tutorial on how to recycle an old shirt and pants into a cute rosette covered purse. Clearly her little one was thrilled with her new … Read More...
Candy-Filled Cherries
I spotted this clever packaging idea from Martha Stewart on pinterest (bestest site ever, if you’ve not yet found that addiction). Learn to make candy filled cherry favors HERE at Martha.
Free pattern: Summer sun or rain hat
Whether it’s gardening, or picnicking, or hanging out at the pool, so much of our summer activities take us out into the sun. Lorenna from Lorenna Buck Designs shares a free pattern for a summer sun hat that folds up … Read More...
Tutorial: Shaped Bokeh
Jessica Jones from How About Orange shows how you can make a filter attachment for your camera lens to get different kinds of shaped bokeh (the blurry backgrounds in photos). Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Peekaboo Lace Slip for layering
Rachel from Maybe Matilda guest blogs at Midwestern Sewing Girl with a tutorial showing how to make a Peekaboo lace slip. It’s a simple muslin slip with a row of ruffled lace made to peek out from the hem of … Read More...
Tutorial: Popsicle Ruffle Top
Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Popsicle Ruffle Top for girls. She starts with a store-bought t-shirt and embellishes it with rows of ruffles down the front. … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Man Shoes for baby boys
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Little Man Shoes for baby boys. There are so many different looks you could get with this pattern depending on the fabric you use. Felt, cotton, … Read More...
Vertical Salad Garden
As one who lived for many years in row houses and tiny apartments in the heart of a major city, I can’t help but pause–nay, linger and much appreciate–the brilliance of this vertical salad garden. Lettuces, arugula, strawberries, herbs… all … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Rainbow Wrap Skirt
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest joins the Color Your Summer series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make a bright and happy rainbow wrap skirt. The rainbow is made from solid fabrics pieced together in stripes. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Project: Shadow Box for Dad
Freebie: Spring Fever Printable
Jill at A Matter of Memories sent along a link to this free Spring Fever printable that she created. What a great quote from Mark Twain! Click here to go to the download.
SUMMER SPIDER STITCH – no spiders were harmed in the production of this garment!
Since I’ve been writing so much about crochet for summer lately, I got an email from my blogging ‘buddy’ Maria Merlino. She has designed this lovely ‘skirt’ which really would work well as a beach cover up. One thing I … Read More...
Ring a Day exhibit
The Ring a Day (RAD) challenge resulted in over 16,000 fabulous rings from 65 artists. (see the Flickr group) The RAD show opened May 5 at Punch Gallery in Seattle. The show features 365 rings selected by curators Colleen … Read More...
Tutorial: Disney Autograph Book
Missy from The Green Bird of Happiness shows how she made these autograph books for her daughters to take to Disney World. This method can be used to make all kinds of mini books! Click here to go to … Read More...
Crochet: Headphone Covers
Reminder: Toyota Machine Giveaway ending soon
This is just a reminder that our giveaway of the Toyota EM45HC (UK Only) is ending soon. All you have to do to get your entry in is to head over to Toyota Machines Facebook page, and leave the … Read More...