I have rainbows on my brain as I search for ideas for my kid’s birthday. Loving these chocolate-dipped rainbow Rice Krispies treat pops from Love from the Oven. Learn to make them HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check … Read More...
Video tutorial: Applique
Kim of DIY Dish did a segment on NBC/KSL’s Studio 5 about applique. See the video of the segment. Then download the PDF of free applique patterns used in the show. Go to the post.
Video tutorial: Applique
Kim of DIY Dish did a segment on NBC/KSL’s Studio 5 about applique. See the video of the segment. Then download the PDF of free applique patterns used in the show. Go to the post.
Free cross-stitch charts
Jennifer wins Quilts Made Modern
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered the Blog Tour Giveaway for a copy of Quilts Made Modern by by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. There were 121 comments. Commenter 98, Jennifer is the winner. Here’s her … Read More...
Project: Stamped Memory Game
I adored Snoopy as a kid and truth be told I still do 🙂 Keep the kids busy this summer with a fun memory game using Snoopy stamps from PSA Essentials. You can make it for them or I … Read More...
Tutorial: Quiet Art Packet coloring folio
Becky at U Create shares a tutorial for her Quiet Art Packet, a fabric folio with pockets sized just right for kids take their coloring with them. Pockets hold a jr. legal pad, a selection of crayons, and colored pencils. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork denim skirt
Tone from Bless guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s patchwork jeans skirt. This is sooo cute, and you can make it entirely from recycled materials. The top portion of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing darts
Darts add three-dimensionality to a flat piece of fabric. They pinch out more fabric in one place than in another, allowing a garment to fit smoothly around our natural curves. Colette Patterns tells how to sew several different kinds of … Read More...
Tutorial: Buff Cuff exercise pocket band
Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood guest blogs in the Summertime, and the Living is Thrifty series at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how to make her Buff Cuff. It’s a stretch knit cuff with a little pocket to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Windproof Tablecloth
Kara from Creations by Kara guest posts on the July Jamboree series at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a picnic tablecloth that won’t blow away in the wind. A small pockets in each corner hold … Read More...
Stitching stones
I adore these felted stones embellished with embroidered lichen and moss. They’re the work of Lisa of lil fish studios. See more at her blog post.
Free patterns: Felt Christmas ornaments
Creative Breathing is celebrating Christmas in July by sharing patterns and instructions for a series of felt-applique ornaments representing Christmas around the world. See her Bavarian and Eskimo post. And be sure to bookmark her blog so you can … Read More...
Pipework Candelabra
If you’re looking for a unique candle holder, this pipework candle holder might make a statement.
Nick Fraser Design created this and his playful lighting products are being featured at Hidden Art.
Just in case you’d like to design … Read More...
Tutorial: Dot Dot Dot tee refashion
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff takes a plain tee and makes it polka-dotted pretty for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]
Make an inexpensive jewelry display
Patty at My Life Under the Bus shares how she made this cool jewelry display for under $20. Take a look to see how she did it!
Freebie: Velvet Throw pattern
Are large scale prints a design challenge for you? Cutting them in thick rows and joining them with thin velvet strips works magic. Ellen March of SewNews shows you how. Get the free pattern.
Via DailyCraft.
Blog tour: Fruitful Hands book
Jacquelynne from The Noble Wife launches a blog tour Aug 1st to celebrate the release of her new book, Fruitful Hands, by Kansas City Star. There will be giveaways (books, fabric, patterns) throughout the 5-day tour. Here’s the lineup … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s circle skirt with yoga waistband
Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how to make a little girl’s circle skirt, inspired by a similar skirt from American Apparel. It’s made from a stretchy knit fabric and has a foldover yoga style waistband. It’s sooo cute paired … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace trimmed white shorts
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a how-to on her blog showing how she revamped a pair of plain white shorts by adding some lace trim to the hems and pockets. It’s such a simple addition but it really ups … Read More...