Lindsay from LDC Designs shows how to add lace trim to a pair of cut-off jean shorts. I love the raw edges of the faded denim with the lace! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sashed blouse refashioned from a plaid shirt
Nicole from Cola Cola Island was inspired by this cool shirt refashion at C & C, and created her own version from a plaid shirt. She opted for cuffed short sleeves, and added a sash (made from the sleeves) … Read More...
Tutorial: Thread a vintage sewing machine
It’s fairly easy to find a vintage sewing machine in good working order, but they often don’t have their manuals with them. Aunt Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to get started sewing on a vintage Singer sewing machine. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tudor rose with goldwork
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread tutors us step by step in stitching her gorgeous Tudor-style rose medallion, incorporating goldwork. This is your chance to try out some new, rewarding techniques. See the first post.
Tutorial: Reusable flannel baby wipes
Karen from Sew Much 2 Luv creates flannel baby wipes for her daughter to use with her cloth diapers. The reusable flannel wipes are made from super soft fabric, and won’t end up in a landfill. Even if you don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a strap to an iPad case
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she added a strap to her husband’s iPad case. The storebought case came without straps, but she created her own strap and then used some clever seam ripping … Read More...
Tutorial: Falling Petals summer dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade finishes up her Fun in the Sun[dress] series with a tutorial of her own, showing how to make her Falling Petals summer dress. The design is inspired by The Sew Convert’s Sunny Resort Blouse, but … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Hero Arts Digi Dies
Did you know Hero Arts offers digital die cuts that co-ordinate with their stamps? You can use your die cutting machine, like a Silhouette and die cut your images and then stamp inside for perfect cut outs each time, how … Read More...
Free FaLaLaLa designs
Another Christmas in July celebration is going on at Stumbles & Stitches, which has posted four free patterns from Lark Books’ FaLaLaLa Felt
. Go to Stumbles & Stitches blog.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More...
WILDLIFE
Let’s just be clear about this. I LIKE salamanders and other lizards. I don’t necessarily want them snuggled down in my house, but I find them to be beautiful and intriguing animals, some of nature’s best. Then I ran across … Read More...
Free pattern: Frog quilt block at Lark
Thom O’Hearn shares this frog quilt block pattern at Lark Craft blog as part of their Free Project Friday series. It’s one of the blocks in Lark’s 45 Quilt Block Animals by Trice Boerens
. Get the free pattern.
Free pattern: Whale quilt block at Lark
Thom O’Hearn shares this whale quilt block pattern at Lark Craft blog as part of their Free Project Friday series. It’s one of the blocks in Lark’s 45 Quilt Block Animals
by Trice Boerens. Get the free pattern.
Stitch a cause-ribbon button
Fourteen Countess has a fresh take on the cause ribbon that’s worth imitating. Her tiny cross-stitch buttons are much more sturdy (and interesting!) than a length of satin ribbon. Make some for the cause of your choice. And go to … Read More...
Wantobe Quilter Campaign to start soon
Madame Samm from Stash Manicure is hosting a Wantobe Quilter campaign starting in August. There will be giveaways of supplies and tools any new quilter will need to get started in the craft – including a sewing machine. Click here… Read More...
Quilt blocks needed for Burning Man event
Calling all quilters! Christina from A Few Scraps is participating in the Burning Man Festival by bringing a treadle sewing machine, supplies and blocks to Black Rock City. Anyone attending the festival can sew a quilt top together and take … Read More...
Get Featured at Craft Gossip!
Friday is party time at Craft Gossip! This is your chance to share your great ideas, products, and inspiration for all things wedding related. Please join the festivities by adding a link to your blog post, website, or shop below. … Read More...
Star Shaped Votive Holder Project
Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic came up with this brilliant Pottery Barn inspired votive holder.
It cost less than $10 to create, while the store’s version costs $129. The supplies Ashley used for this project include: inexpensive dowel rods, newspaper, … Read More...
Tutorial: The Classy Top, a little girl’s pleated tunic with silhouette applique
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make The Classy Top for toddler girls. It’s a tunic top with buttons down the bodice, and a silhouette of a girl appliqued to the pleated skirt. On the back, the bodice … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated hostess apron
Chantelle from Thousand Square Feet guest blogs at Sawdust & Paper Scraps with a tutorial showing how to make a pretty pleated hostess apron. A pair of contrasting prints shows off the pleats across the front. Get the tute.… Read More...
Mini Chalkboard necklace tutorial
Take a look at this novel idea from guest blogger Cat at Henry Happened. Cat made this sweet necklace with a bezel and chalkboard paint. Check out Cat’s tutorial for all the details. It needs a matching bracelet, don’t … Read More...