So I skipped last week’s studio recap, didn’t I? Chalk it up to the 4th of July and my work/play schedule being out whack.
Looking back on what I’ve been working on these last two weeks, it’s mostly all about … Read More...
The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet – So Much Glass News!!
I wandered over to The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet because I saw an article that I thought would be interesting for all of you. And then I kept scrolling…and there were so many articles I’m just going to point you … Read More...
Coffee Bag Side Tables
I’m loving this simple transformation from plain side table to a fun coffee bag covered table. This is a great way to add a little bit of flair to any room, ideal for a bedroom. in fact, I may borrow … Read More...
Have you twilled?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives us a look at twilling–embroidery on quilts using the Palestrina stitch. See her post.
Newsy: Former editors of “QH” launch “Generation Q”
As you likely know by now, Quilter’s Home magazine is defunct – the last issue is on newsstands now. Boo, hiss…I’m heartsick over it. Click here to read more.
However, the talent behind my former favorite quilting rag is still … Read More...
Inspiration: grrl+dog
grrl+dog created these sweet little house brooches. My shirt needs a whole neighborhood! See more at her blog post.
Sewing Tutorial: Tote bag with oversized grommets
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make her Read and Sew Totes. The large, sturdy tote bags easily hold a stack of good reading or a sewing project or two, but could also be used for … Read More...
Stitch along with MimiLove
The July stitchalong at feeling stitchy is an awesome design by the spectacular MimiLove! Grab the free pattern.
oyFree pattern: Short-sleeved shirt for 12-18 month toddler boys
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a short-sleeved shirt in toddler boy size 12-18 months. The classic lines of this shirt give you free rein with fabric choice. You can take it traditional, modern, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy bias binding
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she makes scrappy bias binding from bits of left over fabric. I love this idea!!! The pieced scraps make a fun, offbeat striped effect on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork reversible sewing machine cover
Lindsay from Craft Buds shows how to make a cover to keep the dust off of your sewing machine when it’s not in use. It’s reversible, too, with a patchwork design on each side. One side has a more traditional … Read More...
Tip: Lining Up Stamps and Dies
Several companies offer stamps with matching dies, these save loads of time, no cutting out and perfect edges every time. But some of the smaller stamps can be hard to line up with the dies. Catered Crop shares a helpful … Read More...
Cupcake Dummies
I finally appreciated the existence of dummies (foam cakes and cupcakes that you decorate to mimic real cakes and cupcakes, for display only) when I had to create 50 desserts in a day for the photoshoot for my upcoming book. … Read More...
Tutorial: Paperdoll appliqued skirt
Katy fromSew Apropos and No Big Dill shares a tutorial for making her Paperdoll Skirt. It’s not a skirt for paperdolls; it’s a super cute gathered skirt for little girls, with a paperdoll design appliqued around the hem. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Shirred T-Shirt Dress for Toddlers
Christie fromLemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Shop shows how to make an easy shirred t-shirt dress for toddlers. The top is made from a t-shirt (perhaps one that still fits across the chest but has grown too … Read More...
Tip: Accurate stitching on paper
New House Project has a brilliant shortcut for accurate stitching on paper. Go to her post to find out her trick.
Many thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for pointing out this great find.
Granny Square Cookies
At first sight, I thought these granny squares belonged in a different category. But no, they are perfectly decorated cookies. Learn to decorate them HERE at Sugar and Meringue.
Owl Cookie Decorating How-tos
Now that I have owls on the brain (see my prior post), I must share the cookie decorating how-tos for these also-insanely-cute owl cookies from Sweetopia. These cookies have been crazy popular on the internet for ages, and now… Read More...
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Thrifty Decor Chick shares some tips and techniques for taking your photos to the next level. She includes techniques for composing photos as well as tips for photo editing using Picnik. Click here to go to the article.