Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Luau Dress for little girls, inspired by a much smaller-scaled halter dress made for American Girl dolls. The top is made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel tissue pouch with just three seams
Regena from The Distracted Domestic shows how to create a fabric pouch to hold a travel pack of tissues. It can be made from one piece of fabric and just three seams. Get the tutorial.
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Freebie: Nautical Clip Art
Click here to download some free nautical themed clip art from Dover Publications.
-Heather
Looking for more Nautical-themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
French-themed Cookie Basket (for Bastille Day)
I get so caught up in the hype about the 4th of July here in the States, I dare not forget the next red, white and blue holiday: Bastille Day. Check out this amazing French-themed cookie basket created by Bundles … Read More...
Humpty Dumpty Sat on a…. S’more?
It seems s’mores would be less structurally sound than a wall, especially s’mores balanced on a stick, but Humpty Dumpty isn’t known for wise choices about his own safety, I suppose, and these are horribly clever. Make Humpty Dumpty sittin’ … Read More...
Watermelon Sculptures
Because that’s what these watermelon creations from Trish at Sweetology essentially are. Sculptures. Check out the fun she had with watermelon HERE at Sweetology. Those are watermelon flower pots, by the way. There are also baby carriages, but you’ll … Read More...
Review: Saltimbanco by Cirque Du Soleil
The current version of Saltimbanco, the oldest show from the Cirque Du Soleil stable, is currently touring Australia. This show is everything that you expect from Cirque Du Soleil’s shows. Acrobats, colors, drama, comedy, and of course, a sense … Read More...
Happy 1st Birthday Liselle – Helping You Transform Your Look In Minutes
Celebrating one year since it’s launch Liselle Mineral Makeup are promising every customer will receive a *FREE SPF25 Loose Mineral Powder Concealer & Foundation all-in-one with every order purchased up until 31st July 2011.
*NB Your free jar won’t show … Read More...
Win a Jennifer Andrews portrait
Unbelievable! Jennifer Andrews of Children Playing with Fire is giving away an original hand-embroidered portrait! Maybe of you! She says,
… Read More...If you would like an embroidered portrait of yourself (by me), then here is your chance. Just leave a comment
Miniature Dollhouse Candle Tutorial
If you’re into dollhouse miniatures, try making one of these adorable crystal candle holders.
It’s an affordable and unique way to add originality to your dollhouse. I went through a stage where I collected vintage dollhouses and the furniture can … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Employee Challenge Quilts
The Stitchin’ Post hosted an employee quilt challenge and today (in keeping with Sisters, Oregon style) the fire department hung all the quilts on the side of their building. Visit them on Facebook to see all the quilts. Lovely, one … Read More...
Book review: Fresh Fabric Treats
I received a review copy of the book Fresh Fabric Treats: Sixteen Yummy Projects
to Sew from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and More from C&T Publishing | StashBooks.
Things I love about the book: The concept. The book showcases the … Read More...
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Bullseye BE Con Pictures!
Over at Flickr there’s a set of pictures from BE Con. I know I got pretty excited going through them. Got to relive the experience a bit. Check it out if you’re curious what we experienced. There’s even a video … Read More...
Gorgeous!!
This is the newest pattern from Sweater Babe, due to be released this fall. And she’s having a giveaway!
Go here to enter, and also to see more pics of this beautiful design!
Stitch a sharp point
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread solves the problem of how to get a sharp point in satin stitch. See her tute.
Tutorial: Basic shisha embroidery
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting is sharing a tutorial for basic shisha–attaching tiny mirrors to fabric with embroidery. See the tute.
Crazy-quilt seam treatment: Ricrac
This is what happens when SharonB gets ahold of humble ricrac. Get the details of this seam treatment from her Pin Tangle blog post.
Tutorial: Plenty of Pockets Tote
Sew4Home has the how-to for making their Plenty of Pockets Tote. The trim little tote bag has a long cross-body strap for easy carrying, and rows of pockets on the outside for easy access to keys, phone, sunglasses, etc. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Tablet or reader cover
Pat Bravo shares a free downloadable PDF tutorial for making a soft cover for your tablet or reader. The top flap is held in place with a strip of fabric. Get the PDF tutorial.
[photo from Pat Bravo]