This paper toy is available from Digitprop for download w/ instructions on how to construct it.
Oh, they also have a super cute one called Herbie the velociraptor. Check it out here.
Sewing Tutorial: Shabby Chic Frayed Edge Blanket
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a shabby chic patchwork blanket. The patchwork design allows you to make use of smaller cuts of fabric. The edges are all left raw … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated drawstring lunchsack
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her insulated lunch sack. The drawstring lunch bag is an excerpt from her book 1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills With 33 Simple Sewing … Read More...
Joel’s drawing gets the embroidery treatment
Wendi from Shiny Happy World guest blogs at Made by Joel with a tutorial showing how to stitch up one of his line drawings. She gives you design transfer tips and then provides links to four common embroidery stitch how-to … Read More...
Project and Sale: Inky Antics Stamps
Visit Inky Antics for directions to make this super cute turtle spa gift bag from Tex Gerard. Brighten someones day by filling it with bath salts or candies!
And speaking of Inky Antics, they are retiring lots of stamps. For … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie Mug Rug
Janna from SewHappyGeek guest blogs at Wonderfully Awkward with a tutorial showing how to make her hexie mug rug. She gives you many close up photos for creating the individual hexagons and then how to join them to make rows. … Read More...
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When you subscribe to “Funky Friends Factory” newsletter and get this free honey of a bear softy pattern. He is a cutie!
How to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls
Over at the blog CAMIC designs there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls. I think these are just so colorful and I love how big they are. I could … Read More...
Delicate security
Amazing! Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story says lace fences, designed by a Dutch firm, are now available in the USA and Europe. When I win the lottery, I am SO getting one of these. See more photos at Tricia’s blog … Read More...
A New Tutorial – Needle Felting Basics
This is an awesome needle felting tutorial from Elizabeth Carls and I think you all may want to try these techniques. Needle Felting is a simple way to add surface design to your felted knits or to any heavy fabric. … Read More...
Some tough softies
Mulder and Scully by DeriDolls. Yipee!!! See more wonderfulness at the DeriDolls blog.
From my studio last week: July 12, 2011
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...