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I’m sending some quilt love out to Peppermint Pinwheels Etsy on her Turquoise and Circles quilt. The wagon wheels are traditional, old-fashioned even, but the overall feel of the quilt is modern. I love it.
Via Craftgawker Quilts Gallery.
Looking … Read More...
A whole slew of them. Find them HERE at babble, from this fun-sounding book, Insanewiches (the site from which, by the way, I first posted about back in ’09.)
With its scrumptuous sammies shown on Today and in Woman’s … Read More...
Prudent Baby shows how to make painted canvas chair cushions. The handpainted canvas gives an artistic edge to the square cushions. I’m loving her choice of colors – the yellow, the turqouise, and that fabulous pop of pink! Get the … Read More...
Sibylle from Funkytime shows how to turn a pair of jeans into this cute ruffled denim skirt. The short rows of ruffles hide the piecing in the front and add some girly flair. Pom pom fringe on the front pockets … Read More...
McKell’s Closet shows how you can use a man’s tie to make a cool pleated neckline detail on a woman’s t-shirt. You most likely know someone who has a stash of unwanted ties hanging in their closet, but if not … Read More...
Oh, these aren’t just ice cream cone cake bites. They are…
RAINBOW ice cream cone cake bites. Make them HERE at Sugar Swings.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog … Read More...
In honor of National Sewing Month coming up in September Lindsay from Craft Buds says she is going back to basics for anyone who might want to pick up sewing or quilting. Topics include self-healing mats, rotary cutters, and scissors. … Read More...
Martine & Jim spent 10 months designing their over-the-top steampunk wedding with fabulous results! See all the incredible details at Poptastic Bride. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your special day with us Martine & Jim!
No stamping in this one but I think a lot of us cardmakers love to make pop up cards so I thought I’d share this great site I came across. Artist Robert Sabuda shares loads of free and simple pop … Read More...
What a great response to our giveaway of One-of-a-Kind Handmade Weddings! The winner selected by Random.org is: comment #42
Melissa Thomson!
Would love this book. I am in the process of planing my wedding. The timing would be great!… Read More...
Dana of “MADE” has generously made available her pretty fall leaves tutorial, complete with templates for the three leaves she used. She also pictures many ideas on how you can use your lovely leaves. Summer is waving good-bye as … Read More...
Kristin is the owner of the wildly popular Sew Mama Sew! blog and online fabric shop. If you are new to poking around online to learn how to make stuff, SMS needs to be your first stop. The items on … Read More...
An exciting announcement about a new online embroidery course from Mary Corbet:
… Read More...The Nesting Place is a six-week interactive online class, with step-by-step instructions, exclusive video instruction, and a full materials kit. The class will take you from the
FingerPricks shares a different approach to framing embroidery in a hoop. She says,
… Read More...This is a fairly quick, simple, no-sew way to finish with a nice folded edge at the back; you’ll need scissors, heavy card (preferably the same colour
And one more ice cream… Find some clever ways to serve ice cream and cake at parties HERE at Real Simple. Spotting the chocolate scoops in cupcake liners, I couldn’t help but flashback to the final wedding scene in … Read More...
The weather is still hovering around 80 degrees (F) where I am, so until we shift dramatically lower, I’ll keep on with the ice cream. Learn to make striped ice cream HERE at Martha Stewart.
Yes, please. Find out how to cover jelly bans with chocolate and craft this jelly bean sundae HERE at 1 Fine Cookie. There’s also a jelly bean cocktail.
I can’t tell you how much this makes me smile! If you have a little one that likes to “bang a gong” then get thee to a recycle bin and over to Laura’s blog Art 4 Little Hands and follower … Read More...
This exquisite pillow by French crazy-quilter Evy gives me double joy. As always, I’m captivated by the luxurious detail of seam treatments that incorporate beading and silk ribbon embroidery. What’s different about Evy’s pillow: The complex pattern of the piecing … Read More...
