With the colder weather hitting Australia and the house being closed up with the heater cranked I noticed last night a bit of a smell about the place.
I know what the smell is as son number 2 (bless him) … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s raglan sleeve t-shirt
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a child’s raglan sleeve t-shirt. This is such a cute style of shirt for boys and for girls! She first shows how to draft the pattern, … Read More...
Recyclables Worth Keeping for Kids Crafts and Lessons
Teach Mama has a great post about what types of recyclables you should keep and how they will benefit your child’s learning/craft time. You won’t believe how many great ideas this one post alone has in it. I can’t wait … Read More...
Toddler book illustrated with designer fabrics
As I read this book tonight – Sharing Time by Elizabeth Verdick – to my 2 year old grandson I noticed lots of pretty fabrics making up the character’s clothing. Some of it even looked familiar. No surprise then at … Read More...
Cave Paintings
This family is so cute, and they worked so hard on their cave paintings while learning about the Early People. Enchanted Schoolhouse is where you can find out what they used, and what books they referred to to make these … Read More...
Verena – Summer Sweets
The editors at Verena are just putting the final touches on their Summer issue and getting it ready to go to the printer(!!), but until then, they’re bringing you a few more featured knits to keep you in stitches.
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How to make baby footprint art for Father’s Day
What a lovely and personal idea that any father would love to get on the day we set aside to honor our Dads! See the easy tutorial Kristine posted at her blog Liberated Mind on how to make baby footprint … Read More...
Book giveaway: Color and Cloth
This week the generous folks at Kaye’s Quilting Friends will be giving away this book Color and Cloth: The Quiltmaker’s Ultimate Workbook by Mary Coyne Penders. Develop confidence in selecting fabrics for your next quilt. Contest ends June 17, 2011. … Read More...
5 Types of Felt: Felt 101 with tutorials
I hope you learn as much from this article By: Marla Canfield Clark of “Creative Dish” on FaveCrafts as I did about 5 types of felts with tutorials for each of the 5 (pictured). In this informational article, you’ll … Read More...
Frames show off fabric you cannot cut
Fran from Sew Bella understands most crafters have certain pieces of fabric in their stashes they are reluctant to cut up. She shares a solution on her blog. Click here to learn more.
Tutorial: Break down a shirt for quilting
Ever wondered how to cut up a cotton shirt to get the most useable fabric from it? Wonder no more. Alix from Mamaka Mills shows how in a tutorial she just posted on her blog. Once she breaks down … Read More...
Quick Father’s Day gift – Coasters
If you have procrastinated making something for Father’s Day, you are running out of time. Staci from Crafty Staci has an answer and it only takes fabric and a bit of quilt batting or InsulBrite. Visit her post to learn … Read More...
Eucalan Getaway Gang (Travel Set)
Head on over to Dreamweaver Yarns and check out the Eucalan Getaway Gang. Eucalan’s Getaway Gang is a travel essential for garment care. The clear zip bag made of durable eco-lite vinyl is packed with items to keep your … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple camera case
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way to Success shares a tutorial showing how to make a simple camera case. The small fabric pouch is lined and has an easy Velcro closure. The dimensions she gives will create a case … Read More...
It’s new: Pfaff ambition sewing machines
PFAFF® announces their new ambition line of sewing machines. Features include Integrated Dual Feed technology (IDT) that feeds fabric evenly from the top and bottom, a large touch screen, a built in alphabet and a varity of decorative and utility … Read More...
Tutorial: The Dandelion Tee
Amanda from The Modern Marigold shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Dandelion Tee. I am sooo loving the appliqued flower! It’s made from scraps of yelllow fabric layered this way and that. Get the tute… Read More...
Making Over a Vintage Dresser
Have you ever walked through the thrift store and seen an old dresser but thought the style was just not yours and too outdated? If I had seen this dresser I never would have pictured it as it turned out … Read More...
Americana Rustic Flag Sign
I really love this patriotic rustic flag sign that Nicole made. The best part about this project is that it’s super easy and the technique can be mirrored by anyone. You don’t have to be a painter or a decorator, … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag Day Pillow
Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs over at The Crafting Chicks with a tutorial showing how to make her Flag Day Pillow. The front of the pillow is inspired by the American flag. Instead of stars on a blue field, … Read More...
Tutorial: Inverted Pleat Peek-a-Boo Pocket
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at The Girl Creative showing how to make her Inverted Pleat Peek-a-Boo Pockets. They’re super cute on the back of a pair of summer shorts. Get the tutorial.
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