Oh, my goodness! Tamar Mogendorff has a blog! Check out her amazing needle artistry as it emerges. Go to her blog.
And many thanks to grrl + dog for sharing the link!
DIY: Fourth of July table runner
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she made this super cute Fourth of July table runner. She explains it’s a perfect project for beginners. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Kid’s Convertible Cargo Pants
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to adapt a basic pants pattern to make convertible cargo pants for kids. Awesome! A button tab at the bottom of the legs allows them to be worn at full length or rolled up … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Pippa and Rascal fox and raccoon softies
Disney from Ruffles & Stuff shares a free pattern for making her Pippa and Rascal softies. Pippa is the cutie pie fox, and Rascal is the sweet raccoon. They are both SOOO cute! Get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Flower pincushion you wear on your wrist
Nancy Lee from Heaven is Handmaid shows how to make a pincushion that is both pretty and practical. It’s made into the shape of a flower (pretty), and stitched on to an elastic band so we can wear it around … Read More...
DIY Tutorial – Make Your Own Beaded Stitch Markers!
Yeah, you can use bits and pieces of yarn for stitch markers, but why? Now you can make your own using beads and jewelry findings.
It’s fun, make them as wacky as the beads you can find, or just make … Read More...
Burlap & Lace Table Decor
Mason jars wrapped with burlap and lace are the perfect accent for a rustic wedding! Learn how to make your own with a tutorial posted at Adventures in Dressmaking.
Rockin’ Robin Quilt-Along
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters just announced the start of a Quilt-Along called Rockin’ Robin. There are five hosts and she is one of them. Each week one of the hosts will introduce a new row to participants. Click here… Read More...
DIY Cake Bunting: No Sew!
Add festive bunting to your bridal shower or wedding cake without sewing a stitch! Visit Intimate Weddings for a step-by-step tutorial for this adorable project.
Inspiration: Framed Log Cabin blocks
I spied this idea over at Martha Stewart. They created a modern-feeling wall grouping with simple quilt blocks done in solid fabrics. If you follow my blog you likely already know how to make a simple log cabin block, … Read More...
Stars and Stripes Cupcakes
Stars and stripes and cream cheese frosting… How can you go wrong with that combo for the 4th? Learn to make stars and stripes cupcakes HERE at babble.
Freebie: Patriotic Digital Stamps
Visit Paper Smooches and download some cute little patriotic digital stamps for free. (if the link is no longer current, older freebies can be found here on their blog)
-Heather
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Fireworks T-Shirt
I love the way this t-shirt came out using just Sharpies and Alcohol….brilliant. You can find the full tutorial over at Butterfly Jungle. (Parent Supervision is definitely required due to use of Rubbing Alcohol) {Found via Pinterest}
4th of July Mason Jar Luminaries
There is something completely nostalgic about Mason Jars. To incorporate them into a 4th of July craft is like eating a piece of Apple Pie…delicious! I love how these jars are basically saluting our Country as they line the driveway. … Read More...
Patriotic Pinwheels
Do you have some festive Red, White and Blue scrapbook paper lying around? These pinwheels are the perfect use for them! Simply Designing shows you how to make them!
Popsicle Stick Flags
A Pumpkin and a Princess has this adorable 4th of July craft that you can easily do with your children. They even made them into cute little magnets! Perfect for hanging up some Independence Day coloring projects.
From my studio last week: June 28, 2011
Lots of work happened in my studio last week – mostly of the cleaning sort, not the sewing sort. I’d share a photo of the “after” but it’s still far less than impressive. The piles are still there, they’re just … Read More...
Bird watching with Lark
I love this bangle from Buy My Crap. Thom O’Hearn at Lark has been birdwatching on Etsy and found this and other interesting birds. The bird hat for baby is pretty sweet, too.
Tutorial: Simple Felt Daisy
Alice of “Futuregirl Blog” is sharing this Simple Felt Daisy tutorial with us and it is charming. Think of all the fun ways you can use these daisies. These would be darling for a flower girl to carry in a … Read More...
Free pattern: Double-Pleated Purse
Donna from Sewing Mends the Soul shares a free pattern at Craft Snob for making her Double-Pleated Purse. The shape of this bag is so pretty, and it’s a great project for mixing & matching your favorite cotton prints. Go … Read More...