So after last week’s test run of the bike shorts, I had planned to make piles and piles of bike shorts for my daughter. And I did get one made, and photo’d it along the way so I could write … Read More...
Sand Dollar Cookies
These perfect sand dollar cookies almost make me feel like I’m sitting on a beach chair running my hands through the sand. Almost. Learn to make them HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
Monkey Cupcakes
Yep, monkey cupcakes. Find the how-tos HERE at Kids Fun and Games.
Careful Driving Birthday Cake
As one who panics at the thought of her daughter some day crossing 16th street by herself (I live just off of 16th Street in Washington, DC, the crazy busy street that ends a few miles down the road at … Read More...
Individual Ice Cream Party Cupcakes
Food that looks like other food has become one of my staples of edible crafting, I think. Like these cupcakes. That are really ice cream. Oh, and there’s a brownie base. Learn to make them HERE at The Crafty Penguin… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro-inspired funky stripe throw pillow
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one … Read More...
Tutorial: Laptop bag with quilted lining
Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop bag. The pattern is an adaptation of one she used to make a purse for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy strapless maxi dress
Maxi dresses are super popular right now. Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make a strapless maxi dress. It’s a quick and easy dress to make, suitable for a beginning sewer. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Wristlet camera strap
Cheryl from Just Pretty and A Pretty Cool Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a wristlet camera strap. The short strap is just big enough to slide over your wrist, making it easy to carry your digital camera … Read More...
Freebie | Baby Chick SVG File
This free SVG file from BeaOriginal is perfect for your Spring, Easter and farm layouts. Click here to go to the download. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Coasters Made From Soda Cans
What a totally fun project perfect for summer entertaining! I love the way these look, great for an RV or summer cabin too. Amy over at The Idea Room is always full of ideas, but this has to be one … Read More...
Free Printable | Hospital Survival Kit for a New Mother
Jennifer McCaffrey from My Own Road shares this hospital survival kit she put together for a friend about to give birth. She also includes a free printable in two different colors so that you can make your own. Click here… Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
BIG THINGS SHOP — whale bandana
Review and Giveaway | Big Book of Scrapbook Pages
Jill Paulson at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of the new Memory Makers Idea Book: The Big Book of Scrapbook Pages
. She is also giving one lucky ready a free copy. Entries for the giveaway close … Read More...
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Giveaway: Picnics and Fairgrounds fabric
Rita from Red Pepper Quilts is hosting a giveaway for a FQ bundle of 10 Picnic and Fairgrounds prints by Denyse Schmidt. These prints are only available in Australia. Visit her post for entry details.
Book: Deploy that Fabric
When I first got a glimpse of this book Deploy that Fabric by Jen Eskridge from Reanna Lily Designs my first thought was the title sounds so military. Well, that was on purpose since the full title is Deploy that … Read More...
Heritage Stars quilt
Inspired by a quilt she saw in The Quilt Index, Lori from Humble Quilts created this Heritage Stars quilt in EQ (software program). Can you guess how many sawtooth stars there are around the zigzags? Eighty six. She gives … Read More...
Bobblehead How-To
Bobbleheads charm and amuse me. One of the first little sculpted pieces I made was a bobbleheaded critter. Here’s a tute from HGTV to give it a try.