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.
DIY All Natural Nappy Spray For Babies & Toddlers
I find that the more kids you have the less diligent you are with certain things. With my first I changed nappies religiously so Baby H was dry and comfortable. Not so with my second Baby L, sometimes it is … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel case with zippered pockets
Just in time for summertime travel, Sewing Steph shares a tutorial showing how to make a travel case. It’s made up of two zippered pockets to hold money and other small items, and unsnaps to reveal pockets for holding a … Read More...
Tutorial: Bandana skirt for toddler girls
Rebecca from This Present Life and Happy Baby Designs shows how to make a little girl’skirt out of a bandana. This is such a cute look for summertime!! It’s also a quick project, as the bandana is already hemmed for … Read More...
Tutorial: Snail Mail Folio
Tristan Gallagher shares a tutorial on the CT Publishing blog showing how to make this cute and functional Snail Mail Folio. With pockets to hold stamps, notecards and envelopes, pens, and even a small address book, this little folio keeps … Read More...
Tip for Lighting Hard to Reach Wicks
If you don’t happen to have a candle/barbecue lighter, chances are you’ve burned your fingers (or at least been frustrated trying to light a wick stuck in the bottom of a candle).
Jolene Sugerbaker, The Trailer Park Queen lights up … Read More...
Bathtime Baby Shower Cookies (with Candy Centers)
Every now and then, one spots a crafted piece of art that awes, that causes one to pause and wonder how creative minds work to create something so stunning. That’s what I thought about these baby shower cookies from Sweetopia… Read More...
Tutorial from Curbly – Etched Eames Inspired Glasses
I’m a huge fan of Mid Century Modern design, the furniture, fabrics, mosaics…Mad Men is even one of my favorite shows on TV. So I was looking through Curbly, an “modern” inspired web site/blog that posts a bunch of … Read More...
DIY Painted Votives
These charming glass votives swirled with splashes of watery paint were inspired by the paintings of talented artist Michelle Armas! The ladies at Once Wed borrowed some of her works of art for a photo shoot and were completely … Read More...
Winner of the Arda Glass is…
Thanks to everyone that entered the Arda Salad bowl giveaway.
Before we announce the winner, a reminder that the Modnique sale event for this gorgeous collection is now on! Make sure you grab yourself a bargain before the sale ends … Read More...
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
virtually flip through the new Hero Art release catalog, with lots of cute rubber, clear and cling stamps with themes like travel, flowers and lots of backgrounds, everything to get you ready for summer projects. My faves are the new … Read More...
De Puntillas: Etsy Craft Party
Yet another Etsy Craft Party is announce. This time in the city city of Alicante in Spain!
Check it out and if you need a translation use this link: google translate!
Giveaway: Quilty birds mouse pad
Sue from Alderwood Quilts is celebrating her return to blogging with a June giveaway. Get a chance to win this mouse pad with birds perched on a feathered star quilt. Adorable. You have all month to enter, go here for … Read More...
Tutorial: Hopscotch Pips quilt
If you need a quilt pattern that will show off your fabric motifs Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt has your solution. She created this quilt Hopscotch Pips to showcase the yummy scrumptious Sherbet Pips fabric line by Aneela Hoey. It’s … Read More...
The bow belt tutorial
So very vintage-y! Totally adorbs bow belt tutorial by Casey Brown Designs.
Get the the bow belt tutorial!
How to make sea shell art with fun window tiles
Not only is the focal element a recycled element, yup that shell was someone’s house there for a while, the background is a bit of recycled cardboard. The tiles are a unique and fun bit of repurposing. Check out the … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Market Tote
Jessica from Make It Lovely shows how to make the Vintage Market Bag she created for the Vintage Crafter’s Challenge over at Simple Simon & Co. The large tote is made from a vintage table runner, plus extra fabric for … Read More...