Sewing a swimsuit sounds intimidating, but it’s actually not as hard as you’d think. Katy fromSew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how you can make her Big Splash! girl’s swimsuit. The piecing on the top of the bathing … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Pebble Embellishment
Stop by the JudiKins website and learn how to add a stamped image to the back of a glass pebble for a very pretty card embellishment.
-Heather
Tutorial: Reversible raglan-sleeve little girl’s dress sew-along
Citra from Innocentia begins a sew-along for making her Leela dress, a reversible dress with raglan sleeves. The simple lines of the dress show off a favorite fabric print. In the first post she shows how to draft the pattern. … Read More...
Newsy: July start of Orange You Glad Bee
Staci from The Confused Quilter has a new quilting bee to tell you about. It starts up in July, so there is plenty of time to join the fun. The theme for her bee is orange. Go here to get … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s muscle shirt
Ruby fromZaaberryy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a little boy’s muscle shirt out of a larger-sized tee. She made hers from a thrifted t-shirt with cool graphics. Love it!! Get the tute.… Read More...
Free Printable | Father’s Day Tags
This free sheet of tags for Father’s Day is available from Whipperberry. Go on over to see how she used them! Click here to go to the download. Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and Embellishments? then check … Read More...
YOU TAKE A SIMPLE TOP …….
and make it really special with a little bit of crochet inspiration!
Doesn’t this little bit of crochet take the ordinary to a new height? For this and more crochet inspiration – more ideas to update and embellish your wardrobe, … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Recent free cross-stitch charts from un jour, une grille:
(1) Robe rose
(2) Lampe
(3) Pousette bleu
(4) Petite fille qui joue avec des cubes
(5) Bébé dans son troteur
(6) Enfants et chien
(7) Canapé rose
(8) Chaise… Read More...
Free Printable | Monthly Must Take Photos
This check list from Creating Keepsakes lists the 10 can’t miss photos for each month of the year. June’s list includes photos with Dad, outdoor activities and flip-flops. You can also download a blank list to fill in with your … Read More...
Free pattern: Mr. Bones wall hanging
Carol from Fun Threads was in a piratey mood when she created this handsome character she calls Mr. Bones. What a fun project to do with kids or grandkids this summer. She even has the drawings reversed, ready for fusible … Read More...
Freebie | Figure Skate SVG File
Brianna from BeaOriginal sent along another link to a free SVG file. This time of a figure skate for all the skating enthusiasts. As always the file is compatible with both the SCAL and MTC software packages for Cricut. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | My Turn, Your Turn
DIY Chemical Free Fabric Softener Recipe
Did you know that fabric softeners and dryer sheets generally contain ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, limonene, linalool, and a-Terpineol? These chemicals can cause respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness, anemia, liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and … Read More...
Coldworking Glass Without Machines…a New Book by Paul Tarlow
You need to order this book, Coldworking Glass Without Machines, if you do any kiln forming and especially if you don’t want to spend money on a bunch of equipment. I have to say, I like to spend money … Read More...
Tutorial: Beachcomber Bag
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Beachcomber Bag. You can take the drawstring bag with you on trips to the beach or pool, or on other summer adventures. Fabric-covered elastic loops around … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered felt daisy
Joy from How Joyful Design Studio shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a layered felt daisy. The little felt covered centers are so clever! These would be pretty on a hair accessory, or as a brooch … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin flower tank
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs on I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her sequin flower tank, no sewing required! She starts with a store-bought tank and embellishes it with sequin trim. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Sniff Pet Candles Offer Aromatherapy for Dogs
Jenn Mohr combined her love of candles and dogs by creating an aromatherapy candle line for dogs called Sniff Pet Candles.
Apparently the candles will “promote your dog’s optimum health and well-being”. They’re made with all natural ingredients like essential … Read More...
Decorated Seashell Cookies
As one who grew up very connected to the shore–specifically, the Jersey Shore, where my great grandfather was a lighthouse keeper, a fact I proudly drop every chance I get–I’ve dabbled quite a bit with decorating shell cookies. I always … Read More...
Radish Toadstools
Radishes carved to look like toadstools? Awwww. I envision these atop a spinach salad with goat cheese and raspberry dressing tossed by fairies in the woods. Learn to make them HERE at Red Currant Designs.