If you give handmade ornaments as Christmas gifts, it’s time to start stitching! Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is sharing patterns and tutorials for two sweet felt ornaments–a tree and (my favorite) the poinsettia shown here. Go to her post… Read More...
Paint a Plastic Picnic Table
Next time you see one of those plastic kid’s picnic tables at a garage sale, you know that sun faded $1.00 beauty, you might not want to pass it by. Just take a look at what a little imagination and … Read More...
Ikea Cart Makeover
Susan took a boring, naked Ikea cart and gave it a truly lovely transformation. Using some paint, a hammer and some stamp pads to create this fabulous look. You can see the redo over at homeroad: IKEA Cart Re-Make.
A necklace fit for Frida
OMG, the awesomeness! rRradionica makes art necklaces using crochet and needlework techniques–fabric collage, fabric puffs, ribbon flowers. This new necklace is called Frida, and (using PhotoShop, I presume) she lets Frida try it on! (The iconic photo of Frida Kahlo … Read More...
Cool idea: Twirly skirt from quilt scraps
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polkadot Chair shows a super cute way to use up some fabric scraps. She pieced them together and made a scrappy twirly skirt for her daughter. LOVE! And because the scraps were left … Read More...
Help find these Stolen quilts
For the past couple of days, the news has been all over the blogosphere that four irreplaceable quilts–including one created by our beloved Allie Aller–did not return to their creators after Spring Quilt Market. C&T Publishing was displaying the … Read More...
Giveaway | Custom Ephemera Kit
To celebrate 500 sales in her Etsy shop, Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity is giving away a custom ephemera kit. The winner gets to choose the theme and colors of the kit which will have a retail value of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a racerback tank from knit fabric
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a racerback tank from knit fabric. The racerback is great for layering, and it’s a quick sewing project – she made hers in just 1 hour. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded circle fabric flower
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to fold circles of fabric to make a fun flower that you can use as a brooch or a hair accessory. This would be a cute way to use up some of your … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple toddler’s swimsuit
Jenny from Seamingly Smitten guest blogs at Domestic Deadline with a tutorial showing how to make a basic bathing suit for a young girl. If you’re intimidated by the thought of sewing a swimsuit, this would be a good first … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Junebug Dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is Not Optional is excited to share her latest creation – the Junebug Dress! This adorable dress is perfect for little girls, and Jess has broken down the process into a three-part sew-along, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Stamp from Gelatin
I’ve seen all kinds of objects and materials used to make stamps but this is something I’ve actually never seen before. Chantal Vincent shares her directions for using gelatin to make your own stamp. Her bottle and glass images turned … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hide your seams by stitching in the ditch
One way to hide a line of stitching is to “stitch in the ditch”, in other words sew a line of stitching in the indented seam line where two fabrics are joined. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shares a video … 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...
Giveaway | American Crafts Campy Trails
Jill at A Matter of Memories is giving away this pack of products from the American Crafts Campy Trails line. The prize includes:
12 patterned papers
2 sets of chipboard thickers
1 stamp set
3 packages of various coordinating embellishments… Read More...
Yoda Sundae
Are we still on Star Wars? If so, this Yoda sundae made from taffy and sorbet is pretty impressive. Learn to make it HERE at DisneyFamily.com.
Wondering why there is a new hype on Yoda or Baby Yoda? Have … Read More...
A conference to die for
Check out this announcement from Threads e-zine:
… Read More...Embroidery… in the New World. A conference on embroidery including a fashion show, is being held November 3, 2011, at the Battery Park Gardens in New York City. It will be hosted by
Freebie | Fleur de Lis SVG File
Another free download from BeaOriginal. You can get it by clicking here. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Ta Dah!: Swallow quilt holders
Angelica from Angelica’s Adventures created these delightful birds to hold the gorgeous quilt her mom made for a very lucky grandchild. Can you believe these birds are flat pieces of wood? I cannot. Visit her Post: Tattoo-Style Swallow Quilt Holders… Read More...
Freebie | Octopus Garden Digital Quick Page
Are you having any under (or above) the sea adventures this summer? Here’s a free quick page called Octopus Garden for recording your memories. Simply drop your photos into the page for a completed project. Click here to go to … Read More...