Urban Threads is having a rockin contest. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Did we mention it’s our birthday? We did? Good. We’re kicking off the festivities with this new free Maiden Monarch design — and a coloring contest to go with
Tutorial: Panda bear softie
Adeela from Sew Kool shows how to make a panda bear softie. Isn’t he cute? Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a lined romper
Roubidou shows how you to make a romper with a lining. Not only does it look prettier to have a lining, but you don’t have to worry about finishing off your seam allowances AND you’ll get nice clean non-wonky edges … Read More...
Free ladybug design
Here’s a great freebie from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs. She notes that, although she used the ladybug design for applique, it could easily be resized and used for hand embroidery. Get the free design.
Owl Sock Friends Tutorial
Who does not love the Owl, he is such a silent majestic creatures and the baby Owls are so charming. Sew up a cute owl or a pair of owls with this fun sewing tutorial using socks. Give these little … Read More...
Pretty French Inspired Table Redo
There are hundreds of table makeovers out there, but when I see something unique like this I just have to share it with you. I love how romantic this table looks, the stencil pattern is just beautiful. Amy over at … Read More...
Make Mother’s Day Fingerprint Candles
Aren’t these darling? Such an easy method with such adorable results. I really think these are among my favorites for Mother’s Day projects this year. Laura from Come Together Kids made these with her kids and shows you step by … Read More...
Project: Stamped Butterfly Necklace
Shona Cole shares her tutorial for making one of these lovely butterfly necklaces. She stamped on canvas to make it, very cool! Click here for her tutorial.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. … Read More...
SPRING SNUGGLE
Isn’t this a pretty little cardigan to put on your toddler for chilly Spring days then snuggle her in your arms?
To create this sweater, Anneliese revised and upsized an existing pattern which she credits on her blog. She … Read More...
Mother’s Day Tea Sachets and Gift Box
Learn to make this lovely gift HERE at Martha Stewart.
Gustav Klimt Cupcake
I’m such a sucker for famous art translated onto sweets (really, see here). Find this Gustav Klimt cupcake in honor of Mother’s Day–and tips to make it–HERE at Sweetology.
Stained Glass Cookies for Mom
I found two submissions in my Inbox today for beautiful, stained glass cookies for Mother’s Day. Hence my conclusion that stained glass cookies for Mother’s Day are a must this year, so best get baking. Find step-by-step how-tos for making … Read More...
Monogram Mosaic Tutorial
Here I go again…digging through the internets looking for tutorials to share with all of you. And I dug deeper this time. First I ask Mr. Google…then I go to page 10…digging deeper and I found a portal through HGTV … Read More...
Mother’s Day is for the Birds
These sweet birdies are pretty much the epitome of love, perfect for Mother’s Day.
What clay are your mom’s getting on Mother’s Day? What projects are you hoping to build?
Vintage Revival Top 5: Vote for your favorite
Remember when I told you about Mandi’s Vintage Revivals Epic Makeover Contest? Well the entries came in and the top 5 finalists have been chosen. Now you have a chance to get to know the entrants and vote for … Read More...
Tutorial: Ties for little guys
Have some stash you need to burn so you can buy more quilting fabric? Well I have an idea. Make a tie for the special little boy in your life. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Patchwork Scrap Map
Kate from See Kate Sew made this divine patchwork map of the US from fabric scraps. Go HERE to see how she did it.
Via Diane Gilleland at Craftzine.
Newsy: Patty’s Backyard Baby wins
Kathy Miller from Making it Fun blog announced the winner of Michael Miller’s Project Selvage contest this week. Congratulations goes to Patty Sloniger who designed the Backyard Baby fabric collection. Read more HERE. Go straight to the Backyard Baby … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric gathers with couched thread
Lynette from My Craft Discovery shows how to gather fabric using a couched thread. The thread is couched to the fabric with a zig-zag stitch, and can be easily pulled to create even gathers. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fold square tote with cross-over handles
mj+L+ia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this cute little tote with cross-over handles. It gets its shape from a square of fabric that is folded at the corners. Brilliant!! Get the tute.
[photo from Lia’s Space]