Since I homeschool, I am always looking on homeschooling blogs. It seems that right now is the time to do lessons on Butterflies. If you are looking for a great craft to show the life cycle of a butterfly, than … Read More...
Up close with Shirlee Fassell
Work continues on Shirlee Fassell‘s Crazy Art Quilt. The photo shown here is just one of the lovely images captured by Susan Elliott when she and Shirlee attended a CQ retreat recently. You’ll want to see every gorgeous close-up. … Read More...
How to stitch on the fly
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting gives us a look at her process for creating this semi-improvisational sampler for a Hoopla swap. She includes a list of the stitches she used for each element. See her blog post.
Free Pattern: Knit Your Own Jack Russell
Sally Muir and Jo Osborne have the most adorable pattern for you to knit your very own Jack Russell Terrier featured on “All Free Knitting”. Dogs are cute, but let’s face it; they’re hard to take care of. If you … Read More...
Needleprint profiles Ruth O’Leary
I love it when two of my favorite blogs come together in mutual admiration and support, as in the marvelous profile of our beloved Ruth O’Leary on Needleprint blog. Enjoy Needleprint’s coverage of Ruth’s St. Cuthbert’s Banner project — and … Read More...
Mimi lights the way
There is just no end to the creativity expressed by Mimi Kirchner through her Tiny Worlds series. (I simply cannot call these precious artworks pincushions.) She’s posted many beautiful new designs on her blog. I’m especially in love with … Read More...
Get “Things We Love” blocks
If you missed some of the embroidered and appliqued quilt blocks in the Things We Love series from Among the Gum Trees, you’ve got another chance to download them. Jenny of Elephantz has listed links to each block released … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed neckline for a plain tee
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a fringe to the neckline of a plain tee. She uses pinking shears and Steam-a-Seam to make it a no-sew project. If you wanted, you could easily … Read More...
Cool idea: Painted floral buttons
Laura Bray from Katydiddyused Tulip paints to add fun flower designs to plain buttons. She’s not sure how they would fare in a washing machine, so they’re not intended for a project that would need washing. But wouldn’t they … Read More...
Tutorial: Pirate hook softie
Kimberly from bugaboo, mini, mr, and me shares a tutorial at Everyday Mom Ideas showing how to make a pirate hook softie. The felt version allows all the pirate-y fun of a plastic store-bought costume version, but without the danger … Read More...
Tutorial: Bloom Top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made the fabulous Bloom Top for her toddler daughter. The fluffy fabric flower embellishments around the neckline are just like the ones you see on adult tops, but shrunken down into an … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s tiered gathered skirt
The Sewing Dork tells how to make a tiered gathered skirt. Her tutorial gives the dimensions she used to make one for a 4-year-old child, but you could easily size that up or down as needed. Get the tute.… Read More...
Project: Butterfly Card
Stop by the Spellbinders blog and Holly will show you how she made this stunning butterfly card using Spellbinders dies and stamps from Flourish.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures associate … Read More...
Video tutes from Kreinik Threads
How to store framed needlework
If you need to put framed needlework into long-term storage, Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some tips for preserving it. See her post.
Gorgeous Beads by Kerri Fuhr
Her beads are gorgeous! She’s Kerri Fuhr and I have written about her before…and I will again. Soon in fact. I just received a tutorial from her to review so expect another post about her and that tutorial in the … Read More...
Bite-Lite Launches Mosquito Repelling Candles
Bite-Lite® LLC has launched their mosquito repelling candles in Las Vegas at the National Hardware Show. Apparently, the formula was developed by Bedoukian Research Inc. and is made with natural ingredients.
According to a press release through Pr-USA.net, monkeys seem … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric cover for a bookcase
Carol Zentgraf shares a tutorial at Creative Home Arts Club showing how to make a fabric cover that transforms a humble bookcase into a pretty skirted table. Brilliant! Get the tutorial at Creative Home Arts Club.
[photo from Creative Home … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic-Waist Flirt Skirt
Elisabeth from Growing Home created this Elastic-Waist Flirt Skirt, inspired by a skirt she recently purchased from J. Crew. I love the shape of this skirt! It has pockets at the sides (a must for me!), and a waistband that … Read More...
Tutorial: The Ruffle Bustle Skirt from knit fabric
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial over at Grosgrain for making this awesome ruffle bustle skirt out of knit fabric. This is such a cute skirt! And a great use for those bits and pieces left over from … Read More...