Kimberly Affleck makes the coolest beads with sea horses on them. And she’s been in Southern California teaching this weekend over at The Mandrel in Redondo Beach. I thought it might be cool to share a tutorial for the bead … Read More...
Quilt, art, or both
Christina from A Few Scraps started a discussion on the words “quilter” and “artist”. Visit her blog to read all the comments. I once asked our talented Craft Gossip Needlework Editor – Denise Felton – her thoughts on the difference … Read More...
Treats for Mother’s Day
Find a roundup of 17 treats to decorate for Mother’s Day HERE at Family Fun, including these rose basket cupcakes and slipper cookies.
DIY Mother’s Day Corsage: Felt Dahlia Flower Brooch
How stunning is this Dahlia Flower Brooch. Wondering about what to make Mom for Mother’s Day? Megan Reardon of “Holidash” has been thinking about traditional gifts like flower corsages and lockets, and she decided to combine the two. This felt … Read More...
Pincushion from quilt top leftovers
I spied this quilted pincushion made from leftover pieced strips at Bijou Lovely. She’s selling several on her Etsy shop. I am loving the color combination. $12 USD
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these quilting patterns … Read More...
Paris’s potholes decorated with colorful fabric
Fabrics dyed in bright colors, braided, then coiled fill potholes in Paris, France. See more of the artist Juliana Santacruz Herrera’s vision at Designboom.
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[photo by Juliana Santacruz Herrera]
Rice Krispie Birthday Cake
This darling cake feels very familiar to me, and it’s certainly possible that–after 2 1/2 years writing this blog–I’m starting to repeat myself. (starting?) Nevertheless, I think it deserves a second go ’round if it did have a first. Learn … Read More...
6 Ways to Dress Up Your Walls
One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to decorate or change up a room is with wall art. There are so many amazing ideas out there, and I have been collecting them. Whether you have the painting gene … Read More...
Newsy: Mobile app for quilt lovers
Just out this week, Interweave released a Quilting Daily app for iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Not available yet for Androids, sorry. Best of all, it’s free. Go to App. Go to Interweave’s Press Release.
Dyeing Yarn With Koolaid and a Crockpot!
I imagine you could do this with Jello too. Take a couple different colors/flavors of Koolaid and a crockpot and of course a hank of yarn and have fun!
The link to the tutorial is HERE, at the Crafty Mini … Read More...
Cotton Candy Cupcake Kits
Apparently such a thing exists at World Market. Spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake, read the full review HERE.
Tutorial: Little girl’s elastic waist button-up shirt
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she refashioned a juniors-sized button-up shirt into one that fits her little girl. I love the elastic that she added at the waist. Young children are sooo squirmy when you dress them, especially … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish tea towels with ribbon and fabric
Sew4Home shows how to embellish tea towels with ribbon and fabric. The simple addition takes a plain towel and makes it special. Choose colors and patterns that match your kitchen for perfectly coordinating accessories. Get the how-to.
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Sock Monkey Cake Pops
Sock Monkey Cake Pops. So awesome. Find them–and how to make ’em–HERE at Sewell Photography.
Tutorial: “Flat Stack” tissue dispenser
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make a fabric tissue dispenser. It fits the standard-sized tissues that come in the big boxes, but it’s flat so you can easily carry it with you in your purse. Love it! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Floppy hairbow on a fabric-wrapped headband
Amanda from Girl in Pink shows how to make a large floppy hairbow. It’s made from a strip of fabric that’s folded and stitched into a bow shape, then attached to a plastic headband wrapped in matching fabric. What a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make yourself a Springy Tote bag
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (and housed on the blog Versus) with a tutorial for making her Springy Tote. The piecing on the outside of the bag lets you … Read More...
New Release: Hero Arts Digital Die Cuts and Printables
Hero Arts has just released a new line of digital die cuts available in the following formats: AI, JPG, PNG, DXF, SVG, GSD and Studio. These die cuts work with digital die cutting machines and co-ordinate with many of Hero … Read More...
IRISH CROCHET
Annie’s Attic is the latest entry into the field of Irish Crochet. This small, attractive book contains some really lovely patterns, familiar to those who are fans of the very traditional Irish Crochet.
How is Irish Crochet different from other … Read More...
