Alix from Mamaka Mills shares how to prepare silk ties when incorporating them into a DIY Keepsake memory quilts. The first step is brilliant though the thought of it makes me feel naughty. She shows you how to get the … Read More...
DIY Laptop Lap Desk
About a year ago I picked up a breakfast in bed type tray at a thrift store and have used it to hold my laptop every night on the couch. Every day I have to go looking for it because … Read More...
Tutorial: Cloudy Day Applique Tote
Kim from Retro Mama finishes up her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute Cloudy Day Applique Tote. She begins with a rundown of the different styles of applique, and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Mommy Happy 30 Minute Dress
Donya from Keeps Me In Stitches shows how she made this t-shirt dress in just 30 minutes. She calls it her Make Mommy Happy Dress and it’s made from an old t-shirt (bodice) and some knit yardage (skirt). You can … Read More...
Product Review: Faber- Castell
Faber-Castell, known for wonderful high quality artist mediums launch a new product line earlier this year at CHA. Geared for mixed media with an emphasis on stamping these new Design Memory Craft products can bring a great new dimension to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ivory Sunlight Maxi Dress
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make her Ivory Sunlight Dress, inspired by a similar dress from J Crew. It’s made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Everything’s Coming Up Roses embellished knit skirt
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (housed on the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make her Everything’s Coming Up Roses skirt. It’s made from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty in Pink Lace Dress for toddler girls
Teresa from Crafting in my Closet shows how she made this lovely Pretty In Pink Lace Dress for her toddler daughter. The lace overlayer is sooo pretty!! And I love the way the circle skirt hangs! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Make a Mosaic Vase from Egg Shells
Easter is this weekend. That means the kids will be collecting all sorts of hidden colored eggs and you’ll probably be making lots of egg salad! But what about all those pretty shells? Seems such a shame to toss them … Read More...
Make your own bib necklace
Carly shares her tutorial for making this fab bib necklace on the cheap. Carly created this stylish piece from a discarded knit top and a few findings. Learn how to make your own at Carly’s blog – Mason’s Roost.
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Blog Series: A Week of Cards
Melissa Samuels recently shared a week’s worth of cards on her blog The Art of Scrapbooking. She showcased a different card every day and talked a bit about how it was made. Click here to see more.
How to Make Mushroom Magnets
Aren’t these cute?? I love these whimsical little magnets made from wooden button plugs. Catherine from Gingham Cherry will show you step by step how to make these cute little magnet gems for your home office, refrigerator, craft room or … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Bird Centerpiece
Carolyn over at Homework shows how you can make this bird centerpiece. The birds are shaped from kraft paper, then covered with tissue paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Looking for Bird themed papers, stamps and embellishments? … Read More...
Free Printable: Getting Older Quote
You can download this amusing quote about getting older over at A Matter of Memories. Thanks to Jill for the freebie! Click here to go to the download.
Sweet!
Check out the Hungry Hippie’s tutorial for these candy-sprinkle filled gems!
Bibelot is charming
These necklaces from Bibelot are charming! Though Barbara blogs in Polish, you can enjoy the many pictures of her work even if you can’t read Polish. Take a look at Barbara’s dainty trinkets at Bibelot today.
Tutorial: Pinwheel hair clips
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make pinwheel hair clips. The little fabric pinwheels are easily made and are sooo cute in little girls’ hair! Get the tute.
[photo from The Mother Huddle]
Tutorial: Adjusting the crotch on a pants pattern
Trista from Sugardale shares a tip for getting the crotch to fit right on a new pants pattern. The original crotch was 1 1/2″ too low and needed to be raised. To help her get just the right fit, she … Read More...
From my studio last week: April 18, 2011
It was another one project week last week. And it was another project for myself. Woot!
I ordered a bunch of different knit fabrics and they came in last week. I’ve been keeping my knit sewing to 100% cottons or … Read More...