The Sewing Dork says this project is a make do no-brainer. Start with your child’s outgrown T-shirt, add a skirt made from fabric squares and you end up with a knock-out dress. Get the tute.
Tutorial: Simple no-sew tutu
Twig and Toadstool shows how to make a simple no-sew tutu. Long strips of tulle are looped around a piece of elastic to make a full tutu skirt. She added long strips of ribbon for a little extra bit of … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided Handle Canvas Tote
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this chic tote for all of your spring and summer adventures. It’s made from canvas and has pretty braided handles. Find out how to make one.
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Newsy: Art gallery for quilts opens in NYC
Dale Riehl from The City Quilter is getting the word out about The ArtQuilt Gallery that opened this month in New York. See the press release below.
NEW YORK–The ArtQuilt Gallery•NYC will open April 5, becoming the only commercial gallery… Read More... Tutorial: Pillow from a man’s dress shirt
Marina Lynn from Quilt Inspiration shows how she made this handsome pillow with a recycled man’s dress shirt. The piecing of half-square triangles creates an echo of boxes. Nice. Get the tute.
Freebie: Craft Stamper Zine
Get the best of 2010 for free from the Craft Stamper Zine. Lots of stunning stamped samples! Click here and please note you will need to give them your e-mail so they can send your free down loadable issue.
-Heather
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...
Tutorial from the Beading Gem
Pearl shares her tutorial for making gorgeous aluminum earrings. I love Pearl’s simple and clean design for these earrings! Head over to the Beading Gem’s Journal and learn how you can make your own soda can earrings.
Giveaway from Miss, are you Irish?
Peta from Miss, are you Irish? is giving away these pretty earrings and ring that feature vintage beads. Check out her blog to see how you can enter. See more of her fun work in her Etsy store.
Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered Easter basket
Chica and Jo show how to make this fabric covered Easter basket. No sewing is required – just some clever wrapping and a little bit of hot glue. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Turn a dowdy dress into a fabulous romper
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turns a rather ufortunate dress into this fabulous romper. The one she used is silk, which would be a difficult project for even an experienced sewist. You could make it … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Cool idea: Diaper covers from ruffle fabric
Ruffles on diaper covers are soooo cute!!! Ashley from Make It and Love It made some diaper covers that are covered in ruffles. She didn’t stitch down all those ruffles, though. She used ruffle fabric to make it quick, easy, … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Idea: Kool-Aid
O’ Kool-Aid, you’re such a magical thing. Dye Easter eggs with Kool-Aid HERE at Hey! Jen Renee.
This is not only a fun edible craft it is also a STEAM or … Read More...
Freebie: April Stamps for the Stampmaker
If you own a Stampmaker from Photocentric you can use these wonderful new April stamp negative to make some pretty clear stamps, perfect for spring cards and layouts! Click here to download them.
-Heather
Tutorial: Peasant dress with pockets
Vanessa from Little Big Girl Studio guest blogs in the Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this peasant dress with pockets. It’s inspired by a similar … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring Ruffle Handtowel
Jenny from Yellow Plum Blossoms joins the All Ruffled Up fun at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her Spring Ruffle Handtowel. The embellished towel is an easy to way spruce up your kitchen for spring. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Ruffle Dress
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing shows how to use ruffle fabric to create this beautiful dress for girls. It would make a lovely Easter dress, and the pre-ruffled fabric makes it easier … Read More...
6 Fun Family Game Projects
Here are some fun ideas for making family games or activity mats for your kids. While postcards (#1) aren’t a game, they are a great way to spend time together and keep in touch with family at a distance! Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Purse tissue holder with curved openings
Kim from Retro Mama continues her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this tissue holder to carry with you in your purse. The overlapping curved openings look so cool – and they’re a … Read More...