Jess from Peanut To Princess shows how to make a boutique-style embellished tank for little girls. You start with a store-bought tank, so all you have to do is add the fabric, ruffles, and buttons. Sooo girly!! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Easter Basket Scavenger Hunt Printables
Sewing Pattern: Embroidered sundress
Susan from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make an embroidered sundress, similar to one she found Gap. She used the fancy stitches on her … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated drapes
Prudent Baby shows how to make pleated drapes. The pleating looks difficult, but it’s made easy with the help of pleat tape and special pleater hooks. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
Read all about it: Tip for cutting out felt shapes
Felt is a great choice for small sewing projects. The edges don’t fray so you can just cut out the shapes and stitch them together. On the other hand, it can be a little tricky to get an accurate cut … Read More...
Mini sin charts from Kincavel Krosses
FOR A SWEET LITTLE GIRL
How totally sweet would this be for a little girl? Perfect with an Easter dress (who needs a bonnet?!) or any outfit. I also think these would be cute for pompon girls or cheerleaders in school colors.
The free pattern … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Easter
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free Easter patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these Easter patterns … Read More...
Jewelry Upcycled by Sherri and Michelle Habb
Jewelry Upcycled by Sherri and Michelle Haab
RRP $21.99
What’s better than making jewelry? making jewelry with recycled stuff which means you can afford to make as many pieces as you want.
Use plastic bottles, t-shirts and bubble wrap to … Read More...
Vintage Revivals Epic Makeover Contest
My BFF and uber talented blogger bud, Mandi over at Vintage Revivals has an amazing opportunity available for you! She has partnered with several incredible and generous sponsors (Krylon, DecoArt, Dutch Boy, Purdy and Royal Design … Read More...
Mirrored Desk
Sarah from Three Boys revamped an already adorable writing desk and gave it a beautiful makeover with the help of some chrome spray paint. She provides a nice step by step tutorial for prepping this desk and giving it this … Read More...
Wire Table Number Stands
Just two items are needed to create these adorable wire table number stands! Visit One Lovely Day {by Project Wedding} for a quick and easy tutorial.
Primitive or Grubby Candle Labels to Print
There are a variety of primitive labels perfect for candles at Pine Level Printables. They’re in pdf format so that you can print them as many times as you like and the prices are very reasonable.
Labeling candles is important, … Read More...
Rocky Mountain Graal with Robert Mickelsen
I saw this post on Facebook by Cindy Brown and Dave Winship about a class at Glasscraft in Colorado with Robert Mickelsen and had to let all of you know. Look at the goblets in that picture. Awesome. And there’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork skirt dress
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