Every mom or dad has experienced it. Their toddler comes into the master bedroom in the middle of the night. They can’t sleep or had a bad dream and just want to be near mommy and daddy. That can prove … Read More...
Tutorial: Snuggly bunny baby blanket
Cecilia from So Tei-Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet bunny baby blankie. The small blanket with a bunny softie attached is soft, easy for baby to hold, and made for cuddling! Get the … Read More...
It’s new: Penelope Plus dress from ModKids
Patty Young from ModKid announces the newest addition to her line of sewing patterns – the Penelope Plus. It’s a plus-sized version of the previously released Penelope dress, but in sizes 1X (16-18), 2X (20-22) and 3X (24-26). The … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow
Erin from lemontree creations guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous ruffled throw pillow. Get the tutorial.
[photo from lemontree creations on kojodesigns]
Idea: Frame a Scrapbook Page
Susan from ScrapyLand shows off this framed scrapbook page of her daughter’s graduation. She plans to display the page next to the guest book at the graduation party. Click here for more information.
Tutorial: Ruffle bag from a plain canvas tote
Mary Ellen from Mary’s Meanderings made this ruffled fabric and lace tote out of a plain canvas tote bag. You know, the ones printed with a company logo? The ones you got for free and probably have half a dozen … Read More...
Faux Lavender Wreath
You can have the look of real lavender with a fistful of faux flowers from the craft store and a little creative ingenuity. I love the spray affect this wreath has and think it looks lovely hanging on that vintage … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free Printable: Easter Egg Holder
SNiS Leather Goods is sharing this free printable to make a bunny shaped egg holder. Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Easter Treat Bags
Mel Designs shows you how to use your punches and cardstock to make these Easter treat bags. Click here to go to the tutorial
Join “Our Susannah Quilt” event
Erik HOMEMADE(R) Coffee Break eZine is hosting a Quilt Along beginning April 18th, 2011. He will be posting the instructions to make blocks and then how to assemble them into a 64″ x 79″ quilt. Each Monday Erik will share … Read More...
How to Make a Silicone Rubber Mold
This video from HobbyCast demonstrates how easy it is to make your own rubber candle molds. He sealed the outside of the base with clay, but you could also use a glue gun.
Silicone rubber is perfect for making detailed … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Gentleman’s Faux Vest Onesie
Erica from B is for Boy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her super cute Little Gentleman’s Faux Vest Onesie. The vest is appliqued on to the front of the onesie so your little guy can … Read More...
Rainsticks Reprised
We previously mentioned Pam’s Rainstick Tutorial but Hava has her own colourful variant on PCC.
I only mention rain in this sort of reverse psychology sort of way. We still have rain and yes, even some of the white stuff. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pillow from a tea towel
Magdalena from The Craft Revival created this awesome throw pillow out of a thrifted tea towel, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
[photo from The Craft Revival]
Ta Dah!: Single Girl with three rings
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts is celebrating this fantastic finish – a Single Girl pieced top that once quilted, will hang over a lounge in her home. I love her color choices, so cheerful. The Single Girl pattern is by Denyse … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless silk blouse from a thrifted button-down shirt
Alli from One Pearl Button shows how she created this simple sleeveless blouse out of a thrifted button-down shirt. The shirt she used was made of silk, but this would work with a shirt made from any lightweight fabric. Get … Read More...
Free pattern: Blooming Lovely mini
Ellie from Bustle and Sew is sharing a pattern for this lovely creation she made as a result of enjoying her garden coming alive this Spring. Go to Blooming Lovely Applique to download the PDF.
Tutorial: Pincushion from quilted bits
Leah Day made this pincushion from quilted pieces she had lying around her studio. Two things about this project stand out – the adorable pin toppers and a tip for what to use for stuffing your pincushion that will keep … Read More...
Bloggers’ Quilt Festival coming soon!
Amy from Amy’s Creative Side is hosting another Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. This is a non-competitive event – all quilters (modern and traditional) are welcome to enter a photo of a recently finished quilt. Get more information HERE.