Riel from The Q and the U made this quilt as a result of a friendly conversation she had with her husband when the subject of quilt colors came up. Love it. Get the rest of the story HERE.… Read More...
Giveaway: Valerie Goodwin art quilt
Don’t miss a chance to win this fabulous mini art quilt made by Valerie Goodwin – an architect – over at I’m Feeling Crafty!. Get contest details HERE.
Tutorial: Curved Nine Patch block
Check out the curved edges on this traditional Nine Patch Block. Kerin shows how she made it over at Instructables. Get the tute.
How To Select The Perfect Sweater Size
Our friends over at LionBrand bring us a tutorial on how to measure yourself for your project and selecting the size to best flatter your shape.
I for one need something like this, as forever, I’ve been stuck in the … Read More...
How to make an eggshell flower
Over at the blog Creative Mind there is a fun tutorial for making a spring bouquet of flowers out of one of another symbol of spring, the egg, well the shell at least.
Elvis Cupcakes
These would’ve been perfect for my Vegas wedding. Find these and others HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Peeps Stew Cupcakes
So many silly things one can do with Peeps. Learn to make Peeps stew cupcakes HERE at Sweetology (and enter to win the Peeps cookbook while you’re there).
Tutorial: Inside-out tiered pettiskirt
LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a inside-out tiered pettiskirt. Most pettiskirts have a tulle layer underneath to make the skirt all cute and poofy. Her version is made cute by having … Read More...
Strawberry Pancake Toppers
There’s something about a stack of fluffy pancakes that just makes the morning feel extra special, especially when you top them with something delicious and colorful. If you’re looking to elevate your … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible hat with ear flaps
Bettsy Kingston shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a reversible hat with ear flaps. The yarn pom poms (optional) are soooo cute! Get the free pattern.
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Licorice Baskets
Weave baskets from licorice with step-by-step instructions HERE at More Like Martha.
Easter Cupcakes
Yum, and aww. Find the recipes and decorating tips for these citrus-y chicks and bunnies HERE at Just My Delicious. (translation tool in the sidebar)
Cool idea: Contrast shoulder yokes on a sweater or t-shirt refashion
Zoe from So, Zo… What Do You Know? shows off a super cool refashioning idea that combines two sweaters into one. She recut and reshaped one sweater, but before she stitched it all together, she added contrast shoulder yokes cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Understitching to keep facings from peeking out
Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to understitch your facings to keep them from peeking out. Understitching gently pulls the facing down, and is completely invisible from the outside of the garment. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Drawstring tote bags
Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shows how to make these cool drawstring tote bags. The handles run through casings across the top, gathering the body of the bag. Her example is made from a linen solid, with bright contrast-y … Read More...
Technique: Stamps in Mixed Media
Danita of Danita Art is an amazing mixed media artist, I adore her work! Click here to see how she incorporated stamps to make pattered paper for one of her collage paintings.
-Heather
CROCHET! A Winning Edition
Every now and then I receive a copy of one of my crochet magazines (I subscribe to most of them!) that reminds me why I subscribe every year. The latest issue of Crochet! (May, 2011) is one of those special … Read More...
Freebie: April Creativity Prompts
The Be Inspired prompts for April from A Matter of Memories are now available for downloading.
Click here to go to the download.
DIY Lady Luck Bath Salts – Perfect For Mothers day
Using the basic bath salts recipe I posted about previously you can add your own herbal extracts, botanicals & clays to make an aromatic blend that will lift mums heart, soothe her mind and evoke positive feelings about her inner … Read More...
Freebie: SVG Photobooth Props
To celebrate reaching 400 fans on Facebook BeaOriginal has a special freebie of a set of props for photobooths. As usual the files are compatible with the SCAL and MTC software packages for Cricut. You can also download a … Read More...