Made from store-bought cookies and candies. And it’s teeny, tiny, just the size of a Bisco. See how to make it HERE at Yesterday on Tuesday.
Tutorial: Taggie Binkie Clip
Heather from Small Fry & Co. shows how to make a Taggie Binkie Clip. The clip keeps a baby’s pacifier from dropping on the ground, while the little ribbon tags are an intriguing surface for small fingers. (If you’re concerned … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing on knits
LiEr from ikat bag shares an article on her blog explaining the ins and outs of sewing with knit fabrics. If you’ve been wanting to give it a go with stretchy fabrics, then her article is a must-read. Read all … Read More...
Project and Free Template: Pop Up Easter Card
Download a free printable template and find complete instructions on how to make this beautiful 3-D Pop Up Eater Egg Card from Leigh S-B Designs.
-Heather
Tutorial: Making your own ePatterns
Carla from Scientific Seamstress shares a 3-part tutorial on the Sew, Mama, Sew! blog explaining how to create downloadable patterns. From drafting the pattern, to scanning it in, to writing instructions, she covers the whole process.
Free pattern: Dolly mermaid tail
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a mermaid tail for a doll. With an elastic waist, it’s easy to put on and take off. Depending on the size … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Bum Baby Bloomers
The Sewing Dork shares a tutorial showing how to make Ruffle Bum Baby Bloomers. The rows of ruffles across the backside of these bloomers are sooo cute! Get the how-to.
[photo from The Sewing Dork]
Spring Training at Ella Publishing
Ella Publishing invites you to set aside 20 minutes a day from April 25 through May 7 to join in the fun, education, and inspiration during their Spring Training Session. This two-week marathon ends on National Scrapbooking Day and includes … Read More...
Review: Everyday Scrapbooking
Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of the Ella Publishing e-book Scrapbooking the Everyday. Click here to go to the review.
Inspiration du Jour – Sunday
New needlepoint app
Ruth Schmuff of Not your Grandmother’s Needlepoint clues us in to a new smart-phone app based on Sandra Arthur’s Shapes of Needlepoint. She says, “What a great system, you can search by shape, name or thread count. No more wondering … Read More...
Class: Techniques in Overdyed Threads
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is offering a new class in using overdyed threads effectively. She says,
… Read More...My new class, beginning in early June is designed to teach you many wonderful techniques you can use with these popular threads.
Free bookmark charts
Agi of The world according to Agi shares the patterns for these two beautiful cross-stitch bookmarks. Get the charts.
Inspiration: Racaire
Austrian stitcher Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has been letting us look over her shoulder as she creates this awesome metal-thread embroidery. The focal — a representation of a medieval Jewish wedding ring — is astonishing in its detail. … Read More...
Tips on using Kreinik threads
Barbara Blankenship guest-posted on Kreinik Thread Blog about her top tips for using Kreinik threads in crazy-quilt embellishment. Any hand stitcher is bound to pick up an idea or two from her comments on using threads, ribbons, and braids. See … Read More...
Candle Making Guide & Social Site
Toynga let me know about this fun social site called Candle Makers Guide where you can connect with other crafters. It’s also a good place to learn, make friends and join discussions about candle and soap making.
Some of the … Read More...
Quilters’ beds rarely covered with own creations
Tina from Seaside Stitches has taken the Naked Bed Challenge. She even shows us her “ugly” bedspread. Her nearly finished quilt, shown here, is just the thing. It’s a beauty. Read more HERE.
Tutorial: Gathered skirt with grommets
Kelli from Small Town Stitcher guest blogs at Seamingly Smitten with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered skirt with oversized grommets at the waist. The grommets are such a cool addition! With ribbon pulled through the grommets and … Read More...
Crafty bloggers can barter
Molly from A Foothill Home Companion has hatched a new business this Spring. Called Blarter, it’s an online meeting place where bloggers can barter all things crafty from books to fabric. Read more about it HERE.
Tutorial: Shortcake Knickers for toddler girls
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make a pair of Shortcake Knickers for toddler girls. These are soooo cute! And they look comfy, too. They’re made from knit fabric with a simple ribbed knit waistband. Shirring at the … Read More...