Over on the PBS page there’s a listing for the documentary Chihuly Fire and Ice. Well, on that page there is also three separate videos you can watch right there. A great way to get to know Dale Chihuly, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing velvet without slippage
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to sew velvet and other napped fabrics on your sewing machine – without the annoying slippage. Get the video tutorial.
[photo from Shiny Happy World]
Tutorial: The Awesome Bag reversible tote with adjustable strap
Meg from Elsie Marley guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at Versus (by luvinthemommyhood) with a tutorial showing how to make The Awesome Bag. I think the name is quite fitting! It’s reversible, and all … Read More...
Relax your hands
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint offers a tip for relieving needlework stress in your hands. See her post.
Tutorial: Peony Pillow with ruching and rosette center
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics shares a free PDF tutorial for making this fabulous throw pillow. Called The Peony Pillow, it’s a round ruched pillow with rosette at the center. This is so pretty! Get the PDF tutorial.… Read More...
Enjoy StitchPunk blog
Urban Threads has given its blog a big refresh and a new name: StitchPunk. You’ll love the new design, and the focus is still on stitching with an edge. Check it out.
And while you’re there, enjoy the story … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot-Wire dragonfly
Pat Winter (Pat Winter Gatherings) created this gorgeous crazy-quilt embellishment using Kreinik’s new Hot-Wire thread. The resulting dragonfly may look as complicated as it is beautiful, but Pat’s technique is totally doable. See the tute.
Outdoor Wedding With Mason Jar Candle Holders
Thanks to Chellé Paperie (what a pretty name!) we see how elegant the simple mason jar can look in the right setting.
This is a photo of Chellé Paperie’s actual wedding and it’s beautiful. I do hope the weather held … Read More...
Princess Party Food
Even before ever having seen a Disney movie, my daughter was obsessed with the whole lot of princesses. It’s as if she absorbed princess knowledge through unseen molecules in the air. And thus, she would certainly appreciate this roundup of … Read More...
Marbled Easter Egg Cookies
A great hands-on idea for kids in the kitchen: Marbled Easter egg cookies. Learn to make them HERE at The Chocolate Muffin Tree.
Inspiration or Blatant Copying ?
(COMMENTS wanted and encouraged! I’m really hoping to spark some conversation here, so please feel free to chime in with your opinions. Keep it friendly and objective.)
Finding Inspiration.
There are thousands of places to find craft inspiration. Saving … Read More...
Free Pattern – Cardigan by Mari Lynn Patrick
I love Mari Lynn’s designs, and this is no exception. And you can love it too. Thanks to Tahki Stacy Charles and Mari Lynn Patrick, this free pattern can be knitted up and hanging in your closet in no time!… Read More...
Freebie: Easter Bunny Digital Stamp
Download this cute bunny and lots of other fun critter digital stamps for free from artist Andy Bauer.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure … Read More...
Wedding Details {Meringues}
Fluffy clouds of swirly meringues lend a sweet touch to a bridal shower or wedding dessert table! Postcards & Pretties captured 11 delightful meringue confections to tempt your sweet tooth. Click here for inspiration.
Birds with Teeth
One of the big signs that spring has sprung is when the birds come back. They’ve started fluttering back the last week or two here, brave souls, so I’m having a bit of a bird obsession. For a fun, light-hearted … Read More...
DIY Bridal Shower Apron
Charlotte Lyons of House Wren Studio submitted a link to a clever and crafty apron she created for her daughter’s bridal shower. How fun to have your guests sign the apron as a keepsake of the shower, or later at … Read More...
Strawberry Plant Party Favors
The perfect favor for a strawberry-themed birthday party: strawberry plant favors. Learn to make them HERE at One Charming Party.
Peter and the Wolf Puppet Theater!
I was so excited when Sarah Jane brought this great project to my attention! She is offering to you, the free pdf of the Puppet Show Stage, which you can get right from her post. She is selling on her … Read More...
Paper Crane ‘Healing & Helping’ Tutorial
We have all seen paper cranes before, but this post is different in that it uses the method of making the paper crane to talk to your children about the disaster in Japan, as well as approaching the topic of … Read More...
Vibrant Vegetable-Dyed Easter Eggs
Often times, when you think of dying Easter Eggs with Vegetables and Natural ingredients, you may not be thinking that the results will be amazing, but this tutorial is sure to bring out the beauty in dying Easter Eggs naturally! … Read More...