Remember these yoga cutters that were so hard to find? Hmm, probably not, as I posted on them a year and a half ago. Well, I assure you, yoga cookie cutters are hard to find. So if you’re on the … Read More...
Candy Contest at Instructables
Make candy, win an iPad. Wow, I might enter this one myself. Create a new Instructable, photo or video about candy for a chance to win an iPad. CLICK HERE for more details about the contest at Instructables.
Free Pattern for Felted (or Not) Pincushion
I really like this idea of whether to felt a crocheted or knitted item or not to felt. Many times I see patterns that are not felted and I think how cute they would be if they were. if you … Read More...
Wedding Pinatas
Pinantas are festive and fun, so why not include one at your wedding? Here’s a trio of ideas for adding this unexpected element to your celebration. Ruffled features a dreamy, frilly pinata filled with sweet love notes. The Knotty Bride… Read More...
Work Clothes kit by Gee’s Bend quilter
This quilt called Work Clothes by Gee’s Bend member Loretta Pettway Bennett is so lovely, I’m swooning. You can make your own with a Work Clothes quilt kit, available to buy at We Love Quilting!. Never heard of Gee’s … Read More...
Event: Mystery quilt story and BOM
Chris of We Love Quilting wants you to know about an upcoming event, a mystery quilt Block of the Month (BOM) called Silver Road to California by Carol Logan Newbill. When you sign up (there is a fee) you will … Read More...
Glass Craft & Bead Expo
It’s that time of year again…well soon, that is. Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas is coming. This year it’s being held March 30th – April 3rd, again at South Point Hotel and Casino. If you haven’t gone … Read More...
Taste of Tokyo quilt festival
Jan of Be*mused attended the 2011 Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival and took photos she is now sharing on her Flickr group. Go see some eye candy and blame Jan for not getting anything else done for the next hour. … Read More...
Tool: Manage your virtual quilting life
Michele, one of the guest bloggers for the Sewing Spaces Focus series held at 13 Woodhouse Road, wrote a piece on managing the digital part of the quilting experience. Here’s her post. To help her stay organized whilst … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s jumper dress with spaghetti straps
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a little girl’s jumper dress with spaghetti straps. This is such a cute dress!! And versatile, too. It can be worn in colder months over a t-shirt and leggings, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux coffee sack pillow
Burlap coffee sacks are a fun way to add some texture and personality to home dec items, but it’s not always easy to find an old coffee sack. Michelle from Prudently Painted Vintage shares a tutorial on her blog showing … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY body pillow cover
Body pillows are so nice to have around the house – for sleeping, lounging, etc. Willow Would shows how to make a new cover for a body pillow, so your body pillow can match the decor of your house . … Read More...
Freebie: Birthday Printables
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free 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 patterns were … Read More...
Baby quilt from repurposed clothes
This baby quilt by Stephanie of Eden and Eliot shows her first attempt at quilting. Wanting something soft and handsome for her son Eliot, she dug through outgrown baby clothes and found a fleece pull-over with blue circles on a … Read More...
Free pattern: Infant vest with shoulder snaps
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for this infant’s vest. Make it from a heavier fabric for layering in winter, or from a lightweight cotton for warmer summer months. snaps on the shoulder make it easy … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Roll-up nap mat for an 18″ doll
Jaime from Prudent Baby made this roll-up nap mat for an 18″ doll. She used the tutorial for a kid-sized nap mat previously posted on their site, but used smaller dimensions to fit the doll. Now her daughter and her … Read More...
Tutorial: Button pillow slipcovers
DIY Maven shows how to make button pillow slipcovers, inspired by similar pillowcovers from Pottery Barn. The decorative button on the front is also a functional closure. Get the tute.
[photo from DIY Maven]
Broccoli Forest Cake
I know I’ve posted before on something similar (here), but I couldn’t resist these fantastic broccoli forest cakes from Not Quite Nigella. Aside from the fact that I’ve been fully intrigued by sweet things-turned-savory lately, just look … Read More...
Project: Folded Cardstock Treat Bag
Visit the Paper Cuts blog and learn how to fold up a cute goody bag from cardstock. There’s also a sweet matching card and tag.
-Heather