Need a fresh idea to “brighten” up your lamps? Here are six cool projects, some simple, some a little more intense, but each wonderful. Whether it’s a can of spray paint, some fabric or power tools you use, you can … Read More...
Beatles Themed Birthday Party
The Yellow Submarine Twinkies are what really gets me. Check out the food from this Beatles-Inspired birthday party created by Suzanne of Shepaperie featured on The Hostess with the Mostess blog. Sgt. Dr. Pepper, I am the Eggman deviled … Read More...
33 Cute Cupcakes
Yep, a whole lot of cupcake cuteness over at Family Fun. Find a round-up of 33 ideas for cupcake decorating HERE.
Giveaway: Plaid goodies #2!
National Craft Month is almost over, but I still have more prizes for you! The friendly folks at Plaid Enterprises generously offered two prize packages this month. We’ve already given away one,the second one begins today. One lucky winner will … Read More...
Book review: Twelve by Twelve
This book, Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge
published by Lark Books, is crazy good. Here’s why.
The look: The production quality is first-rate. It’s beautifully bound with a bountiful amount of photographs in its generous 176 pages. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tatted barefoot sandals
TotusMel has posted a tutorial for her signature tatted barefoot sandals on Instructables. See the tute.
Tatting tute: Estimating thread
Jon Yusoff of Tat-a-Renda explains how to estimate the amount of thread needed for a project. See her post.
Embroider some inchies
iHanna‘s embroidered inchies are making my fingers itch to stitch. I can think of dozens of applications for these little pretties, from applique to jewelry to greeting-card embellishments. See more on her post.
Getting started with stumpwork and ribbon embroidery
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love has posted an excellent intro to stumpwork and ribbon embroidery, including links to sources of materials. Check it out.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery
? Then check out these craft books.
Not … Read More...
Tutorial: Dot and Daisy stitch
Tutorial: Easy Embellished Handtowel
In celebration of National Craft Month, I’m sharing a tutorial that makes a great first sewing project. But first, I gotta mention our our giveaway of an Elna Sew Fun sewing machine, perfect for a new sewist.
Yep, you read … Read More...
Giveaway: Elna Sew Fun sewing machine
This giveaway has closed. The winner is commenter 168, Jessica, who said:
I liked Elena on Facebook! What and awesome giveaway!!!
National Craft Month may be nearly over, but we’ve got an awesome prize lined up for this last week.… Read More...
How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring
I have about a million jillion bottles of food coloring (really, I counted them, it took forever), so I’m so going to try making my own egg dyes with food this year rather than buying the pre-made kits. I’m already … Read More...
Video tute: Essential embroidery
C&T Publishing’s blog is sharing a video replay of a demonstration by Bari J. Ackerman. The blog says,
… Read More...Bari shared a few of her favorite embroidery tools and some essential embroidery stitches, perfect for dressing up any sewing project!
Check out this Sublime sale!
There’s a biggo embroidery-pattern sale going on at Sublime Stitching. Some awesome transfer patterns are available for only US$2.50! The sale ends at 5:00 p.m. (Central USA time) on Friday, March 25. So check it out now!
Tutorial: Baby burp cloths with loops for toys and pacifiers
Head over to Merriment Design to find out how to make this burp cloth that also helps keep toys and paci’s off of the floor and right where you need them. The fabric strip stitched down the middle makes it … Read More...
Tutorial: House mug rug
Meg from Fashioned by Meg shows how to create a cute little mug rug that is shaped like a little house. Appliqued doors and windows create the windows, doors, and other details. Oh, the possibilities for embellishment! You can use … Read More...
Free template: Big and little brother or sister appliqued onesies
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shares a template for making a pair of onesies (or t-shirts) with appliques indicating who is the big and little brother/sister. How cute!! The file is is SCAL format. Get the template.
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Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper
Susan from Freshly Picked shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a pillow cover with an invisible zipper. See how well it’s hidden? All you see in the photo is the little zipper pull. Get the tutorial … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips and tricks for making soft dolls and plushies
Sarah from Dolly Donations and Dolls and Daydreams has compiled a list of useful tips and tricks for making soft dolls and plushies, and shares it on her blog. From the best tools to use to how to stitch those … Read More...