Isn’t this beautiful? The picture is deceiving though, this piece is huge! It doesn’t look like it from this shot, but this piece of art measures 47 inches square… that’s just shy of FOUR feet! I really love the piece … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add side seam pockets to a skirt (or dress or tunic)
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to she added a pair of side seam pockets to a circle skirt that she made. You can use this same technique to add side seam pockets to skirts, … Read More...
Giveaway: Celebrate National Craft Month by winning the Rowenta Focus!
This giveaway is now closed. The winners are comments 88 (Brooke) and 422 (Danya). Congratulations! We have sent you an email.
It’s time to celebrate creativity this March in honor of National Crafting Month. Crafting enthusiasts know the secret … Read More...
And The Winner Is……………
Congratulations Vicki !!!!! You are the lucky winner of the “Franc Essential” Giveaway @ CraftGossip You have won a pack containing 250gr Body Glow and 100gr Body Melt valued at $55. I have emailed you
Wedding Candle Wrap from A Time to Stitch
I love these candle wraps from A Time to Stitch because you can switch your container decor for any occasion. A personalized wedding candle wrap would also make a unique and thoughtful wedding gift.
Sometimes you don’t know what the … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon throw pillow
Fleece Fun shows how you can use decorative ribbon to make a pretty throw pillow. Strips of ribbon are stitched across the pillow and get woven together in the corner. Their tutorial shows the body of the pillow made from … Read More...
Easter Bunny Pancakes. And Even More Amazing Pancakes
I think perhaps I’ve never seen a cuter bunny than these pancakes created by Jenni Price of Jenni Price Illustration for Muffin Tin Mom. Learn to make them HERE. And if … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet and Simple Skirt
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial telling how to make her Sweet and Simple Skirt with a ruffle around the hem. You can make this simple gathered skirt in any size – adult, child, even doll sized. Though … Read More...
Tutorials: Tatted shamrocks
Gina of Threads of a Tatting Goddess is sharing tutorials for two lovely shamrock designs. Go to her blog post to get the PDFs.
Cover your tea!
Anne Marie of Untangling Threads shows how to make a simply elegant Victorian-inspired teacup cover to protect your drink from landing insects. If you think this isn’t a problem, you haven’t tried to sip a cuppa on my deck! See … Read More...
Inspiration: Alli Coate
This awesome small work was created by Alli of Alli Coate blog. She says,
… Read More...This collage combines a drawing inspired by a taxidermy butterfly with some of my favorite threads and a scrap of fabric left over from my projects
Pump up the pattern with stitching
Kirsten and Cath of Prints Charming have a great guest post on whip up about embellishing fabrics by following the print with basic embroidery stitches. See the post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or … Read More...
An alternative to the folded join
Tatter Jane Eborall explains her technique for “joining the final join when you’ve got rings in a motif and they face outwards.” Jane says she doesn’t know how to do a folded join. But since this technique works so well, … Read More...
Video tute: Bird pincushion
Joel Dewberry joins the DIY Dish twins to demo making this sweet bird pincushion/sachet/Christmas ornament. Simple sewing, applique, and embroidery. Make a whole flock! See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or … Read More...
Spring Wedding Favors {Plants}
I love wedding favors that are both beautiful and practical, and these plant inspired favors featured on Postcards & Pretties definitely fill the bill! For a round up of 11 fabulous plant themed favors click this link.
Looking for more … Read More...
6 PB Inspired Projects
Pottery Barn has some amazing items in their enormous catalog. It’s also the source of much inspiration in the DIY world. Whether it’s a wall hanging or a lamp, there are plenty of ideas to be had. Check out some … Read More...
Freebie: Mouse Reading Digital Stamp
Download this adorable digital stamp of a mouse reading a book over here at Sliekje Digi Stamps.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you … Read More...
How to transform a spring purse into a bicycle basket
Tina of the blog Sweet Floweret sent in this cute tutorial on how to turn a spring dollar store woven purse into a cute basket for her daughter’s bicycle.
Cake au Brocoli inspired by Broccoli Cake
Remember this? They inspired this cake au brocoli at Prunille fait son show. Find her tweaked recipe HERE.
Easter Treats
All in one place. From Glitter to Gumdrops has collected their Easter goodies HERE, including homemade Cadbury Creme eggs, jelly bean cookies in eggs (and I’m not linking to this one just because, um, the originals are from my … Read More...