Sew4Home shows how to make a Tool Tub & Tote. It’s a round-bottomed tote made from heavy duty canvas. Larger tools fit in the inside, and smaller tools are held in the pockets all around the outside. This would make … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffle bustle to a little girl’s dress
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy showing how she altered a simple little girl’s dress pattern to add a ruffled bustle at the back. In addition to gathered fabric ruffles, … Read More...
Free pattern: Drawstring sundress for 18″ dolls
Jess from Liberty Jane Patterns shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for making a pretty dress for 18″ dolls. It’s a simple gathered sundress with drawstring neck and straps. You can leave it plain for a pillowcase style dress … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew an exposed zipper
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to add an exposed zipper to a sewing project. It sounds like that would be a complicated technique, but it’s actually very easy. (Her method is intended for … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired embellished tee with pleated ruffles
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired embellished tee. She starts with a store-bought tee and adds pleated ruffles meandering down one side. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from iCandy Handmade]
Freebie: Crafting Ireland Magazine
There’s a new free on-line crafting magazine that has a focus on stamping and paper crafts called Crafting Ireland. It’s got techniques, ideas, samples and more, click here to read the first issue.
-Heather
Tutorial | DIY Embossing Folders from Cereal Boxes
Mel from Mel Stampz shares a detailed tutorial on how you can make your own embossing folders using the cardboard from cereal boxes. She covers how to choose the right thickness of cardboard, the steps to make the folders … Read More...
Quiltaway: Urban Utility l at Craftopotamus
Cecily from Craftopotamus is celebrating her one year blogiversary by giving away this quilt she calls Urban Utility I. She used all cotton fabrics and batting in its construction, plus it’s a generous size measuring 58″ by 75″. Go here… Read More...
Article | 6 Secrets of Perfect Stamping
This article at the Creaking Keepsakes Club CK blog, shares six secrets of perfect stamping. The article addresses inks, tools and techniques. Click here to go to the article.
Freebie and Giveway | Whisper Kit from J Conlon & Sons
Jennifer Conlon just released a new digital scrapbooking kit called Whisper, and you can download this free quick page on her blog. She is also giving one lucky commenter a free copy of the full kit. Click here for all … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Sweetie-Pie, Schnookums and Peanut
Free chart: A Patriot’s Sampler
Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers is sharing this beautiful design in honor of Memorial Day in the USA. Go to her blog post for the link to the download.
Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check our previous … Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing a hoop with felt
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shows us how to finish needlework that will be displayed in the hoop, including adding felt to finish the back. See the tute.
Sweet bunny pattern from Joan
Joan Gorman of Nini Makes is sharing this adorable bunny embroidery pattern. She says,
… Read More...I will offer this free pattern to all who request it. It’s inspired by Gracie and the dozens of bunnies enjoying our overgrown garden at the
Beeswax Birthday Candle Tutorial
If you’re looking for an adorable handmade birthday candle project, Wee Waldorf has an easy tutorial using beeswax sheets and cookie cutters.
These would make whimsical decorations for any special occasion and the shape possibilities are endless! You could find … Read More...
Free pattern: The Slouchy Bag
Dora from Show Tell Share gives a free pattern and tutorial for making her Slouchy Bag. This is such a cute bag!! Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo form Show Tell Share]
Curved seams quilt block
Holly from The Undercover Crafter made this curved seams block for a block exchange. Piecing curves is a skill that scares off many quilters, even longtime ones. See how she gained the confidence to tackle it here.
Via craftgawker
Nomadic Tents – A Marquee With A Difference
I stumbled across these Nomadic tents after seeking out a Marquee for our own event. They are so unique and dare we say funky (Can a marquee be funky?) that we just had to share their information with you.
Tutorial: Quilted Tea Cozy
Knit Lab From Interweave, With Stephanie Japel
Knit Lab
Projects, Patterns & Techniques
A published author and award winning knitwear designer, Stefanie Japel brings a fun and trendy style to Knit Lab. Using a Lacy Keyhole Scarf as the course project, the course starts off with the … Read More...