I’m lovin’ this throwback to candy buttons from Sew Can Do… and in shamrock form for St. Patrick’s Day. I’m already envisioning this idea for every holiday. Find the how-tos HERE at Sew Can Do.
Tie Dye Cookie Tutorial
Aaah, Callye, you’re killing me with your perfect cookies! Find a tutorial to decorate rainbow tie dye cookies HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Mothers Milk Breast Milk Soap – Recipe
Always a fan of all things “Natural” We all know breastmilk is best but have any of you considered the effect breastmilk could quite possibly have on the skin and by skin I mean the WHOLE body !!!
We use … Read More...
One More Pi Pie
Sorry folks, I’m a day late for Pi day now, but I can’t resist sharing this Pi Day Pie from CakeSpy. Find it HERE at Serious Eats.
Tutorial: Patchwork Pom Pom Throw
Liz at Sew4Home is kicking off their Gypsy Romance Series with instructions for how to make this lovely patchwork throw. Of the series she says look for seven bright, bohemian projects created from Pillow & Maxfield’s wonderful Gypsy Bandana fabric … Read More...
Ribbon Inspirations for Weddings
Sugared Rose Petal Cake
I spotted this cake on Pinterest and was awed. How gorgeous! Find the how-tos HERE at Paula Deen.
How to make a recycled insulator hanging light
I have a small collection of these just hanging out on a wall in my yard, well with the help of this super tutorial on how to make a hanging light out of glass insulators Michell sent in posted at … Read More...
Giveaway: Incomparable Buttons
You have one more day to get a chance to win a card of hand-painted buttons like these pretty blue butterflies. Go to Quilting Gallery Blog to find out more about the button artists and how to enter.
Tutorial: Craftsman Style Table Runner
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line made a Craftsman Style Table Runner using this fabric layout sketch. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
Product Review -Ice Cream Stacker
This Ice Cream Scoop and Stack Cuisipro
makes a good point. Stacking rounded spoonfuls of ice cream on a cone is horribly risky. Find this scoop HERE.
Tutorial: Nook sleeve
Jump Up and Down shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this simple Nook sleeve. Slide your Nook into this fabric sleeve when not in use to protect the screen. Snaps stitched into the top keep the … Read More...
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...
Tutorial: Thumbprint Leprechaun Tags
Get your kids involved and make these thumbprint tags for St. Patrick’s Day! Get all the details on Sweet and Lovely Crafts.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
Read all about it: On buying your first sewing machine
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares advice for new sewists on purchasing their first sewing machine. Most people think this involves a significant investment, but they can actually be found quite inexpensively. She explores several options for a low-cost sewing … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Marshmallow Bunny Easter Peeps Plushies
Amanda from Dandelions & Lace shows how to make these super cute Marshmallow Bunny Plushies. They look just like those sugar coated ones that appear in the stores every Easter! (Peeps!) Unlike their sugar-y counterparts, these guys won’t rot your … Read More...
Project: Shamrock Stamp
Make your own cute little shamrock stamp for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you need a little luck. Visit the Fine Craft Guild for instructions on how to make this fun stamp using cardstock and a cork.
-Heather
Free pattern: Favourite Frills skirt
This beautiful skirt looks like it walked straight off the pages of a high-end fashion magazine. But it’s actually a free pattern from Your Style Rocks! The Favourite Frills skirt was the winning entry to their Sophisticated Skirt contest, … Read More...
Don’t forget the giveaway!
Remember: We’re giving away one of Jenny Hart‘s Sublime Stitching Ultimate Embroidery Kits. Be sure to enter before 11:59 p.m. (Central USA time), Saturday, March 19.
See the description of the kit.
Or go to the entry post… Read More...
Tip: Reinking Distress Ink Pads
Melissa Samuels shares a tip for re-inking the Distress ink pads from Ranger. Click here to go to her post.