Brooke from Curious Lottie’s Fancy Crafts is collecting handmade dollies to send to children in Japan who have survived the terrible earthquake but are still dealing with the aftermath. Read more about this project at Dolly Donations or at Curious … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible John John Romper
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a tutorial for making a reversible John John romper. This is such a classic look for little boys! And because it’s reversible, it’s two garments in one. She uses a printed fabric on one side, … Read More...
My Singer Sew Very Easy House Party
I’m a little obsessed with sewing. Given the smallest break in the conversation, I’ll talk your ear off about this style of little girl dress or that shape of a neckline, bias tape and foldover elastic, exposed zippers, and… Well, … Read More...
When The Urge Strikes….
Have you ever gotten the urge to do something totally crazy, like… oh I don’t know, knit a sweater for a penguin or something?
Well, if you answered “YES” to that question, there is a website that you can go … Read More...
Vintage Postcard Bar
For an unusual take on a guest book/sign in station don’t miss the vintage postcard bar featured at Calder Clark! The premise is to gather vintage postcards from the couple’s honeymoon destination, have guests write messages on them and … Read More...
Yarn Sales
Ya know, there is a downside to this job.
For example the email I just got about the yarn sales currently going on over at the Discount Brand Name Yarns website. And I get soooo many of them. Taunting me. … Read More...
Inspiration: Keep Calm and Shoot Stuff
Photographer and textile designer Luzia Pimpinella created wall art for her bedroom, a few shown here. She wrapped fabric around embroidery hoops then used applique and/or embroidery to embellish them. So lovely. Visit her blog to see more.
How to make festive Recycled cardboard necklaces
Over at Mommy Labs there is a post featuring a tutorial on how to make these fun recycled cardboard necklaces. Not only that there is also a giveaway of some beautiful beads that ends on May 20th! So pop on … Read More...
Ceramic Cupcake Stands
Loving all the attention to diminutive cake stands (ie cupcake stands) out there. I spotted these handmade cupcake stands created by Jeanette Zeis Ceramics over at The Hostess with the Mostess blog, where you can also find a discount on … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Flower Pins for Summer!
Yoonie Blogs from her home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, her blog is named “Yoonie-at-Home”. She is offering us this darling tutorial on how to create the floral pin pictured above. Yoonie has made a lot of felt flower pins… Read More...
Interweave’s New Knitting Lab!
With Exciting Classes from Your Favorite Instructors
Interweave Knitting Lab | November 3-6, 2011 | Marriott San Mateo | San Mateo, CA
Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for the first annual Interweave Knitting Lab… Read More...
6 Cool Table Projects
I see so many different ideas for tables and nightstands on a daily basis that it makes me wish I had more room in my home for all of them! In fact, I have a sofa table I am dying … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Poppy Dress for little girls
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Poppy Dress for little girls. Shirring with elastic thread in the bobbin makes a pretty … Read More...
10 Giveaways in May | Sandy’s Space
Sandy Ang is celebrating one year of blogging and will be holding 10 giveaways throughout the month of May. Click here for more information.
Tutorial: Drape Wrap Skirt
Adey from The Sew Convert shows how to make a drapey wrap skirt. This is such a pretty skirt! The edge of the wrap is hangs beautifully and is edged with a contrast binding to show off the flounce. Get … Read More...
Bench from a Headboard
Jen from Scissors and Spatulas is competing in American Crafter. The first round of the competition was “trash to treasure” and she really nailed it on the head! She had the most votes and it’s no surprise. She took an … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered Catch-All pouch
Steph from Sewing Steph shares a pattern and tutorial for making a boxy zippered Catch-All pouch. These handy zippered bags can be used to hold so many things – toiletries, school supplies, even a lunch. Get the pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: Grosgrain ribbon flowers
Caroline from Artfully Caroline shows how to make a pretty ribbon flower that you can use for a brooch or hair accessory. The petals are made from loops of grosgrain ribbon, and the center is accented with small beads. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded bath towel
Janet from Today’s Fabulous Finds shares a tutorial showing how to make a hooded bath towel. You can wrap your baby or small child up in the hood towel to keep warm and snuggly after bathtime. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Freebie: Stamping Magazine
Click here to download a pdf of the May issue of Stampavie on-line magazine for free. It’s got lots of ideas, projects and inspirations using Stampavie stamps.
-Heather