Learn how to stamp, emboss and color on vellum to make a stunning card. Visit the Penny Black blog for instructions.
-Heather
From my studio last week: March 7, 2011
If I wasn’t committed to having this “from my studio” series, I would totally skip this week. Let’s just say that last week was not a studio-intensive week. As in, I only completed one project, and that’s a repeat of … Read More...
Marshmallow Pops
As one who oft puts marshmallows on sticks (seriously, I do this a lot, see? right here), I can’t help but appreciate these cuties at The Seven Year Cottage. Learn to make them HERE.
Thin Mint Cupcakes
First there were Tag A Longs, now D.I.Y. Louisville came up with at Thin Mint inspired cupcake to honor Girl Scout cookie season. Find the recipe HERE.
Winner of “The Artful Bird” Book Giveaway (US ONLY)
Cheryl is the lucky winner of “The Artful Bird” Book Giveaway. Random.org picked #6. I am so happy for Cheryl and I also want to thank Interweave for sending me a copy to review and giveaway. I will be contacting … Read More...
The Cleaner Plate Club- Book Giveaway Winner!
I am happy to announce that Michelle- Comment #21 has been selected through Random.Org as the winner of The Cleaner Plate Club book Giveaway! Congratulations Michelle! She wrote:
“I love all sorts of vegetables but the one I have … Read More...
Cotton, oh cotton why are you so high?
Cotton prices are rising. It’s bad news. I wrote a post about it back in October, visit Raw cotton prices sky-high; may lead to hoarding. With all the lovely new fabric lines coming out we can expect to pay … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Visit Niftyquilts’ photostream
Sit down and relax. Sip some coffee or tea and see some awesome quilts at Niftyquilts’ photostream.
Editor’s tip: Click Slideshow for hands free viewing.
How to recycle a solid room divider into a chicken wire display frame
Check out the great tutorial for turning a solid room divider into a chicken wire display screen that features photos, vintage style signage, and a note board over at Susan’s blog HomeRoad.
Throw a Singer House Party
Singer is offering an opportunity for sewists across the United States to to share their love of sewing and try out the Confidence Stylist sewing machine. It’ll all happen through 800 House Parties to take place on Mother’s Day weekend, … Read More...
Toadstool Birthday Cake
What a sweet home for a fairy. Learn to make this pixie toadstool birthday cake HERE at The Daily Mail.
Tutorial: Sunshine Pillow by Lee
Lee from Freshly Pieced was a guest blogger at Fat Quartlery recently. She showed how to make this happy Sunshine Pillow, a project sure to get us all in the mood for Spring. She creates the sun rays with a … Read More...
Blogger’s tip: What is a no-reply blogger?
No-reply bloggers cause angst. Just ask Lee from Freshly Pieced who was unable to reach the winner of her recent Wonderland fat-eighths giveaway. She explains what it means to be a no-reply blogger and best, how to fix it (tool … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Amelia’s Log Cabin pillow
This patchwork pillow is a wholly agreeable companion piece to a Log Cabin quilt Anna of Noodlehead made to welcome a friend’s baby Amelia. Lucky girl! See and read more about it. Go to Baby Pillow post or to Log … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pincushion from a mug or small bowl
Eddie from Roued and Grey Duckling shares a tutorial showing how to make a pincushion using a mug or small bowl as the base. If you don’t have a pretty bowl or mug around the house that you want to … Read More...
Freebie: Four Leaf Clover SVG File
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day is this free svg file of a four leaf clover from Beaoriginal.
Click here to go to the download.
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Tutorial: The Button Top for little girls
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Button Top for little girls. The sleeveless top has a ruched bodice with rows of buttons stitched down. Worn as is, it makes a sweet top for warm weather. … Read More...
Tutorial: Rod Pocket Curtains with Liner
Clare from Naptime Novels guest blogs at seven thirty three with a two-part tutorial showing how to make rod pocket curtains with liners. Go to part 1 of the tutorial. Go to part 2 of the tutorial.
[photo … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired bow tote
Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make this beautiful tote with an oversized bow. It was inspired by a similar bag at Anthropologie ($500!!!). The body of the bag is pleated and the side seams are accented with … Read More...
Free pattern: Mouse pincushion
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for making this adorable mouse pincushion. I love their little mouse whiskers and their scrappy fabric tails! Get the free pattern.
[photo from Bustle and Sew]
Looking … Read More...