Last night I announced a winner of our So Tei-Tei giveaway. But it turns out that there are TWO MORE WINNERS!!
The giveaway was for three readers to receive a pattern for So Tei-Tei, not just one. So now … Read More...
How to make a recycled seedling tote
Just in time! Time for seed starting that is. Ashley sent in this link to her great tutorial on how to make a recycled seedling tote out of a beer carton, TP rolls and newspaper. Off to gather my recycled … Read More...
Free pattern: Bosco Bowtie for boys
Carla from The Scientific Seamstress has teamed up with Jennifer Paganelli from Sis Boom to create a free downloadable pattern for their Bosco Bowtie. The pattern is offered in celebration of Jennifer Paganelli’s new book, Girls’ World: Twenty-One Pretty Sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Shaped pockets for little girl dresses, plus templates
Amy from Pinked Fabric and Lots Of Pink Here shares a tutorial for making specially shaped pockets for little girl dresses. A pretty pocket like this makes a whole dress extra special. She includes templates for a simple flower, a … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder
Our giveaway for one place to True Scrap is still open. Enter today!
Tutorial: Little girl sailor pants
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative witha tutorial showing how to make a pair of sailor pants for toddler girls. These are sooo cute! And the buttons on the front aren’t merely decorative – they’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk flower and lace bow
Little girls love fancy dresses. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can make a fancy flower to embellish a dress. The center is a purchased silk flower, with lace and curly ribbon layered behind to make a bow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a zippered hoodie
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar joins in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered hoodie. She starts with a plain t-shirt and adds a zipper and fabric scraps to make … Read More...
Freebie: St.Patrick’s Day Cupcake Holder
Penny Candy Studios is offering a free download of printable St. Patrick’s Day cupcake wrappers. These come three to a sheet for less paper wastage! Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Quilted potholder for sis
Jenna from Sew Happy Geek made this crazy cute potholder as part of a going away gift for her little sister Serena. She calls it disarmingly charming. It is plus practical: the back has a handy pocket (excuse the pun). … Read More...
Shop: Pixie Dust Studio Digital Stamps
Pixie Dust Studio have fun adorable images with a bit of a Japanese anime feel, super duper cute! My personal faves are the Harry Potter stamps and of course the Twilight stamps! Click here to see all their digi … Read More...
Tutorial: Flowers with the Cuttlebug
Sybillin’ Art News shares a video tutorial showing how to use the Cuttlebug die cutting machine to make these layered flowers.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
DIY Louisville giveaway
To celebrate reaching the milestone of 100 followers on Facebook, DIY Louisville is having a giveaway! Head over to their blog to see the official rules to enter and then to Kim’s Etsy store, Living in Domesticity, to decide which … Read More...
More Dollar Store Crafts
Melissa sent along some more Dollar Store Crafts to share. Above you can see the binder that she altered. Click here to see all the crafts she did using items from the Dollar Store.
Inspiration du Jour – P365 Week 9
P365 Week 9 by nikkiARNGwife | Her gallery | Her blog
Stitching a pretty kitty
For the presumed birthday of their special kitty, Justine, little Abby drew a picture of the honoree wearing a party hat, and mom Jennifer (Craft Sanity) embroidered it. A precious memento for everyone! See more on Jennifer’s blog … Read More...
Wiggle earring tutorial
Cozy Sister’s Jewelry Making Blog is offering a free tutorial for these really fun wiggle earrings. This is a perfect wire project to get started crafting and celebrate National Craft Month!
Take a look at the other fabulous projects from … Read More...
Product test: Sulky Iron-on Transfer Pens
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread tests Sulky Iron-on Transfer Pens
and shares her findings. See the post.
Lunch for Women’s Day
Shouldn’t every day be Women’s Day? See this clever lunchtime celebration of Women’s day HERE at the always-clever Little Food Junction.
Honoring women with stitching
Kay Susan of S’Mockery SmArt responded to stitchin fingers‘ International Women’s Day challenge with this sweet pin doll. She says entries had to use “the suffragette colours of purple (for dignity), white (for purity) and green (for hope).” Love … Read More...