As promised, I am giving away THREE copies of this cute new book. I have pulled these names from all those who followed the rules to enter the contest during February. Here are the winners:
Lisa in Ohio
Robin
Miranda … Read More...
Mardi Gras Cookies
Given the cookie perfection and the disco dust, I recognized these cookies right away when I spotted them at the TomKat Studio. They are from Sweetopia, of course. Find the step-by-step photo tutorial HERE.
Wednesday Night Live! digital lounge
Don’t miss this evening’s Wednesday Nights Live webcast brought to you by C&T Publishing. Enter the digital lounge and listen as C&T authors talk about the spring classes they are teaching at the Asilomar Conference Grounds. Ask questions and chat … Read More...
Turtle Icebox Cookies
If you remember (and adored) these icebox lion cookies, check out these cutey turtle versions and learn to make them HERE at Diamonds For Dessert.
ikat bag: Catch Me and my Boy Pants on Made By Rae!
DIY Deodorant
Run out of deodorant?
Why not make your own.
Click here for 6 easy natural deodorant recipes.
At least you know what is in it and can custom make one to suit your needs with a scent of your choice.… Read More...
New Release: Woodware Stamps
Woodware stamps has a wonderful new large collection of clear stamp sets (22 sets!) just released for spring. Click here to see all that’s new. I adore this owl set!
-Heather
Follow-up post for gadget peephole
Nikki at Nikki, In Stitches did a post a bit ago where a commenter talked about how she used a peephole to design quilts. This got everyone in the blogosphere talking about it. So Nikki did some research on the … Read More...
Stitch Deepa’s buttonhole flower
Deepa of This and That has invented a flower using buttonhole stitch on a bar. She shows us the technique step by step. See the tute.
Tutorial: Rolled hem corners
Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework) shows us how to finish corners neatly and accurately when doing a rolled hem. See the tute.
Sweet bonnet pattern from Posie
This new pattern by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy) has the perfect little touch of hand embroidery. Go to her blog post for ordering information.
Asylum embroidery
I’m touched by annekata‘s post about the embroidered works of patients in European psychiatric institutions during the 1800s. This is the first I’ve heard of the Prinzhorn Collection, but I want to know much more. Of the garment shown … Read More...
Party Food – Edible Teacups
Learn to make these edible tea cups from ice cream cones and cookies HERE at Disney Family.com (spotted on pinterest).
Winner of the (iCandy) recycled sweater necklace Giveaway
I am happy to announce that lucky #10 Allison is the winner picked by Random.org. I want to thank Autie and Jen of iCandy for allowing us to host this giveaway. I am sure Allison will love her charming new … Read More...
Inspiration: Dog-Daisy Chains
This “little hand-sized silk purse” takes my breath away. It’s the work of Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains, whose embroidered velvet brooches give me tears every time she posts photos. And now: little reticules that look like blooms. Gorgeous. See … Read More...
Staples Review on PC Purchase Experience
Recently, I (Kristen Stephens – Lesson Plans Editor) had the exciting opportunity to purchase a new computer from Staples in place of my eight year old Dell PC.
The first step for me was to look online, and … Read More...
How to make a yarn and recycled cardboard clover for St. Patrick’s day
Karen of the blog Goodbye City, Hello Suburbs whipped up this cute clover for St, Patrick’s day. See her shamrock door decoration tutorial along with some cute kid picts over at her blog.
Lookie what she made: Harold and the Purple Crayon coat
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows the coat that she made, inspired by the classic children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon. In the book, the young Harold uses a purple crayon to draw an imaginative world … Read More...
Perfectly Dr. Seuss DIY Cookies
Here is why I’m so amazed by Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. It takes a certain level of artistic genius to recreate the artistic genius of Dr. Seuss so utterly perfectly. But then, she also recreated the artistic … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper and wipes organizer
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a handy diaper and wipes organizer. The diapers are stored in the main portion of the zippered pouch. A second zippered pocket is on one side of the pouch, while … Read More...