This inspiring quotation is now available as a free word art download from Jill at A Matter of Memories.
Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Handmade Minibook
Jennifer from The Polka Dot Umbrella shows how you can make this fan-fold bound minibook from scratch using chipboard, patterned paper, and basic crafting supplies. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Letterpress Expressions Cards from Ella Studio
In-your-face words and phrases are letterpress printed in metallic silver ink on our eco-friendly recycled paper. Paired with metallic silver envelopes. Blank inside. Folded card measures 3 1/2 x 4 7/8″
Inspiration du Jour – Really Strong
Really Strong by ~Pinky~. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Ta Dah!: Heartz inspired chair decor
I spied this pretty pink chair at my local quilt shop Just For Fun Fabrics today. 
Here’s a top down look at the patchwork seat. The talented crew used the Stargazey Quilts Heartz pattern by Pat Mullen to make the … Read More...
Bead Soup Blog Party reveal is this Saturday
I’m a big fan of Lori Anderson’s blog Pretty Things. If you follow her blog, then you know this Saturday, February 26, is the big reveal for the Bead Soup Blog Party. Lori says, “This party has 210 beaders; … Read More...
Tutorial: Rockin’ Tie Tee onesie
Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Rockin’ Tie Tee. It’s a onesie with an appliqued and painted argyle tie. This is soo cute!! Little man can get all dressed up without actually having anything tied around … Read More...
Tutorial: Laptop bag with large front pocket
By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a great bag to carry your laptop computer. The main portion of the bag holds the laptop, while a large pocket across the front hold your mouse and … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a round bottom
April from Without a Map shows how to make a drawstring bag with a round bottom. She gives the measurements for the bag using a CD as a pattern for the base, but she also tells how to figure out … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Candle Ideas
March (spring?) is almost here and it can’t come soon enough as far as I’m concerned. If you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a fun excuse to decorate creatively with candles.
I’m not a big fan of green beer, but … Read More...
Worm Ice
Eeww, there’s a worm in my ice. But clever for a kid’s party. Make gummi worm ice HERE at Martha Stewart.
DIY Beer Soap – St Patricks Day Gift Idea
*****ST PATRICKS DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER*****
I came across this and had to share it with you all, unlike most I cannot stand the taste of beer but wanting to get into the spirit of things this coming … Read More...
Rainbows and Unicorns Party
These unicorn cookies are just a tiny morsel of the rainbowy goodness of this amazing, colorful party featured HERE at Juicy Bits. Please, please click HERE and just scroll down the page. I can’t do this party justice. I’ll … Read More...
Squares in a fat quarter plus giveaway
Melissa of Love Affair With My Brother wants you to know how many squares (various sizes) you can get out of a fat quarter. Get the chart on her post. Her husband thinks she’s a hoarder, but hey she’s … Read More...
Project Selvage
Spoonflower and Michael Miller are having a contest to find Michael Millers next licensed fabric designer! What a fun chance that is! Go check out the Project Selvedge page to find out the details.
One Ball Knits Giveaway – Congrats Jandee!
Congratulations, Jandee, I’ve sent you an email. Look for it and get back to me asap!
Thanks to everyone who has kept watching throughout this latest “mad dash” of mine. Keep an eye out still, more to come!
Free Felted Knit Pattern for a Nest and Eggs
This pattern was created by Trish of “Adventures of a Rogue Knitter” out of Portland Oregon. Trish is a homeschooling mother of three boys. She loves to knit, spin, read, run and hike. She also teaches knitting and designs patterns. … Read More...
Inca Knits Giveaway – Congrats Kimberlee!
I’ve sent you an email, so be watching for it!
Thanks everyone for playing, and stay tuned, more to come…. (don’t ya love it when people de-stash their collections?)
Inspiration: Stamp Buttons Shadow Box
Isn’t this button shadow box gorgeous!? It’s actually not even real buttons, they are die cut from paper and stamped, how cool! Visit the Procrastination Station blog for more info on how Erin Lincoln used Papertrey’s new dies and stamps … Read More...
Horrockses Fashions………it’s all about the kitsch patterns! « Jemma’s Fashion Musings & Doings
I saw someone mention Horrockses the other day and i remembered having seen dresses with this label from my vintage hunting days.
There’s a fun looking book all about them:
Horrockses Fashions was one of most respected ready-to-wear labels … Read More...