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...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kids Monster hooded towel
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesignsand kojobaby Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a hooded towel sure to appeal to little boys. Because there are no rules for monster faces, you let your … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurposed t-shirt skirt with a yoga waist
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repurpose an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized skirt with a yoga waist. The foldover knit waistband is super easy to construct (no elastic casing! … Read More...
Giveaway: Twelve by Twelve book
Diane from Twelve by Twelve announces a contest and talks about her entry in the book, Dandelion. Get a chance to win a copy of Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge. Go HERE for entry details.
Tutorial: Paint and organza Petal Tee
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she uses fabric paint and organiza scraps to make this beautiful petal tee. Because she starts with a store-bought t-shirt, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Beetle Boy is little boy perfect
This is one of the cutest fabric lines I’ve seen lately for little boys. It’s Beetle Boy by Ellen Crimi-Trent for Clothworks Fabrics. Go to Beetle Boy Fat Quarter Bundle. The colors are nice and the bugs are perfectly … Read More...
Online Crop at Jenni Bowlin
This coming weekend (March 4-6 2011) Jenni Bowlin Studio will hold its first ever online crop. There will be challenges, prizes games and chats! Prizes include gift cards to JBS Mercantile as well as Guest Designer spots. Click here for … Read More...
Freebie: Panda Digital Stamp
Download this adorable panda digital stamp for free over at Little Musings.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check out their free section … Read More...