This looks like a great vintage sewing pattern resource. They are cataloging sewing books that are in the public domain. You can search by decade or by keyword or by type of sewing.
What a great resource and very def. … Read More...
DIY Favor Contest at Ruffled
Ruffled is hosting its annual DIY contest and this year the theme is wedding favors. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 13th. Visit the Ruffled blog for all the details. The whimsical doily lantern pictured here is one of … Read More...
SharonB is such a tease
SharonB is sharing this “teaser” for the next set of worksheets she’s putting together. She says,
… Read More...This is one of the examples I am using for whipped spoke stitch…Worksheets are designed by me to build into a hand embroiderer’s resource
Inspiration: tinytoadstool
Ooooooooooo, gorgeous. Felted and embroidered pompoms from Shan Shan of tinytoadstool. See more photos at her blog post.
Egg Carton Packaging
I love love love this idea for packaging mini cupcakes, and I will be borrowing it: egg cartons. So clever. Find it HERE at Prunille fait son show.
Stitch for Sarah Jane
Sarah Jane needs your help. She says,
… Read More...I am getting some new embroidery patterns ready for the shop, but I am hoping to have quite a few designs and I don’t think I’ll be able to hand embroider all of
Tucson Glass Festival
April 8-10, 2011 I know you’ll be attending the Tucson Glass Festival, right. I know I want to go. There will be parties and glass…and demos or glass…and glass art and glass…don’t you want to go? Check out their … Read More...
Tutorial: Brazilian hydrangea
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) demos a tricky but gorgeous Brazilian embroidery stitch. This hydrangea flower uses boucle thread, which gives it extra texture. See the tute.
Tools: What’s on this student’s head?
Okay, I’m cruising through all the photos of student’s work at a recent Sue Spargo workshop in Kokomo, Indiana and I paused. What is that on this student’s head? If you are like me or know someone over 40 you … Read More...
Newsy: Contests at Moda Bake Shop
The Moda Bake Shop is hosting a monthly contest this year for March, April, and May. Each month has a theme. March is Charm Pack, April is Accessories, and May is Home Decor. Use one of their free tutorials, create … Read More...
Q & A with ReSew author Jenny Wilding Cardon
Today I’m super excited to present a Q & A session with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs
. (Check out my review & giveaway for a chance to win a copy of … Read More...
Ball Theme Birthday Party
I’m loving this ball themed first birthday party from Sheek Shindigs. The dessert table is so bright and fun. My favorites are these gumball
mason jar favors (yes, we all know I’m a sucker for mason jars). Find more … Read More...
Patchwork wine gift bags
Oh man, these patchwork-esque wine gift bags are so dog gone cute. Jen of Reanna Lily Designs made these from a single charm pack. This recipe is a first for her at Moda Bake Shop. It’s fresh out of … Read More...
Giant Kiss
You know what this giant Kiss is composed of? Kisses. There’s something poetic about that self-reflectivity, but I digress. Learn to make a giant Kiss made up of lots of little kisses HERE at Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Marzipan Ducks
Marzipan ducks! Cah-ute. Love the almond beak. Learn to make them HERE at Just My Delicious, with translation tool in the sidebar.
DIY Cakestand
Find a tutorial to make your own (pretty awesome) cake stand HERE at Bee in Our Bonnet, found via You Are My Fave.
Article: Breaking Out of a Creative Rut
Ali Edwards is guest posting at the blog of Kelly Rae Roberts with ideas on how you can break out of a creative rut. In the article she goes over 11 different ways she is able to get back … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired rosette handbag
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this rosette handbag, inspired by a similar bag she saw at Anthropologie. This is so pretty! Get the tute.
[photo from Sew Homegrown]
Boy Flying Kite mini quilt
I agree with Heather from Quilt Story, a mini quilt in this style is a must-make and soon. Vickie from My Full Color Life adapted the subject in the original mini Girl on a Tree Swing by Aneela Hoey … Read More...
Tutorial: Lettuce edge on a sewing machine
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a lettuce edge on your sewing machine. A lettuce edge is a ruffled edging for knit fabrics. A lettuce edge is typically made with a serger, but you can also use … Read More...