Angel from A Day in the Life of the Hooks shows how she turned an old pair of her maternity knit pants into leggings for her daughter. Repurposing the hems of the original pair of pants makes this project easy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Beautiful box pleat skirt for little girls
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial on her blog for making a beautiful skirt for a little girl, made to your child’s measurements. The knee length skirt has box pleats, angled pockets, a taller waistband, and a fabric flower embellishment. The … Read More...
Newsy: Red and white quilt exhibit in NYC
Amy from the Angry Chicken is “freaking out” over the upcoming quilt exhibit Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts. Visit her post where she links to an amazing photo of red and white quilts from the National … Read More...
Cookie Decorating Color Guide
Find a fantastic fantastic fantastic color mixing guide for cookie decorating HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Really, it’s fantastic. For novices and experts alike, this guide offers great information on how to mix colors, what colors work … Read More...
Tutorial: Gizmo Cozy from felt
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Gizmo Cozy. It’s easily made from felt – perfect for beginning sewists or children – and can be customized to fit just about … Read More...
Bacon and Sausage Turtle
A little something for the bacon and sausage lover who needs a little turle-ish fun on their plate. Learn to make these HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in the sidebar).
Cookie Filled Cupcakes
If you liked these, you might very well like these cupcakes with a sweet surprise. Spoiler alert, the decor on top of the cupcakes is a clue. As is the title. As is the link I gave you. I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Turning Tiny Ties
Sew4Home shows an easy way to turn thin tubes of fabric right side out, and then how to quickly and easily press them into shape. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial Video: Stamp Carving
Chantal Vincent shares a great video on her blog and teaches you how to carve this sweet bunting stamp, perfect for a birthday invite.
-Heather
Idea: Muffin Tin Wall Hanging
If you’re looking for a unique way to display a special memory, why not try making a wall hanging? Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shares this one that she made from a vintage muffin tin found at a thrift … Read More...
MORE AMI
February 3, 2011 in our calendar marked the Chinese New Year. Following our Ami Ami theme this month is this charming Chinese inspired ami. It’s unique, attractive, and comes complete with pictures and instructions.
http://allaboutami.tumblr.com/post/3070165898
So many crochet artists are … Read More...
Giveaway: Cosmo Cricket Crafting Kit
Jill at A Matter of Memories is giving away this Material Girl Crafting Kit from Cosmo Cricket. Entries close at 5pm on Thursday February 24th, 2011. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Mid-Centuria and Mosaic
So yesterday I posted about this blog Mid- Centuria and Blenko Glass. As I looked around the site admiring all of the different types of mid century design they write about. And then I came across the mosaic page. Which … Read More...
Chatty Crafty – Chattanooga, TN – Apply now!
Miss Chatty invites you to apply: Summer 2011 Chatty Crafty
The Lowdown: – June 25 – 26, 2011, The Chattanooga Green, Chattanooga, TN – Hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, both days – This is a juried show – … Read More...
The Polka-Dot Umbrella: Heart Hair Clips
Very cute heart hair clip tutorial from The Polka-Dot Umbrella by Jennifer!
Tutorial: Scavenger Bag to hold kids’ treasures
Steffanie from Sew Grown joins Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a Scavenger Bag. Your child can bring it with them on their outside adventures to hold all of the treasures they find along the … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow colorpath throw pillow
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how to make her rainbow colorpath throw pillow. The white background makes the bright colors of the circles stitched across the center really pop. Sooo pretty! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Homegrown]
Tutorial: Elephant Cuddle Cushion from a thrifted sweater
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a thrifted sweater into her Elephant Cuddle Cushion. He’s soooo cute! The project is an … Read More...
Tissue Paper Trees
Tissue paper trees in corrugated cardboard pots are a fresh take on table accents or favors for a springtime bridal shower or wedding. Visit Carolyn’s Homework for more photos and instructions.
Swap Your Creations at whoopdwhoop!
whoopdwhoop is a unique, currency free marketplace where individuals can both list their creative endeavors and ‘shop’ for other’s creative endeavors- all without the use of money. Points (whoops) are earned by both listing and swapping your handiwork. You can … Read More...