Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and 3-part sew-along for making her Love Birds top. This pretty little top features pintucks and an empire waist.
She has a free downloadable pattern in size 24 months, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft minky blanket with cotton binding
Sew4Home shows how to make this soft minky blanket. The edges of the solid minky are bound by a fun cotton print. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Valentine’s shirt with ruffled ribbon words
Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making a really cute Valentine’s message tee. She used ruffled ribbon to write the words “he loves me” Get the tutorial.
[photo from Flamingo Toes]
Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines … Read More...
Freebie: Even More Valentine’s Printables
Sibylle from funkytime sent along the link to her Valentine printables. I love the ornate design! Thanks Sibylle! Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check these out … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tote Bag
Learn how to stamp your own pretty tote bag by visiting the Eden and Eliot blog, perfect for taking to the grocery store or library!
-Heather
Olive You Martini Cookies
And look, there’s even a little Cupid’s arrow piercing the olive in the martini. And the pimento is a heart. C’mon Bridget of Bake at 350 with your awesome cookie cleverness, I’m going to bust here! Learn to decorate martini … Read More...
Chocolate Cherry Christmas Fudge
Chocolate covered cherries in fudge form? Sold. Learn to make this marvel HERE at Karma Per Diem.
Looking for the best fudge recipes Check out our World’s best fudge Recipes board on Pinterest and our roundup of boozy fudge … Read More...
Conversation Heart Macarons
Oh the magic that is edible markers. And oh the magic that is the elusive macaron that I’ve yet to master. Bubble and Sweet has. Check out these conversation heart macarons created for the MacTweets February Valentine’s challenge.
Hello My Name is Amineko: the Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat by Nekoyama
I was at the mall this evening waiting for my car to be repaired. I strolled over to Border’s Book Store and found the Crochet books, grabbed a bundle of them, found a chair, and began to browse through them. … Read More...
From bags to riches
This necklace from Derya Aksoy has humble beginnings – fused leaf shapes cut from plastic grocery bags form this delicate, feathered focal. This project is one of many you can get free when you become a member at Beading Daily… Read More...
Giveaway: Baker’s Twine from The Twinery
Kate Landers Events is holding a giveaway for an assortement of baker’s twine from the Twinery. The prize is valued at $154! US residents only please. Entries close Monday February 14th 2011, at 11:59 pm EST. Click here to go … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardstock Flower
Lydia James from the Core’dinations Design Team shows how to create this flower, or core’sage using their textured core cardstock. Click here to go to the tutorial.
BHLDN {by Anthropologie}
Postcards & Pretties revealed a sneak peek of Anthropologie’s stunning new line of wedding dresses as spotted over on Glamour! The line makes its official debut on February 14th and includes bridesmaid dresses, as well as shoes and … Read More...
DIY Parsley & Peppermint Hair Rinse Recipe
Rinses can be made from vinegars, or herbal vinegars, infusions & decoctions. They are effective in balancing and healing both the scalp and the hair. A cool rinse can also help close the hair cuticles, resulting in … Read More...
Field Trip – The Institute of Mosaic Art in Oakland
We’re wandering on over to Oakland, CA to check out The Institute of Mosaic Arts. They offer over 80 different classes over the course of their season. 80 mosaic classes!! That’s so cool! I want to go for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy knit blankets
Karen from Badlands Quilts shares a pair of tutorials on her blog showing two ways of making an easy knit blanket. Both are made from two layers of interlock, but the edges are finished differently on each. The Easy Knit … Read More...
How To Read A Knitting Pattern….
From Melissa of the Love Affair With My Brother Blog:
Learn how to break down a knitting pattern and make it easy to understand!
Scented Soy Candles by Tattoo Geek
Mrs. Tattoo Geek has some unique scented soy candles! They are packaged in tins and the artwork on the lids resembles tattoos.
Shown here is a sweet and fruity scented soy candle called Sun Kissed Sugar. I love the … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with side ties
Amy from Ameroonie Designs guest blogs over at Gwenny Penny with a tutorial showing how to make these pretty throw pillows with ties at the side. Get the how-to.
[photo retrieved from Gwenny Penny]
Tutorial: Fleece baby blanket with lift-the-flap purse applique
Courtney from Dressing Heidi Sage shares a tutorial on Today’s Top 20 showing how she made an appliqued fleece baby blanket. The flowers in three corners are pretty, but what steals the show is the purse applique on the fourth … Read More...