Pam from Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to add a decorative diagonal pleats to your sewing project. Because they’re on the bias, there’s a trick (which she shows) for keeping the pleat from sagging. She shows them on … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a receiving blanket
Kim from Triangle Shirt shows how to make a simple receiving blanket. The two-layer blanket features a novelty print woven cotton on the top backed with a knit fabric to be soft against baby’s newborn skin. It’s a quick, easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage “Magic Blouse” from the 1950s
Ring in the Vintage New Year continues at Bramcost Publications with a free pattern for making this 1950s vintage “magic blouse” tutorial. The elegant wrapped blouse is made from a rectangle of jersey fabric. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tiered gathered skirt for girls
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute tiered skirt for girls. The layers are oh, so girly! It’s a quick, easy skirt to sew up, and you don’t need … Read More...
Technique Video: Close To My Heart
Close to My Hearts latest technique and idea video focuses on mixed media including stamping on buttons and metal embellishments, a cool marbling technique and lots more to inspire you. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Free Printables for Valentine’s Day Treats
Find a roundup of free printables to wrap your Valentine’s Day sweets HERE at Pizzazzerie, including these treat bags from Twig & Thistle and candy bar wrappers from th Nice Package blog.
SOME PRETTY VINTAGE
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/01/02/ring-in-the-vintage-new-year-day-2-vintage-crochet-hatpurse-pattern.aspx
This pretty vintage hat – and its matching clutch purse – are available free from the link above. Bramcoast Publications has a run of 15 free vintage patterns for the first 15 days of January, 2011 – not all … Read More...
Kool-Aid Pickles
Thank you, I Believe I Can Fry, thank you for introducing me to the Koolickle, or pickles soaked in brine and Kool-Aid, a Mississippi specialty I knew nothing of. Learn to make Koolickles HERE at I Believe I Can … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Stickhorse from a pair of jeans
Ms Muffin from Muffins and More shows off the super cute stickhorse that she made for her daughter. She was inspired by the jeans leg stickhorses that LiEr from ikat bag made last year (here and here). The … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple dolly shirt, pants, and dress
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a free pattern on her blog for simple dolly clothes, including a shirt, a pair of pants, and a dress. The pattern is sized for her daughter’s 14″ Waldorf doll, but she says it … Read More...
Check it out: Shiny Happy World online sewing school
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World announces her new online sewing school aimed at beginning sewists of all ages. She already has a number of tutorials and free patterns on her site, but her new publishing schedule is taking it … Read More...
2 Hour Fingerless Mitts Pattern? What??
Are you looking for a quick and easy knitting project that will keep your hands warm and stylish all winter long? Look no further than the 2 Hour Fingerless Mitts pattern! This free pattern is perfect for knitters of all … Read More...
Lily earrings
Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading blog shares a free project – lily earrings from Sara Jayne Cole. This project gives you a sneak peek at the exciting book Metal Clay Origami Jewelry from Lark. Our friends at Lark sent me … Read More...
Project: Sucker Flower
Visit the Paper, Scissors and Superheros blog to learn how to make this sweet sucker flower and tag, would make a great Valentines for kids to pass out at school!
-Heather
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Tutorial: Camouflage Cookies
Oh my goodness, two of my favorite bloggers in one place? Couldn’t be. But it is! Learn to make camouflage cookies HERE at Sweetopia with this tutorial from The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Summer or Vacation Fun Kid Crafts
For those of you readers who may live in a warmer climate, or even half way around the world from me, Kids Style File has a compilation of some great summer crafts by various bloggers. Check out their list of … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Luv Puppy
Classified Mom has a cute Valentine’s Day craft where your kids can make their own Luv Puppy. This project reinforces learning the shape of the heart, as well as colors.
See-Through Valentine Candy Favors
I’m loving this easy idea for packaging Valentine’s Day candies… sewn wax paper hearts! Find the how-tos HERE at Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM!.
Comic Book Kid Craft
Zakka Life has a great older kids craft where they can make their own comic book. Head on over to see the tutorial and get the artwork!
FELT MAGNET GIVEAWAY!
Get onto facebook and “LIKE” Anatomically Incorrect Creatures to join in this fun giveaway. Maybe we can get this facebook site up to 150 or 200. Good luck everyone they are adorable! Giveaway Details below:
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