Shabby Princess is running a year long project to help you get an entire album completed for 2011. Her idea, Project Scrap twenty eleven is simple: you take two photos a week, and make two layouts each month using her … Read More...
Article: Upgrading to a DSLR
This article by Sebastian Anthony on Tecca Beta outlines things you should consider when deciding if to upgrade from a compact point and shoot camera. Click here to go to the article.
Inspiration du Jour – Silly Boy
Silly Boy by crystalbella77. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Bloggy book tour for Quilt Remix
Take an online tour to see what some superstar bloggers are saying about Emily Cier’s new book Quilt Remix.
Newsy: Fat Quarter Friday tutorials
The crafty talent behind 2 little hooligans just launched a new set of tutorials that focus on using a fat quarter in a sewing project. She’s a busy work at home mom so she promises all projects will be small … Read More...
Egg and Muffin Toaster
My husband couldn’t resist. He just ordered one of these egg and muffin toasters
. Hmmm. Reviews forthcoming…
Ta Dah!: Nursery door pillow for baby girl
Papgena from Papgena Made It created this bedroom sign for her daughter’s nursery using a range of techniques to include needlework, felt and quilting. It’s adorable. Visit her post.
Newsy: By George! exhibit in New Mexico
The work of George Mendoza – athlete turned FreeSpirit fabric designer – is the theme of a juried quilt exhibit By George! Feb 4 – Feb 26, 2011 in New Mexico. The show is sponsored by the Las Colcheras Quilt … Read More...
Valentines Day Gift Ideas – Bath Fizzies
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Want to try something different that he/she will love that includes words of love. Once dissolved, these bath fizzies reveal secret messages for your valentine. I found these romantic bath fizzies at MarthaStewart.com… Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffled sunsuit for baby girl
Little Betty shares a pattern and tutorial on her blog for this sweet ruffled sunsuit for a baby girl. The ruffles across the back are sooo cute! The pattern is in a size 1, but could probably adjust it up or … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk color block throw pillow
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Good Fortune silk color block pillows. They’re beautiful from the silk, but they’d be pretty made out of other fabric types as well. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
A Hoodee For Your Bamboletta!
Well, why not knit a hoodee for it? And while you’re at it, be sure to knit a matching one for you!
Toys & Treats for Little Guests
What a sweet idea to create special favors for younger wedding guests! Grey Like Weddings discovered these adorable pillow boxes from Cute Tape that can be stuffed with trinkets and treats kids will love. A wonderful way to keep the … Read More...
Tutorial: Seam binding pom poms
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a tutorial showing how to turn seam binding into pretty pom poms. It’s part of her Shoe Sugar series, and she made hers as shoe clips. You could also use them to make some awesome … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet face knit hat
A handful of buttons and couple of pom poms give a plain discount knit hat a sweet face. Find out how to do it at the M & J Trimming blog.
[photo from M & J Trimming]
Sale: Inky Antics Stamps
Inky Antics stamps is making room for new stuff and so they are retiring alot of stamps. During the month of January selected retiring stamps are on sale 25% off! Click here to see what’s on sale. btw if … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knotted duvet cover
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blog in the Gabe’s Gifts project at Today’s Top 20 with their tutorial for making this fabulous knotted duvet cover, inspired by a similar duvet from Anthropologie. Read more about this special project here. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a sheep softie from a car wash mitt, mittens, and gloves
Jeromina from Paper, Plate, and Plane shows how she made this super cute little sheep plushie – from a car wash mitt, a pair of gloves, and a pair of mittens. How cool is that! Get the tutorial to find … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric rosette
Khadija from Creative Mind shows how to twist and turn a strip of fabric into a pretty rosette. Find out how at Creative Mind.
[photo from Creative Mind]
Cool idea: Make a pair of stockings from too-short tights
Roubidou had a pair of tights that were the perfect color, but a few sizes too small. She used her sewing skills to turn the full length tights into stockings that came just above the knee. Brilliant! Read more about … Read More...