You may remember the feathered hair piece tutorial featured in December from Marla Plain and Small. She’s got more free jewelry tutorials to share as well. Take a look at her DIY charm necklaces and her stylish DIY bib necklace… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Felted wool hot pads
The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to create these elegant hot pads. Love, love! They used their Mary Flanagan Felted Wool backed with plain duck cloth to make theirs. Go to the tutorial.
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Cool idea: No-sew dress to skirt refashion
Jamie from C.R.A.F.T. shares her no-sew refashion that turned a dress into a skirt. The dress was a tank dress with wide elastic at the waist, so she needed nothing more than a seam ripper to turn it into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Gabe’s Gifts blanket drive for Project Linus
Amanda from We Are the Joneses recently announced Gabe’s Gifts, her year-long blanket drive for Project Linus to honor the child she lost through miscarriage. She has pledged to make 12 blankets herself, and is collecting blankets from others in … Read More...
Ah…Beads!!
What’s not to love? Beads. Winter. Wonderland. Socks.
Combine all of the above and you have heaven. I love knitting with beads. The sparkle, glitz, bling… I love the look, whether it’s all out there, or just a few sprinkled … Read More...
Jewelry and beading contests through March
Michelle Mach shares a list of beading and jewelry contest happening now through March. Michelle says, “contests motivate you to learn new skills and they also give you a deadline, ensuring that you won’t procrastinate forever. Even if you don’t … Read More...
Project Modern: Monochromatic Challenge
The Modern Quilt Guild launched their second Project Modern challenge. It is, “Design and make a quilt that is monochromatic. Create interest, life and energy in a quilt by using tints, shades and tones of a single color.” The judge … Read More...
Knitted Necklaces? Not So Much, But Wait….
I’ve never been a fan of knitted jewelry. Probably because I’ve never really worn a lot of jewelry, other than rings, and earrings, and necklaces and bracelets… ok, I like jewelry just like the next girl, but knitted jewelry? Not … Read More...
Paper bracelets
Alma Stoller has been busy making nifty paper bracelets. These wordy repurposed cardstock bracelets even get a seal of approval from Alma’s 13-year old daughter. Take a look at Alma’s blog for her free tutorial and whip up a new … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Valentine Tumbler Quilt
Care from Obsessively Stitching made this super cute quilt to get in the mood for Valentine’s Day. Using a tumbler block she highlighted reds and pinks from her stash then backed it with Ultra Cuddle. Visit her blog to see … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross couch throw
Kathleen of Whip Up fame has a New Year’s gift for bloggers. Here’s a sketch of what you will be making – a Cozy Cross Couch Throw. Go to the tutorial.
Stenciled Desk
This desk really caught my eye today. The first thing I noticed were its lovely curves. I just love the character this desk possesses, and Christina gave it a facelift and some beautiful stenciling to take it over the top. … Read More...
Quick Profile – Martin Cheek, Mosaic Artist
I’ve been introduced to Martin Cheek by my good friend Leigh Adams. Martin is a published author on the subject of mosaics and makes the most wonderful and whimsical pieces. He’s based in the UK but does have an upcoming … Read More...
$2 Chair Makeover
I love furniture makeovers. What I love even more is saving a ton of money. Turning someone’s discarded items into your own treasures can be so gratifying! Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage will take you step by step through … Read More...
Bridesmaid Card
This sweet will you be my bridesmaid card created by Lori Reudi of Paper and Thread caught my eye on The Wedding Chicks blog! I love the neutral palette, but the card could easily be customized for any color … Read More...
DIY Felt Fortune Cookies
These Fortune Cookies are a simple but a darling way to convey your Valentine’s Greetings. These should be inexpensive enough for the children to take to School and maybe they could make a large one for their teacher. Red for … Read More...
Hogwarts Cake
Please, please go check out this awesome (because that’s the best word for it) Harry Potter birthday cake created by Cosmo Cookie. It’s a gingerbread Hogwarts atop a chocolate cake. There’s even a hut for Hagrid.
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Product Review – Cupcake Batter Dispenser
When I spotted this cupcake batter dispenser at Amanda’s site, , my first thought was “Where will I store this?” You see, I have so much extraneous kitchenware, my drawers are overflowing. I have to keep stuff stored in bins … Read More...
Tutorial: Razzelberry Apron with halter-style top
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shows how to make her Razzelberry Apron with a halter-style top and a large sash at the waist. I love, love, love the lines of this apron! Oh, the possibilities for fabric choice … Read More...
Tutorial: Decorative diagonal pleats
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...