Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how she cut an old sweater into strips and braided it to make this awesome scarf. (This would be a great use for a sweater that’s damaged.) And the giant pom poms … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished sweater with gathered flower applique
Jennifer from Two Butterflies created this beautiful embellished sweater, inspired by a similar sweater from Anthropologie. I’m loving the bias tape edging around the neckline, and the beautiful ruffled and folded flower applique! She shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Charlie Brown Apron
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for making her Charlie Brown Apron, named so because of the bold zig zag stripes across the skirt. It’s part of her Apron Week series. In addition to the bold … Read More...
Tutorial: “Be Mine” reverse applique Valentine bunting
Jessica Peck from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog for making this sweet Valentine’s bunting. Pillows hanging from a cord are reverse appliqued to spell out a Valentine’s message, while yarn pom poms lend a bit of … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt your fabric on a serger with a decorative chain stitch
Amity from Amity Originals shares a tutorial on her blog for a cool fabric embellishment technique. She uses the chain stitch on her serger to create decorative quilting on a piece of fabric. She used her chain stitch quilted fabric … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Valentine’s Wrappers and Tags
UCreate is offering two sets of printable candy wrappers and tags for Valentine’s Day. Click here to go to the download.
Technique: Custom Ink Pad
Hop on over to Mellisa Samuel’s blog and learn how to make your own custom ink pad for your stamps. It’s an easy way to add color to an intricate stamp design!
-Heather
Tutorial: Custom Calendars With the Bind-it-All
Here’s a tutorial from Jennifer Priest of the Zutter Design Team showing how you can bind a purchased or printable calendar together. Click here to go to the tutorial.
ONE SKEIN SCARF – SO PRETTY FOR SPRING
I am always interested in patterns that are touted as taking one skein. Tempts me because I have lots of odds and ends (otherwise called orphan) skeins in my stash. However, all skeins are not created equal – as you … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Notepad
Green Eyed Monster shows how to make a simple notepad to keep track of your lists. or you can use this technique for making a minibook. You should already have everything you need for this in your statsh! Click here … Read More...
Fixers Collective
Another fun Kickstarter project that has made it’s goal. The Fixers Collective is in NY and it looks like they have workshop space and hours where you can bring in things for them to fix. What a great idea! Even … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Noel Printer’s Tray
Wedding Theme: Vintage Travel
I discovered this swoon-worthy inspiration board over at the ‘i do’ it yourself blog! The soft color palette of cream, brown, and cool blue gray would be perfect for a winter wedding. Vintage continues to be a hot trend for … Read More...
Cookie Crown Cake
How darling is this cookie crown cake? Learn to make it HERE at Family Fun.
Artbeads heart sale
Artbeads says love is in the air – love for a Valentine’s discount, that is! Check out their heart sale and save 15%. The sale ends on Wednesday, January 12.
Lookie what she made: Handsewn wrap top
Gina from lettergirl and Rich Inner Life created this lovely hand sewn wrap top, inspired by the work of Alabama Chanin. I am super impressed with all the beautiful cutouts and hand stitching on this top! Read more (and see … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief apron
Bramcost Publications continues their Ring in the Vintage New Year series with a free vintage pattern for making this handkerchief apron. It takes three hankies to make one – two for the skirt, and one to cleverly cut up to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fast and easy beanie with flower embellishment
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how to make a fast and easy beanie with a large flower embellishment. These are so cute!! You can make one in just 45 minutes. Her tutorial gives measurements to … Read More...
Free Pattern – Aidez
This cardigan would be perfect in any color, dress it up or down. And, the pattern is free, HERE – Ravelry pattern.
Tutorial: Spiny chain stitch
KERRYKATIECAKES shows us how to do spiny chain stitch. See the tute.