Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these super cute aprons from vintage placemats. That girl is genius! I’m now adding vintage placemats to my must-hoard list. Go to the tutorial.
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Quilted leather purse with cat and heart
Kitty and quilt lovers, this purse is for you. Made from recycled leather it has beautiful stitching and adorable appliques. The cat has a discernible attitude – reminds me of mine. See more at Bonspiel Creation Etsy and start thinking … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a fringed finish to camouflage wear on a seam edge
Kenneth King shares a tutorial at the Threads website showing how he rescued a thrift store jacket that was showing wear at the edge of the collar. Instead of trying to cover it up, he took the worn edges as … Read More...
Punctuation by American Jane
I spied this border fabric at Honey Bee Humble Etsy. It’s called Punctuation by American Jane. Dear Moda, I want some for my very own. Check it out here.
Giveaway: Fa la la la Felt plus felt goodies
The folks at Lark Crafts have a fa la la la fabulous felty giveaway going on right now on their blog.
THREE of their lucky readers will win a package containing:
- –A copy of Fa la la la Felt by
Free pattern: Shelburne Garden quilt
This pattern is Shelburne Garden by Karen Witt of Reproduction Quilts. I like the color scheme, the nine patches on point, and the floral corner blocks. If you like it too, it’s a free download at Windham Fabrics. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom-Pom fringed placemats
Bari J Ackerman was a recent guest over at Sew4Home and shared with Editor Liz Johnson how to make these round pom-pom fringed placemats. Sewn with fabrics from Country Lane by Windham Fabrics, they are adorable. Get the tute.
Inspiration: tiny toadstool
This exquisite wearable art is by Shan Shan of tiny toadstool. Her unique berets, she says, are made of wool, then dyed and embroidered. See more on her blog. Or go to her Etsy shop.
Pom Pom Snowman – How To
Not really knitting, but it’s yarn, eh? Still can have fun with yarn even if it’s not knitting, and these little guys prove it!
Click on over to Carolyn’s Homework Blogspot for the tut on Pom Pom Snowmen!
Free monogram charts from the Stofnest designer
Ria (whom we learned to love through her Stofnest blog) has created a new blog, Little Gifts of Love. Right now, each post has another in a series of monogram embroideries. Go to the blog and scroll back to … Read More...
Free patterns and tutes: Felt Christmas ornaments
kath_red of whip up has posted a roundup of felt Christmas ornaments. You’re bound to find something in this collection to tickle your holiday-crafting fancy. Go to the post.
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Free chart: Kathy’s Northern Nights
Needleprint is sharing the chart for this gorgeous winter sampler created by one of her readers. You’ll enjoy the background story. Go to the blog post for details and a link to the chart.
Tutorial: Dream pillows
Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes gives her little daughters dream pillows each year on the night of winter solstice. This year, she shares with us the patterns and tutorial for these pillows. A bit of applique, embroidery, stuffing and you’ll … Read More...
Giveaway: edward and lilly ornament
One of these gorgeous, lavender-scented Christmas birds could adorn your tree this year. Rebecca of edward and lilly is giving one away to a lucky reader. Go to her blog post to enter before Monday, December 20. And if you … Read More...
A Scandinavian Christmas
Check out The Pickled Herring between December 13 and 23rd for Scandinavian Christmas inspiration and projects from guest bloggers. Today’s feature is Danish Pancake Balls, or Aebleskiver, by one of my favorite bloggers, Roots and Wings Co. Find a recipe … Read More...
Gingerbread Houses: Sweet and Sewn
Given how nicely edibles and sewing fit together on this blog, I felt compelled to post a bit from my own blog. My blogger pal, Cheryl, from Sew Can Do and I decided to create gingerbread houses in our … Read More...
Tutorial: Oil and Vinegar Gifts
Find a great tutorial to make your own garlic-rosemary olive oil and sun dried tomato balsamic vinegar gift sets HERE at Mrs. Cummings Rx. There’s even a price breakdown, too!
Woodland Christmas Dessert Table
I must share this Christmas dessert table sent to me by The White Library. I love the details of this rustic woodland setting: Chocolate twigs in the cupcakes, frosty grapes on the buche de noel, apple pie pops propped in … Read More...
Eggshell Christmas Craft- Holly
Roots and Wings Co is such a darling blog with numerous ideas for kids crafts. Here, they show you how to use your eggshells and make this amazing Eggshell Holly….Perfect for Christmas decorating.
Epsom Salt Ornaments
These simple painted ornaments with Epsom Salts in them are such cute inexpensive gift ideas. Visit You, Me and The Kid for more Epsom Salt ideas.