Independent craft blog since 2007
I missed National Margarita Day yesterday (sorry), but I can’t resist sharing these amazing flaming strawberry margaritas from babble. Find the recipe HERE. They were inspired by one of my favorites, Sprinkle Bakes. (Remember these?)
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Check out this amazing Oscar cookie themed basket from Bundles of Cookies (ie where I learned to decorate cookie so many years back). Find it HERE.
The web is full of tutorials for basic and fancy embroidery stitches. If you’re new to embroidery or could use a refresher, check these out:
(1) Woven picots from Sarah Whittle
(2) Coral stitch from Carina’s Craftblog
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Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt shows how to make rounded corners on a quilt. The secret is cutting the binding on the bias, something she knows a new quilter might not know. She also claims a particular tool helps her … Read More...
Erica at The Polka-dot Umbrella used the tutorial Rainbow Bunting Baby Quilt by Cheryl at A Pretty Cool Life to make two baby quilts but put her own spin on them. She followed the tute to make the bunting but … Read More...
Nothing says classic elegance like Chanel and this stunning wedding photo shoot captured at Style Unveiled will take your breath away! Visit the site for all the details and more gorgeous photos!
Now where in the United States can you get a selection of Liberty of London prints like this? Nowhere that I know of, but if you are in Australia you are fortunate. You can visit Patchwork on Central Park who … Read More...
If you’re new to needlework, you may not yet realize that needles are not created equal. Betsy of She Twinkles gives a quick rundown of the most-used types of needles. See her post.
Oh happy day, Twelve by Twelve is finally out. The book celebrates the work of 12 quilt artists who chronicled their creative goings on via blogging at Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge. Here’s how Amazon describes … Read More...
Lark Jewelry and Beading recently featured a free earring project from the newest book in their Beadweaving Master Class series: Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
. Get Sherry’s free project called Arizona Sunset Earrings from Lark Jewelry & Beading. … Read More...
This little pretty by Lorraine of Creative Daily makes me sing with delight. She says modestly, “I was practicing stitching and some more beading on this one! Background is strips of lace and a crocheted doily.” Imagine what she’ll create … Read More...
So simple, so clever, how creative people are. I love these sandwiches as seen through Helvetica from David Schwen. See the collection and purchase HERE. {via foodiggity}
This is just a charming idea. See how to make wine cork magnets over at the blog Make the Best of Everything! Thanks Kristen for sharing this project and the great old photo! I also love her blog’s tag line, … Read More...
Pat of Bird Nest on the Ground is celebrating her third blogaversary with an awesome giveaway: one of her gorgeous candlestick pin cushions, a mini appliqued and embroidered landscape, and more (including chocolate!). Go to her blog post to enter
Trula from Trula Kids helps out with Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a button fly for the next pair of pants that you make. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Trula Kids]
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If you own an iPod, iPhone or iPad you may be interested in these sketch applications for scrapbookers. The Sketches suite by Kihaku Design includes Scrapbook sketches and Card Sketches and comes in free as well as paid versions. The … Read More...
Sunni from Love Affair With My Brother shares a tutorial for making an owl potholder. Not only is it soooo cute with its big owl eyes and owl feathers and owl ears and owl toesies, but it’s also practical. The … Read More...
Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make a simple fleece scarf. A bit of shirring gathers it near the ends and gives it shape. Get the tute.
[photo from Fleece Fun]
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a dog collar. She got the hardware from an old dog collar, but created a new strap and an embellishment. What a cool idea! Get the … Read More...
I looooove love this flowered enamelware. Find it HERE at VivaTerra.
