Pam from Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for adding a stretch neckband to a shirt. She sews the neckband together in such a way that the center seams is enclosed and doesn’t slip when being stitched … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper Christmas tree applique
Amanda from I Sew, Do You? shows how she created an adorable Christmas tree applique out of a green zipper. She put it on a little baby bib (cute!), but you could also put one on a t-shirt or a … Read More...
DIY: Tiny Trees dressed up
Thanks to alert blogger Kathy from Quilts, Bags, Gardens and Me I know about these fabric trees over at Mama Mel Loves. Make your own, get the know-how.
Tutorial: Fabric Chain garland
This fabric chain garland is sitting pretty. I spied this adorable holiday decor at Moda Bake Shop; recipe by Debbie Duckworth. They are so well made (sturdy) I could see these enlarged into wrist cuffs. Get the recipe.
Meet ColtPixy
This Wednesday, I’d like to introduce you to Star aka ColtPixy. ColtPixy runs the ArtFire Polymer Clay Guild known as the Smooshers. It’s an inclusive group and it has a whole line up of clayers from new-to-clay to old … Read More...
Tutorial: 2011 Calendar
Melissa Samuels shares this 2011 calendar she made, which is perfect for gift giving. She also provides links to her tutorial and a free download of the calendar template. Click here to go to her post.
Are you looking … Read More...
Projects, Techniques and Giveaways: Tim’s Tags
Each year the amazing Tim Holtz does his 12 Tags of Christmas, showing wonderful stamping and embellisment ideas and techniques for each tag. I look forward to them every year! He’s right in the middle of his tags, join him … Read More...
Free tute and a giveaway – feathered hair piece
Marla Plain and Small shares with you how to make her feathered hair piece that is anything but plain or small! It is quite pretty and looks easy to make with her step-by-step instructions. Marla is also having a giveaway, … Read More...
THE BEADED EDGE
This beautiful book, full of crochet beaded confections, is due for publication very soon. It’s another beauty from Interweave Press.
If there’s anything you want to edge with beads, this book has a project or an idea to suit you. … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily Tree
Rhonna Farrer shares how to make this doily tree in a tutorial on her blog. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Happy Birthday to You
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Yo-Yo Christmas Tree: variation on a tute
The talent behind Dill Pickle Picnic made this cheery Yo-Yo Christmas Tree from a tutorial at Kiwi at Heart. Visit her post to read more.
Tutorial: Patchwork bifold wallet
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares how to make this adorable patchwork billfold. So crisp and modern, I love it. Get the know-how.
Giveaway: Kook Kaleidoscope Quilts
The Selvage Quilter at Selvage Blog is giving away a copy of Ricky Tims’ new book Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts. I’d love to find out how to make these complicated looking designs. If you do too, go here for entry details … Read More...
Quilter’s Cookbook available to preorder
Margaret from Quilts and Thoughts wants quilters to know about Quilter’s Cookbook. For one, she has a recipe in it. Second, each person submitted a quilt photo along with their recipe. Go to post to learn more.
Bravo! Holiday giveaway
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics blog is giving away 10 bags of scrappy goodness all from her fabric collections. With names like Dreaming in French, Paradise, Modern Affair, Coquette, Sugar and Girly Girl how can you go wrong? … Read More...
Snowman Biscuits (as in Biscuits, not Cookies)
I have to agree with C
ute As a Fox Creations that non-sweet snowman are hard to come by. When I saw the title in my inbox, my first assumption was that the blogger must be from across the sea … Read More...
Book Review – A Beginner’s Guide to Kiln Forming
Brenda Griffith has put together a really lovely and informative book with A Beginner’s Guide to Kiln Forming
from Lark Books. I’m a glass bead maker first but have found such joy in kiln forming, also known as fusing and … Read More...
What a Wonderful World Cupcakes
I just adore the lovely theme of these lovely cupcakes. Nina of Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog sent me the link with the lyrics: “I see .. red roses too…I see skies of blue and clouds of white… The colours of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt toy truck
Ashley from Make It and Love It offers a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super fabulous felt toy truck. It’s inspired by The Three Little Rigs by David Gordon. Make the truck and … Read More...