LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocketmaking madness with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pleated patch pocket with a yoke. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from ikat bag]
Tutorial: Sprout’s Patchwork Scarf and Scarflette
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a patchwork scarf or scarflette. I love the gathered stripes and the bright prints she used in her example! This would be a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric Christmas ornaments
Cecilia from So Tei Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these colorful ornaments. They’re made with small bits of fabric and styrofoam balls. Pretty ornaments that aren’t breakable!! This is happy news for those of … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree skirt from a fleece blanket
Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how she made a ruffled tree skirt out of an inexpensive fleece blanket. You can find these blankets at discount stores, or you may have one on hand already. Go to the tutorial.
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December “Be Inspired” Prompts
Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted the Be Inspired prompts for December. Included are journaling, photo and page ideas. Click here to go to the download.
New Release: Purple Onion Stamps
Purple Onion has just released some wonderful new Christmas and Holiday stamps. Click here to see them all and then be sure to visit their blog for lots of ideas.
-Heather
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Soul Blossoms – Amy’s latest fabric collection
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts loves it and so do I. The object of our affection is Amy Butler’s new fabric collection – Soul Blossoms. Shown above is warm hued Passion. Visit Amy’s site to see colorways Joy and Bliss… Read More...
Menorah
Another countdown in the season is Hanukkah (any spelling issues I heartily apologize for!) and the Jewish community has some talented polymer clayers making menorahs. The little dragon one makes me smile but you can see some more all over … Read More...
CREATING CROCHET FABRIC Experimenting with Hook, Yarn, and Stitch
Dora Ohrenstein has created another resource book for our crochet libraries. This one, true to its title, is full of experimentation, pictures to show the experiments and LOTS of inspiration for us to pick up our hooks and yarn to … Read More...
December Challenges at Log Your Memory
Join in the challenges for December at Log Your Memory, a month-long opportunity to capture your everyday real life during the holiday season by responding to daily prompts via the Log Your Memory Forum. Participate in the daily prompts for … Read More...
Holiday Idea: Christmas Wall Hanging
Melissa Thiese posted this wall hanging as part of her 25 Days of Christmas Extravaganza. Check her blog every day until December 25th to see another idea or project. Click here for more information.
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9 Advent Calendar Ideas
It’s not too late to whip up an advent calendar! Besides, even if you run a few days late this year, you can always pack it away after Christmas and pull it out again year after year. Advent calendars are … Read More...
9 Holiday Wreath Projects
I haven’t decided what type of wreath to put on my door yet this year. December has already begun, so it’s time to make a choice and hang it! Luckily for me (and you!) there are plenty of beautiful and … Read More...
Giveaway: Swoon fabric bundles
Swoon by Melissa Averinos has arrived! Enter to win one of three bundles of Swoon over at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts. This giveaway, sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop, runs through Dec 6, 2010. Head on … Read More...
Scotty dog patchwork softie
The talented Aunty Spicy made this patchwork Scotty dog softie. It’s so cute I want to hug it. Visit the post to find out why she made more than one of these.
Looking for more scottie dog quilting patterns? Check … Read More...
Quilted candle mat giveaway
Get a chance to win this merry quilted candle mat over at Quiltifications. Go to the post for entry details.
Tutorial: Ric rac and flower cardigan with faux necktie
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares another fabulous sweater refashion as part of her Embellish Knit month. She creates the Emma Pillsbury-inspired design with ric rac, gathered fabric flowers, and a faux necktie. Love!! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Pocket Advent calendar
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at Gwenny Penny with a tutorial showing how to make a pocket Advent calendar. Each numbered pocket has a tag printed with a family activity. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Faux chenille baby blanket
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a faux chenille baby blanket. It takes quite a bit of fabric (1 1/4 yard each of 4-5 fabrics) to make one, but the result is a … Read More...
Jelly Belly Cupcake Challenge
Decorate a cupcake with Jelly Bellies
for a chance to win 10 grand! You can see the entries HERE. Even if you don’t enter, check out their cupcake gallery of inspiration, how-tos included.
