From me. For you. Well, for you and my readers over at my blog. In case you need some last minute Valentine’s baking inspiration… a roundup of all the Valentine’s cookies and marshmallow treats from my archives, with tutorials. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric gift box
Michele from Michele Made Me shows how she made this completely adorable fabric gift box. She promises this project will not only make you a gift giving maven, but it will help you perfect your free motion quilting skills. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Ice Fabric Dyeing
After Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create posted her tutorial on snow fabric dyeing she received many comments from readers asking her what to do if you don’t have snow. She responded with a new tutorial on how to use … Read More...
Tutorial: Block for monochromatic quilt sampler
Margaret from Konstant Kaos shares how she made this “building block” styled block to go into her monochromatic themed sampler quilt. By the way, the Modern Quilt Guild’s second challenge is to create a mono quilt so Margaret’s timing of … Read More...
Vintage – Free Crochet Bra Pattern
Every now and then I come across a crochet pattern that makes me stop, stare, laugh a little, and then immediately want to share it. This vintage free crochet bra pattern is exactly that kind of find.
It is sweet, … Read More...
Millie Green’s Felted up-cycled Wrist Pincushion (FREE DIY)
Millie Green, of Yahoo! Contributor Network tells us how to create is pretty and useful wrist pincushion. To learn how you can make this project, join Millie for complete instructions. Here is an easy sewing project that you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby quilt in 7 steps
Crafty Mummy wants you off the sidelines if you want to try quilting but have not jumped in yet. This easy to put together baby quilt is made up of simple rows. For a beginner, sewing a series of straight … Read More...
Reminder: Submit your questions for Jenny Wilding Cardon
We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew. What else are you wanting to know? Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.… Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted pintucks texture
Daisy Janie shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create twisted pintucks. I love the way they paired this technique with a simple patchwork design to show off the directional texture. So cool! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sweat Heart Pouch
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Sweet Heart Pouch. You could use this small heart-shaped pouch to package a special Valentine’s present, or just to hold sewing notions or other small items. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuxedo Cardigan refashion
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies hares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a plain cardigan into her Tuxedo Cardigan. The gathered panels on the front add structure and lots of style. Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Soft Landing airplane softie
Jodi from Sew Fearless shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Soft Landing airplane. The whole thing is made from soft fabric – even the wheels. This would make such a cute gift for a baby! Go to … Read More...
Cookie Box of Chocolates
An all cookie box of chocolates. Even the actual box is made of cookies! Find step-by-step photo tips to make your own HERE at Mega Crafty.
Candy Heart Lollies
Simple, perfect, sweet. Stick with a classic: Heart lollipops. Love it. Learn to make them HERE at My Kids Make.
SuperHero Party
Check out these awesome Super Here cupcake toppers at My Chic Life. Love this idea. And by the way, the menu served at that party is exactly the menu I want at my next birthday party. Exactly. Take note.
Read all about it: 12 details for lingerie
When sewing lingerie, it really is all about the detail. And if you need some insipiration for beautiful details to add to your lingerie project, look no further than Colette Patterns. They share a list of 12 kinds of … Read More...
Tiara Cupcakes
Learn to make these darling tiara cupcake toppers HERE at Made By Bronwyn. I’m hiding this from my daughter, who is convinced she’s a Princess. And loves cupcakes.
New Company: Paper Smooches Stamps
There’s a new stamp company on the block! It’s called Paper Smooches and features clear stamp sets from designer Kim Hughes. If that name is familiar it’s because she used to design adorable stamps for Cornish Heritage Farms. Since CHF … Read More...
Cupid’s Arrow Pretzels
Find a step-by-step tutorial to make Cupid’s arrows from pretzels and heart gumdrops HERE at The Dollhouse Bakeshoppe.
SEEKING INPUT – or – tell me what you know, please!
I’m seeking information about this program from those crocheters who have used it:
http://www.greatknitdesigns.com/
What I’d be most likely to use the program for would be sweaters. Here’s the layout they use:
Since I’m mathematically challenged, I believe this program … Read More...