Fresh Poppy Design guest blogs with Sew Much Ado with a tutorial showing how to make this adorable Give Thanks embroidery hoop art for Thanksgiving. Go to the tutorial.
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Project: Stamped Paper Recipe Box
Visit the Stampendous stamp site for instructions on how to make this cute folded paper recipe box and cards.
-Heather
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
A Kiln Forming Project from Bullseye – Inline Plate
Got a kiln? Then I’ve got a project for you. It’s the Inline Plate over in Bullseye Glass’s education section on their web site. It is a great use of stringers. Since the file is a pdf I couldn’t pull … Read More...
A scrapbook page stitched together filled with all sorts of recycled bits
Now I don’t generally post many scrapbook pages but I just fell in love with this one from the blog Ponderings. She stitched all sorts of things together on the page including bits sewing patterns, books and Sizzix die … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Table Runner
Tiffany from The Gift Box and Simply Modern Mom shows how to make her Ruffle Table Runner. Strips of gathered fabric create texture on the body of the runner, and bias tape creates a nice clean finish for the edges. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew rolled fabric flower headband
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty headband with a rolled fabric flower. Her no-sew method creates a perfectly rolled flower. Genius! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Making patch pockets
LiEr from ikat bag shares the first in her series of tutorials on making pockets. She starts with a simple patch pocket. Even though this is an easy pocket to create, there are some tricks to getting crisp, clean edges … Read More...
Rose ring tutorial from SmileMonsters
Felted jewelry is gaining popularity everyday. Jo noticed recently the number of felted roses in her blogosphere and decided to create a wearable one of her own. Jo says this tutorial is “super easy and would make a sweet gift.” … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Holiday Cards
Download this and two other wonderful vintage Christmas Holiday cards for free from Stampington.
-Heather
Do you Love making cards? Come and join our Card making group on Facebook. Chat about stamps, designs, and techniques, or share your handmade card … Read More...
Knot a Quilt intro to quilting
I often extol the benefits of precuts in getting a quilt done in record time, but how about precuts to help a young child not be faster, but be able to take part in making a blanket without having to … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy Thanksgiving table runner
Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to make a quick, easy table runner to dress up your Thanksgiving tablesetting. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from CraftStylish]
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Once upon a time…
There was a girl with lots of jewelry. She needed a great place to keep it safe and easy to find. With a little magic craftiness Mom created a castle for all the princess’s treasures. Take a look at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey cardigan from t-shirt knit
Kalleen from At Second Street shows how she created this drapey cardigan from t-shirt knit. The loose fitting cardigan looks great with a plain t-shirt. It takes just a few seams to make. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Grand Pinwheel and Pom Pom Tree Skirt
Sew4Home has the how-to for making this tree skirt pieced with a large pinwheel design. It’s shaped like a square, with oversized pom poms at each corner. Pretty bows keep it tied together around the tree. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Quick A-line skirt
Lynne from Sugar City Journal shows how to make a A-line skirt. They’re quick and easy to make, and the simple lines work well with both solids and busier prints. She made them for her school-aged daughter, but this same … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: No-sew bowtie for little boys
Macey from Olivia Renn guest blogs in KojoDesigns Gifts for Guys series with a tutorial showing how to make a no-sew bowtie for her young son. She gets the fabric from a necktie so it looks just like a grown-up … Read More...
New Blog from the Layer Cake Shop
The new blog from the Layer Cake Shop is here! The blog will offer new baking projects each week. And you know they have impeccable taste, as they feature my frosting and cookie recipes. (smile). This week, find a tutorial … Read More...
Project: Stamped Christmas Canvas
Learn how to make this lovely stamped Christmas canvas from Lucy Hill Edson over at the Stampington website. This would be so pretty on a mantel for the holidays!
-Heather
Flowerbed wall hanging
Check out Flowerbed, a 31″ x 38″ wall hanging by Sue Spargo. Sue taught classes based on this quilt, so many enjoyed a personal teaching experience with her. But if you missed one of her classes don’t despair. … Read More...