Pine Cones. Pinecones. ? However you see it, spell it, or type it, pinecones are a fabulous craft medium that can be formed into Christmas trees, bird feeders, wreaths, and tons more. Here are some pretty pinecone projects I was … Read More...
National Exhibition of Patchwork in Sevilla
This gorgeous quilt Día de Mercado de Juana Castañeda, won first prize at the National Exhibition of Patchwork in Sevilla, Spain. Marisa from Las Telitas de Marisa shares this photo of the event and many more, including the second … Read More...
Giveaway: Bloom Creek Quilts book
Magnolia Bay Quilts is hosting a giveaway of this new book Bloom Creek by Vicki Bellino. To read more about the book, and how to win go to post. Contest ends Nov 24, 2010.
Free Printables for “Kids” Turkey Day Table Setting
Lily’s Laundry has graciously provided downloads for all of her printables to help make your children’s table amazing. She has a banner, invitations, place settings, cones and turkey cut outs. She can also personalize them if you email her for … Read More...
Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make From the HeART- Craft Lessons
Pink and Green Mama has a brand new lesson plan bok that contains 53 pages of Homemade Gifts that Kids can make. The PDF book is only $8 and perfect to order just before gifts are needed.
Christmas Tree Banner Craft Kit
Its not very often that I find great ‘kits’ for kids crafts online…( if you are hiding out there, let me know!) But this kit is adorable, and definitely a keeper. Visit Smart-Bottom Enterprises to order yours in time for … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa sack Advent calendar
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this hanging Advent calendar. Each day is marked with a little red velvet Santa sack. How cute!! The little sacks are quick and easy to sew – an important consideration making … Read More...
Ezine review: Fat Quartlery Fussy Cutting
Fussy Cut is the term for cutting out fabric to highlight a motif. It’s a hugely popular technique in sewing and quilting. Lucky for us, it’s the theme for the third issue of Fat Quarterly eZine out this month. Every … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY Shuffle Band
Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in kojodesigns’ Gifts for Guys series with a tutorial showing how to make a Shuffle band. This elastic band buckles around the arm and gives a handy place to hold your iPod Shuffle while … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : DIY Sleepsack for babies
Natasha from Samster Mommy created this sleepsack to help keep her baby warm at night during the winter months, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
[photo from Samster Mommy]
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Tutorial: Give Thanks embroidery hoop art
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.
[photo from Fresh Poppy Design]
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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...