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]
Looking for more things to sew for Thanksgiving? Check out these … Read More...
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...
Winter Cupcake Kit
I’m loving this winter wonderland holiday cupcake decorating kit from Bakelab. Little reindeer? Little edible ice skates? snowflake sprinkles? Adorable.
Thanksgiving Placecard Cupcakes
Learn how to make these yummy cupcakes with edible leaf decor that double as placecards for your Thanksgiving table HERE at Make It and Love It.
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...
Button Magnets
Looking for a quick hostess gift, or fast forward to Christmas Eve when an unexpected guest arrives and you need something fast, but cute? These button magnets are so simple they are genius. Excellent gift for a seamstress on your … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Crazy for Cranberry
Last Friday I did a post called “Etsy Stalking: Kitchen Goodies” where I shared some delicious finds after browsing Etsy using the simple keyword of “kitchen”. I then grabbed 9 of my favorites and featured them. That post … Read More...
Mosaic Heaven…Check This Out!!
Loving the mosaic! And I’ve found some high end designer mosaic eye candy that is making me crazy. A couple of years ago I found myself in Pam Beach. As I sat in my hotel room at The Breakers Hotel … Read More...
Read all about it: New blog series on making pockets
I was so excited when I saw this post from LiEr at ikat bag. Remember her pattern drafting series? I’m still digesting the wealth of information she shared about drafting and altering patterns for girls.
Well, now she’s going … Read More...
Tutorial: Signed copy of Sew Retro and Amy Butler fabric and patterns
Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro: A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution + 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl, has a fabulous giveaway going on at her blog. She’s put together a prize package featuring her … Read More...
Tutorial: The 45-minute Hat
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how to make yourself a new hat in just 45 minutes. Once you master the basic hat, you can have fun by changing it up – add a flower or … Read More...
Freebie: Thanksgiving Digital Images
Click here to download a bunch of great Thanksgiving digi images for free from Dover Publications.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? … Read More...