Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to paint on fabric with Setacolor fabric paints
. I am SO going to have to get some of these! You can use this painting technique on a small scale to create custom … Read More...
Check it out: Sewcial online community for sewing enthusiasts
Do people’s eyes glaze over when start talking to them about sewing? If so, then check out The Sewcial, a new online gathering spot just for sewing enthusiasts. Photo albums give you a spot to share your latest sewing … Read More...
Video tutorial: Knot smocking
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a tutorial showing how to create texture on a piece of fabric using knot smocking. She used this technique to create the fabulous skirt on her daughter’s witch costume. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s cardigan from an adult t-shirt
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to turn a long-sleeved adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized cardigan. Love that pleated neckline! Get the tute… Read More...
Freebie: Victorian Borders Download
Download some lovely Victorian, scrolls, flourishes and borders for free from Dover Publishing. Click here to download.
-Heather
Book: The Practical Guide to Patchwork
A walk to the mailbox gave me much more than advertisements and bills. My copy of The Practical Guide to Patchwork was there waiting for me. Forget my morning shower; there are projects to view and dream about. Blogger Elizabeth … Read More...
Etsy Find – Scarlett Lane
This felted bead necklace called the Heart of Life from Scarlett Lane warms my heart – with its hot, red focal beads and cozy, felted texture. Its simplicity would lend itself to lots of styles both casual and dressy. Maegan … Read More...
Free Layered Template and a Challenge
Jen Reed has this free layered template available for download on her blog. In addition, if you use the template and post a link to your page you will be able to download a free digital kit. Valid in November … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – 1st Snow of the Season
1st Snow of the Season
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Rebatching Soap
I came across another tutorial about rebatching soap written by Anne-Marie Faiola of Brambleberry (aka The Soap Queen). Check it out on The Soap Bar blog.
Newsy: AQS Quilt Contest 2011 entry deadline extended
If contests enable you to do your very best work and you have something wonderful already created consider entering the AQS sponsored quilt contest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania March 2011. The blog AQS Quilt News has all the information you need. … Read More...
Quilt-Along packs charm
Hey, get yourself over to That Girl…That Quilt because Jennifer is hosting That Quilt-Along. Week one gives you a supply list and the type and size quilt you will be making. All you need is one charm Pack (pre-cut … Read More...
Template and tutorial: Leather bow embellishment
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Shopshares a template and tutorial for making little leather bows. You can use them to embellish a headband or belt, or anything else that needs a snappy little bow. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt princess crown
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional and Bits for Baby shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet princess crown from felt. It’s part of Far, Far Away week at Punkin Patterns. Get the how-to.
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DIY Ricotta
Learn to make your own ricotta cheese HERE at Chow.
Go Red – for Mom
This beaded piece from Minerva’s Wears is a trifecta: superb workmanship, sentimental tribute, and a symbol for a worthy cause. Featured in the Bead and Button Subscriber Gallery, Minerva’s Wears calls this piece “Mom’s Red Dresses.” Each purse and … Read More...
Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking
Added to my Christmas list: The six-volume, 2400 page book, Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking
, on the fusion of science and technology with food preparation. Yes, I’m interested in why plunging food in ice water doesn’t … Read More...
Making seed packets
Making cute seed packets is fun and it’s nice to make such a practical thing yourself. We let a bunch of our garden plants just go to seed this year so We had about a million tons of coriander, some … Read More...
New Release: Cat’s Life Press Stamps
Cat’s Life Press has some new rubber stamps just released for Holiday, birthday, seals, calendars, ATC’s and more. Click here to see what’s new. My personal fave is this holiday kitty and bunny, so cute!!
-Heather
Free applique design: Thanks
The November applique design in Benita Skinner‘s Words of Inspiration & Celebration series is Thanks — timely in the USA and meaningful no matter where you live. Get the free download from Victoriana Quilt Designs.