TipNut is sharing another series of vintage tea-towel embroidery patterns. This time: gingham fruit and vegetables from the 1940s. Go to the first post to download the green bean design. And keep an eye on TipNut for the rest … Read More...
Tutorial: Closed feather stitch
Sarah Whittle demos closed feather stitch. See the tute.
Free pattern: Slinky Slouchy Drawstring Vest
Head over to Fabric.com for a free pattern for this Slinky Slouchy Drawstring Vest from Hot Patterns. It’s only available for a month, so get it now. Go to the download.
[photo from Fabric.com]
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Recycle those old nylons into a DIY Chia Pet
This totally made me giggle! It never occurred to me that you could make your own Chia pet with a bit of dirt, seeds and a recycled pair of nylons. Read how at the blog Make it from Scratch.… Read More...
2008 Interweave CD Collection Available Now!
Enjoy all four issues of Interweave Knits exactly as they were printed in 2008: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter editions. The full-color electronic versions of these magazines include easy-to-navigate tables of contents, easy-to-print patterns, informative articles, designer profiles, and all … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern: Felted Tweety Bird
The free crochet pattern for a these sweet birds comes from Lion Brand yarns. Beautifully crochet birds are season less. Brides are buying these adorable creatures for cake toppers instead of the traditional bride and groom (see picture above). Birds … Read More...
LEGO Man Pesto
Every now and then I realize I’ve been posting on one item disproportionately, and I don’t know how it happens. Sticks and mason jars. Yes. I love them and seek them out. But LEGO Man? I don’t have a particular … Read More...
Cool idea: Let your kids create their own fabrics!
Lindsey from Filth Wizardry shares a really cool project she did with her kids. She let them design their own fabrics. She pulled out the paints and the fabric markers and let them go wild. Read more about her cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Lollipop Dot Ruffle Purse from a pair of jeans
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to make this pretty ruffle purse for girls. They’ll love the rows and rows of ruffles! If you cut the ruffles out of your scrap bin, they might even recognize a favorite mama-made garment … Read More...
Candy Necklace Favors
How crazy clever are these DIY candy necklace favors from paper and cake? Find the how-tos and download the free labels HERE.
Tutorial: Pastry bag softie for a child’s pretend kitchen
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog for making a stuffed fabric version of a pastry bag. This is sooo sweet! Now your child can play out the preparation and decoration of all the luscious felt desserts … Read More...
Mojito Popsicles
It’s only six in the morning and I’m craving a cocktail. And the urge to go salsa. Find the recipe for mojito popsicles HERE at Blue Jean Gourmet.
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Tutorial: Tote bag with cross-over strap and 0-rings
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a tutorial for making her S2 Tote Bag. Her S2 tote is as practical as you’d expect a tote to be, but she adds some unexpected details with a single cross-over strap and O-rings attaching … Read More...
New Release: The Greeting Farm Stamps
(image by The Greeting Farm and Kelly Booth)
Super cute new images are now out from the Greeting Farm, new Anya, Creepers and more, check them all out here.
-Heather
Four Ways to Make Your Photos Look Vintage
PhotoJojo has posted an article showing four different ways you can make modern photos look vintage. Click here to go to article
CHRISTMAS 2010
OK, after Christmas In July, during Back to School, before Halloween and Thanksgiving, are you ready to get ready for Christmas?? Most think it’s never to early to plan for the most decorative of all holidays. I’ve gathered some ideas … Read More...
Tutorial: Book Paper Flower
Monika Wright at I Love it All, shows how to make this flower using a scallop punch and old book pages. Click here to go to tutorial
I’m going to need these – Star Wars sandwich cutters
The Star Wars sandwich cutters
are filling a void I didn’t even know what there. I’m going to need these. Williams-Sonoma isn’t exactly indie… but whatever. These rock. You can also get cookie cutters 
AND pancake molds.
Freebie: Printable Thank You card
Download this free printable card from Team Awesome. Click here to go to download.
DIY Polka Dot Fruit Roll Ups
OK, now I’ve seen homemade fruit leather recipes, and have even posted on them (here and here). But polka dot fruit roll ups? Homemade? Brilliance at its best. Learn how to make them HERE at Fix Me a … Read More...