Choose from three pieced patchwork patterns that will cover your ironing board with handmade style. This would be a good way to use up some scraps. Visit Cotton Way to see more.
[tags]patchwork sewing project, ironing board covers, patterns[/tags]
Camille’s new book out soon
Camille Roskelley of Simplify blog is the author of Simplify with Camille Roskelley: Quilts for the Modern Home out this Fall. Visit Stash Books to see some of her projects. I just pre-ordered a copy at Amazon. Cannot wait to … Read More...
Free pattern: Soft toy football
Marie from Make and Takes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft toy football. Your little guy can toss this soft football around all he likes and never break a window. Get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Lengthen little boy jeans with scrappy patches
Erica Louise from Recycled Fashion found a cool way to lengthen her little boy’s jeans. Instead of adding length at the bottom, she slashed them at the middle and added patches there. Go to the tutorial.
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Project: Vintage Stationary Set
Click here to visit Stampington and Vanessa Spencer will show you how to make this cool vintage stationary set with notes and folder.
-Heather
Project Modern: Challenge No. 1
The Modern Quilt Guild announces their first challenge for Project Modern. It is, make a quilt based on an inspiration of your choice. Entries are due by November 30, 2010. Go here for official rules.
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Wooden earrings inspired by nature
Frances Orona makes these laser-etched earrings from hand sanded wooden disks. This Portland artist loves the creativity jewelry making has given her and says, “it is such a wonderful experience to run into a total stranger wearing something you made!”… Read More...
Duct Tape Purse and Wallet
One of the neighbor kids makes duct tape wallets
. She’s 11 years old, goes to school with my youngest son, and makes them in all different colors and different types. Trifolds. Bifolds. Some with picture holders, some without. They … Read More...
DIY: Sage Hair Rinse
UK Handmade recently wrote about Sage, a very versatile herb. The article contains a cooking recipe, a tea recipe, and a hair rinse recipe (see below) – all made using sage.
Sage Hair Rinse
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Sneak peek: Oh, Fransson!’s book
Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Frannson! fame is the author of the book The Practical Guide to Patchwork
, out this fall. Get a peek at some of the projects over at Stash Books.
Ta Dah!: 1501 hexies for piece-along
Lynn from Quilts and Cats is showing off some hexie love – 1501 bits of it. Find out where she’s going with these beauties here.
Looking for Quilting supplies and Fabric? Check out Fat Quarter Shop
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Make a scrappy potholder
Learn how to make this hot little potholder Melanie’s way over at Texas Freckles. She used the quilt-as-you-go technique, some fine-looking grays combined with contrasting oranges and reds. Get the tute.
[tags]potholder, QAYG, technique, grays, solids, scrappy, tutorial[/tags]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Soft flannel icy-hot packs
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make these soft flannel icy-hot packs for boo boos. Keep them in the freezer and you’ve got a cold-pack on the ready. Need a hot pack? Just pop it in the microwave. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a maternity shirt into a bubble shirt
Jacy from bitOwhimsy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this pretty bubble shirt out of a maternity shirt. The elastic that she added to the bottom gives definition but keeps the fit loose and easy-going. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cool ruler ribbon D-ring belt for boys
Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how to make this cool D-ring belt for boys. The measuring tape print is some Tim Holtz ruler ribbon. If you had a cloth measuring tape, I bet you could use … Read More...
Win a copy of Bead Chic
Andrew Thornton is giving away a copy of Margot Potter’s new book Bead Chic. Head over to Andrew’s blog and leave a comment with the title of your favorite Margot Potter book for your chance to win. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow
Josephine Kimberling offers a free PDF tutorial showing how to make this ruffled pillow using her fabulous fabrics. This would be an awesome addition to a girly-girl’s room, or it would also be beautiful sitting on some patio furniture. Get … Read More...
Mini Gumball machine
Mini Gumball machine
Originally uploaded by smizevitz
Isn’t this cool? A mini gumball machine created with polymer clay. Click on the photo to check out more of the artist’s work!
Art Bead Scene’s Studio Saturday
Each week Art Bead Scene gives readers a glimpse into the studio and creative process of one of their contributors. This week’s Studio Saturday features Tari Sasser at Creative Impressions in Clay. Head over to Art Bead Scene and read … Read More...
