Marisa from Make Happy made this double-sided photo frame for her toddler. The clear plastic covering protects the photo from toddler hands. A bit of fabric and a simple running stitch finishes the sides and avoids pokey corners. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing caddy with removable pincushion
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this attractive sewing caddy to hang from the side of your sewing table. The pockets can hold scissors, seam rippers, and other notions you often reach … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to stitch down foldover elastic
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial showing how to add foldover elastic (FOE) to the edge of a piece of fabric. FOE comes in a wide variety of colors and is an easy to to … Read More...
Etsy Shop: Eat Pray Create
Here’s another wonderful little stamp shop on Etsy, Eat Pray Create, where you’ll find some simple but very sweet hand carved stamps.
-Heather
Free pattern: Simple Math quilt
I love this pattern designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Fransson! because it’s a great way to showcase some of your large prints. She created it to showcase fabric line Betty Dear by Robert Kaufman. Get the download.… Read More...
WHAT TO DO WITH THAT POMPADOODLE
The pom-pom yarns (of which Pomp-a-doodle
is but one) have limited applications for crochet. This stuff is pretty on the skein and looks like it would make a perfect Christmas tree garland all by itself. It’s soft and comes in … Read More...
Apple Guide
‘Tis the season (Fall, that is, at least for those of us in parts of the US.) Find an apple guide that includes a brief history, photos, and links to recipes HERE at epicurious. How have I never heard … Read More...
Free tutorial for Victorian beaded flower
Jenny at Jewellery from Craft Cove is sharing a tutorial for making this beautiful Victorian beaded flower. Take a look around Jewellery from Craft Cove. They have some other free tutorials in addition to ones you can purchase.
Dr. Seuss fabric collection in stores
The long-awaited Dr. Seuss fabric collection by Robert Kaufman is in stores, or some stores. I spied some at the fat quarterShop and I hear my local quilt shop has some on order. Woo hoo! I’m drinking my morning … Read More...
Ghoul-a-tini
Your martini is watching you. Find the recipe for these “ghoul”tinis at Pottery Barn. Click on “Halloween Recipes.”
Inspiration du Jour – Apple Pie
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DIY: Snow-Globe Soaps
It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday projects and Alphamom shares a fun project on her site. Learn how to make adorable Snow-Globe Soaps here.
Mosaic Tutorial…Let’s Make a Trivet
I think you’re all due for a tutorial or two…mosaic is the word. I sold a mosaic vase Saturday so I’ve got it on the brain. I found a simple but pretty cool mosaic tutorial over at the Shrimp Salad … Read More...
Wormy Apple Snack
Find a pretty darn clever snack idea for kids: This worm in an apple. Find the how-tos HERE at babble.
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Free pattern: Snap Wrap Dress for toddlers
Prudent Baby shares a pattern and tutorial for their Snap Wrap Dress for toddlers. This style is both pretty and practical for little ones! When it gets too short to be a dress, pair it with jeans as a tunic. … Read More...
Tutorial: Alphabet pillows with turned edge applique
Farrah from Craft “a” world shows how she made these pillows with turned edge appliqued letters on them. The letters are actually icons from her son’s favorite computer program – Adobe Photoshop. If you know someone who loves their graphics … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pretty blouse from vintage aprons
Maya from maya*made tells how she turned a pair of vintage aprons into one lovely blouse. It’s a quick, easy project with fabulous results. I love the loose, carefree style of the blouse she created. Get the tute.
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Read all about it: Getting started with knits
If you’ve been seeing all the cool projects that people are making with knit fabrics but are hesitant to work with this stretchy fabric, take a look at this post by Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs. She walks you … Read More...
Johnson Matthey Sustainable Design Award
Cindy Edelstein has posted information on her blog Jewelry Business Guru about Johnson Matthey, the leading supplier of semi-fabricated platinum jewelry products in the US, and the design competition they have launched—the Johnson Matthey Sustainable Design Award. The competition seeks … Read More...
An Adorable Girls Sweater
This adorable sweater is just the ticket for your baby girl. The pattern is Sweet Olivia by Adrienne Key and this is how she describes it:
This sweater was inspired by my hip new baby friend, Olivia, and her jewel-toned, … Read More...