Kate‘s post on mini-eco includes the free printable file and instructions for creating these adorable sewing cards. Your preschooler will love these! Go to the post.
And many thanks to kath-red of whip up for pointing out this … Read More...
Tutorial: Stencil and stitch
Here’s a great idea from The Long Thread. Combine freezer-paper stenciling and hand stitching to customize plain linens. See the tute.
Soccupied Is Here!!
Interweave brings us their very own E-Mag! First there was quilting, and now there’s socks.
This issue contains patterns by Cookie A, Ann Budd and Debbie O’Neill.Cookie A gives us ideas for inspiration, Heather Ordover tells us what to do … Read More...
Technique Tutorial: Paper Pinwheels
Visit the Creating in the Wee Hours blog and Lexi will show you how to make these fun paper pinwheels, a perfect embellishment to any stamped card or scrapbook page. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
Suzani = tambour work
Christine Stanton of Christine, by Hand points out that the beautiful suzani embroidery showing up on Etsy has the look of chain stitches but is created with a tambour hook. (The technique Susan Elliott told us about in June… Read More...
Stitch Markers! In All Flavors, Shapes and Forms
Want cupcakes? She’s got ’em.
Want puppy dogs? Check.
Want Sushi. Not a problem.
Mushrooms? You want them, she’s got them. Stitch markers that is. My favorites are these fish!
Click on this link to see all the goodies from … Read More...
Woven Vintage Map Basket
There are some great projects made from outdated, or even vintage maps. I mentioned in my post about the map coasters that each year new atlases are printed and thousands of outdated ones are tossed or (hopefully) recycled. I’ve been … Read More...
Nature Crafts : Autumn Wreath
The Magic Onions is such a great educational craft site. If you haven’t already clicked to take a look around, I highly suggest you do so. Here, Donni has incorporated a craft with a great way to teach your children … Read More...
String Tree Wall Mural
Artist Kathryn Anderson turned a plain wall into this amazing work of art using push pins and yarn. Re-Nest has a feature in their Home Hacks section where they’ll tell you how to do it too.
Get the string tree … Read More...
Light Fixture Terrariums
One of the latest trash to treasure projects out there is to take an old, dated light fixture and turn it into something like a decorative PB inspired lantern or even use some colored Mod Podgee to make a … Read More...
Last day to enter!
We’re giving away two copies of Jane Dunnewold’s Art Cloth at 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) on August 31. Go to the original blog post to enter.
Boxes recycled into pretty baskets
The crafter Danielle of the blog Go Jindy sent in this project she posted on how to weave a basket perfect for gift giving out of a bunch of cereal boxes. With Halloween on the way this could make a … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Back-to-School
Winner of Book giveaway The Crocheted Prayer Shawl Companion
The winner of our book giveaway is Paulianne. I don’t know much about her and I hope Paulianne leaves a comment with a little about herself. I picked the winner via Random.org. Thanks to all of you that joined in … Read More...
Beach Cupcakes
There’s still time! Just a few more days until Labor Day to squeeze in some summer baking. Learn how to make these beach themed cupcake toppers HERE at Duh-Licious.
[tags]cupcakes, summer, beach, molds, flip flops[/tags]
Heather Gray Slouchy Hat
Normally I’m not a fan of slouchy hats. Not sure why, they just don’t push any of my buttons. But this one’s kind of cool.
Called Spring Beret, the pattern is available on Ravelry by Natalie Larson!
Cupcake House
Learn how to make this cute, fair tale-esque cupcake house HERE at Wilton, using the Wilton cupcake pans.{spotted on Cute Everything}
[tags]Wilton, cupcake, baking pans, house[/tags]
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather bow belt
Creating your own accessories can be both fun and rewarding, especially when they add a personal touch to your wardrobe. The “DIY Faux Leather Belt” tutorial from Leafy Treetop offers a straightforward guide to crafting a chic belt using minimal … Read More...
Tutorial: Superhero wristband from felt
Sandy from Oh Sew Sandy guest blogs over at Made by Heidi with a tutorial showing how to make superhero wristbands from felt. Whether your child loves Batman, or thinks she’s Wonder Woman, a wristband is an important part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow cover in just 4 steps
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a throw pillow cover. With just 4 steps, it’s a quick and easy project, well suited for a beginning sewist. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from From an Igloo]… Read More...