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...
Yard Sculptures: Road Runners from Railroad Spikes
Felt Dolls Kits from Pollika
Check out these Beautiful felt kits, designed by De Witte Engel in Holland 100% Woolen Felt Kits ready to make. Create your own family of seasonal dolls or be creative with your kids making one of the ‘Krazy Kits’! … Read More...
Project: Bag from an Envelope
Click here to visit Hero Arts and learn how to turn a plain ol’ envelope into a cool Halloween bag.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on … Read More...
Halloween Cookies with Isomalt Centers
I just love this idea spotted on the Frost Me blog: Halloween cookies with a clear, isomalt center. Or maybe I’m just into isomalt now after this post. Learn how to make them HERE at Sweetopia.
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Cute School Lunches
Learn how to make ice cream cone and rocket ship sandwiches for a cute school lunch HERE at babble.
[tags]ice cream cone, rocket ship, sandwiches, school, lunch, kids[/tags]
Beading projects from Spoilt Rotten Beads
Spoilt Rotten Beads offers many fun, free beading projects. Learn basic jewelry making techniques or get free tutorials for their beading projects including Christmas ideas and bridal jewelry. Located just outside Cambridge, in the village of Haddenham, Ely, you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Designer-look ruffle flower top from a long-sleeved tee
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to recreate the look of a designer top with oversized ruffle flower applique by refashioning a long-sleeved tee. Get the how-to.
[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]
Christmas block lottery a winner
Melinda from Melinda Quilts shares how members of her local quilt guild Allatoona make up blocks with a pre-selected Christmas fabric and turn them in for their annual Christmas Block Lottery. The lucky winners get a set of Christmas blocks.… Read More...
Free pattern: Henrietta Hedgehog applique
Editor’s note: It has been brought to my attention by a concerned reader that this is a copyrighted design. You can purchase a shirt with the hedgehog design from Mini Boden here. As a rule, I do not link … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy reversible fabric headband
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this easy reversible fabric headband. It attaches together at the bottom with Velcro. This is such an easy project, there’s no reason not to have a pretty headband to match every … Read More...