Stretch knit fabrics. They make such cute, comfortable garments with flexible fit, but they can be difficult to sew on if you’re used to working with wovens. Oliver + S shares some tips & tricks on their blog for working … Read More...
Inspiration: Raggy Rat
Tutorial: Satin stitch
Kim of big B shares her latest stitchy learning experience. See her satin stitch tute.
Free: SharonB’s September desktop
Berry Water
Could be I’m just really, really thirsty right now, but this water filled with berries is awfully appealing to me. Find it HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
[tags]fruit, berries, water, entertaining[/tags]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Swaddle blanket finished with self binding
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a self-binding baby blanket. Rather than applying a separate piece of fabric to bind the edges, a self-bound blanket wraps a portion of the back layer around … Read More...
Tutorial: Button Ruffle Scarf from old t-shirts
Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this ruffled scarf out of recycled t-shirts that buttons up to keep it snug against the neck. This is such a cute look for the cooler weather that’s just around the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled apron from a hand towel
Sarah from A Little of This, A Little of That shows how to make a ruffled apron from a hand towel. You can make one with a single ruffle (shown here), or go a little crazy and make a double … Read More...
3-D Waffle Cup Maker
Check out The Waffler…It makes waffle cups
! Imagine all the syrup you can collect in there. Find it HERE,
Winners: Etsy Wishlist Giveaway
We had 125 entries for our Etsy wishlist giveaway, and after taking out the ones that didn’t qualify, here are the three winners:
- Stephanie Walter
- Lu (iamjustlu) and
- Yvonne Russel
Congratulations! We have sent you an email to let … Read More...
Get Organized: Freebie and Tutorial
Download the free PDF with these organizing labels, then watch the video showing you how to make this trio of boxes. Click here to go to freebie and tutorial on StampTV.com
Edible Fingerpaint
Sigh. My toddler is so picky, she probably wouldn’t even eat something as fun and colorful as edible fingerpaint. Alas. She will happily paint, though. Find this clever idea HERE at Make and Takes.
[tags]fingerpaint, kids, yogurt[/tags]
Cupcake TeePees
Find tips on making these cupcake teepees HERE at lilsugar, found via Cupcakes Take the Cake.
[tags]kids, ice cream cones, pretzels, cupcakes[/tags]
Lemon JellO Shots
I love food that looks like one thing turned into another. Did that make sense? Find tips on making these lemon wedge JellO shots HERE at Bakers Royale.
Freebie: Fabric Flower Tutorial
Download a free tutorial in PDF form showing how to make these layered fabric flowers. Click here to go to tutorial by Elizabeth Carls
Inspiration du Jour – There She Grows
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: Kathy’s Pomegranate Lime Cocoa Butter Lotion
I came across a recipe for Kathy’s Pomegranate Lime Cocoa Butter Lotion on the Essential U Blog. The recipe is simple calling only for three ingredients.
Classes at Bullseye Portland
I was looking through the schedule of upcoming classes at Bullseye in Portland and saw a class that I have to take. I just have to figure out how to get there in December. I’ve got the new store and … Read More...
Internet overload
I’m having internet overload. Too much is happening in the computer and outside it! I’ve had a very busy summer and now we’ve bought a house. A fixer, like that will make my life simple! And I’ve started school AND … Read More...
CROCHET SO FINE…….
I fell in love with this book the moment I saw its cover. But, I have a friend, Veronica Titus, who is much more well versed in thread crochet and in garment construction than I am, so I asked her… Read More...