Bandy Canyon shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little kid-sized pair of workout shorts from knit fabric. Aren’t they cute? She got the knit fabric she needed to make hers out of an old tank top. Any … Read More...
Tutorial: Smooth curved seams and pointy corners
If you want your curves smooth and your corners pointy when you stitch & turn a seam right side out, you need to clip or notch the seam allowance. Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on … Read More...
Win a copy of Whip Up Mini Quilts
I own this book Whip Up Mini Quilts and love it. It’s the must-have craft book this year so if you don’t have a copy yet, the folks at Whip Up are giving away six of them. Contest ends August … Read More...
Freebie: Little Girl and Boy Digital Stamps
The always generous Sliekje has posted some more free digital stamps on her blog, this time an adorable boy and girl set. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Ice Cube Trays. A Ridiculously Long Roundup. (Brains, Pi, Fossils, Robots and More.)
Who knew you could make so many different shapes of ice cubes? Here’s a roundup of clever ice cube trays. And I’m pretty sure this is only a small sampling.
Ice that spells your drink from Perpetual Kid.
Shark fine … Read More...
That Girl’s signature blocks
Jennifer at That Girl That Quilt shows how to make signature quilt blocks perfect for making into a quilt to give to a favorite teacher or friend. Using fresh and fun fabrics, she had me at Katie Jump Rope. … Read More...
Hand applique Nikki’s way
Nikki from Nikki in Stitches shares some secrets to her success in hand applique. For starters, she talks about choosing the right scissors and thread. It’s a humorous post, and if nothing else, check out Tip #5 for a must-have … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
DIY Nutter Butters
…made better with chocolate ganache inside. Learn how to make your own Nutter Butters HERE at Bake at 350. And for those of you who might not know of the wonders of the Nutter Butter, find them here.… Read More...
Soft Pretzel Turtles
Turtles bring cuteness to everything. Learn how to make soft pretzel turtles HERE at Kirbie’s Cravings.
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Halftime Snacks
Football season is a-comin’. Find inspiration for putting together a halftime snacks table HERE at Thoughtfully Simple.
[tags]snacks, table, buffet, parties, football[/tags]
Summer’s end event: Ladybugs in Dotville
Wendy from Ivory Spring is hosting a quilt-along that will show you how to create this darling ladybug quilt using the Polka Dotville fabric line. I wonder if those ladybugs are appliqued on the pieced top. Join in and find … Read More...
Halloween Fun from AJSweetSoap
DIY Akela Necklace
Beverley from Flamingo Toes (interesting blog name) wrote a tutorial on this beautiful elegant piece that was described as being an Anthropologie knock off.
Check out her blog for the full tutorial as well as detailed step by step … Read More...
Attention Christi Friesen fans!
Christi Friesen is holding her 5th annual “Private Stash” auction on E-Bay. These are pieces from her various published tutorials and online classes. There’s no reserve, so click here to head over and start bidding – you might pick up … Read More...
Key Pendant Inspiration
The Mrs blog shares with us this beautiful Key Pendant made from scraps of fabric and ribbons. Finding your keys in the bottom of your bag is a problem no more. Her creation uses small fabric pillows and ribbons for … Read More...
Knitter’s Handy Book Of Patterns by Ann Budd
Knitter’s Handy Book Of Patterns
: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges by Ann Bud. Brought to us by Interweave!
Get Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges
More than 350 ways to warm all of the hands, heads, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Shirred or elastic waist pajama shorts
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of pajama shorts. She gives two options for the waist – you can shirr it with elastic thread, or stitch down a wide … Read More...
Tutorial: Checking the fit on a child’s sloper
LiEr from ikat bag continues her series on creating a sloper and drafting patterns for kid’s clothes with an installment on putting the front and back slopers together and then checking the fit. It’s important to get the fit right … Read More...