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This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
I am utterly fascinated by this experiment: dehydratin
g watermelon. What would be left? Watermelon chips. Find the how-tos HERE at Playing House.
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Sew4Home shows how to make a doggie bandana edged with reflective tape. He (or she) can wear the bandana on your evening walks and be easily seen by passing cars. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Click HERE to check out out the Serious Eats journey to Pop-Tarts World in Times Square in NYC. They sampled 14 “creations,” as they dub them, and rate them in a slideshow. I’m afraid the results aren’t promising. Sushi ranked … Read More...
Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how to add a doily insert to a t-shirt. This is an easy way to add a bit of personality to a plain t-shirt. You can find crocheted doilies at … Read More...
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a paper bag skirt for little girls. Her version is pleated and cinched together with a pretty bow. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
The holidays will be here before we know it! It’s a wonderful time to stamp your own cards, gifts, table settings, treat bags, etc. and Inky Antics has got a bunch of great new stamps to … Read More...
Thanks to Zemphira on Etsy.com you have the chance to win this handmade apron.
Zemphira has one of a kind art dolls, aprons, zipper pouches, owls, art quilts, coffee sleeves, snappy purses and other fabric art. With affordable handmade items … Read More...
Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy posted about a variety of handmade facial masques created by some of their team members. Learn about these facial treatments here.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing Illustrated
ISBN-10: 1592571549
COMPLETELY ILLUSTRATED … Sew easy!
With hundreds of black-and-white photos and line drawings and step-by-step instructions, readers will be sewing in no time. Features everything from hand-sew and “no sew” projects … Read More...
Are you in the Northern California area? Love glass? How about beer? Well if you like either or both you can head over to Public Glass in San Francisco and attend their festivities on August 21st from 6-10pm called Hot … Read More...
Alyson Clair guest blogs over at Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing with tips and tricks for cutting pattern pieces out of slippery like-t0-crawl-all-over-the-place fabrics. She explains how it’s done commercially, and then gives some tips that you can use … Read More...
Taylor from Mary Janes & Galoshes shows how to make this no-slip bookmark using ribbon, a hair elastic, and a button. What a great idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Mary Janes & Galoshes]
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Have a doll house that’s in need of a bit of festive decoration? Try out this tutorial for itty-itty polymer clay bunting! If you want to check it out, click here.
More photography tips! Find tons and tons of detailed, useful and amateur-friendly information on food photography basics with just as plentiful tips on food styling HERE at Culinary Travels. I see lots of food photography blog posts, but this … Read More...
Do you sell your handmade items at craft stores or craft fairs? If so, check out this tutorial by Emily fromSaltwater Kids She shows how to make your own eyecatching hangtags that will lend a more professional, upscale feel … Read More...
Animal prints aren’t something that normally make it into my home decor, but I am in love with these pumpkins! There is just something so cool about these how could you not love them?
Tracy from Tracy’s Trinkets and Treasures … Read More...
Learn how to make beer popsicles (that is, a dessert my husband can get on board with) HERE at the kitchn.
[tags]beer, popsicles[/tags]
Cassie over at Primitive & Proper took an old dresser she found on Craigslist, and turned it into this blue beauty. I’m all for sprucing up a room with color, reminds me of walking through a model home… swoon!
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