(1) Cheese Sampler by Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(2) Femme fleur from mes petits bricolages et mes chats
(3) Le coeur de la chance from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(4) CHIEN GENTIL (three versions) from les loisirs abbygaelle
(5) … Read More...
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...
Video: How to Make a Laundry Chute
I don’t have a laundry chute in this house. I really wanted one. In my last house I had a chute and I LOVED it. So much easier than carrying basketfuls of laundry down the stairs, and I always seem … Read More...
Cookbook Covers
You might remember Leanne’s recipe favorites book I featured last month. This month she’s come up with another fun idea, one I may just implement in my kitchen!
See how Leanne made her cookbook covers over at Organize and Decorate … Read More...
Technique:Stamping with Faux Bleach
(image by SCS and Sherry Cheever)
Stamping with bleach can be messy and smelly so here’s a great solution from Sherry Cheever, faux bleach using alcohol inks, how clever (and pretty)! Click here for her tutorial.
-Heather
Magnetic Alphabet Letters
Aren’t these so much nicer than those colorful alphabet letters you buy for the kids? I love this option, stylish and still functional.
See the magnetic alphabet letter tutorial at Nice Girl Notes.