Once I started using pattern weights to cut out my sewing projects, I was hooked. They’re sooo much easier than using straight pins! But what I WASN’T hooked on was the cost to buy a set of them. Luckily, it … Read More...
Video tutorial: Create shirred fabric with elastic thread
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial for shirring fabric. If you don’t know what this is, it’s creating parallel rows of stretchy gathers with elastic thread. It’s easy to do and is great for making … Read More...
Giveaway: Cosmo Cricket Crafting Kit
Tracie Hudson is giving away this Material Girl Crafting kit from Cosmo Cricket. Click here to go to giveaway.
New Release: My Favorite Things Stamps and Dies
My Favorite Things has just released some wonderful new clear stamp sets with themes like camping, gardening, cute kids, bears, cupcakes and the brand new “Flapper Doodles” line. As well as some great new dies like a … Read More...
CUTEST BABY/TODDLER HAT (our July Contest/Giveaway Winner)
HERE’S THE FREE PATTERN that Emmeline created to win the July CrochetGossip Giveaway Contest!
The hook I used was ‘I’ as suggested on the yarn label. It was 4ply Acrylic Worsted weight yarn by Red heart (7 oz skeins). NOTE:… Read More... Ready For Action by Alexander Henry
After reading The Cranky Quilter’s post about Alexander Henry’s new fabric line The Brady Bunch, I went looking for some. On all things Henry’s page at thefat quarter Shop I did not find any Brady but I did … Read More...
Outdoor S’mores Dessert Buffet
I happened upon the site Moore Minutes through the always-finding-cool-sites-site Gordon Gossip, and woulda look what I found? Well, many amazing things, but specifically this amazing S’mores camp dessert buffet. Check out the details HERE.
Looking for more S’smores … Read More...
Studio Tour: Nicole Samuels
Go on a tour of the scrap space of Nicole Samuels, a designer on the Pink Paislee Design Team. Click here to go to studio tour.
Bellissimo Fiore Adult Jewelry
When it’s made by The Dirty Diva you can be sure that this necklace is not just a simple flower.I am sure your imagination is running wild so check out her etsy store for a full description.
Tutorial: Lil’ Blooms Canvas Flowers
Suzy West demonstrates in a tutorial how to use the new die cut Lil’ Blooms product by Punky Sprouts. Click here to go to tutorial
Inspiration du Jour – Sidelines
Get even more inspiration from her gallery
DIY: Farmers Market Brightening Facial
Golden Path Alchemy recently shared a recipe for a Farmers Market Brightening Facial in their NBC Los Angeles Interview. The recipe is listed below & the interview can be viewed here.
Farmers Market Brightening Facial
Pick up these fresh … Read More...
Newest Exhibit at Bullseye Glass – Invisible Cities
There’s a new exhibit at the Bullseye Glass Gallery in Portland called Invisible Cities, based on author Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities and it looks wonderful. The work is so thought provoking. There are 4 artists in this show, Jeffrey … Read More...
Book Review And Giveaway – DIY Art at Home
DIY Art At Home by Lola Gavarry
ISBN: 978-0-8230-3334-8 RRP $21.99
DIY Art at Home shows how easy it is to create modern masterpieces by using a few simple art supplies and the full-size templates that are also included. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl cell phone case from a dollar store purse
Heather from Me Making Do created a cell phone pouch from a cheap-oh dollar store vinyl handbag. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The vinyl won’t fray at the edges, so the pattern is really fairly simple. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pyramid zippered coin purse
Katherine from Sew Me Something Good shows how to make a fun little zippered coin purse. It’s got an unusual pyramid shape that’s sure to elicit compliments, especially when you’re able to say that you made it yourself. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring lunch tote, perfect for bento box
Pink Penguin shares a tutorial for making a lunch tote perfect with a drawstring closure. It’s perfect for bento box lunches, but you could also use it for non-lunch purposes, a super cute sewing bag perhaps. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Free pattern: Easy-to-sew clothes for Dolly Donations dolls
Sarah from Dolly Donations shares a couple of free patterns for some easy-to-sew clothes for the Dolly Donations dolls – a dress and messenger bag for the girl doll, and a little shirt and pants outfit for the boy doll. … Read More...
Cupcake Challenge: Tuesdays at Hoosier Homemade
Like making cupcakes? Like a challenge? Like prizes? Check out this August feature from Hoosier Homemade: Cupcake Tuesday. The August theme is summertime fun. Today’s challenge is events and activities inspired by summer and made into a cupcake. … Read More...
National S’Mores Day Roundups
So I’ve a confession. I forgot about National S’Mores Day, and here it is near evening and I’ve only just discovered my error thanks to Amy Atlas. So some roundups from those who were more on the ball: Find … Read More...