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Kaaren of The Painted Quilt shares the pattern and instructions for recreating her favorite sampler-style needlecase. She says,
… Read More...I’ve been using this one every day since I made it. It has two deep pockets and a scissor holder and needle/pin
Kim of big B continues sharing tutorials that demo her progress in mastering 100 stitches. This gorgeous example is interlaced band stitch. See the tute.
Calamity Kim combines her signature raw-edge applique and machine stitching with some hand embroidery to create a gnome-village table runner to die for. She says she’ll eventually complete the hand stitching and then quilt and bind it. In the meantime, … Read More...
Mollie Johanson is awesome. Her latest project: a set of hand-embroidery patterns called I love being a girl. Mollie says,
… Read More...This is from the first in (hopefully) a series of patterns that each focus on one of the reasons why
Check out this amazing Spider-Man cake created by (our very own) Amanda Formaro over at her food blog, Amanda’s Cookin’. Can you believe this is her first experiment with fondant? Find the how-tos for making this cake … Read More...
So these pina coloda cupcakes that Glorious Treats sent me are making me not only want a cupcake, but a cocktail! Find the recipe HERE.
[tags]pina colada, cocktails, cupcakes[/tags]
I know you all have seen those diaper gift cakes, well the clever crafter Emily of the blog MLE’s ABC’s whipped up a new spin on this charming presentation. She made fleece scarves and combined them with some recycled elements … Read More...
Ready Made is offering us a chance to create this stunning solar pillowpillow and your stars may align. There is a printable template for the design and the materials and tools you will need. This pillow would look perfect in … Read More...
So. I’m in NY right now for the big women’s blogging conference BlogHer. I was invited (finally!) to the big Martha Omni Media Blogger Party but DIDN’T MAKE IT. So sad! It overlapped with another engagement and then that engagement … Read More...
Okay. hahaha. I love this cool hipster dude and his… PINK FUZZY guitar. Rock on man!
These fuzzy guitars were made by Moritz Waldemeyer and I think the band this is for is OK GO. Cruise his website! I love … Read More...
Yep… just a typical Friday night for me. Caviar and vodka. See this beautiful spread of caviar and vodka photographed by Kate Harrison for this wedding featured on Snippet and Ink, spotted on At Home with Kim Vallee.… Read More...
Mojitos are a nice refreshing cocktail. With that said, wouldn’t it stand to reason that Mojito soap would be just a nice? I think so! And apparently so does Soap Queen. Learn how to make mojito-riffic soap here.
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this heirloom-worthy cut chenille baby blanket. The chenille texture is made from coordinating flannels that are layered, stitiched, and cut. This would make a beautiful baby gift that will be treasured for … Read More...
I’m loving this simple idea for serving fruit salad: ice cream cones. Find tips on making them HERE at Bakers Royale.
[tags]fruit salad, ice cream cones, summer[/tags]
Sneezerville shows how she made this slow stitched summer skirt that can be worn on its own or layered under another skirt. It’s made from jersey knit and is assembled entirely with hand stitches. If your summer involves a lot … Read More...
Mark Montano shares a free tutorial for making these faux suede leaf coasters. The faux suede doesn’t fray, making this a super easy, super quick sewing project. AND the veining on the leaves allows you to try out all those … Read More...
Julie Herman from Jaybird Quilts joins the Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric tic-tac-toe board. It’s pieced from fabric, with the squares made from chalkcloth for a reusable game board. Cool! Go to … Read More...
Visit the Kamadesigns blog and let Katrina teach you how to make this wonderful stamped carnival mask.
-Heather
Owl Tree Studio is a new digital scrapbooking kit club.
… Read More...Club members receive five full digital scrapbook kits, bonus downloads including designer extras, quick pages and page templates, project and craft tutorials and more unannounced goodies on a monthly basis
This travel quote word art is available as a free download from A Matter of Memories. Click here to go to download.
