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Read all about it: Getting the size right on a sewing pattern
There is little that is more frustrating than spending hours creating a garment only to realize at the end that you cut the garment out on the wrong size from the pattern. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking dedicates a post … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffled knit skirt
Amber from Ruffles and Roses continues her Summer of Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous knee-length ruffled skirt. It was inspired by a similar skirt she saw at Anthropologie. Made from knit fabric, it hugs … Read More...
Taste of a quilt from a pillow
Clair from Tea and Bickies says she ran out of time on a gift quilt for her daughter, so she made this pillow out of one of the leftover blocks instead. I’ve been known to change the title of a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Romantic lace-trimmed ruffle t-shirt refashion
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to refashion a couple of plain t-shirts into this romantic lace-trimmed ruffled tee. Using t-shirts from lightweight knit gives it a fresh, airy feel. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ella dress with ruffled neckline and sash
Susan from Living with Punks made this pretty dress for her daughter, and shares the pattern on her blog. This is such a pretty dress! A ruffle accents the neckline, while a sash ties around the gathered waist. The pattern … Read More...
New Fall Issue of KnitCircus!
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Only $7.50 for 24 patterns including 2 limited time free downloads.
Stories titled Glitz and Glam On The Town,
Picnic in the Park and Warm the Ones You Love with hats, mittens, sweaters, socks, … Read More...
Adjustable Rolling Pin
For anybody out there taking notes on gifts for yours truly, please take note of this amazing kitchen tool by Joseph Joseph, the adjustable rolling pin. The clever switchable discs ensure even dough rolling. I’m already picturing perfectly level … Read More...
Gumball Birthday Card
What a fun package to find in the mailbox on your birthday… this gumball topped sentiment, forcing you to of course eat your way to the message. Find the idea HERE at Jackaroo Love.
[tags]birthday, cards, gumballs, candy[/tags]
PB Inspired Armillary for the Yard
Christin at Pregnant with Power Tools recently showed us how to make an amazing armillary out of embroidery hoops to display in your home. This time, Christin went one step further, and using barrel hoops she created this fabulous piece … Read More...
The Wizard of Oz… Told through Cupcakes
Once again, I’m astounded by an event from Send in the Clowns (see here for my prior post). Check out this amazing Wizard of Oz party HERE. What got me? An avid fan of Wizard of Oz, one of … Read More...
Annie Modesitt in Twist Collective
Which glue to use?
Tutorial: Buttonholed herringbone stitch
Sarah Whittle demos buttonholed herringbone stitch. See the tute.
Using Vinyl Decoration for Borders
The ladies at How Does She? are getting creative again! This time Alison will show you how to use a Dingbat font on your computer to create these super cute vinyl cut outs to use as a car themed bedroom … Read More...
Peekaboo Painted Shower Curtain
Sometimes you see a project that just makes you smile. For me, this is one of those projects. Kim over at A Girl and a Glue Gun, took a clear shower curtain and painted it, leaving convenient portholes for you … Read More...
Free templates for blocking tatting
LadyShuttlemaker is on a roll! She’s sharing two more templates for blocking doilies — an oval and a square. Grab them from her blog post.
Sneak Peek: Stamps by Claudine Hellmuth
(image by Ranger)
Claudine Hellmuth is well known for her collage art and product line from Ranger including paints, sticky back canvas, gel mediums and more. Now she’s launching a brand new line of stamps called Studio Creative Layers, made … Read More...
Ice Cream Themed Roundup
Check out this ice cream themed roundup over at The Crafty Crow, including treats, art, and activities….all with ice cream in mind. Find the roundup HERE. Shown are ice cream sandwiches from Such Pretty Things.
[tags]ice cream, … Read More...
No-Sew Cushion Cover
I admire those that sew, but I’m not among them. Oh sure, I can sew basic things, but a seamstress I am most definitely not. Diane at In My Own Style made a summery seat cushion for her porch swing … Read More...