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Need inspiration for embellishing a kid’s shirt? Whimsy Couture shares some free applique templates on their blog. You can find simple shapes for a strawberry, car, and a flower. Go to the free applique templates.
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Meg from Fashioned by Meg shares a tutorial on her blog for making this simple reversible skirt for girls. It takes just two half-yard cuts of your favorite cotton print. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available for free. It is now available for purchase here.
Nefertari shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this wrap-around onesie. The onesie is shaped so that you don’t have to … Read More...
Join Annette Green on You Tube for a fun stamping video using a resist technique to make a masculine card. Click here to watch.
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-Heather
I am very impressed with these tutorials. The vessels were created using handmade forms from items such as old sport ball bladders and each has a distinct look. I adore the round ones due to their natural and environmentally friendly … Read More...
Aren’t these fun? Handspun yarn would be perfect (you can use the first yarn you ever spun, in case it is kind of, um, “irregular”, lol). In any case, these Bird Brained Mittens are a fun way to keep the … Read More...
As part of Samster Mommy’s tutu drive, Adrianna from Crafterhours guest blogs with a tutorial for making a fabulous Cinderella tutu skirt. This tulle skirt with satin overlay is right out of a fairy tale! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas guest blogs over at Fireflies and Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated ribbon headband. Because the edges of the ribbon are already finished, this is a quick, easy project. … Read More...
Continuing her Summer of Skirts series, Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make a gathered skirt from a man’s dress shirt. The buttons down the front of the skirt add fun detail! Go to the tutorial.
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Visit the Minor Stamping blog to learn how to make one of these stunning paper roses, click here for the tutorial.
(image by Minor Stamping)
-Heather
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows the second in her 4 Shirts 4 Ways tutorial series. This time she reshaped the bottom hem of the t-shirt and added ruffles and beads. The rounded hem looks lovely … Read More...
Head over to The Purl Bee for a tutorial for making a zippered toiletry bag. I love the boxy-boxy shape! This would also make an awesome shaving kit! Get the how-to.
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This book Crochet Patterns For Dummies has been around for quite a while. It was originally published in 2007! I was not familiar with it. I thought I was – but the book I thought I knew was the ‘other’ … Read More...
Laundry Washing Powder – DIY Craft Project Instructions.
It’s important to know what chemicals your wrapping your kids in by washing their clothes in washing powder. With this simple but effective recipe you can dictate what touches your kids … Read More...
CandleScience is a great source for information regarding candle making. Their Learning section includes numerous videos, projects & articles that are very helpful, including an article that defines various candle making terms. You will also find directions for creating … Read More...
Red, Orange April Flower with hot pink with green dots Center worn on model
Originally uploaded by Harriete Estel Berman
Here is a recent piece from Harriette Estel Berman which is inspirational for those of you who work with recycled … Read More...
The folks over at Ornamentea are always coming up with great tutorials and this one look like fun. Here is their filigree butterfly ring
It uses micro screws and bolts to layer elements on this ring and give it more … Read More...
The Craft Alliance has just announced some summer workshops. Two which looked very interesting are Metal Chemistry: Electroforming with Michael Parrett and Sculptural Glass Bird Beads with Kim Fields.
They take place at the end of July and in … Read More...
Reader Fred sent in a link to his Etsy shop FreshPecadillos where he sells handmade stoneware buttons and pendants.
I have found myself drawn lately to the earthy look of Elaine Ray beads and am similarly drawn to some of … Read More...
Pam from Off the Cuff shows how to use a gathering foot to create ruffles. No more basting, no more gathering it in by hand, no more pulling your hair out trying to get the gathers even, and no more … Read More...
