Aneela of comfortstitching shows us how to embroider hanging loops onto the back of a fabric project such as an art quilt. See the tute.
Giveaway: CQ goodies
Cathy of Crazy by Design is giving away two prize packages that will make crazy-quilters drool. And there are five ways to enter! Go to her blog post to join in before July 9.
Video tutorial: Needle-tatted pendant
DIY Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies
I love that these ice cream sandwich cookies are made to look like… ice cream. Overthinking the self-reflectiveness. Find the recipe HERE at the Ann Clark Ltd. blog, Make More Cookies.
Sharon goes Brazilian
Sharon Shetley is guest blogging on Needle ‘n’ Thread about her role in the popularization of Brazilian embroidery, a dimensional style (similar to stumpwork) that usually focuses on flowers and nature. You’ll enjoy her story and the wealth of photos. … Read More...
Inspiration: 14countess
Brilliant! 14countess takes “stitching the print” to a new level with her dimensional French-knot overstitching of this Amy Butler fabric. This makes me itch to stitch!
Many thanks to Nicole for her feeling stitchy post pointing out this find.
Tutorial: Braid leather, fabric scraps, or ribbons into cool bracelets
Pascale from//Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog for making these cool braided bracelets. The base is made from leather strips, but the woven portion can be made with leather, ribbon, or scrap fabric. Did someone say … Read More...
Independence Day sale at Squiggly Twigs Designs
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is offering a special sale in honor of 4th of July weekend. From now until July 4, 2010, you can get 50% off all of her pattern tutorials. Just use the code Independence at checkout. … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler skirt and leggings from a long-sleeved adult tee
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on her blog for turning a long-sleeved adult t-shirt into a cute skirt and leggings set for toddler girls. What a great use for an old shirt!! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a collar yoke
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to draft a pattern for a collar yoke that goes across the top of a sundress. You can make a straight collar piece, or a scalloped one like she shows. … Read More...
Freebie: Diorama Download
OMG, how sweet is this diorama?!? Visit the Mel Stampz blog where she graciously shares everything to print for free , except the cute dino stamp from MFT, so you can make your own fun dino diorama. The cute little … Read More...
July Creativity Prompts
The July Creativity Prompts from A Matter of Memories are available for download. I love how Jill prepares these every month. She includes prompts for journaling and photography as well as sketches. Click here to go to download.
CROCHET AND…….
Once again, I’ve run across a couple of great ideas, combining crochet yarn with other crafts, fibers, etc. These could make with no pattern or with free patterns online. However, they’re all from blogs and some have instructions for making … Read More...
Ice Shot Glasses
Not only are these ice shot glasses, but these are clever ice shot glasses
, filled with sprinkles and mint and other clever things. Find the inspiration HERE at Zoom Yumy.
Freebie: Rainbow Party Printables
Download the printable templates to make the rainbow themed party pack above. It also includes templates for napkin rings and water bottle labels. Click here to download the kit from Paper Glitter
OO! Craft supplies on Overstock.com
Yesterday while looking online for some supplies I noticed that Overstock.com has some good deals on craft supplies. Usually I think of Overstock for clothes and stuff, who knew!?
They’ve got sewing machines, sergers, die cutters, knitting and scrapbooking … Read More...
Tutorial: Photo Tiles
Jen at Let’s Make it Ours, shares this tutorial to make these photo tiles. These are great for home decor and as gifts! to go to tutorial. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Money Well Spent
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: Peace, Love and Soap
Soap Queen never ceases to amaze me with her fantastic recipes and tutorials that she shares on her blog. The latest project that looks like so much fun is one that will teach you to create Peace, Love and Soap.
Sewing Patter Tutorial: Quick but cute doll-sized quilt
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has been sharing tutorials on her blog for making a dolly nursery. She finishes the series with a tutorial for making this sweet little baby quilt. It’s cute and quick to sew. Though it looks … Read More...