Excited about the release of Eclipse, the latest in the Twilight saga? Find tips on making this amazing Twilight cake HERE at Art of Dessert.
[tags]Twilight, movies, cake decorating[/tags]
Call for Handmade Neckties!
Really! You can knit them, spin them, crochet them, tie them in a bow and throw them over your shoulder. As long as their made from your 100% handspun yarn or felt, it’s all good.
Ice Cream Toppings Bar
Some DIY sundae party planning ideas….Check out this gorgeous toppings bar from Amy Atlas on her blog, Sweet Designs, created for a Kelly Ripa/Electrolux event to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. And to help the fund, CLICK … Read More...
Tutorial: Extruded Bracelets
You can find the tutorial for making these fun extruded polymer clay bracelets here.
It is an east project and in these colors the outcome is really fun and perfect for wearing a large stack this summer.
In Stitches eMagazine wowing downloaders
You’ll find videos embedded in the articles of Interweave’s latest media offering, Quilting Arts In Stitches eMagazine. Interactive interviews with the artists, tutorials on techniques, etc, is sure to impress. Get further details here.
[tags]Quilting Arts, In Stitches, eMagazine[/tags]
American Flag Jello
Yep. Jell-O. Learn how to make the American flag from Jello HERE at Polywig.com.
[tags]Jello, 4th of July, American flag, Independence Day[/tags]
Fantasy Garden fat quarter giveaway
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini along with sponsor Quilting Lodge are having a giveaway of nine fat quarters from the Garden Fantasy fabric collection. Designer is Jill Kemp for Red Rooster Fabrics. You have until July 10th to enter. … Read More...
Project: Stamp a Pillow Cover
Looking for a way to jazz up a room? Why not try stamping a pillow cover? Click here for Vanessa Spencer’s instructions on how to make this lovely addition to any couch, bed or chair.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a girl’s nightgown from vintage pillowcases
Miss Prickly from My Inner Old Lady shares a tutorial at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how to make a girl’s nightgown out of a pair of vintage pillowcases. So cute!! Of course, if you don’t have a pair of … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Tutorial: Get smooth seams when joining curved pieces
Kenneth King shares a technique tutorial at Threads Magazine, showing how to achieve pucker-free seamswhen joining curved pieces. This is particularly helpful when creating princess seams on a garment. Go to the tutorial.
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Kaffe Fassett Equinox quilt kit
I found this wicked pretty quilt kit browsing Hancock’s of Paducah this morning. Designed by Nancy Wilson, it’s called Kaffe Fassett Equinox. Get it here.
[tags]quilt kit, Kaffe Fassett, Equinox[/tags]
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Modern monogram quilt
Caroline from Carolina Fair Designs made this quilt as a gift to her son, Connor. The clever placement of the fabric creates the monogram. I love it. Go here to read more.
[tags]monogram, art quilt[/tags]
DIY: Fourth of July Celebration Soaps
Another fun Fourth of July soap project is one posted on Denise’s Yadda Yadda blog. Check out her post about Fourth of July Celebration Soaps here.
Free pattern: New soft dolly pattern at Dolly Donations
Sarah at Dolly Donations has just posted a new soft dolly pattern for you to make and donate to children in crisis. This one is a wee bit more advanced than her first pattern, but it’s still a relatively easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Patriotic pillowcase dress for girls
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial for making a lovely patriotic pillowcase dress. Instead of the traditional pillowcase, she used Bar Harbor panels by Minick & Simpson for Moda. What an absolutely PERFECT fabric choice for this project! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric holiday wreath
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ladies’ summer top from a man’s buttondown shirt
Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to refashion a man’s buttondown shirt into this ladies’ summer top. The loose fit is comfy for the hot, hot days. It also works well for maternity or nursing! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
New Release: Yellow Owl Studio Stamps
I recently came across a really cool website called Yellow Owl Studio. They carry greeting cards, ceramics and some neat rubber stamp sets. I adore the way they package their stamps in fun little drawstring bags! Click here to view … Read More...