Kerry from Fabric Therapy shares a review of her new favorite pattern – the Sweet Pocket Pinafore by Heidi & Finn. She’s also giving away a free pattern of choice from a list of patterns that have been featured … Read More...
Check it out: Remix by Ann Kelle
Have you seen the new Remix line by Ann Kelle for Kaufman fabrics? I love the bright colors and the fun, graphic prints! The swatches at the Kaufman site are pretty enough, but if you head over to Ann Kelle’s … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to embellish a scarf
M & J Trimming shares a trio of tutorials for easy ways to embellish a scarf. They show how to dress up a plain scarf with lace trim, with dangly coins, or with pom pom fringe. Get the how-to.… Read More...
How To Make S’mores Chocolate Bark
I just can not get enough of s’mores twists (that is, s’mores ingredients, non-s’mores configuration, like here, or here, or here). So of course I love this s’mores bark from hippie hippie bakes. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More...
Mac n’ Cheese Cupcakes
Mac n’ cheese is my favorite food (well, at least in the savory category). If it’s on a menu anywhere I go, no matter what, I order it. But it’s not easy to find a way to include mac n’ … Read More...
Map Coasters
Each year new road atlases are printed, and each year thousands of old atlases end up in the recycle bin. Save yours this year for cool projects, including this one from Martha Stewart.
Get the instructions for making map coasters… Read More...
Chandelier Makeover
It’s hard to believe that this pretty chandelier was once an outdated thrift store rescue. From brassy and dated to chic and girly, this chandelier has taken on new life.
See the chandelier makeover at A Little of This, A … Read More...
Modern Spectrum Mobile
Planning a party, wedding, baby shower, or any other celebration that needs something different and fun? Try these beautifully simple modern spectrum mobiles from Project Wedding. These are made from vellum and you can pick and choose any color theme, … Read More...
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
Click here to flip through the new Hero Arts holiday stamp catalog, filled with great new cling, clear and wood mounted stamps for the holidays!
-Heather
DIY Mittens from (Accidentally) Felted Wool Sweater
Last year I posted a mitten pattern made from wool felted sweaters and I think this is a simpler pattern from D is for delicate posted by Danielle. To make this mittens set, Danielle use BurdaStyle’s free Felted Wool … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a back-to-school backpack
Tiffany from Tiny Seamstress Designs shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making this cute back-to-school backpack. Get the how-to.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
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Selvage asterisk block
This asterisk block from Selvage Blog’s sidebar is made from sewing down selvage strips. Karen has a tutorial for the more common pieced approach on her blog. But for this block a one line caption will get you started. Visit … Read More...
Cool idea: Stay-put necktie magic trick
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows off her magic tie trick. No, it doesn’t pull a rabbit out of a hat or perform any other sleight of hand. But it does make the tail of a necktie … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 Seam Tutu
You’ve made it through summer and gotten the kiddoes back to school. So now it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make her 2 Seam Tutu. Two seams – how easy is … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Project: Stamped Canvas
Visit the Unity blog and let Eva Dofilas show you how to use Glimmer Mist, stamps and paper flowers to make this beautiful canvas. Click here for her tutorial.
-Heather
Lookie what she made: Faux leather baby booties Sewing Pattern
So, I recently decided to try my hand at making some cute baby booties, and let me tell you, it was so much fun! I found this great tutorial over at Leafy Treetop Spot, and it gave me the perfect … Read More...
CROCHETED ‘CORAL’ REEF
Remember this?
Crochet expertise combined with mathematical precision has created some wonderful projects, all ruffled and snuggly looking. Here’s the latest ‘twist’ on the Crocheted ‘Coral’ Reef:
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 24,2010 – September 2, 2010) – Riderwood residents are … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
(1) Bouquet de Roses from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(2) I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation from Kincavel Krosses
(3) Île déserte from Sylyne’s universe
(4) Bisco zigoui (in three colorways) from les loisirs abbygaelle
(5) Eléphant … Read More...
DIY: Natural Body Lotion
The Mother Nature Network recently posted an article about making your own natural body lotion. The article includes a recipe & instructions.