These flags are really cute and perfect for the young ones on the 4th of July. Who doesn’t love a craft that involves using the glue stick the whole time! Check out A Crafty Escape for her step by step … Read More...
Tie-Dye T’s for the 4th!
Parent Dish shows you how to make these possibly for a fun kid activity on the fourth! You probably have everything on hand except the fabric dye and the t-shirts!! There’s still time!
Looking for Tie Dye kits? Our prefered … Read More...
Stitching in Circles: Hand-Stitched Felt Wall Art
Here is a neat DIY Stitching in Circles: Hand-Stitched Felt Wall Art By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood wall hanging made with felt circles. The tutorial is on Petite Purls and Jennifer’s blog is Craft Sanity. I also found a site … Read More...
How to make curly pom poms and hat from a recycled sweater
Do you love making your own pom poms to coordinate with you projects? I do. I made this hat and pom pom from a recycled sweater. Pop on over to this post at Craftside to see the full tutorial. While … Read More...
Roundup: Red, White and Blue Treats
The last one for Indpendence Day (though perhaps some may be used for Bastille day, too, non?)…
Make Creme Filled Strawberries at Bakers Royale.
Interview with Laura McCabe at Lark Books
If you are in awe of Laura McCabe’s work, and it would be hard not to be, you might be thrilled to read this interview with her as posted at Lark Books.
The interview covers everything from the music and … Read More...
Video tutorial: Bullion stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas has put together a couple of video tutorials for bullion stitch. When I see her do it, it seems so possible. But when I’m at home with my needle, it never works out. I … Read More...
Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman
Eleanor Pigman‘s Nassau Grouper Seed Bead Portrait. Awe. Some. Go to her blog post for a close up.
Tutorial: Embroidered hanging loops
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.