Imagine a whole row of these hooks on your studio wall — a decorative, thematic, and cheap option for rounding up measuring tapes, scissors, ribbons, anything that hangs. All you need are some thrifted spools of thread and some of … Read More...
Joy To Wear Cardi – Free Pattern from Creative Knitting
The free pattern in this newsletter is for a short-sleeved cardigan designed by Joyce Nordstrom. Her Joy-to-Wear Cardi is sure to please those who want a bit of coverage in their summer sweaters. A bonus feature is that it is … Read More...
Star Wars Cookies
About a month ago, I posted on these beaut , Star Wars Cookie cutters from Williams Sonoma. Well, I have Bridget of Bake at 350 to thank for confirming that yes, these are super cool and fabulous and I must … Read More...
Lots of flower tutorials
Sheila of cheeky magpie has compiled links to all of her flower tutorials. Paper, fabric, lace, ribbon. So much deliciousness. Go to her post.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and these … Read More...
Sandy Fruit Pail
Visit Little Nummies to learn how to make this “sandy picnic” fruit bucket.
Tutorial: Make an iPhone cover from felt
Laura and Meghan from Calabaza and Half a Yard show how to make an iPhone cover from felt. Just slide the iPhone into the felt case to protect it from bumps and scrapes. The simple shape of this case makes … Read More...
Project: Stamped Picnic Caddy
Looking for something cute to carry your picnic supplies in to the park? Why not make a fun stamped picnic caddy? Go to Spotted Canary for instructions.
-Heather
Online resources: Smocked aprons
Machteld of Medieval Silkwork points to a wealth of tutorials for creating smocked aprons, which are authentic components of many medieval costumes. She wonders,
… Read More...Where these types of smocked aprons really part of the working class wardrobe or were they
Freebie: Sketch/Layered Template Bundle
This bundle of three designs is available for download free from Get It Scrapped. You can get it in a PDF form as sketches or a zip file with layered PSD templates. Click here to go to download.
Tutorial: Simple drawstring jersey skirt
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring jersey skirt. The ruffle at the bottom adds just the right touch of feminine detail. Pair it with a fitted tee for … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded beach towels that fold into backpacks
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a brilliant solution to the stack of towels that must get lugged to and from the beach or swimming pool. She added straps so they can be folded up and carried like a … Read More...
Sewing PatternTutorial: Baby romper from an Upcycled adult t-shirt
Do you have a stack of old t-shirts that you don’t wear anymore? Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to turn an old t-shirt into a baby’s romper. By going from a large garment down to an itty-bitty … Read More...
CROCHET WEDDING DRESS AND MUCH MORE
I just purchased this book at a library book sale. I didn’t really get to look at it before I plunked down my cash, but I know I like other Women’s Day books, so I took a chance (as I … Read More...
Free designs from Wee Folk Art
Here are a couple of tasty tidbits from Wee Folk Art. Get the Butterfly Applique Block. And get the Ballet Slipper Book Mark.
Pattern Rescue… to the rescue!
Pattern Rescue looks like a neat site.
… Read More...Is one of your favorite sewing patterns damaged or incomplete? We may be able to help! Pattern Rescue collects all the odds and ends of the vintage pattern world — empty envelopes, stray
Freebie: Digital Template
Click here to download this free layered template from Simple Scrapper
Freebie: Printable Labels
Click here to download these lovely labels from Little Sightings.
Inspiration du Jour – Strike a Pose
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: Sewn Soap Pouches
Arwen O’Reilly Griffith shares a solution for cleaning hands covered in dirt from activities like gardening. Reusing old, worn-out washcloths as pouches for old, worn-out soap, Arwen created sewn soap pouches.
