Remember Susan Lenz‘s gorgeous Windows series? Susan left a lovely comment on that post that I don’t want you to miss. She said,
… Read More...These pieces were really fun to create and I plan on making more. In the
Janet’s May calendar is available
The free desktop calendar for May featuring lovely stitchery by Janet M. Davies is available now from JMD Designs. Go get it.
Free pattern: Vintage-inspired sunhat for toddlers
Prudent Baby has a free pattern and tutorial for this vintage-inspired sunhat for toddlers. Break out some vintage fabrics for this project for a totally retro look. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Tutorial: Throw pillow with patchwork stripes
Katie from Sew Katie Did shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this throw pillow with patchwork stripes. Add as many or as few stripes, depending on the look you want to achieve. Go to … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Eco Friendly Board Book
Visit the Eco Green Crafts website for instructions on how to make this wonderful Dimensional Board Book using all environmentally friends supplies, they even have a lovely free down loadable collage images sheet to share too. Click here for instructions … Read More...
APRIL GIVEAWAY WINNER and a GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Here’s the winner of my April Giveaway:
Barbara S.
Barbara, please email me ASAP so I can get the mags in the mail to you.
FOR NEXT MONTH, WE’LL BE DOING SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT FOR THE GIVEAWAY. PLEASE … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a button-down shirt a zippered, shirred makeover
Megan from Brassy Apple used zippers and shirring to transform this plain button-down shirt into a fabulous fitted shirt with flair. The metal from the zippers add an edgy feel, while the gathers and shirring keep it feminine. She shares … Read More...
Inspiration: Fabric and Wedding Cakes
Every time I see all these grand ideas for weddings, I say I want to get divorced so I can remarry. CLICK HERE for a slew of fabric-inspired wedding cakes over at Martha.
[tags]wedding cake, Martha Stewart, fabric[/tags]
Stunning Hair Jewelry!
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Originally uploaded by GingerbellsGifts
I love the elegance of the square shape in these hairpins by Gingerbells Gifts, they would make a stunning accent in a lovely updo! Click on the picture to check out the rest … Read More...
Mixed Media Retreat!
If you are looking to explore various mediums along with polymer clay, then you might want to check out the Polymer Clay Collaborative and Mixed Media Retreat!
Click here to go to the website!
[tags]polymer clay, mixed media, retreat, workshop[/tags]
TAG – Gorgeous Glass from Trautman Art Glass
I received some glass samples from TAG, also known as Trautman Art Glass while I was in Las Vegas at Glass Craft. Las Vegas again…had such a good time there and I encountered so many great things. So last night … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew an oversized beach tote
Going swimming means carrying LOTS of stuff – towels, pool toys, flip flops, a snack, dry clothes to change into, etc, etc etc. To carry all of this stuff you need a really big bag! Jane from Maiden Jane offers … Read More...
Free template: Mother’s Day applique
Whimsy Couture shares a free Mother’s Day-themed applique pattern on her blog. Add this little message to a tea towel or apron for a quick little Mother’s Day gift. Go to the free applique.
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Tutorial: Pom Pom Necklace
Another bit of fun before the weekend – this Pom Pom necklace is just the sugary sweet fun that you need for a weekend in the spring sun.
This tutorial comes from P.S. – I made this, and couldn’t be … Read More...
Tutorial: Safety Pin Belt/Necklace
This tutorial for a safety pin belt/necklace comes from Love Maegan.
It is a quick, easy and versatile project – just the thing for a new look for the weekend.
Technique: Embossing on Transparencies
Let Kara Ward for Spotted Canary teach you how to emboss your stamped images onto transparency sheets, very cool! Click here to learn how.
-Heather
Design your own swimsuit – Gnome Edition!
Hello! I’m about to start sewing my own swim suit, well, swim dress. It’s a Kwik Sew pattern and I’m all ready with my serger and my wooly nylon. I’m a tad nervous and thusly I am started googling for … Read More...
Knit A Squirrel, Maybe Win A Gift Certificate!
Create your own pattern, or use an existing one. Squirrels can be knitted, crochetted, felted, sewn… as long as they’re 3D.
The gals at the Brooklyn General Store are celebrating spring with a call for entries. Squirrels! But hurry, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cool towel sled for hot playground slides
A sunny day is a good time for a park day, but often the warm sun makes the slide too hot to be used. Pony Tails & Fish Scales came up with a cool solution (no pun intended). She made … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reversible nursing cover
Polly from Helping Little Hands shows how to make this reversible nursing cover. This would make an awesome present for a new mother! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Helping Little Hands]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, nursing, baby, cover, reversible[/tags]