Ironing is crucial to the success of a sewing project, but we often get so wrapped up in our love for fabrics, and machines, and gadgets that we forget that these workshorses need maintenance to continue to function properly. Head … Read More...
New Stamp Catalog: Close to My Heart
Close to My Heart has just released their new summer Idea Book and Catalog for 2010, it’s full of lots of new scrapbook kits, clear stamps, embellishments, ideas and techniques. You can flip through the catalog on-line by clicking here… Read More...
Get a chance to splurge on fabric
Jojo’s online quilt shop is having a sale through May 15 – you get a free fat quarter with every purchase. But something else that does not expire – they have a drawing every month for a $50 shopping spree. … Read More...
Freebie: Celebrate Flag Template
Download this printable flag template by Rhonna Farrer of House of Three. You can see a idea here of how they can be used. Click here to go to download.
Giveaway: $10 Gift Certificate
Simple Scrapper is giving away a $10 gift certificate to any online digital scrapbooking store. Click here to find out how to enter. Hurry! Entries close today May 11th at 9am Central!
Inspiration du Jour – Having a Ball
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Creative and Unusual Soap Designs
Toxel.com has a great collection of Creative and Unusual Soap Designs. My husband recently convinced me to watch all Star Wars movies, so I’m especially liking the Darth Vader soaps!
Sewing Pattern: Leisurely shirred sundress for girls
Jennifer Casa from J*Casa Handmade shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Leisurely shirred sundress for girls. What a carefree look for summer! Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]
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Tutorial: Monthly dressmaking sew-along with Kathleen from Grosgrain
Did you know that Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tum Tum Tree has started a monthly dressmaking sew-along? It’s called A Frock by Friday, and each week long sew-along walks through the steps of creating a dress from a different … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ bubble shorts from a pair of pants
Rachel from Sew Ambitious shows how to transform a pair of pants into a pair of bubble shorts for little girls. I love the contrast band at the bottom! This quick refashion is a great way to repurpose a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothespin bag from a hand towel
Jeanine from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how easy it is to make a clothespin bag from a hand towel. You can make one in just 15 minutes! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fireflies & Jellybeans]
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DIY Macaron Tower
Visit Project Wedding to learn how to create your own macaron tower for your dessert table. Find the how-tos HERE. The how-tos were created for Project Wedding by Macaron de Paris, Merci New York, and Oh Darling! … Read More...
Suzan Rezac: Japanese Metal Inlay Techniques
If you are interested in learning this amazing technique, you can learn it at the 92nd Street Y, during this one week course taught by Suzan Rezac. You can also sign up for other summer session courses here.
DIY Twinkies
Make your own Twinkies with this shortcut recipe from The Cooking Photographer. Find the how-tos HERE.
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Sneak Peek: Crafty Secrets Stamp Sets
Here’s a sneak peek at two cool new clear stamp sets from Crafty Secrets, the first is called Art Studio and I’m lovin’ it! Perfect for ATC’s! The next is Birdies at home, lots of cute birds and cages, so … Read More...
Painted Buns
I love the detail on these sandwich buns (and the breadth of food that can be turned into art). Find the recipe for these sandwich buns and tips on how to paint them HERE at Cherry on a Cake.… Read More...
Tutorial: Frankenstitch
Arlee Barr shows us her Frankenstitch technique — freestyle embroidery that captures heavy textural effects. She says,
… Read More...You just have to forget some of the rules about embroidery we’ve all strained to achieve when first learning to keep stitches even,
Mason Dixon Knitting….
Over on Kay and Ann’s blog, Mason Dixon Knitting
you can check out their video clip from the year 2039. Listen to a sample from their audio book, and watch their video, “Pardon Me, I Didn’t … Read More...
Great idea: Prepared surfaces
Karen of contemporary embroidery has been experimenting with creating fabric surfaces such as pintucked grids as bases for her embroidery. You’ll love watching this process. Go to her blog and scroll back through the series.
Tutorial: Basic Bead Embroidery
LollyChops has posted a quick guide to basic bead embroidery. If you’ve never tried adding beads to an embroidery project, Lolly will take away your fears. See the tute. (This blog no longer exists, but we were able to link … Read More...