Looking for a way to jazz up a room? Why not try stamping a pillow cover? Click here for Vanessa Spencer’s instructions on how to make this lovely addition to any couch, bed or chair.
-Heather
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Tutorial: Make a girl’s nightgown from vintage pillowcases
Miss Prickly from My Inner Old Lady shares a tutorial at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how to make a girl’s nightgown out of a pair of vintage pillowcases. So cute!! Of course, if you don’t have a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Get smooth seams when joining curved pieces
Kenneth King shares a technique tutorial at Threads Magazine, showing how to achieve pucker-free seamswhen joining curved pieces. This is particularly helpful when creating princess seams on a garment. Go to the tutorial.
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Kaffe Fassett Equinox quilt kit
I found this wicked pretty quilt kit browsing Hancock’s of Paducah this morning. Designed by Nancy Wilson, it’s called Kaffe Fassett Equinox. Get it here.
[tags]quilt kit, Kaffe Fassett, Equinox[/tags]
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Modern monogram quilt
Caroline from Carolina Fair Designs made this quilt as a gift to her son, Connor. The clever placement of the fabric creates the monogram. I love it. Go here to read more.
[tags]monogram, art quilt[/tags]
DIY: Fourth of July Celebration Soaps
Another fun Fourth of July soap project is one posted on Denise’s Yadda Yadda blog. Check out her post about Fourth of July Celebration Soaps here.
Free pattern: New soft dolly pattern at Dolly Donations
Sarah at Dolly Donations has just posted a new soft dolly pattern for you to make and donate to children in crisis. This one is a wee bit more advanced than her first pattern, but it’s still a relatively easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Patriotic pillowcase dress for girls
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial for making a lovely patriotic pillowcase dress. Instead of the traditional pillowcase, she used Bar Harbor panels by Minick & Simpson for Moda. What an absolutely PERFECT fabric choice for this project! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric holiday wreath
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ladies’ summer top from a man’s buttondown shirt
Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to refashion a man’s buttondown shirt into this ladies’ summer top. The loose fit is comfy for the hot, hot days. It also works well for maternity or nursing! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
New Release: Yellow Owl Studio Stamps
I recently came across a really cool website called Yellow Owl Studio. They carry greeting cards, ceramics and some neat rubber stamp sets. I adore the way they package their stamps in fun little drawstring bags! Click here to view … Read More...
Orange Vanilla Popsicles and a Cool Giveaway!
Remember those super cool ice shot glass molds I talked about earlier (here)? Well…. Head back to ZoomYummy for a chance to win your own, in addition to all kinds of goodies like fun popsicle molds, glasses and … Read More...
New Line of Body Care Products by French Girl Knits!
The French Girl Studio has concocted a soothing dose of hand kindness with a new line of Knitter’s Therapy products. The entire collection uses 100% organic or wild-crafted ingredients, some grown right on their Urban Farmstead, and then freshly made … Read More...
Easy Patriotic Flags For Kids To Make
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.