It’s my favorite time of the year, at least Washington Post-wise: The results of the Washington Post 2010 Peeps Contest are in! (View my original post on the contest HERE.) The winner is “Eep” (as in, “Up,” hee hee), … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew up a pretty mousepad for your computer
Miss Adventures’ Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog, More Misadventures, for making this mouse pad. The bright colors and fun prints on her patchworked mouse pad are a welcome deviation from typical boring computer accessories. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Short-sleeved ruffle blouse from long-sleeved safari shirt
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this short-sleeved blouse that she loves so much out of a long-sleeved safari shirt that she DIDN’T love so much. The ruffle strips add a feminine element to the blouse. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Short-sleeved ruffle blouse from long-sleeved safari shirt
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this short-sleeved blouse that she loves so much out of a long-sleeved safari shirt that she DIDN’T love so much. The ruffle strips add a feminine element to the blouse. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Swingy Summer Tank Top for toddler girls
Prudent Baby shows how to make this Swingy Summer Tank Top for little girls. I love the little bib and button detail at the neck! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Sewing Pattern: Hanging sachet from a dryer sheet
Charissa from Growing Up With Charissa and Footprints shows how to make a hanging sachet. The pouch is made from a used dryer sheet and a scrap of fabric. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
PUT SOME COLOR IN YOUR CROCHET
Most everyone has a preference for a color – pink or blue, green or yellow, lavender or orange. Some people are really talented at combining colors, taking some simple color choices and creating something spectacular with them. The impact of … Read More...
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Terra2 is Back at Double Helix
Announcing new glass by Double Helix is always exciting but t announce the reappearance of Terra2 is even more exciting. I have to say that I never got a chance to play with Terra2. It was gone by the time … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Peasant top with ruffle stripes
The Sewing Dork from Redemption and Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a ruffled peasant top. The addition of the ruffles gives a fresh, new look to the classic peasant top. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a handy door handle laundry pouch
Sew4Home shows how to make a handy laundry bag for your delicates that hangs from a door knob. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, lingerie, bag, hanging, door, doorknob, laundry, wash[/tags]
Shop: Clearly Vintage Stamps
Here’s another wonderful small independent stamp company I came across on Etsy called Clearly Vintage. They carry clear stamps with wonderful old time-y vintage designs, really lovely images! Click here to visit their shop.
-Heather
DIY Chocolate Bunny
Learn how to mold your own chocolate bunny HERE at epicurious.
Sometimes you just need to know what exactly is going in to your bunny and the solution is to make your own from raw materials.
There are so … Read More...
Easter Bunny Brioche
Find the recipe for this adorable bunny brioche HERE at Sweet Sensation (recipe in Croatian, but scroll down for English, and a huge thank you to the blogger for taking the time to translate).
[tags]bread, bunny, Easter, brioche[/tags]
Tutorial: Full apron with crossover top
Christine from Jane Avion shows how to make this full apron. The top of the dress is made from two pieces that cross over the bodice. Not only is this halter-style top an easy fit, it’s super stylish, too! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a spring dress for little girls
Alida from I Make Stuff shares a tutorial for making this little girls’ spring dress. The straps tie at the shoulders for an easy fit. I love the contrast panel on the skirt and the pocket tops! Go to the … Read More...
Spring fabric sale and giveaway
I have to say is having a spring cleaning sale plus a giveaway- get giveaway details here. Everything in her shop Fresh-Squeezed Fabrics is 20% off through Monday April 5th, 2010. Here are a few lines she has now:… Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing tray for handwork
Susanne Woods of stashBOOKS blog shows how to make this charming sewing tray. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing tray, handwork, tutorial, free project[/tags]
Tutorial: Quick and easy coupon organizer
Natalie from Our Old Southern House shows how to make a coupon organizer. You can whip one of these up so quick, there’s no more excuse for loose coupons floating around in your purse. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a pair of long bloomers for little girls
Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer available. You could make a similar item by making a knee-length pair of elastic waist shorts (tutorial here) and adding two rows of ruffles around the … Read More...