Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan. The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against. Brilliant!! Go to the … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Sew a feminine maternity skirt
Kirstin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this maternity skirt with ruffled trim at the bottom. The ruffles give a romantic, feminine look that is all too often absent in maternity clothes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy reversible tablerunner
Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make a quick reversible tablerunner. It’s made from two one-yard cuts of linen (or any coordinating fabrics, really). The piecing is simple but the effect is lovely. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: “Always Tuck Me In” stay-put shirt for baby boys
The squirming, tumbling, full-0n discovering antics of active babies and toddlers mean that shirts rarely stay tucked in for any amount of time. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to combine a baby boy’s button-down shirt … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Woman’s v-neck summer blouse from a button-down shirt
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts made this pretty v-neck summer top out of a plaid button-down shirt. The loose fit works well for summer and the pleats add just the right amount of detail around the neck. Read more about her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Lemonade Dress from a t-shirt and yardage
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for her Lemonade Dress. The top is made from a recycled t-shirt, while the bottom is made from yardage. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a Lemonade Dress from a t-shirt and yardage
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for her Lemonade Dress. The top is made from a recycled t-shirt, while the bottom is made from yardage. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Free chart: Plastic Canvas How-to: Plastic canvas blocks
Look what Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com found: great information about creating plastic-canvas baby blocks! See Rachel’s post.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s Craft Store
Winners of the mini-felted purses
I am happy to announce that Amy and Hannah are the winners of the mini-felted bags by Joann and she selected the winners, so congratulations to you both. It appears that many readers left their entries on Joann’s blog so … Read More...
New Knitscene Magazine Out.
Available April 13, 2010
Fast-knitting and small-budget projects are always hot—whether you’re a first-time knitter or an avid crafter. This special issue brings you truly simple knits that don’t require much yarn and are super-cute to boot.
This issue is … Read More...
Shop: Tyggereye Carved Stamps
Looking for some unique and lovely hand carved stamps? Stop by Tyggereye’s shop on Etsy, she’s got some really wonderful images, I adore this little robin!
-Heather
Harry Potter Party Ideas
Visit iVillage for a roundup of 12 clever Harry Potter themed ideas for a party, like these licorice wands, broomstick favors and pots of treats. Spotted on the Hostess with the Mostess blog (from Jennifer Sbranti, who created the … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry Fields lattice throw pillow
Sew4Home continues their series of Earth Day inspired pillows with a tutorial for making their Strawberry Fields pillow. Strips of fabric are stitched down in a lattice pattern across the top. I love the texture it creates! (I’m also lovin’ … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork laptop sleeve
CraftStylish shares a tutorial showing how to make a pretty patchwork laptop case. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Baby bib
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a baby bib. Bibs are one of my favorite gifts to make for baby showers. The sewing is relatively easy, and they always turn out cute – whether you embellish them … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters
Camille from Mother Lode shares a tutorial for making simple quilted coasters. Two 5″ squares will yield one coaster – perfect for reducing the size of your scrap bin! Get the how-to.
Project: Cute Pig Card
Visit Andrea Walford’s blog for a PDF and instructional video on how she made this utterly adorable pig card.
-Heather
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #2
First is this little Coats and Clark book
from 1967. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint condition … Read More...
Freebie: Nesting Flowers SVG File
Download this nesting flower svg file by Jana Oliveira from the Create Scrapbooks Live Show. Click here to go to download. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Inspiration du Jour – April Showers
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.