I found a site for stained glass folks where all of the patterns are free! Free Stained Glass Patterns. How cool is that? Now you might be saying, but nothing’s free…and this is kind of true here too. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered storage bins
Annelise from Quarterlife Lifestyle transformed some less-than-attractive plastic bins from the dollar store into high-end fabric storage containers. All it takes is making a new cover. She shows you how in a step-by-step tutorial here.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easter egg felt shape book
Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this fun Easter-themed felt book. Each page is has an egg applique, and a pocket on the back page holds little felt shapes that can … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen girls’ jeans with a patchwork stripe
Melinda from Trotter Sweet Peas shows how you can lengthen a pair of girls’ jeans by adding a strip of patchwork. Instead of having the patchwork at the bottom, she adds it a few inches above, which allows you to … Read More...
It’s new: Plush bunny Easter basket PDF pattern
Amy from The Idea Room introduces her newest PDF sewing pattern – a plush bunny Easter basket! The PDF is just $3.00. Read more and order from The Idea Room.
[photo from The Idea Room]
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Easter Egg Decorating Roundup
A collection of Easter Egg ideas from the biggie online mags:
- Find a collection from Better Homes and Gardens HERE, including these scrapbook inspired eggs.
- Martha of course has a huge collection HERE (including the lacey ones shown above)
New Release: Papertrey Stamps
Papertrey Ink has just released 9 new clear stamp sets for March, including themes like houses, frames, flowers, tabs, stripes, a new alphabet, backgrounds and more. Click here to see all their new stamp sets.
-Heather
Just for fun: Bargello crossword
Have you tried your hand yet at Bargello Needlepoint‘s online stitch-related crossword puzzle? No? Well, hop to it!
Video tutorial: French-knot loop flower
Melissa of Honey Bee’s Bliss says the French-knot loop flower is the perfect filler for silk-ribbon sprays. (See the tiny blue flowers in the upper-right motif of the CQ block at left.) She shows us exactly how it’s done in … Read More...
Tutorial: Transform a 70’s shirt dress into retro chic
The How-To Gal shows how she transformed an outdated, shapeless thrift store dress into a sophisticated dress with up-to-the-minute style. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she got this dress from an exclusive indie boutique. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric Easter basket
Dot from Dabbled.org shows how to make a fabric Easter basket. Add some letters to personalize it with your child’s name. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Dabbled.org]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, Easter, basket[/tags]
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Tutorial: Make a water bottle sling from a pair of cargo pants
Betz White shares a tutorial over at Petite Purls showing how to make a water bottle sling from a pair of cargo pants. Well, actually just one leg of a pair of cargo pants. That means each pair will yield … Read More...
Ali Edwards Tests White Pens
Ali Edwards has a post up showing how she tested out four white pens. Click here to go to article to see the results.
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
Hero Arts stamps has just released a whole basket full on adorable spring and Easter stamps, lots of cute bunnies, eggs, chicks, flowers and more, click here to see everything that’s new!
-Heather
Free chart: Scrap-buster needlepoint
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, shares this Wayward Winds pattern, which she says “can be stitched in any combination of colors in smaller quantities, making it a perfect scrap-basket project.” Go to Cheryl’s blog post to get … Read More...
Free pattern: Make a pair of pretty panties
Mademoiselle Chaos and Sister Infinity from ParaNoire share a free pattern on their blog for this lovely pair of panties. This pattern is the result of a collaboration with the talented Emily Kate.Use a silky fabric for a fancy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a Mei Tai style baby sling
Slingin’ Baby shares a tutorial on her blog, Crafted by Mama, for making a Mei Tai style baby sling. This wrap around carrier allows you to keep baby snuggled close to your chest while having your hands free. Get the … Read More...
Basic Stamping Technique: Heat Embossing
If you are new to stamping you might hear the term ” heat embossing” thrown around alot and you might be curious what it’s all about. Well visit the Spotted Canary for a detailed step by step tutorial by Nicole … Read More...
Grow Easter Grass in Egg Carton
Here’s a great project to do before Easter Arrives…start now and you could see the results by Easter! Makes and Takes is the place to find this great project!
Giveaway! Nicky Epstein, Knitting a Kiss In Every Stitch.
This book was so much fun to look at. Chock full of simple, quick to knit, gift projects for everyone on your list. I know, you’ve heard that before, but seriously, Everyone! Scarves for your guy. Hats for your kids. … Read More...