Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this Spirit of the People messenger laptop bag made from Pendleton wool. The fabric they use is gorgeous, but you could also substitute a heavy canvas if you don’t have any wool. Go to the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: How to sew a basic tank swimsuit
Everyday Chaos shares a tutorial showing how to make a Summer Necessity swimsuit. If the idea of sewing a bathing suit is daunting, remember that the basic tank is just two pieces of fabric with elastic at the legs, arms, … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Amore Italiano and Warhol Dresses for little girls
Dana from MADE offers a free pattern for the Warhol Dress and its Amore Italiano version (shown here). These loose-fitting, sleeveless knit dresses are perfect for summertime play, but the tie top and the appliqued/stenciled designs are totally high style. … Read More...
Yummy Graduation Caps
Learn how to make these quick and easy graduation caps from store-bought goodies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
[tags]graduation caps, store-bought, chocolate, graham crackers, peanut butter[/tags]
Angry Birds, Christmas Cardinals Or Spring Birds – Knitting Pattern
If you’re a fan of Angry Birds or just adorable knitted birds in general, you won’t want to miss out on this knitting pattern. With options for Christmas Cardinals or spring birds, this pattern is versatile and perfect for any … Read More...
Tow Mater Cupcake
Learn how to make this Tow Mater cupcake from bakerella over HERE at Disney’s family.go.com site.
[tags]Tow Mater, tow truck, cupcake, Disney, bakerella[/tags]
Eye Candy: Hansel and Gretel Cake
Something about this cake strikes me. I just adore it. Find the cake HERE at My Paper Crane.
[tags]Hansel and Gretel, candy, cake[/tags]
Free charts: Christmas
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...
Freebies: Medallion Digital Stamps
Visit Bird’s cards blog to download six different lovely medallion digital stamps for free. Click here to go to download.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. … Read More...
Recycle plastic bags into super cute iron on images
Plastic bag fusing is such a great way to recycle plastic bags. Well, thanks Eva for sending in this plastic bag iron-on to fabric post from the blog Filth Wizardry. I can’t wait to try this!
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Free charts: Father’s Day
DIY project: Kate’s felt sculptural pendant lamps
Kate of Design*Sponge created these two versions of modified IKEA lamps, inspired by several designers she has seen over the years that use felt to create amazing textures. Felt is inexpensive, easy to work with, and comes in a … Read More...
Free pattern downloads at fabric.com
I just noticed that Fabric.com has a couple of cute free patterns. One for a beach cover up and one for a cami and tap pants set, plus some other apparel and some bags that are cute. Never turn … Read More...
Tutorial: Brush Embroidery Cookies
How, how how have I not heard of this fantastic cookie decorating method? Visit OM NOM! for a tutorial for brushing icing to create this gorgeous embroidery effect. Find the tutorial HERE.
[tags]paint brush, cookie decorating, royal icing, embroidery[/tags]
Felted Bag Pattern!
Pretty, no? And summery too. The pattern is free, from FaveCrafts, here
Knit and felt a pretty bag with two bright blocks of color and a twisted cord handle. Felting helps smooth away any imperfections, making this bag knitting … Read More...
Tip: Candle holder becomes stitcher’s friend
Here is a completely brilliant tip from KERRYKATIECAKES:
… Read More...I bought a set of the Glade Scented Oil Candles… They have a glass holder and the candles sit in it and burn away while scenting the room with yummy fragrance.
Tutorial: Stitch braids
Jacquie of MafiosaGrrl shows us how to get the effect of braided hair in an embroidered portrait. Cool! See the tute.
And many thanks to Jenny Hart (Sublime Stitching) for her post on feeling stitchy that pointed … Read More...
Inspiration: Fat-Quarter
Oh. My. Goodness. Look what Annet (Fat-Quarter) did with raised cup stitch! Not to mention fancy hem stitch and buttonholed herringbone. She’s certainly making the most of the TAST challenge! Get all the details (and see more … Read More...
A new stitchy e-book from Carina
I’m excited to tell you that Carina Envoldsen-Harris has published a new e-book, Stitching Borders and Beyond. She says,
… Read More...Stitching Borders is a collection of 12 stitches, some are border-type stitches and a few are isolated stitches. I want
Giveaway: Erin Ewer cross-stitch kit
Wouldn’t you love to get a free kit for this cross-stitch butterfly fairy designed by Erin Ewer? Yiotas XStitch is giving one away! Go to the site to enter before June 30.