The 2010 Flamie Awards from the Crochet Liberation Front are being voted on right now!! Be sure to vote. Several of your/my favorite designers, sites, etc are up for awards. Crochet Luminaries like Rita Weiss, Jean Leinhauser, Kim Guzman, Pauline … Read More...
Tutorial: Manual buttonhole with your sewing machine
Even if your machine doesn’t have an automatic or stepped buttonhole feature, you can still use it to create machine-sewn buttonholes. Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to do it. Go to her tutorial.
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Inspiration: Felt Shapes from Stamps
I came across this totally wonderful card on the Hero Arts stamping blog, it was submitted (and won:)) to one of their monthly contests. It was made by mi kasa (Donna) on Flickr and she used a Hero Arts … Read More...
Freebies: Digi Designs by Ali Edwards
Shutterfly has these two digital designs from Ali Edwards available for download on their blog. Click here to download the page template. Click here to download the Winter word art.
Giveaway: Jenni Bowlin Studio
Scrapbook trends Magazine is giving away a goodie package of products from Jenni Bowlin Studio. Click here to go to giveaway
Tutorial: Fabric book with crinkly pages
I recently received a couple of sweet baby prints from Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric. It’s part of a tutorial exchange hosted by Totally Tutorials. In return for receiving the supplies, I agreed to write a tutorial for a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Layered twirly skirt for girls
Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a layered twirly skirt for little girls. The layers add that extra bit of fancy that little girls love so much, and they give you an opportunity to play … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Pin-up girl shorts from a pair of trousers
Lily from The House of Mirth made these flirty pin-up girl style shorts out of a pair of men’s business trousers. Who knew pleated front pants could be made so sexy? I’m lovin’ those scallops cut into the fronts!! If … Read More...
Tutorial: Interchangeable flip-flops
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog for making flip-flops with interchangeable ribbon toppers and embellishments. To change the look, simply peel the Velcro backed ribbon off and replace with a new design. Brilliant!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel art organizer
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this handy organizer for your child’s art supplies. Pockets for markers, crayons, and coloring books (or pads of paper) keep everything all together and portable. Go to the tutorial.
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Freebie: Fish Watching Digital Stamp
Amanda Kastner has a new digital stamp company called Digistamps by Amanda and right now she’s offering this super sweet digital “fish watching” stamp for free. Click here to download it and then be sure to check out all her … Read More...
Freebie: St. Patrick’s Day Printables
How Does She?.com has these St. Patrick’s Day printables free for download. Click here to find out how to snag them!
Photography Class: The Very Basics
This class by Katrina Kennedy on Get It Scrapped, will teach you how to use your camera better. Learn what all the buttons mean, how to compose better shots, and how to save and edit your photos. The six week … Read More...
Tutorial: Die Cutting exactly where you want to
This tutorial from Be Creative shows you how to use your die cutting machine to cut shapes exactly where you;d like from a photo or printed material. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour: Being Aunt Monica
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
The softie stuffing tool you can’t do without
Sarah from Dolly Donations points us toward a cool tool featured over at Melly & Me. This simple tool can be purchased at the hobby store for just a few dollars, and makes stuffing a softie an easier task. What … Read More...
Giveaway! Knitting Daily Series 400 DVD
Continuing on with telling you about these awesome dvds….
Show #404 features finishing techniques from seaming and washing to underarm shaping and raglans.
Show #405 explores different yarns used in different patterns. Natural fibers, different breeds of sheep and the … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes
Get ready for a shamrockin’ good time this St. Patrick’s Day with these festive St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes! Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a fun breakfast treat, or just want to add a little Irish flair to … Read More...
Sale: JustRite Stamps
JustRite stamps is having a March madness sale! All their stamps that measure 1 5/8″ are 20% off from now until 3/31. It includes lots of pretty borders, monograms and more. Click here to see everything that’s on sale.
-Heather
It’s new: Oliver + S Spring 2010 pattern preview
The folks at Oliver + S are giving a sneak peak of their new patterns for Spring 2010. New this season are The Music Class Blouse and Skirt, The Sketchbook Shirt and Shorts, and The Ice Cream Dress. Get the … Read More...