Check out this amazing suspended cupcake tower (photographed by Ali Broach) HERE featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
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Another Tutorial…and the Bead I Made With the Wig Wag Twistie
It’s Saturday night and it has been awhile since I did Tutorial Saturday, so here it is. But first I want to share the bead I made last night with the wig wag twistie I made using the tutorial the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Handstitched quotation skirt
When I saw this skirt by Gina Sekelsky at Lettergirl and Rich Inner Life, I let out a little squeal. As an entry into a contest for Alabama Chanin-inspired sewing projects, she incorporates Alabama Chanin’s distinctive reverse applique and handstitching. … Read More...
Free pattern: Newsboy style cap for boys
Antoinette from clevergirl.org joins the Celebrate the Boy fun with a free pattern and tutorial for making a newsboy style cap sized just for boys. Go to the free pattern and tutorial.
[photo from clevergirl.org]
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Free Sewing Pattern: Origami drawstring pouch
Mairuru from Siesta shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an origami drawstring bag. She starts with squares of fabric and folds them before adding the drawstring closure. Find out how to do it at Mairuru’s blog… Read More...
Stamping Kit Club
If you don’t live near a big craft store or have a local stamping or scrapbook store you probably buy alot of your supplies on line. There are alot of companies that offer a “kit of the month” club, you … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Tool apron for sewists and crafters
Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog for making a crafter’s apron for your sewing gadgets. Think of it as a tool belt designed just for sewists, with pockets upon pockets for marking pens, straight pins, … Read More...
Knit A Neuron!
Ok then. When I started to knit (which I don’t even really remember when that was), I knit out-of-the-box stuff like, um, vests. And sweaters. And maybe a scarf or two. But I’ve got to say that never did a … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Toddler girl tuxedo dress
Taylor from Taylored Arts and Mary Janes and Galoshes shows how to make a tuxedo dress for a toddler girl out of an old onesie and an youth-sized t-shirt. Look the look! Go to the tutorial.
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Best Picture Cocktails
Tutorial: Pleated ruffle neckline for a girl’s t-shirt
Ruffled necklines are popular looks in women’s wear right now. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to add a pleated neckline to girl’s shirt. Your daughter can have a shirt with neat neckline details just like mommy’s. … Read More...
New Release: Verses Stamps
Looking for the perfect poignant or funny sentiment for your stamped cards? Verses rubber stamps has just released a new group of some wonderful new stamped sentiments, click here to see them all.
-Heather
Tutorial: Antique Bonnet Pin Cushion
Maureen of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions shares the instructions for making this Antique Bonnet Pin Cushion — her original design. What a perfect spot to show off some of your silk-ribbon embroidery or Brazilian or stumpwork techniques. See the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Repairing a hole in needlepoint canvas
… Read More...Has a rogue pair of scissors sliced a nice gash through a needlepoint canvas tucked into your work bag? Or maybe your scroll frame and stand tipped over, landing smack into the corner of the coffee table creating a
Torch Bugs – A Forum full of Glass Bead Making Tutorials
I’m looking for tutorials. I found Torch Bugs. And I actually found something I want to make. It’s the wig wag twistie to decorate with. Sarah Hornik has perfected this and who contributed to the tutorial but Sarah herself. … Read More...
Tutorial: Raw-edged bias tape finish
Louise Cutting gives the how-to at Threads Magazine for binding the edges of a garment with a raw-edge bias tape treatment. The raw edges of the bias tape lend a softer look to a more structured garment, such as a … Read More...
Cupcakes for Men
Is there a gender bias in the cupcake world? If my four years of Women’s Studies classes twenty years ago taught me anything, then it’s yes. Yes. Of course. No aspect of our sweet lives is immune to gender bias. … Read More...
Tutorial: Roscoe Robot diaper pouch
Lia from Lia’s Space of Thoughts shares a tutorial for this super cute diaper pouch. It’s made in the shape of a robot. His mouth is a zippered pocket. Feed Roscoe Robot your spare change or your keys and he’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Road Trip Satchel
Nikki from Salty Pineapple shares a tutorial for making a Road Trip Satchel. Make one and fill it with coloring books, crayons, and other quiet entertainment for your child. Don’t save it just for road trips – take it with … Read More...
Tutorial: Tweedy clutch from a man’s suit jacket sleeve
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to turn the sleeve of a man’s suit jacket into a stylish clutch. I love the look of the tweed and the way the buttons end up all in a row at one side! … Read More...