I just found out about the DMC Threads blog, and it knocks me out! It’s full of news, patterns, ideas, tips — juicy reading for any embroidery enthusiast. DMC staffer Allison Burg tells us,
… Read More...DMC believes in the wonderful art
Tutorial: Recover nursery rocker cushions
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo gives a nursery rocker
a style update by recovering the cushions. Lovin’ the new zebra print! Get the how-to.
[photo from Lil Blue Boo]
Tutorial: Make a potholder from a pair of vintage napkins
Pip from Meet Me At Mikes guest blogs over at A Little Bird Told Me… with a tutorial showing how to make a potholder from a pair of vintage napkins. I see vintage napkins all the time at estate sales, … Read More...
Free Valentine’s Day treats from SWAK
Here’s a great heads-up from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More...If you loved making the peppermint sucker wrappers at Christmastime, you’re sure to love this one just as much!
Easy to make and step by step instructions are included. Great for class parties,
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Plaid and lace schoolgirl skirt for toddler girls
A simple drawstring skirt gets taken to school when it’s made from a wool plaid and cinched with a strip of lace. Make one for your toddler girl with this tutorial by Kristin and Jordan from kojodesigns. Go to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Rolled fabric flowers
Rhonna Farrer shares a video tutorial at House of 3 that shows how to make these vintage-inspired rolled fabric flowers. The pearls make them look like little birds’ nests! She shows it with strips of ink-jet printed silks, but I … Read More...
New Release: Lasting Impressions Brass Stencils
It’s not too late to make a handmade card for Valentine’s Day, and using brass stencils to dry emboss your cardstock can add alot of texture and interests to your cards. Click here to view all the latest stencils from … Read More...
New e-book: Every Little Thing
Debbie Hodge of Get it Scrapped, has published a new e-book in collaboration with Designer Digitals. The book, entitled Every Little Thing, will help you to “understand the many products you can use as scrapbook page embellishments—both … Read More...
Free Scrapbooking Blog Banner
KI Memories has designed this blog banner and they are giving it away on their blog! It’s all part of their Digital Scrapbooking Month. Click here to go to download
Tutorial: Altered Notebook
Amy Bender shows you how to create this notebook using your scrapbooking supplies. Click here to go to tutorial
Hedgehog Hiking Pants
Hedgehog Hiking Pants $42.50
These adorable Hedgehog hiking pants were sent to me by Emily Purdin from Hedgehog Hiker and have been road tested this wet weekend by my 2 yearold.
First she fell in love with the hedgehog print … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Karen*C
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Contemporary Mosaic Art – A Social Networking Site for Mosaic Artists
Today I felt like writing about mosaic art. So I went to Maryland Mosaic’s site, which had all kinds of cool new goodies, and found this site, Contemporary Mosaic Art. Thought I’d join (my membership is pending). It’s a … Read More...
‘Good Natured’ quilt for my brother
Good Natured is finally finished and I’m about to drop it in the mail to my brother who lives in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee USA. There, he and his wife enjoy working in their yard and it shows. Those strolling by … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend the worn spots on your jeans like the pros
Distressed jeans are a hot look. But falling apart jeans are NOT. Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares her “cat and mouse” technique for patching a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a sleeping bag for your Webkinz
Monique from inside number twenty shares a tutorial for making a sleeping back for your Webkinz pets. This would make a fun gift for any kid who loves to collect Webkinz. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from inside number … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt skirt for toddlers
Sew Much Ado offers a tutorial for making this adorable little ruffle skirt for your toddler girl out of an adult-sized t-shirt. It’s good for running and playing, but the ruffles are oh, so girly! Get the how-to.
[photo … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric scarf
Jo Jo & Sew made this gorgeous scarf out of scrap fabrics. The layers of delicate fabrics are both sophisticated and romantic. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
[photo from Jo Jo & … Read More...
Moss Heart Wreath…Kid Friendly
I love The Magic Onions crafts because she incorporates kids and nature…two of my favorite things. This Moss Heart Wreath is elegant yet simple to make and the kids will love it!
LAST MINUTE QUICKIE FOR YOUR VALENTINE
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/02/from-a-simple-crocheted-felted-square-a-sweet-envelope-or-a-potholder.html
Make this cute little envelope with some red/pink/white wool you have on hand and pop it into the washer and dryer with your next load of laundry. Then, stuff a sweet note to your sweetie, a gift certificate for … Read More...