Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a messenger school bag
Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It Do]
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Herringbone = fill stitch
Are you watching SharonB’s band-sampler series over on Pin Tangle? It’s a constant source of learning for me. I especially love it when Sharon takes a simple, basic stitch and creates something new and inspired. Here she shows us that rows…
Free pattern with purchase at Polka Dot Bunny
Nicole of Polka Dot Bunny has a deal for you: Purchase an embroidery pattern from her Etsy shop and get this sweet bear & girl decorating a tree pattern free. Get the details from Nicole’s blog.
Tutorial: Capturing fibers with tulle
Nellie of Nellie’s Needles shows us how to create a convincing center for a coneflower by capturing a wad of fibers under tulle. This technique is so brilliant, you’re going to run to your sewing machine to try it. See the tute.
Free sewing pattern: T-Rex reverse applique
Who says that dinosaur motifs are only for boys? Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a girlie T-Rex tank using reverse applique. She also created coordinating shorts with the words “Q T Rex” across the bum. How stinkin cute is … Read More...
Free pattern: T-Rex reverse applique
Who says that dinosaur motifs are only for boys? Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a girlie T-Rex tank using reverse applique. She also created coordinating shorts with the words “Q T Rex” across the bum. How stinkin cute is that??? …
A mid-week pick me up
If you need a pick-me-up, the bold, bright colors of this fabulous necklace by Maria Theresia ought to do the trick! I love the repetition of the shape with the tube beads, and the fun and funky…
Free pattern: Needlecase Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses shares a Sunbonnet Sue pattern that works equally well for a quilt block, a potholder, or a needlecase. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since … Read More...
Free pattern: Needlecase Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses shares a Sunbonnet Sue pattern that works equally well for a quilt block, a potholder, or a needlecase. Get the pattern.
Jude tries reverse embroidery
You’ve heard of reverse applique. But what about reverse embroidery? Jude Hill explores the possibility on her what if? blog. See the post.
Tutorial: Kid-sized chef’s hat
After you make your child a kid-sized oven mitt, why not make a chef’s hat to round out the ensemble? Curly Pops shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Curly Pops]
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Tutorial: Kid-sized chef’s hat
After you make your child a kid-sized oven mitt, why not make a chef’s hat to round out the ensemble? Curly Pops shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Curly Pops]
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411 on Kreinik silks
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread keeps the silk-embroidery momentum going with a comparison of Kreinik’s Serica, Bella, and Mori silk threads. Great information plus eye candy! See the post.
Product Review – Basic Grey Precision File Set
Today I am beginning a new bi-weekly series: Product Reviews. I will be reviewing products that I currently own and have been using in my personal projects, not ones solicited from manufacturers, so my reviews will be based on my … Read More...
Product Review – Basic Grey Precision File Set
Today I am beginning a new bi-weekly series: Product Reviews. I will be reviewing products that I currently own and have been using in my personal projects, not ones solicited from manufacturers, so my reviews will be based on my…
Contemporary Quilt-Along
I found this group at the Quilt With Us community. Kate created it with the following introduction:
Do you like a contemporary color palette? Do you put a twist on traditional patterns? Join this quilt along!
Contemporary Quilt Along
I found this group at the Quilt With Us community. Kate created it with the following introduction:
Do you like a contemporary color palette? Do you put a twist on traditional patterns? Join this quilt along!
Technorati Tags: quilt-alongs, contemporary,…
Technique Video: Resist On Canvas
Claudine Hellmuth has a cool new video out showing how to use her new paints and sticky back canvas with stamps and watermark ink for a cool resist technique. She uses it in a lovely peice of jewelry but it … Read More...
Technique Video: Resist On Canvas
image by Ranger and Claudine Hellmuth
Claudine Hellmuth has a cool new video out showing how to use her new paints and sticky back canvas with stamps and watermark ink for a cool resist technique. She uses it in a lovely peice of…