Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a fabulous pleated bag. This is such a versatile purse design! You can make it with bright, mod florals or tweedy suitings, or anything in between. I daresay that it would be…
Manzanita Quilt Kit
This fabulous Quilt wall hanging kit was inspired by the Manzanita tree. The kit is available to purchase at The Fabric Deli. Photograph by David Gleit from the Fremont Open Space Preserve.
Editor’s Note: The Fabric Deli no … Read More...
Manzanita Quilt Kit
This fabulous Quilt wall hanging kit was inspired by the Manzanita tree. The kit is available to purchase at The Fabric Deli. Photograph by David Gleit from the Fremont Open Space Preserve.
Technorati Tags: Manzanita tree, quilted, wall hanging, art quilt, embellish
Tutorial: Man’s dress shirt to woman’s fitted western shirt
Alexis from My Mama Made It refashioned a man’s dress shirt into a fitted woman’s shirt inspired by the fitted western-style shirts at Anthropologie. The gathered sleeves paired with the slim lines of the shirt create a smart, tailored look … Read More...
Tutorial: Man’s dress shirt to woman’s fitted western shirt
Alexis from My Mama Made It refashioned a man’s dress shirt into a fitted woman’s shirt inspired by the fitted western-style shirts at Anthropologie. The gathered sleeves paired with the slim lines of the shirt create a smart, tailored look that…
Recycle a pop top can into a super cute gift tin
Over at Crafts On a Whim there is a really classy and cute tutorial on how to recycle and up-cycle for sure a tin pop (or tab) top can into a cute gift tin. It does require the type of … Read More...
Recycle a pop top can into a super cute gift tin
Over at Crafts On a Whim there is a really classy and cute tutorial on how to recycle and up-cycle for sure a tin pop (or tab) top can into a cute gift tin. It does require the type of can…
Foodie Roundup
including this JellO fire hat from the Masked Mommy, a sushi “cake” from Instructables, and fairy cupcakes from By Little Hands.
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Foodie Roundup
Cran-raspberry soap recipe
Try this summery sounding cold process soap recipe from Pine Meadows!
Cran-Raspberry Soap
Ingredients:
2 oz wt Sweet Almond Oil
4 oz wt Apricot Kernel Oil
4 oz wt Coconut Oil
3 oz wt Palm Oil
3 oz wt Palm Kernel Oil
2.33…
Tutorial: How to add thread to beading
Leslie Rogalski of Step-by-Step Beads discusses here why she would suggest working with shorter treads – to make a few reasons, less tangling and faster beading. It is a helpful little article.
If you are ready to take the step and stop…
Book Review: Happy Halloween!
Two of my favorite entities–Country Living and Sterling Publishing–have joined forces to give us a treat, Happy Halloween
! This book has everything, and I mean everything, you need to spook, chill, carve, cook, sew, cut, serve, wear and decorate … Read More...
Book Review: Happy Halloween!
Two of my favorite entities–Country Living and Sterling Publishing–have joined forces to give us a treat, Happy Halloween! This book has everything, and I mean everything, you need to spook, chill, carve, cook, sew, cut, serve, wear and decorate for Halloween. All…
Blog: Get Sketchy
When I’m looking for inspiration or a new idea I love looking at sketches. They are a good way to jump start your creativity or give you a different perspective on a card layout you might not have thought of … Read More...
Blog: Get Sketchy
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image by Laurel and Get Sketchy
When I’m looking for inspiration or a new idea I love looking at sketches. They are a good way to jump start your creativity or give you a different perspective on a card…
English Mesh Lace
Another gorgeous pattern from the Walker Treasury Project. English Mesh Lace!
Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
Needles: 5mm (US 
Gauge: 12 stitches/4?
Pattern: English Mesh Lace
Stitch Count Repeat: Multiple of 6 sts
Book: Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 193
Wouldn’t this be pretty on socks? In…
Tutorial: Patchwork memo board
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this patchwork memo board. What a pretty place to post your notes!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
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Tutorial: Patchwork memo board
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this patchwork memo board. What a pretty place to post your notes!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, patchwork, memo, board, frame
…8 Photography Tips for Moms
Become a real Mom-a-razzi with these great tips from Elizabeth Hartford on Digital photography School. Click here to go to article
SharonB in CQ overdrive
SharonB’s Tumbling Blocks crazy quilt is going to be so freakin awesome. If you’ve been watching this series, you know the fabulousness of each crazy-quilted diamond. Now you’ve got to see her assembly process. Wow. Go to her blog post on Pin…