Threads Magazine shows how to make slotted seams. A slotted seam allows a strip of fabric underneath to peak through. Go to the tutorial for this cool seam finish.
[photo from Threads Magazine]
…Tutorial: Kid’s apron with crayon pockets
If your kiddo is serious about his art, then he might need an apron like this one. It includes pockets sized just right for holding crayons within easy reach. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make one. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s apron with crayon pockets
If your kiddo is serious about his art, then he might need an apron like this one. It includes pockets sized just right for holding crayons within easy reach. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
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Conversation with Judith Skinner
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Cynthia Tinapple has a wonderful polymer clay blog (Polymer Clay Daily — if you haven’t checked it out yet, you should!)
Recently, she posted an interview with Judith Skinner (she of the Skinner Blend.) Click here to head over to…
Tutorial: Hanging trash bag for your car
The Homemaking Honeys show how to sew up a perfect solution for the inevitable car litter. It’s a trash bag that hangs from the back of the front seat. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Homemaking Honeys]
Panel: Sheri Berry Holiday
I found this cheery panel with a retro feel under New Arrivals at The Quilted Bear online store. Go here to see the entire Sheri Berry Holiday fabric line.
Technorati Tags: panel, retro, Holiday, fabric, Sheri Berry
Tutorials: Quilting design walls
Karen of Sew Many Ways blog shows how to make two different but equally useful design walls. If you are new to quilting, quilters use design walls to audition fabrics for use in a quilt project.
Tutorial One: Portable Quilt Design Wall (32″…
How Much Party Food and Drink to Buy?
Planning a party can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure how much food to buy for your guests. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party or a formal gathering, it’s important to estimate the amount of food … Read More...
How Much Party Food and Drink to Buy?
What a great tool from Real Simple: the party food and beverage calculator. CLICK HERE to determine how much to buy for your next party based on your expected guest list.
Technorati Tags: party, food, drink, entertaining, calculator, guests
…Emergency Dessert
I love this idea from
Bake at 350: chocolate quesadillas. I often find myself craving a yummy, chocolatey dessert with no such thing in my fridge except a handful of chocolate chips. Find the recipe HERE, as well as lots of other…
Peruvian Blue Opal with Dendrites and Recycled 14k Gold Ring
This is a great ring by Bloom Studios. The jeweler describes it as looking like the ocean with the dendrite inclusions forming tiny seaweed and it definitely does look like that.
I love the simple but elegant feel to all of…
Jewelry Book Monday
From now on I will try to post only about more current books, however I felt that I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this book. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight is by far the best book that … Read More...
Jewelry Book Monday
From now on I will try to post only about more current books, however I felt that I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this book. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight is by far the best book that I…
Sand candles
Find a tutorial on making these beautiful sand candles on that artist woman’s blog. The candles are very easy to make and are also a great kid’s craft, or just a pretty way to bring summer into your home!… Read More...
Sand candles
Find a tutorial on making these beautiful sand candles on that artist woman’s blog. The candles are very easy to make and are also a great kid’s craft, or just a pretty way to bring summer into your home!
Found via…
Tutorial: Elf stockings
Rather than spending the holiday season frantically sewing your Christmas decorations, why not get a head start now and save your sanity? Sew4Home shows how to make these adorable stockings. With the curly toes and pointed cuffs, they look like … Read More...
Tutorial: Elf stockings
Rather than spending the holiday season frantically sewing your Christmas decorations, why not get a head start now and save your sanity? Sew4Home shows how to make these adorable stockings. With the curly toes and pointed cuffs, they look like elf…
How to fry marbles and then transform them into jewelry
If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project, consider frying marbles to create a beautiful, crystallized effect. Not only is it a great way to transform ordinary marbles into stunning pieces of jewelry, but it’s also an interesting … Read More...
How to fry marbles and then transform them into jewelry
Over at ehow there is a cool tutorial on how to fry marbles. Why you ask would you want to fry marbles? Because when you do they crack and look crystallized. The tutorial over there includes directions on how to…
How to Put an invisible zipper foot on your Sewing machine
If the instructions on the little plastic invisible zipper feet leave you confused or frustrated, then take a look at this tutorial offered by Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog. (This blog is no longer activie and re-directs) We were … Read More...