Handmade Nation, the 2009 documentary about the rise of DIY crafting, is still making it’s way around the country with premieres in more than 20 cities still scheduled. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the upcoming screenings on…
Witching Hour panels and yardage
I’m bewitched by these vintage looking panels from the Fat Quarter Shop. They belong to the fabric line Witching Hour.
Product description:
The witching hour approaches – be ready! Black cats sit atop a picket fence, spelling out Halloween Greetings ….
Check out the Witching…
Witching Hour panels and yardage
I’m bewitched by these vintage looking panels from the fat quarterr Shop. They belong to the fabric line Witching Hour.
Product description:
The witching hour approaches – be ready! Black cats sit atop a picket fence, spelling out Halloween … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a reversible beret
Su from Vively Online shares a tutorial for making a reversible beret. This would make a great addition to your fall wardrobe! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Vively Online]
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Tutorial: Sew a reversible beret
Su from Vively Online shares a tutorial for making a reversible beret. This would make a great addition to your fall wardrobe! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Vively Online]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, beret[/tags]
Tutorial: Shirred girl’s dress from an adult shirt
Tutorial: Shirred girl’s dress from an adult shirt
Dana from MADE tells how she made this shirred dress for her little girl out of an adult button-down shirt. Get the how-to.
[photo from MADE]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, dress, shirt, refashion, girl, shirred[/tags]
Tutorial: Sew a quilted reversible coat for your dog
Katrina from Roots and Wings Co made this quilted coat for her aging dog, whose joints were beginning to ache in the cold weather. The coat is reversible, with one side featuring a Halloween theme and the other a Christmas theme. …
Tutorial: Sew a quilted reversible coat for your dog
Katrina from Roots and Wings Co made this quilted coat for her aging dog, whose joints were beginning to ache in the cold weather. The coat is reversible, with one side featuring a Halloween theme and the other a Christmas … Read More...
Free pattern: Flower Pot Pillow
This cheery pillow is a free bonus project made from a block in Cindy Lammon’s new book Flower Pots. Get the pillow pattern at Hyacinth Quilt Designs. You can get the book at Connecting Threads.
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Tutorial: Vinyl fabric coasters
Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shows how to make these super cute vinyl fabric coasters. You can turn any cotton fabric into vinyl fabric with iron-on vinyl. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fireflies and Jellybeans]
…Tutorial: Vinyl fabric coasters
Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shows how to make these super cute vinyl fabric coasters. You can turn any cotton fabric into vinyl fabric with iron-on vinyl. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fireflies and Jellybeans]
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A Weekend With Stephanie!
So, Stephanie’s forming a new business, and she wants to celebrate!
What do you mean, “Stephanie who?”?
You know, Stephanie, of The Yarn Harlot! Ok, now that we’re on the same page, Stephanie and Tina of The Sock Summit are forming a…
A Weekend With Stephanie!
So, Stephanie’s forming a new business, and she wants to celebrate!
What do you mean, “Stephanie who?”?
You know, Stephanie, of The Yarn Harlot! Ok, now that we’re on the same page, Stephanie and Tina of The Sock Summit are … Read More...
Flower Pot Macarons
Need I mention my adoration of sweet stuff on sticks again? I suppose not, but seriously, how cute are these macarons in flower pots? Find the how-tos HERE at Trissalicious.
Technorati Tags: macarons, flower pot, lollipop sticks
Needlework tutorial catch-up
Needlework tutorial catch-up
Even more free patterns!
For personal use only, please.
(1) Vive l’automne! from Brodyzen Creations.
(2) Les 3 cerises by Cachounette.
(3) Boule de Noel No. 3 by Les petites croix de Symiote.
(4) Embroidered bed pocket by Cori Blunt for the Stitchers Angel Project.
(5) Acorns for biscornu and fob by…
Even more free embroidery patterns!
If you’re always on the lookout for free embroidery and cross-stitch patterns to add to your collection, this roundup is packed with inspiration. Over the years, so many generous designers have shared their work online, and posts like this help … Read More...
Celebrate National Punctuation Day
I am a firm believer in th
e proper use of punctuation, so imagine my glee upon reading The Washington Post’s (note the use of a possessive apostrophe) Metro section this morning that today is National Punctuation Day, founded by Jeff…