Most instructions for inserted a zipper assume that you want the zipper hidden, but many of today’s fashions feature an exposed zipper. CraftStylish shows how to add a zipper when you want the zipper to show. Go to the tutorial.
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Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits
One of my favorite coloring techniques is using colored pencils and blending them with odorless mineral spirits. It gives a really smooth, soft look and makes for wonderful shading, shadowing and blending. I recommend the Gamsol brand of mineral spirit… Read More...
Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits
image by Heather Hobrook
One of my favorite coloring techniques is using colored pencils and blending them with odorless mineral spirits. It gives a really smooth, soft look and makes for wonderful shading, shadowing and blending.
I recommend the Gamsol brand of mineral spirit put…
Free pattern: Sugar Cookies table runner
- By Moda Bake Shop
This table runner uses hexagons and triangles to show off fabric collection Patisserie by Joanna Figueroa. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Margo Languedoc of The Pattern Basket. Be sure and check … Read More...
Free pattern: Sugar Cookies table runner
- By Moda Bake Shop
This table runner uses hexagons and triangles to show off fabric collection Patisserie by Joanna Figueroa. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Margo Languedoc of The Pattern Basket. Be sure and check out Margo’s other patterns.
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Tips and Tricks: Photo Editing
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer shows a number of tips and tricks for editing photos using Adobe Photoshop. Click here to go to article
Freebie: Printable Card
Are handmade cards a dying thing? I hope not I love getting “real” mail.
Hop on over to How About Orange for the link to download this DIY Printable thank you card from Cameron Blazer. Click here to go to … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Card
Hop on over to How About Orange for the link to download this thank you card from Cameron Blazer. Click here to go to download.
BOM: Moda Green Piece
Joelle of Jojo’s Gift Shoppe has lowered the registration fee to join the latest Moda Green Piece Block of the Month (BOM) Club, only $8.99 USD, was $14.99. Go here to learn more. This BOM starts in November 2009. … Read More...
BOM: Moda Green Piece
Image from Jojo's Gift Shoppe
Joelle of Jojo’s Gift Shoppe has lowered the registration fee to join the latest Moda Green Piece Block of the Month (BOM) Club, only $8.99 USD, was $14.99. Go here to learn more. This BOM starts in November 2009. Space limited.
Moda fabrics used in this quilt include
A SELF-STRIPING MODULAR MOMENT
Wish I’d thought to combine self-striping yarn with modular construction. This combination creates a really interesting but simple to create effect. The babyghan shown is knit, but check out the diagram to figure out an easy way to convert this … Read More...
A SELF-STRIPING MODULAR MOMENT
SELF STRIPING MODULAR DESIGN
Wish I’d thought to combine self-striping yarn with modular construction. This combination creates a really interesting but simple to create effect. The babyghan shown is knit, but check out the diagram to figure out an easy way…
Handmade Faire – NJ
Watch out, New Jersey! Burlington County’s most cutting edge art and craft show - The Handmade Faire - Summer of Love is coming at you soon. The festival will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 10am-4pm at Freedom Park…
Shannons Quilts Need Your Help
Shannons Army is an Australian Group who provide quilts to Terminally ill children and adults so they have a little home comfort whilst staying in hospital.
Shannons Army needs donations to make sure they can keep the program running, they … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer cardigan from long-sleeved tee
Amy Karol, AKA angry chicken, shows how to transform a long-sleeved t-shirt into a summer weight cardigan. There’s actually no sewing involved - just three well-placed cuts. Go to the tutorial.
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…Mixed Bag to Quilt
Diane of Sewman Maniac Quilter just sewed up this wonderful purse using a Nanette pattern Mixed Bag to Quilt. Available at Freda’s Hive Etsy.
Pattern only $9.00 Kit (pattern and fabric) $22.00
[tags]quilt, patterns, purses, bags, Freda’s Hive, fabric[/tags]Mixed Bag to Quilt
Image by Sewman Maniac Quilter
Diane of Sewman Maniac Quilter just sewed up this wonderful purse using a Nanette pattern Mixed Bag to Quilt. Available at Freda’s Hive Etsy.
Pattern only $9.00 Kit (pattern and fabric) $22.00
…Sewing Pattern: Anthropologie-inspired t-shirt refashion
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial for an Anthropologie-inspired top. It’s made from a long-sleeved t-shirt. Find out how to make one.
[photo from Happy Together]
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired t-shirt refashion
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial for an Anthropologie-inspired top. It’s made from a long-sleeved t-shirt. Find out how to make one.
[photo from Happy Together]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, refashion, anthropologie
Tutorial: Owl softie
Find out how to make this owl softie at Mel’s Own Place. The fabric requirements are two 5″x11″ rectangles, so go raid your scrap basket! Go to the tutorial.
[via Freebies for Crafters]
[photo from Mel’s Own Place]
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