Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this patchwork drawstring beach bag. The fabric is pieced from charm squares. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
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Crayon seashells quilt
Pottery Barn Quilt – Sewing Pattern
Ever since Pottery Barn began selling Denyse Schmidt’s Single Girl quilts I’ve wanted one. But at $349.00 for a Full/Queen my acquisition would have to wait. Happily, Denyse is selling the Single Girl quilt pattern so I can make … Read More... “Single Girl” is hard to get
Ever since Pottery Barn began selling Denyse Schmidt’s Single Girl quilts I’ve wanted one. But at $349.00 for a Full/Queen my acquisition would have to wait. Happily, Denyse is selling the Single Girl quilt pattern so I can make one. I just checked, and Sew Mama Sew has sold…Tutorial: Matching patterns when piecing fabric
Though we can get our fabric cut in just about any length we want, we don’t have much control over the width. When the width on the bolt is just not wide enough and you have to sew several pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Matching patterns when piecing fabric
Though we can get our fabric cut in just about any length we want, we don’t have much control over the width. When the width on the bolt is just not wide enough and you have to sew several pieces…
Tutorial: Super cute purse from a map
I let out a little squeal of delight when I saw the tutorial for this purse at Sonya Style. It’s made from a map (covered in contact paper), with a toy car for the closure. Seriously, how cute is that??? … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cute purse from a map
I let out a little squeal of delight when I saw the tutorial for this purse at Sonya Style. It’s made from a map (covered in contact paper), with a toy car for the closure. Seriously, how cute is that??? …
Tutorial: Easy wildflower applique
Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to to use a simple yet striking wildflower applique to update existing garments. You can use this technique on shirts, skirts, jackets, bags, and more. Go to the tutorial.
pssst… if you love the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy wildflower applique
Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to to use a simple yet striking wildflower applique to update existing garments. You can use this technique on shirts, skirts, jackets, bags, and more. Go to the tutorial.
pssst… if you love the shirt she demonstrates…
All American Quilt Wash
Denyse Schmidt Quilts online store has a section called Quilt Care where she explains the best way to care for the quilts she sales. To clean them, she said,
We recommend Engleside’s All American Quilt Wash, available through our friends … Read More...
All American Quilt Wash
Image from G. R. SCRUB
Denyse Schmidt Quilts online store has a section called Quilt Care where she explains the best way to care for the quilts she sales. To clean them, she said,
We recommend Engleside’s All American Quilt Wash, available through our…
Felted knit and crochet pickles with patterns (Christmas in July)
Christmas in July! “It is a German tradition to hang a pickle-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree hidden away so it’s difficult to find. The first child to find it on Christmas morning gets a special treat or an extra … Read More...
Felted knit and crochet pickles with patterns (Christmas in July)
Christmas in July! “It is a German tradition to hang a pickle-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree hidden away so it’s difficult to find. The first child to find it on Christmas morning gets a special treat or an…
DIY: Candied Rose Petals
Learn how to make candied rose petals through stunning photography and detailed step-by-steps HERE from White on Rice Couple. This blog immediately found its way into my “go-to” bookmarks.
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…Giveaway from Creating ftw!
Ninox of Creating ftw! got such a huge response to her Happy Un-birthday freebie that she’s celebrating by giving away this adorable hand-stitched brooch. Go to her blog to enter before July 25.
Sea life patterns from Polka Dot Bunny
Nicole Konijnenburg of Polka Dot Bunny has just published a new hand-embroidery pattern set, Under the Sea. She says it is…
…packed with Sea creatures such as a Narwhal, an octopus and a lantern fish. Very suitable for projects for boys, husbands and sea life loving…
Bridal Shower Ideas
As a baker, I love this clever idea for a wedding shower favor: a candy filled measuring cup. This idea is part of a slideshow of bridal shower details found HERE at Country Living.
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Cafe au lait a Paris soap recipe
Try this cafe au lait soap recipe I found on Soap Naturally to feel like you are sitting in a Parisian cafe! The coffee scent is also great for removing tough to get rid of smells from your hands, making…
Casa Hermosa essential oil recipe
Casa Hermosa essential oil recipe
from Snowdrift Farm Scents of Summer series
Casa Hermosa
6 drops lime, distilled
3 drops bergamot
3 drops Bulgarian lavender
2 drops sweet orange
1 drop jasmin absolute (optional)