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Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she makes dolly blankets. They look like quilts, but they’re constructed more like pillows. The simple constructions means you can put one together quickly and with little fuss. Go to the tutorial.
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Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of CraftSanity demonstrates a couple of cool techniques for making custom designs on your fabrics. In the first, she uses colored sharpies to dye a piece of muslin. In the second, she uses dish detergent (with bleach) to create…
Your little man would be one cool dude in a pair of rock n roll flame pants. Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made the pants from a t-shirt, and then stenciled the flame design. If you think these are cool and want a…
Your little man would be one cool dude in a pair of rock n roll flame pants. Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made the pants from a t-shirt, and then stenciled the flame design. If you think these are cool … Read More...
I just spied the American Jane Happy Camper fabric line at the Whipstitch Lounge blog. Go see more of this adorable retro line.
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If you’ve ever toted around a baby in one of the infant car seat/carriers then you know they are not made for the parent’s comfort. Ashley from Make It and Love It has a solution for that, with an easy-to-make padded…
If you’ve ever toted around a baby in one of the infant car seat/carriers then you know they are not made for the parent’s comfort. Ashley from Make It and Love It has a solution for that, with an easy-to-make … Read More...
I often struggle with the definition of “edible crafts” in order to properly fulfill the promise of this blog. Do edible crafts need to actually be edible, or food-themed? Do the edibles need to incorporate art? What constitutes “art”? Can…
As found on iDiY here, lemony inspiration. Find free lemonade-themed printables at Dandy Bread and Candy.
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As found on iDiY here, lemony inspiration. Find free lemonade-themed printables at Dandy Bread and Candy.
image by Interweave and Art Gone Wild
Interweave has a small selection of cool artsy stamps on sale from now until Sept 2. enter code MM0809 at checkout to save 15% off! Click here to view their stamps.
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Here’s a treat from Jenny Hart, just in time for your weekend stitching pleasure. Get the free pattern from Sublime Stitching.
Here’s a treat from Jenny Hart, just in time for your weekend stitching pleasure. Get the free pattern from Sublime Stitching.
SWAKembroidery.com tells us:
We are so thrilled to announce the debut of Jennifer Paganelli’s embroidery designs! From her collection of Sis Boom fabrics, come the most stunning pieces of art now in digital format! Gorgeous damask boquets, vibrant applique paisleys, and…
Lynn B of Happiness Is Cross Stitching blog is celebrating her first blog-aversary with a giveaway, and the two prize packages rock big time! You’re going to want to get in on this! Go to Lynn’s blog to enter before August 31. Winners…
Great news from the Alliance for American Quilts:
The Alliance for American Quilts (AAQ) announces the winners of the “Crazy for Quilts” contest. The contest celebrates the spirit of the crazy quilt, a genre of quiltmaking which began in the United…
Great news from the Alliance for American Quilts:
… Read More...The Alliance for American Quilts (AAQ) announces the winners of the “Crazy for Quilts” contest. The contest celebrates the spirit of the crazy quilt, a genre of quiltmaking which began in
Great news from the Alliance for American Quilts:
… Read More...The Alliance for American Quilts (AAQ) announces the winners of the “Crazy for Quilts” contest. The contest celebrates the spirit of the crazy quilt, a genre of quiltmaking which began in
Great news from the Alliance for American Quilts:
… Read More...The Alliance for American Quilts (AAQ) announces the winners of the “Crazy for Quilts” contest. The contest celebrates the spirit of the crazy quilt, a genre of quiltmaking which began in
I love having potpourri around the house as a way to add warn, fresh scents. Try this citrus potpourri from Good Clean Luv, perfect for summer!
Ingredients:
1 cup orange peel
1 cup lemon peel
1 cup whole cloves
1 cup assorted peppercorns
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