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Free Cardi from Flint Knits
This is the kind of sweater that you could toss on over jeans, or dress it up a bit and wear it to the office! I must be on a bamboo string, because I can see it in a swingy, drapey…
5 Months until Halloween-It’s never too early to start upcycling those Used Fedex Boxes in Gravestones
Dave Lowe over at his blog is always crafting for Halloween, he really outdoes himself each year. I want to post this now so you have plenty of time to save your Fedex boxes and repurpose them into some mighty fine…
Monogram How-tos
Visit Everyday with Rachel Ray to learn how best to monogram sweets. Find all 6 ideas here, including pears, brownies and plates.
Knit A Tiki Lamp!
Isn’t this too cool? Perfect to string along the deck or porch. The designer, Patternbox.com suggests putting a battery operated tea light inside.
Add some fun to your outdoor parties with this swiss darned and then felted cutie.
Here is the free…
Tutorial: Felt teddy bear kit for kids
This felt teddy bear project from Chica and Jo is a great summertime craft for the kiddos. The pieces are all precut, so all the kids have to do is assesmble and stitch. Make a bunch and host a teddy … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt teddy bear kit for kids
This felt teddy bear project from Chica and Jo is a great summertime craft for the kiddos. The pieces are all precut, so all the kids have to do is assesmble and stitch. Make a bunch and host a teddy bear…
Tutorial: Sewing a pair of jeans from… a pair of jeans!
J. Stern Designs walks you through the process of constructing a pair of jeans from another, larger pair of jeans. She makes use of a printed pattern for the shape of the pieces, but places them on an existing pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing a pair of jeans from… a pair of jeans!
J. Stern Designs walks you through the process of constructing a pair of jeans from another, larger pair of jeans. She makes use of a printed pattern for the shape of the pieces, but places them on an existing pair to…
Think Pink at ScrapGal
ScrapGal has dedicated June to all things Pink Paislee! Enter the Think Pink contest for a chance to win one of two Pink Paislee paper packs. Go to contest details
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Think Pink at ScrapGal
ScrapGal has dedicated June to all things Pink Paislee! Enter the Think Pink contest for a chance to win one of two Pink Paislee paper packs. Go to contest details
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“Lantern Bloom” is blooming good
Image from Paint in My Hair
I love, love, love this fabric collection, Lantern Bloom, by painter Laura Gunn. Right now it’s available to purchase at Elinor Peace Bailey online store. Go here to get some. You have to buy it in 1/2 yard…
Printable Book Tags
Image from Paint in My Hair
Make it easier for the borrower to return all your quilting books to you with these darling book tags from Paint in My Hair.
Go here for free download.
Tall Cupcake Tutorial from SugarBloom
I LOVE this idea for a tall cupcake from the Australia-based cupcake shop Sugar Bloom, especially as they provide the tutorial HERE on their blog. 
I enthusiastically bookmarked, of course.
Tall Cupcake Tutorial from SugarBloom
I LOVE this idea for a tall cupcake from the Australia-based cupcake shop Sugar Bloom, especially as they provide the tutorial HERE on their blog. I enthusiastically bookmarked, of course.
A Month of Colour with Shimelle
Shimelle has declared June a Month of Colour! Join her every day this month for colour inspirations and challenges. Go to Shimelle.com
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Tutorial: Clear vinyl placemat with fabric scrap embellishments
Moda Bake Shop shows how to make these fun summer placemats out of clear vinyl and fabric scraps. They also show how to make a set of fabric napkins to match. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Clear vinyl placemat with fabric scrap embellishments
Moda Bake Shop shows how to make these fun summer placemats out of clear vinyl and fabric scraps. They also show how to make a set of fabric napkins to match. Get the tutorial.
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…Drafting a pattern for a peter pan collar
If pattern drafting sounds intriguing but overwhelming, take a look at this post by Megan Nielsen. She shows how she drafted a peter pan collar, using only a bodice sloper and tracing paper. See how she did it.
Drafting a pattern for a peter pan collar
If pattern drafting sounds intriguing but overwhelming, take a look at this post by Megan Nielsen. She shows how she drafted a peter pan collar, using only a bodice sloper and tracing paper. See how she did it.