Martha Stewart has a tutorial on making these beautiful Japanese print soaps, which are perfect for hostess gifts or when you need a quick present! Find the instructions here.
Plain/fancy CQ seam treament from SharonB
If you watch SharonB’s “CQ Detail” series over on Pin Tangle blog, you see plenty of lovely seam treatments that deserve to be emulated. I’m giving this one special mention because I love the way it demonstrates the power of color…
Hook up some brooches
Wow. Look what Mary Stanley of Art Spirit has been hooking! Here’s a nifty modern use for your traditional wool-strip rug-hooking skills. Mary says,
…hooked circles that will be pins or flowers. This group I hooked on burlap, trimmed and glued the sides…
Brilliant: Die-cut felt with Big Shot Express
April of Felt-o-rama just bought a Sizzix Big Shot Express to use in die-cutting shapes from felt. The major advantage of this model is that it has an electric pushbutton instead of a handcrank. (Much less wear and tear on the old…
Feed Dog’s Spot quilt is spot on
Pebbles Pear Sweater From Classic Elite
I like this top, it’s easy, summery and casual enough to wear with jeans. Plus it’s green. Can’t go wrong with green.
But the best part… it’s FREE! From Classic Elite Yarns, here: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/93/Top1.php
Pebbles Pear Sweater From Classic Elite
I like this top, it’s easy, summery and casual enough to wear with jeans. Plus it’s green. Can’t go wrong with green.
But the best part… it’s FREE! From Classic Elite Yarns, here: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/93/Top1.php
BEYOND THE SQUARE CROCHET MOTIFS
This colorful book may make a nice addition to your crochet library if you don’t already own a bunch of crochet square books. While these ’squares’ are not all square, many are repeats of those seen in other books. However,…
More inspiration from Susan Elliott
This morning I flipped quickly through post after post in my blog reader. Until I came to this page, which stopped me in my tracks and made me gasp. Susan Elliott is freakin amazing. This salute to tea is a piece…
How much fabric do you need to make a jacket?
The latest in the “How Much Fabric?” series on After the Dress is a chart showing how much fabric is typically needed to make a jacket. Thank you Gwen for compiling such a resource for sewists! Get the chart.
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Tutorial: Sew a skirt in 20 minutes
Tutorial: Father’s Day mini quilt
Image posted with permission
Talented, crafty girls Rebecca, Anjeanette, and Katrina of Roots and Wings Co blog share how to make this beautiful and heartfelt Father’s Day gift. I predict moist eyes for any father presented with, Daddy, no matter how big we get, we will always reach for…
BC Crop for Kids
If you’re local to British Columbia Canada check out the BC Crop for Kids to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event will be held atthe Ramada Plaza Conference Centre in Abbotsford, from October 23-25th. Crop seats are already … Read More...
BC Crop for Kids
If you’re local to British Columbia Canada check out the BC Crop for Kids to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event will be held atthe Ramada Plaza Conference Centre in Abbotsford, from October 23-25th. Crop seats are already sold…
New Release: Sassafras Me Likey
Sassafras Lass has just released a new line called Me Likey. According to their blog
If you are feeling silly, fruity, giggly, wiggly, happy, bright, cheerful, giddy, witty, sweety, singy songy, and wanna scrappy then ME LIKEY is just the pick…
Tutorial: Sew an argyle fleece throw
CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sew an argyle fleece throw
CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
[photo from CraftStylish]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, fleece, blanket, throw, argyle
Tips for buying an old sewing machine
Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
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Tips for buying an old sewing machine
Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]
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Summer Fun Ideas: Tangrams
Let’s Explore has started a new series of ideas for summer learning. The first activity is about tangrams. Her post includes links to printable worksheets and an explanation of how she used them with her kids. Let’s Explore has even listed resources…