This summer, make good old-fashioned letter writing a priority. It’ll keep the kids’ brains active and it will strengthen relationships with family and friends. Craftzine shows how to make this family letter writing center that hangs on the wall. Go to…
‘Hop on Spot’ baby quilt
Image from Unraveled
Look at how Kristen from Unraveled finished the back of this baby quilt. Great color combination, IKEA print, finished with a seersucker binding. Now, here’s a section of the front of the quilt.
Image from Unraveled
The circles look hard don’t they? According to Kristen,
These…
Tutorial: Terry cats
Image from Doll Maker
Cats and quilters go together like peanut butter and jelly so when I saw these two cuties I had to share them. Think of ’em as an add-on to the baby quilt you just finished! Get the how-to here, offered at…
Born-Again Vintage Book Review and Giveaway! US Only
Whether it is called up-cycled, re-cycled, altered designs, deconstructed or reconstructed, many of us are trying this eco friendly crafting and saving money in this repressed economy. I know when I go through my wardrobe I am more aware to … Read More...
Born-Again Vintage Book Review and Giveaway! US Only
Whether it is called up-cycled, re-cycled, altered designs, deconstructed or reconstructed, many of us are trying this eco friendly crafting and saving money in this repressed economy. I know when I go through my wardrobe I am more…
Add braid to CQ seams
This lovely crazy-quilt seam treatment is not as complicated as it looks. SharonB of Pin Tangle created this look by tacking a gimp braid with detached chain stitches in a matching ribbon floss. Gorgeous. See the details on SharonB’s blog.
Giveaway: CQ bits and baubles
Sign up now for the June blog giveaway at RibbonSmyth. Prizes are sure to include ribbons, fibers, trims, buttons, and bits of fabric — a crazy-quilter’s delight. Go to the blog to enter.
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.