Sorry about the delay in posts. We moved this week to a new home in a new state!! We’re still surrounded by boxes and what seems to be an eternal unpacking job, but at least we now have the internet!!… Read More...
by beth
Secret weapon: Fabric starch
- Image from Marcus Fabrics blog
Anita Grossman Solomon of Make it Simpler fame shares her secret to accurate piecing. Starch and iron fabric before cutting and sewing. Go to Creating with the Experts to read more.
Technorati Tags: quilting, fabric preparation, starch, press, iron, wash, dry
…Lookie what she made: Ruffled toddler dress!
Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffled dress for her little girl - from a t-shirt. She cut a basic tank from the body of the tee, and then sewed ruffled strips down the chest. She also created a headband and…
Lookie what she made: Ruffled toddler dress!
Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffled dress for her little girl – from a t-shirt. She cut a basic tank from the body of the tee, and then sewed ruffled strips down the chest. She also created a headband … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D Flower Applique, Week 3
Tutorial: Jeans twirly skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial for making this jeans twirly skirt. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from U Create]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, jeans, skirt, twirly, girl
Tutorial: Child’s superhero mask from felt
IPCA Retreat Blog Round-Up
The 2009 IPCA Retreat has come to a close, so let’s take a little tour of the write-ups in the blogosphere!
Kathi of Dragons Glass has this post full of the people who did demos throughout the retreat, and chocolate chip cheesecake!
Angela…
Tutorial: Removing a gap at the back of jeans
If your jeans have a little gap at the back of the waist, then you, my girl, are built with curves that your jeans just can’t handle. I know, cause I’m built with them, too.
Rian from Presser Foot shows how you…
UP-CYCLING CROCHET (and knit)
Upcycling, repurposing, recycling – these are all no lose ideas. Anything we can reuse for a creative or practical purpose is a good thing. Here are some ideas I’ve run across recently.
Can you tell these were knitted caps? While these…
UP-CYCLING CROCHET (and knit)
Upcycling, repurposing, recycling – these are all no lose ideas. Anything we can reuse for a creative or practical purpose is a good thing. Here are some ideas I’ve run across recently.
Can you tell these were knitted caps? While … Read More...
Ice Cream in a Bag
Ice cream is at the top of my “if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life” list. And I’ve always sort of wanted an ice cream maker to concoct my own delectable ice creams, but…
Giveaway: Label Maker
image by Label Zone
Visit the Label Zone website for some really great tips on using a label makers in your crafting. They are especially great for keeping all your craft supplies organized but you can use them in your crafting as well.…
Giveaway: Label Maker
Visit the Label Zone website for some really great tips on using a label makers in your crafting. They are especially great for keeping all your craft supplies organized but you can use them in your crafting as well. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tote bag
Skip to My Lou shows how to make this reversible tote bag. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Skip to My Lou]
[tags]sewing, tutorial.
Tutorial: Reversible tote bag
Skip to My Lou shows how to make this reversible tote bag. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Skip to My Lou]
[tags]sewing, tutorial.
Tutorial: Fabric-covered hair clip
Mairuru shows how to make these fabric-covered hair clips. It’s all hand stitching, which means that it’s a portable project. I’ll be bringing some of these along with me when I take my daughter to the park or to the pool. …
Giveaway….Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn
Totally cool book! Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol J Sulcoski goes into detail about the differences between hand dyed vs machine dyed yarns, different fibers, and blends. Oooooh, the blends!
And the patterns! Gorgeous patterns, not just for handpaints,…
Giveaway….Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn
Totally cool book! Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol J Sulcoski goes into detail about the differences between hand dyed vs machine dyed yarns, different fibers, and blends. Oooooh, the blends!
And the patterns! Gorgeous patterns, not just for … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas Cactus Flowers
Go to Westminster Fabrics to get this free pattern featuring fabric from the Poinsettias and Holly collection by Martha Negley. The pinwheels are made using paper-piecing. Click here to download.
Technorati Tags: quilting, free pattern, Christmas, poinsettias, holly, Cactus Flowers, quilt, holiday, pinwheels, paper-piecing, Martha Negley, Westminster