Whenever I whipped cream (which was oddly rather frequently), my mom always used to instruct me to stop whipping before I made butter. I understood from elementary school lessons on butter churns that one makes butter with cream and patience…
Media: Quilting Arts Stitch
Image from Interweave
Malka Dubrawsky of a stitch in dye has one of her patchwork pillows on the cover of the Spring 2009 edition of Quilting Arts Stitch. Congratulations Malka!
Tutorial: Sew a hang-able laundry hamper
ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for a hang-able laundry hamper. It’s like a giant purse for your dirty clothes. So mod! So stylish! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a hang-able laundry hamper
ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for a hang-able laundry hamper. It’s like a giant purse for your dirty clothes. So mod! So stylish! Get the tutorial.
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, laundry, bag, hamper, hangable, hang-able
Use masking tape to reduce friction on your presser foot
Oilcloth Addict shares a great tip for sewing on oilcloth or other slick fabrics. A teflon foot is normally used for this kind of sewing, but you can also put masking tape on the bottom of your regular presser foot. … Read More...
Use masking tape to reduce friction on your presser foot
Oilcloth Addict shares a great tip for sewing on oilcloth or other slick fabrics. A teflon foot is normally used for this kind of sewing, but you can also put masking tape on the bottom of your regular presser foot. Read…
Tutorial: ‘Screamless’ quilt
Image from Not So Fancy Nancy
Learn how to make this no muss, no fuss raw-edge applique quilt using charm squares and whole cloth. Go here to find out why the Crafty Wench calls it the scream-free family room sofa quilt. Go here for the tutorial.
He’s a Rocket Man! er..I mean Frog!
Originally uploaded by LaylM
I ran across this fun piece of art by Layl McDill on Flickr. She built it using a CD as a base, this is one of the first pieces in her “CD … Read More...
He’s a Rocket Man! er..I mean Frog!
I ran across this fun piece of art by Layl McDill on Flickr. She built it using a CD as a base, this is one of the first pieces in her “CD Story” Series.…
Take a peek into an artist’s studio…
by Libby Mills
I think it’s equal parts nosiness and inspiration, but I absolutely love getting a peek into other artist’s studios. In her blog, Libby Mills does an occasional feature called “Studio Snapshot,” giving us a peek into people’s workspaces.
It’s always fun…
Sneak peek: French Hatbox by Tanya Whelan
Catch a sneak peek of Tanya Whelan’s upcoming fabric line, French Hatbox. See swatches from the full line from Free Spirit Fabric.
[via True Up]
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Sneak peek: French Hatbox by Tanya Whelan
Catch a sneak peek of Tanya Whelan’s upcoming fabric line, French Hatbox. See swatches from the full line from Free Spirit Fabric.
[via True Up]
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Tutorial: Add girly ruffles to tank top sleeves
A simple tank top gets a girly makeover with this tutorial by Stop Staring and Start Sewing. She shows how to add ruffles to the sleeves. (She refers to them as “wings”.) Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add girly ruffles to tank top sleeves
A simple tank top gets a girly makeover with this tutorial by Stop Staring and Start Sewing. She shows how to add ruffles to the sleeves. (She refers to them as “wings”.) Go to the tutorial.
[via Joy's Hope]
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Free pattern: Moving on up
Image from art gallery fabrics
Download an original design by Patricia Bravo at Art Gallery Fabrics.
Tutorial: Sew a child’s dress from bandanas
Joy’s Hope shares a tutorial for making this child’s dress from a pair of bandanas, 3 yards of wide ribbon, and a bit of elastic. Get the how-to.
[via Totally Tutorials]
Tutorial: Girly Dress from JCasa Handmade
JCasa Handmade shares a free pattern for this Girly Dress (toddler-sized). Think of all the ways you can customize this pattern! Get the free pattern.
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, pattern, girly, toddler, dress, jumper
Summer Entertaining Ideas
Find a slideshow of ideas for summer parties from Country Living, such as these streamlined ice cream sundaes, jars to keep the bugs at bay, and easy soda wraps.
Star Trek Consumption…for the Foodie Trekkie
Now I’m not a Trekkie in any way. Much as I adore TV, Star Trek was just never on my play list. But I have nothing but respect for the ten movie/six show phenomenon. As the latest movie hits the…
Build your own soap cutter tutorial
If you are a serious soap maker, you will love Milky Way Molds’ tutorial on Teach Soap on how to build your own soap cutter, which will cut up to 1,000 bars of soap an hour! Purchasing a heavy duty…