Why do the words “hem” and “cheat” in the same sentence make me so happy? Probably because hemming is my least favorite sewing task. Fitzfabulous shares a tutorial for hemming pants without the fuss. Get the how-to.
[via Wardrobe … Read More...
CROCHET AS EXERCISE??
Does crochet count as exercise? If I carry huge bags of yarn to and from the car, is it weight lifting? If I crochet all night, is it endurance training? If I crochet AND knit, it is cross training?
Ok…. … Read More...
Funky Foodie Wares (a la 2Modern)
Find funky wares at the design blog, 2Modern.
Portuguese Tile Pendant Giveaway
Wanderlust Bling is giving away a pendant from her new jewelry line. Inspired by the beautiful tile she saw in Portugal, she came up with this line of Portuguese Tile Pendants. These are large, 1 1/2 inch square pendants with … Read More...
Cat Tower Toy
Okay, so I “might” have four cats. Don’t judge me. And they might have way too many toys they don’t play with, toys I pick up at Target or other various big box stores, filled with plastic and costing me … Read More...
Building a leaf cane photo tutorial
Originally uploaded by ayeletbeads
Flickr Member Ayelet Beads has posted a photo tutorial of how she creates her lovely leaf canes. You can click through and find the first step here. This is great for … Read More...
Free pattern: Patchwork Posies
The pattern for Patchwork Posies by Judith Sandstrom – a charming quilt that features dimensional flower appliques – is free from FreePatterns.com. Go get it.
Tutorial: Softie ambulance for a gift emergency
Jodie from Ric-Rac made this ambulance in response to a gifting emergency. (A child’s birthday coming up, and what to get him??) She shares a tutorial so you can make one to, either for a last-minute gift or just because. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric bin for your hankies
So you’ve made the earth-friendly move from tissues to handkerchiefs… Now make a fabric bin to hold all of the hankies. Allyson Hill shows how. Get the tutorial. The embroidery details of Clean and Dirty us adorable… Love this! … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Kimono baby shoes
Homespun Threads shares a tutorial for making these kimono baby shoes. I don’t have a little baby any more, but I’m thinking that a pair of these will be my gift at the next baby shower I attend. Get the … Read More...
New sewing patterns from Anna Maria Horner
I have a not-so-secret fabric crush on Anna Maria Horner. I have a set of fat quarter from the Good Folk line that I literally flip through and stroke. So I was a very happy girl when I saw that … Read More...
Tutorial: Keyring zippered ID pouches
These little zippered key pouches by Thimbleanna hold everything you need for an evening out, without the bulk of a purse. They sport a window to show your ID, a zippered opening to keep your money where it oughtta be, a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric cherry blossom
Keyka Lou Patterns shows how to make these sweet cherry blossoms. She uses them as a purse embellishment, but they’d also look great as a brooches. Get the tutorial.
Easy “Apple” Cupcakes
Easy "apple" treats from Kara's Cupcakes.
The lowdown on Chicken Scratch Embroidery
Jennifer Lethbridge (aka Rabid) has published an excellent article about chickenscratch embroidery on examiner.com. Go see it!
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch? Check out these article we wrote about Chicken Scratch Embroidery and this Book by Jack … Read More...
Free pattern: Melissa Erickson quilt
CarterQuilter created this beautiful quilt (with the help of Kaylin Francis, Marie Chestnut, and Michelle Brown, and the Washington State Internet Quilters) to honor Melissa Erickson, a 30-year-old former professional basketball player who has been diagnosed with … Read More...
Want to win some Crystals?
HHH Enterprises is having a giveaway on their blog . They are giving away lots of flatback crystals to use in jewelry, or bejewel a pair of sunglasses, your cell phone or whatever strikes your fancy! Leave a comment before … Read More...
Make Your Own Trash Planner
Just because it’s not the beginning of the year, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get a new planner. And you definitely don’t have to go out and buy one. Head to your recycle bin and sit down … Read More...
Our Needle Felted little Lamb, alfalfa sprout grower!
WOW! It appears that some of those sleepless nights are worth having when you’re able to come up with such an awesome idea.
The owner of the blog “Over the Crescent Moon” says:
“This is what happens when I … Read More...
Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial
Make and Takes’s blog has a great scrabble tile pendant tutorial by Mark and Stefani from HomeStudio. It has great photos and is so easy, you’ll spend a day whipping up a ton of them! You can also … Read More...