Gift cards are a convenient gift to give, but it’s a bit challenging to wrap them up in cool ways. The Sproutz Store shows how to make a fabric gift card holder. I think that counts as a cool wrapping … Read More...
Butterflies and Mojitos…A Beautiful Combination
Mojito butterfly cookies from The Cooking Photographer.
Homemade SpaghettiOs
Make your own SpaghettiOs from Oven Love.
Free Barrister apron pattern from Windham
Windham Fabrics offers a free pattern for the Barrister apron. It was designed to showcase the Wainscott fabric line, a collection of classic florals in soft colors. Get the free pattern.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, apron, Barrister[/tags]
New sewing patterns from Lila Tueller
Lila Tueller has a handful of new patterns to offer. Siz of them, if I counted correctly. Skirts, bags, a blanket, even a pair of fabric boots. Check them out on Lila Tueller’s blog.
[tags]sewing, patterns, lila tueller[/tags]
WAYS TO USE A MOTIF
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What is a motif? Dictionary.com defines motif as:
| 1. | a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work. |
| 2. | a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design, as in |
Sewing Pattern: Sew a tutu filled with pom poms
I don’t think I know a single little girl who wouldn’t love this pom pom tutu by Happy Together It’s a simple gathered skirt made from tulle, with pom poms trapped between the layers of tulle. I love this!! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric hairband
Su from Vively Online shows how to sew a hairband much like the ones she saw for sale at a high-end yoga boutique. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, hairband, headband[/tags]
Recycled Envelope Bags
Grab some pretty envelopes the next time you need a smaller gift bag – perfect for a gift card, a piece of jewelry, or a thousand other little gifts! The tutorial from How About Orange will show you how to … Read More...
Wedding Cake Slideshow from Martha
Martha Stewart wedding cake slideshow.
Last Call for you to be a Beading Star!
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a STAR!!!
The deadline is soon approaching for Bead Star jewelry competition, last day to enter is May 1, 2009. The grand prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Bead … Read More...
Kevin O’Grady Glass Art
If you have not experienced the glass art of Kevin O’Grady, you are missing out. But, don’t fret because his work is in galleries around the world. It sounds so corny to say, “these pictures do not do the … Read More...
Fiber Artist Donna of “DZFANTASY”
I ran across this amazing three-dimensional fiber artist Donna who creates the most charming fairies, mermaids and other fanciful items. Each month she holds a giveaway on her website “DZFANTASY” sharing her beautiful creations with her readers. She also has … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew a toddler dress or jumper
SnazzleCraft shares a free pattern for this versatile toddler dress. With a shirt underneath, it’s a jumper. Without, it’s a sundress. The pattern is sized for 18-24 months. I suspect it would be easy to size a little up or … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a teepee for the kids
Sweet Cheeks shows how to make this teepee for the kids to play in. Whether you put it outside for some sunny day play, or move it inside for some special rainy day coccooning, this teepee is sure to be … Read More...
Target $Spot & Me!
Hi Everyone:
Lately I’ve done nothing but peruse the $ Spot at target, looking for goodies I can alter..
2 months ago I found a baby clock for 75%off I knew I had to get it to alter it at … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Jewel Tones fabric from Michael Miller
More sneak peeks from Michael Miller! This times it’s of their new Jewel Tones fabric group. Dots, stripes, flowers, geometrics, even owls – all in bold jewel tones and jet brown. Mmmm…. See more of this fun new fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a bunny bowling play set
Bunny bowling, anyone? The Long Thread posts a tutorial on Etsy’s The Storque showing how to make this adorable play set. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, bunny, bowling, softie[/tags]
Stamped Scrapbook Candy Wrappers
I will be filling in for Francine whilst she spends some time with her new baby and I have some new tutorials to share with you from our sister site Craftbits.com Starting with these stamped candy bar wrappers. What … Read More...
Stamped Scrapbook Candy Wrappers
I will be filling in for Francine whilst she spends some time with her new baby and I have some new tutorials to share with you from our sister site Craftbits.com Starting with these stamped candy bar wrappers. What … Read More...