Patrick Lose has designed a fabric line for Project Linus. The graphics (dots, stripes, images of children) and the bright colors make this line a natural choice for making a handmade blanket or quilt as a comfort to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Man’s shirt with mandarin collar and button placket
Made by Rae shows how to alter the sewing pattern for a typical man’s shirt to make a more interesting garment. Her variation uses a mandarin collar and a button placket. She used Simplicity 4287, but she says you can … Read More...
Spoonflower your couch with upholestery weight cotton!
Did you hear? Spoonflower – your one-stop custom fabric shop – is now offering custom prints in upholstery weight cotton! Read more about this exciting new direction from the folks at Spoonflower.
[tags]sewing, fabric, spoonflower, custom, upholstery, decorator weight[/tags]
Tutorial: Small storage cube from charm squares
The Sproutz Store continues to show the many uses of charm squares. Today it’s a small storage cube, perfect for fabric scraps. Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, storage, cube, charm, square[/tags]
CD Tin Tic Tac Toe
CD tins are great for so many uses and this project from Scrappit.com.au shows you how to make a CD tin tic tac toe game using Scrapbooking papers and bottle tops.
Written by Guest Editor Shellie Wilson
Sombrero Cookies for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo ideas from Family Fun.
Mending A Sweater Snag
If you’re like me, sweater snags are just a part of life. Either I get them from my kitties, or I catch myself on something at work, but no matter what, every sweater I own ends up with a snag … Read More...
Scrap Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Sheet
Tonja Lenderman of Tonja’s Treasures has shared this tutorial on how to make a Polymer Clay Mokume Gane sheet out of scrap clay. The results are lovely, and it’s a good way to use up those bits and pieces of … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded play cape from a fleece blanket
Dollar Store Crafts shares a tutorial for making a hooded play cape from a discount fleece blanket. If you don’t have a fleece blanket, you could easily substitute a square of fleece. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, hooded, play, … Read More...
Another Science Lesson- Parts Of Blood
My Montessori Journey posted a really great demonstration for kids who are learning about the body-specifically the parts of blood. She uses wonderful visual aids to teach about plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and the other components that … Read More...
Free Pattern: Scarves Are In!
Scarves are in! You can make them skinny or fat, lacy or cable-y and in every color of the rainbow. Here’s an easy scarf in a pretty spring green, although, of course, if green isn’t your thing, pink works too! … Read More...
Inspiration: Shelece’s little quilts
“I really think that the most amazing art is not manmade” says Shelece. I agree. She made this heartwarming mini-quilt (7″x6″) from repurposed and recycled vintage fabric. It’s hand quilted and appliqued. If you have never heard of her, you … Read More...
Clothespin Peg Bag Tutorials
Raise your hand if you like clotheslines? While on vacation this last week I oput my washing out to dry on the line and it was strangely satisfying. When I have a house someday I will make sure to put … Read More...
MORE MOTIFS
As promised, here are a few ideas of ways to use those motifs we all fall in love with. Use these links to learn more about modular or motif crochet -just a few examples:
Use a beloved motif as the … Read More...
Friday Freebies – Digital Templates
Here’s a set of 2 freebie digital templates for you from DigitalFreebies.com
There are 12×12 and 8.5×11 (psd and png) versions included!
Written by guest Editor Shellie Wilson
Sneak peek: Picnic Parade by Jenean Morrison
Look at this new line from Jenean Morrison. It’s called Picnic Parade and it’s filled with dots, flowers, and hot colors. You can see sneak peeks of this line in the purse pictured here. See more at Jenean Morrison’s … Read More...
Life Is A Beach At Provo Craft Or Is It?
Provo Craft have been in hot water a few times now and their lack of good customer relations (check out the complaints board here ) is starting to take it’s toll on small store owners and now the individual scrapper. … Read More...
Favors Favors Favors
Find unique party favors at Favor Affair.
Update your kitchen with cafe curtains
If a complete kitchen redo is out of the question, you can still add a punch of color with a small sewing project. Just Deanna did just that when she made these cafe curtains. She gives a run-down so you … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift card holder from a charm square
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...