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...
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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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.
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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.
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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.