Sherri from A Quilting Life blog is celebrating her 100th post with a give-away. The theme is “a few of my favorite things” and one is Nanette’s Mixed Bag shown here. She will announce winners on Friday April 17th. Go … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Happy Tone fabric from Michael Miller
Michael Miller fabrics gives a sneak peek of their new Happy Tone fabric line. Most people wouldn’t think of gray and black as happy color tones, but they are when they are contrasted with corals and turquoises and yellows. Sneak … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a turtle softie
These softie turtles designed by We Wilsons are coming out of their shells. Literally. The little bodeies are sewn separately from the shells, so you can pull them out of their shells. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie … Read More...
Properties of olive butter
Olive Butter properties from Oils by Nature
Olive Butter (Olea Europa)
Olea meaning olive. Olea is the latin name for this most long lived economically important fruit. Europa meaning European.
Grown specifically in the Mediterranean region and obtained from the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a convertible strap for your purse
Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shows how to make a convertible strap for your purse. The convertible strap lets you take the strap off or put it back on, depending on whether you want to carry your purse as … Read More...
One Quick Needle Felting Bunny – Video Tutorial
This is a fun video by Laurie Sharp on how to needle felt a bunny. The video is in time lapse so keep your eyes open. This little bunny is so cute and I’m sure all you needle felters … Read More...
One Quick Needle Felting Bunny – Video Tutorial
This is a fun video by Laurie Sharp on how to needle felt a bunny. The needle felting video is in time lapse so keep your eyes open. This little bunny is so cute and I’m sure all … Read More...
New guide to stabilizer
Embroidery-methods.com has published a new guide, Which machine embroidery stabilizer to use? Check it out!
If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.
Tutorial: Madras plaid skirt from charm pack
Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair made this girl’s madras plaid skirt from a charm pack. She’s written a tutorial to show you how. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial. madras, skirt, girl, charm[/tags]
Giveaway: Carina’s first pattern
Carina of feeling stitchy fame has just released her first embroidery pattern, and it’s precious. She says,
… Read More...It’s a special little world, drifting along in a cloud. Fairies live there, I think. In little smurf-like houses; colourful toadstools. Maybe they
Great wads of free embroidery patterns
Look what’s tucked away in a corner of knitting-and.com: a huge list of links to free embroidery patterns! I would never have thought to look there! I’m so glad Patty of Pip Stitch was on top of this … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladies’ skirt from a man’s shirt
Continuing the trend of repurposing men’s dress shirts into other types of cloths, CraftStylish shows how to make a ladies skirt. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, shirt, skirt, refashion[/tags]
Tutorial: Ribbon capris
My daughter has this nasty habit of growing. Every time I think we’ve got her wardrobe all settled, she goes and grows another inch and the pants are all too short. Make It and Love It has a solution. She … Read More...
Cricut Gift Bag
Use your Cricut machine and the Tags, Bags, Boxes and more cartridge to make a cute gift bag. See the instructions in this video. Brought to you by Creations by Christina.
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Happy Easter!
Hi Everyone:
Happy Easter!
You still have time to create a fun Easter gift basket..
Kirsty created this fun Easter Rabbit bag 🙂
Instructions here
Have a great day,
Maggie
Free Pattern: Easy charm quilt
Corie of Quilt Taffy blog is sharing her original pattern for this pretty quilt. Directions are given for twin and queen sizes. Get the pattern.
Tutorial: Sock bunnies!!
Easter may be just a few days away, but there’s still time for some last minute Easter sewing. Take these sock bunnies designed by Mary of Such Things. Stuff, stitch, cut, tie, and you’ve got yourself a sweet little bunny. … Read More...
Book review: Patchwork Style
- screen capture by Scarlett
Patchwork and Style CAN be used in the same sentence. Yes, it’s true. Author Suzuko Koseki brings us 35 colorful and cozy projects so fresh I am inspired to make one tonight.
Beautiful photos throughout the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a reusable produce bag
CraftStylish shows how to make reusable produce bags. Not only are they better for the environment, but your produce will last longer in the breathable net bags instead of the plastic grocery bags. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reusable, … Read More...
Polymer Clay Collaborative & Mixed Media Retreat
Only 21 days left to register for PolymerClay Collaborative & Mixed Media Retreat in beautiful Shepardstown, WV!
Since polymer clay is such a versatile material, this retreat is great for bead & jewelry artists, fiber artists, bookmakers, collage artists and … Read More...