Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.
Tutorial: Fabric Easter eggs with a secret pocket
Sew, Mama, Sew shares a tutorial for making these fabric eggs. The secret pocket on the sides allow you to hide a little treasure inside. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing … Read More...
Free Printables for Your Easter Table
Find Easter printables for your table at Skip To My Lou.
Tutorial: Maternity wrap skirt
Make Baby Stuff posts a free pattern for making this maternity wrap skirt. The idea is to create an adjustable garment that works for you when you’re pregnant, but can still be worn after the baby arrives. Get the pattern… Read More...
Tutorial: Mega gift set for an expectant mom
Juicy Bits shares a tutorial to make a fabulous gift set for an expectant mom. It includes a baby blanket, a reversible bib, a burp cloth, and an embellished onesie. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Read Part 1… Read More...
Recycling Fiber Artist, Janis
I ran across Janis’s ETSY shop “Kamatrice” and recommended one of her brooches on this next and she sold it. She has some really amazing products in her shop. I am picturing the brooch she sold because I found it … Read More...
Free chart: Primitive ornament
Get a jump on next year’s Christmas stitching. Use the free chart by Heidi of Needle Necessities to make this sweet primitive ornament. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check … Read More...
Shape cards with Nestabilities!
Good Morning:
Sometimes I get baffled by some of the techniques people are using for the nestability..
I’ll see a technique try to recreate it and get lost in a step somehwere..
I was happy to find this wonderful tutorial … Read More...
More New Techniques
As promised, here are some more ideas for you to try. Spice things up and crochet something different! Start with one of these, maybe:
Freeform is a favorite technique of mine. If you haven’t tried it, lose the rules and … Read More...
Making the most of your Crop-A-Dile
If you have this tool, these two articles will come in handy!
How to Set Eyelets with the Crop-A-Dile
How to Dry Emboss with the Crop-A-Dile
[tags]scrapbooking, eyelets, dry emboss, crop-a-dile[/tags]
Making the most of your Crop-A-Dile
If you have this tool, these two articles will come in handy!
How to Set Eyelets with the Crop-A-Dile
How to Dry Emboss with the Crop-A-Dile
[tags]scrapbooking, eyelets, dry emboss, crop-a-dile[/tags]
Sewing Pattern: Toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt
Craftster user cheytown shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt. Though the dress is looks nice laid out flat, it’s much prettier in 3-d. Be sure to check out the pics of her daughter modeling … Read More...
Tutorial: Bamboo-handled bag
Feeling the need for a new spring bag? Give this bamboo-handled bag a try. Little Birdie Secrets shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
[via The Long Thread, who made a very pretty bag of her own]… Read More...
Tutorial: April flowers from fabric
Skip the April showers and go straight to the flowers with this tutorial from Going Sew Crazy. These fabric flowers are pretty on stems in a vase, or use them sans stems for a brooch or purse embellishment. Get the … Read More...
Free patterns: Spring flowers
Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is welcoming spring with this beautiful set of hand-embroidery patterns, and she’s offering them free for your personal use. Get the patterns.
Free patterns: Spring flowers
Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is welcoming spring with this beautiful set of hand-embroidery patterns, and she’s offering them free for your personal use. Get the patterns.
Goldfish in a bag soap tutorial
This super cute goldfish in a bag soap is a great project to make with your kids (or friends!) one weekend. It requires a few more ingredients than the average melt and pour project, but the results are so fun … Read More...
Cool tool: Stuffing Fork
Heather Bailey posts a review on her blog of a new tool offered in her store. It’s the Stuffing Fork
, created by Barbara Willis. This little gadget is made to help you push the stuffing into pincushions, softies, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Sidewrapped heirloom lining
Bunny at La Sewista! shows how to achieve a sidewrapped lining for an heirloom garment. According to Bunny, this lining technique allows you to add piping and other details on the garment while it is still flat. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Free pattern: Sue and friend
Uh-oh! I missed this precious image of our girl, Sunbonnet Sue, playing with her best friend! Don’t fret, though. The free pattern is still available from CC at Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery … Read More...