I wrote last week about the new company Shabby Green Door. Now the folks at Scrapbooks and Cards Today are giving you a chance to win some of their products! Just leave a comment on their blog to enter.…
Scrapbooking Retreat in British Columbia, Canada
Scrapbook Fanatic Retreats has an upcoming event in British Columbia, from September 25th to 27th. The retreat will be held at the Best Western Mission Lodge in Mission BC.
This promises to be a fantastic event with lots of games, door prizes, an…
Freebie: Dingbat Font
If you use the SCAL software or have a digital cutter that cuts true type fonts, then this freebie is for you! Download the files from the Clever Someday blog.
Free pattern: Bejeweled tree skirt

Image from P&B Textiles
Another great find at P&B Textiles - this Christmas tree skirt showcases Susie M. Robbins’ Metallic Accent fabric collection. Go here to download.
Technorati Tags: quilting, patterns, tree skirt, holiday decorations
Tutorial: Felt monster softie
Who says monsters are all scary and ugly? This guy is all cuteness!! Find out how to make him with a tutorial by Nina. Get the how-to.
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[photo from Making Felt Monsters]
Tutorial: Felt monster softie
Who says monsters are all scary and ugly? This guy is all cuteness!! Find out how to make him with a tutorial by Nina. Get the how-to.
[via Cut Out + Keep blog]
[photo from Making Felt Monsters]… Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble dress
My Mama Made It shows how to make this super sweet bubble dress for a little girl. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My Mama Made It]
Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble dress
My Mama Made It shows how to make this super sweet bubble dress for a little girl. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My Mama Made It]
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Tutorial: Hooded blanket for a baby doll
This hooded blanket is just what your little girl needs to cuddle her baby doll. Sparkle Power! shows how to make one. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sparkle Power!]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, hooded, blanket, baby, doll
Tutorial: Hooded blanket for a baby doll
This hooded blanket is just what your little girl needs to cuddle her baby doll. Sparkle Power! shows how to make one. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sparkle Power!]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, hooded, blanket, baby, doll[/tags]
How much fabric do you need to make a dress?
Gwen from After the Dress shares the latest in her “How Much Fabric?” series, with her table showing how much fabric it takes to make an average dress. Given the wide variety in dress styles, she includes examples of dresses that…
How much fabric do you need to make a dress?

Gwen from After the Dress shares the latest in her “How Much Fabric?” series, with her table showing how much fabric it takes to make an average dress. Given the wide variety in dress styles, she includes examples of dresses … Read More...
Free pattern: Painted Posies

Image from Andover Fabrics
Go to Andover Fabrics and download free pattern Painted Posies. Original design by Erinn Kennedy.
Technorati Tags: quilting, patterns, painted posies, Erinn Kennedy, Andover Fabrics, folk art
Technique: Basting a quilt

Image shown with permission
Graciously responding to many requests, Red Pepper Quilts shares her method for basting quilts. Go here to find out how she does it.
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Project: Stamped Clay Beads
Project: Stamped Clay Beads
Visit the Hero Arts website for a fun video by Laura Griffin on how to incorporate your stamped images onto clay beads. A very cool way to wear your stamped creations!
-Heather
Sonoran Sunset esential oil recipe
Try this heavenly essential oil recipe from Snowdrift Farm, part of their Scents of Summer series!
Sonoran Sunset
3 drops Peru balsam
2 drops rose absolute
5 drops ylang ylang
2 drops lime, distilled
1 drop tangerine
Applique art quilt

Image from Marty's Fiber Musings
Marty of Marty’s Fiber Musings used one of my favorite color schemes in this pretty art quilt. Softer shades of red, yellow, and green always make me feel sunny inside and Marty may agree, saying this about her original creation, “This little art quilt makes…
Tutorial: Patriotic star pillow
Just in time for the 4th of July, Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this patriotic star pillow. Go to the tutorial.
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, patriotic, star, pillow, cushion, 4th, July
Tutorial: Patriotic star pillow
Just in time for the 4th of July, Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this patriotic star pillow. Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, patriotic, star, pillow, cushion, 4th, July[/tags]



