It took Jen from iCandy Handmade all of 20 minutes to upgrade a plain sweatshirt into modern fashion. She stitched a simple frayed edge applique on a store bought shirt. I am absolutely loving the freehand geometric design that she … Read More...
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{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Burgundy, Blush, & Neutrals
Geometrics are still trending for weddings, and I love this fresh take on shapes featured at Revel Blog! Pretty shades of burgundy and blush along with neutrals add a softer vibe to the Facets of Love board. This is … Read More...
Review: Stampin’ Up!
I’m so excited to bring you some projects made with products from the new Stampin’ Up! Occasions mini catalog! This new catalog is chocked full of new stamps in wood and clear mount options, pretty Designer pattern … Read More...
A Few “Best Of” Pattern Roundups
Since I was at home with a preschooler a lot longer than I meant to be over the holidays and beyond, I’m a little behind on year-end roundups, so I thought I would share a few of the favorite pattern … Read More...
Impressive DIY Name Cards For Dinner Tables
Here is a rundown of Impressive and Different name tag or place card ideas. Just because it’s DIY doesn’t mean it isn’t stylish!.
1.Free Printable Chalkboard Tents
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Denise wins Quilting Isn’t Funny
Denise of My Life in Quilts is the winner of my recent book giveaway that was part of the Quilting Isn’t Funny Blog Tour. She will receive a signed copy of Quilting Isn’t Funny by humorist Megan Dougherty.
To … Read More...
Triangle Pattern DIY Pillow
I am loving the easy way this triangle pattern pillow was created.
With geometric shapes on on trend right now this is a cool hack using a potato!
Kristi Murphy’s designs are simple, elegant and full of creativity. Her patterns … Read More...
Free Hat Band Needlepoint Chart
Learn how to create this lovely hatband design using Scotch Stitch. It was inspired by the early 20th century Modernist Scottish designs of the Glasgow Four. You could also create a camera strap or belt using the same principle. The … Read More...
DIY Geo Chalkboard Place Cards
Wow! I love the glittery geometric pattern of these sparkly place cards! And how fun that they’re erasable and reusable thanks to clear chalkboard paint. Get the tutorial and all the details at Flax & Twine. These are so … Read More...
Elegant Blackwork Pattern
Imaginesque has another great blackwork pattern for us. This one is really elegant and I can see it stitched up in silvers and golds and made into an ornament for Christmas. It reminds me of a snowflake, so I might … Read More...
DIY Recycled Gift Card Necklace
This cute minimalist necklace was made by Wilma. Using recycled gift cards she made this simple, yet trendy necklace. Read all about it here, DIY Recycled Gift Card Necklace.
Log Cabin Blackwork
I have probably mentioned a hundred times before this, but I am particularly enamored of blackwork. So, I really like the little charts that Imaginesque posts. They are great for so many purposes – filling in backgrounds, bookmarks borders, small … Read More...
Clay for the House
Most of my time is spent making canes and beads to be used in handmade jewellery. I always tell myself I should make more in the way of housewares than the few items I make. These great pieces just reinforce … Read More...
Felt Neon Triangle Artwork
What else do you need from artwork but neon felt? Asks Dom from craftedblog.
And looking at the image above and the step by step instructions from her blog, I would tend to agree.
If you agree as well, then … Read More...
Imaginesque Blackwork Pattern
Imaginesque posts quilt, hand embroidery, and counted blackwork patterns that are so lovely and this one is no exception. You can use the patterns as fill or stitch them in repetition as standalone projects. They are useful as border or … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew waterproof placemats
Over at Disney’s Spoonful blog, Dariela from Dari Design Studio shows how you can make these waterproof placemats. The geometric design is made with stamps and paint, a step you could hand over to the kids if you wanted. Her … Read More...
Blackwork Fill Pattern
If I had to pick only one type of pattern to stitch for the rest of my life, it would be blackwork-type patterns. They are so varied and you can also “cheat” and fill them in with cross-stitch too so … Read More...
Trending: Cake Toppers. 12 DIY Ideas.
Despite not having actually made a cake in ages, I’m currently obsessed with cake toppers. (See my previous roundup of cupcake toppers.) Even if you have little experience or interest with cake decorating you can make your cake party … Read More...
Tutorial: Portable felt board playset
Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this portable kitty cat felt board playset using a panel print. The little felt book has carrying handles and a pocket on the back to hold the pieces. I’m loving the kitty cat print … Read More...
Tutorial: Gradient Cane and Jewellery
Ronit Golan – who has a shop FULL of loveliness – generously released another great tutorial: how to make a very graphic gradient cane and some simple pieces using it. As always, her work is clearly photographed and well … Read More...