Melanie is a wife and mom and hosts “Bliss Bloom Blog” filled with lovely ideas. I really did not want to leave her blog because she has the most amazing tutorial and I will share two with you. Her “[Make] … Read More...
Painting Basics: Fabric complete instructions
Have you ever wanted to paint on fabrics and did not know the basics, well “P&J Everyday” gives us all the answers to all your questions so your designs will last. Give textiles a refresh or a whole new look … Read More...
Fabric Easter Egg Wreath Tutorial
Here is a fun Easter Egg wreath with fabric covered eggs made by Emily of Nap-Time Creations. These are what she calls as her take on the Fabergé egg and calls them Fabricege Eggs!
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DIY Home Decor: How to Make Easy Felt & Fabric Coasters
This is an “Apartment Therapy Tutorial” on how to make “Easy Felt & Fabric Coasters” with a detailed pictorial to follow. You can select colors to go with you décor. Very nice tutorial!
Restyled Canvas Bag with Stunning Felt flower DIY
What a spectacular tote and it is restyled! Lana Red Studio has an amazing tutorial overflowing with a vast variety of craft applications. You are going to love this “Restyled Canvas Bag tutorial” and you can put your own spin … Read More...
Fabric Flower Bobby-Pin Hairpieces
On Martha Stewart’s site find this stunning “Fabric Flower Bobby-Pin Hairpiece” that can be made in your choice of fabric. There is a pattern template to download and instructions to follow. I love this look for a variety of occasions.
Free Pattern: Fabric Birdie DIY (Cake Toppers)
Have you seen the price of the birdie wedding cake toppers? If you have, you know they are very costly. Presenting a FREE tutorial form “fern and freckle” by Lisa AKA Fern & Rebecca AKA Freckle; so you can make … Read More...
DIY fabric feathers – 3 ways
This DIY fabric feathers project is from Ez of Creature Comforts. There is a complete tutorial for us and they also show 3 ways to use your feathers and I am sure you will think of other creative ways.
Tute: Make fabric from leftover selvages
Got leftover selvages? If you quilt or sew with 100% cotton fabrics it will not take you long to have a whole pile of ’em. I often incorporate mine into my quilt blocks or borders, but made by ChrissieD turns … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Wreath Tutorial
Cheryl of “That’s What Che Said” is excited to share her tutorial on how to make this cute “fabric Valentine’s Day Wreath”! She hopes we love it! Cheryl has a nice pictorial for you to follow. She has a list … Read More...
Fabric Pom Poms: Window Decoration
Megan Brooke of “Handmade” is now part of the contributor team on “Uncommon Designs”. I went to her blog and found these classy “Fabric Pom-Poms: Window Decorations” that I think would be pretty for Valentine’s Day! Megan has a tutorial … Read More...
Fabric Alphabet
I love sewing and quilting and, over the years, have collected a lot of scrap fabric. I thought perhaps some of you might have a hefty fabric collection so I thought I would share this great project you can make … Read More...
DIY fabric feathers – 3 ways
I love this sort of craft because you can do so many cool things with the feathers. At “100 Layer Cake” They have them 3 ways with a downloadable template. This DIY project is from Ez of Creature Comforts. Check … Read More...
My New Weekly Feature: “Blog of the week”
I decided to do a new feature “Blog of the Week” because I run across the most amazing bloggers and web sites and they give us so much inspiration and I would like to give them credit. I will … Read More...
Technique: Stamping and Painting on Fabric
Here’s a fabulous idea to take your stamping off the paper and onto fabric! The Neelz Expressionz blog will teach you how to stamp and paint onto fabric with stunning results, click here for all the details.
-Heather
Tips: Die Cutting Fabric
Die cutting machines aren’t just for paper, there are lots of other materials you can cut with most machines including fabric. This lovely die cut and stitched card was made by Julia Stainton for the Ellen Hutson blog. She shares … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Embroidery Hoop
I enjoy seeing stamping mixed with other mediums, it doesn’t always have to be on paper 🙂 This lovely mixed media hoop from The Creative Goddess combines stamping on fabric, buttons, crochet pieces and more, find directions over on her … Read More...
Convert boring storage bins to colorful ones
Autumn shows you how to take inexpensive plastic storage bins and cover the front with any fabric you like for a custom look (printable template and links to bins included on her website. (As seen in the picture above).
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DIY guide – draped skirt tutorial
You might think you have to have a pretty fair body to wear this skirt, but I love it and I can make it longer and I think it is stunningly different. Christina is a 23-year-old fashion blogger who hosts … Read More...
Project: Stamped Steampunk Tote Bag
Holy Cow, this amazing Steampunk inspired tote bag blows me away! Darcy Wilkins made it using a little hand drawing, paint, charms and loads of different stamped images from Paper Artsy. She shares lots of step by step photos and … Read More...