Oh, how I am loving this embroidery hoop art by Bev of Flamingo Toes! It has alll my favorite things – ric rac and pom poms and gingham and a good pun. It would make the cutest Valentine’s art, or … Read More...
How to make recycled notebook paper Valentine treat bags
I have used this bag making tutorial for a long time but never thought about using school notebook paper. They look so darling! I especially like the little scalloped edge touch. Pop on over to the blog White Gunpowder for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric heart banner
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute fabric heart banner, with no sewing required. Instead of sewing, you can use fusible webbing to create the little heart flags … Read More...
Tutorial: Love Notes patchwork pillow, perfect for your small scraps
The Love Notes pillow by Taunja from Carried Away Quilting is the perfect project for using up your scraps – your fabric scraps AND your little bits of trims and buttons! The “envelopes” are made from 2 1/2″ fabric squares, … Read More...
Projects: New Valentine Release from Penny Black Stamps
Jill Foster has made some amazing cards using the latest Love and Roses stamp and die collection release from Penny Black. For the card shown she combines a stamp of a sweet older couple with come city dies to create … Read More...
Tip: Make a Rainbow Ink Pad with Ink Cubes
I love getting inks in those tiny cubes, it’s less expensive to get loads more colors and they take up less storage space. Jennifer McGuire has some tips for using these tiny ink pads like making your own rainbow ink … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique patchwork heart pillow
This Liberty patchwork heart pillow is LOVE. Amanda from A Crafty Fox shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to create the patchwork reverse applique pillow. Her tutorial just shows how to make the front of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed flannel scarf with felt heart appliques
This fringed flannel heart scarf is cute for Valentine’s day, or any cold day when you want to keep your neck warm. I’m sharing a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how you can make it. It’s made from two … Read More...
Tutorial: Matchbook needle books
Here’s a last minute Valentine’s gift you can make for all your sewing friends. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make the sweetest little matchbook needle books. Scrap fabric and a lace motif give them vintage charm, … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart mug rug
This heart mug rug is so cute! And it makes a nice spot to park your coffee mug and a little sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. You can get a free template and tutorial at Sewing Secrets.
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Recycled key and map art
If you take the time to look at keys they come in so many shapes and sizes so they make great elements to make art with. Vicky of the blog Inspire. Create. Upcycle. sent in this darling project where she … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized cross stitch heart on a cane webbing panel
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods made an oversized cross stitch heart on a piece of cane webbing she scored at the thrift store. It makes a fun vintage-inspired Valentine’s decoration! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It might … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweetheart ornaments + free pattern
A slice of Sacher torte and a truffle are the center of these yummy looking Valentine’s Day ornaments. Susi of Tiny Toffee Designs sewed these up using fabric, felt and a bit of ribbon. Her tutorial includes a free download … Read More...
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Gift Tags
These free printable Valentine’s Day gift tags are a perfect finishing touch to add to gifts or favor bags for your friends and loved ones! Andrea Handojo from The Beautydojo designed these free printables and is offering them to you!… Read More...
Tutorial: Chenille heart pillow
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a tutorial for making this fun chenille heart pillow. It would be cute for Valentine’s Day, of course, but it would also be nice for a little girl’s room all year. Her tutorial shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentines heart bunting throw pillow
A sweet heart bunting decorates the front of this Valentine throw pillow. Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter has a tutorial on her blog for making it! The design is easy to make from scraps of fabric for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Valentine candy cones
These fabric cones are a cute way to gift some Valentine’s sweets! Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The cone shape is actually made from a square of fabric, no sewing of curves required.… Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted fabric heart wreath
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how easy it is to make this fabric heart wreath. There’s no sewing required, just some cutting and knotting. You can use any fabric but I’m in love with the pink gingham that she … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ombre sashiko stitch heart t-shirt
This ombre sashiko heart makes a cute shirt for Valentine’s Day! Oliver + S has a tutorial showing how you can make it! They include a free printable template to make the heart design. And because hearts aren’t only for … Read More...
Free Printable Envelope Liners & Cards
February is International Correspondence Writing Month, the goal being to send written correspondence daily. You might not want to take on a daily challenge, but if you want to send actual snail mail this month, try these free printable;e greeting … Read More...