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Thursday, June 28, 2012

“Giveaway: Win $100 worth of Polyform products” plus 43 more

“Giveaway: Win $100 worth of Polyform products” plus 43 more


Giveaway: Win $100 worth of Polyform products

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:22 PM PDT

Polyform Sculpey Giveaway

From humble beginnings more than 50 years ago to widespread popularity in the new millennium, Sculpey® oven-bake clays from Polyform Products Company have become one of the most desirable craft clays on the market today. An entire culture has sprouted around this amazing medium – web sites, newsgroups, conferences and retreats.

Polyform are giving away a truck load of goodies …


Swoon: Embroidered horse quilt block

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:13 PM PDT

Sarah of Confessions of a Fabric Addict gives us a peek at some of the quilts she distributed this week at The Sweat Shop. My favorite of the bunch is this embroidered motif of farm life. This horse looking over its shoulder, adorable! Go HERE to see more.

Image credit: Confessions of a Fabric Addict


New blog alert: Quilts are for Giving

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:33 PM PDT

Beth of Love, Life, Quilt launched a new blog this month that is totally devoted to charity quilts. I love this concept. Aptly named Quilts are for Giving, be sure and check it out, here.

Image credit: Love, Life, Quilt


Tutorial: Ending and restarting thread invisibly

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:49 PM PDT

What if you run out of thread in the middle of a complicated stitch? How do you keep the join from showing? Annet of Fat-Quarter shows her technique for solving this problem in a row of cable chain stitch. The principles could be applied to nearly any stitch. See her tute.…


Learn “Vintage Strawberries” from Margaret Cobleigh

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:42 PM PDT

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread announces a new online class to be offered through her site:

Margaret Cobleigh will be hosting…Vintage Strawberries. It's a beautiful little needlepainting project for stitchers who have at least some experience with stitching, though not necessarily with needlepainting.

Get the details about the class and find out how to join from Mary’s


How to remove acrylic paint from fabric

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:35 PM PDT

It is possible to remove unwanted acrylic paint from fabric, even if it has dried. Diana of Closet Crafter explains how she does it, and her photos of the results confirm that her method works. Check it out. And if all else fails, stitch around it or applique over it!…


New: Kitschy Digitals

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:24 PM PDT

Kitschy Digitals is celebrating this week’s grand opening with an awesome sale. This new site is “a one-stop online shopping experience for all things Creative + Digital,” including needlework patterns by some of our faves such as Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive, who says,

You’ll find some exclusives, some favorites, and even a freebie now and again! Best of all,


A pretty little spider

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:11 PM PDT

Susan of Suztats shared photos of a number of stitchy projects, including this fun and colorful crazy-quilt block in progress. Her beaded spider is perfection. Although she doesn’t explain how she made it, her close-up photo makes the technique clear enough for an experienced stitcher to figure it out. Maybe if enough of us give her great feedback on this …


Tutorial: Sparkling embroidered dragonflies

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:02 PM PDT

Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations explains how to create embroidered dragonflies with gorgeous iridescent wings. See her tute.…


Get “Poncetto Lace” in English

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:57 PM PDT

Jeanine of Italian Needlework blog shares the news that Poncetto Lace by Theresa Rizzi is now available free from the Smithsonian’s internet archive. This little instruction book, published in 1917, may be the only manual ever created in English for this traditional Italian needlelace. Jeanine says,

Poncetto Lace is only 16 pages long and has a few patterns for insertions


Christmas in July Block-A-Thon at FreeSpirit

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:08 PM PDT

The FreeSpirit Fabric blog is kicking off a Christmas in July event that sounds like a perfect way to stay cool. Throughout the month, starting July 2nd, each participating blogger will post a tutorial showing how to create one of the blocks in the quilt. Oh, and there will be two grand prizes. Go HERE to learn more.

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ToriSpelling.com offers behind the scenes photos and diary for TLC’s Craft Wars

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:53 PM PDT

Craft Wars - Behind the scenes

Crafty TORI SPELLING takes us behind the scenes on her new TLC show, "Craft Wars" that was shown last night at 10pm/9pm Central with tons of personal photos and captions on ToriSpelling.com.  Tori takes fans through 9 episodes in personal pics of her kids, judges and on and off set antics in this picTORIal post :http://www.torispelling.com/post/pictorial-behind-the-scenes-of-craft-wars.

Stephen Brown of Glitterville …


Meet KeepersoftheWine

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:38 PM PDT

After the great kitchen caddy tutorial the other day, I went looking to see what clayers had done for kitchen decor. Kimberly of KeepersoftheWine on Etsy makes great kitchen jars and containers – whimsical and different.

If you have some great kitchen decor or vessels made with clay… drop me a line. I’d love to showcase your work or tutorial!…


RotoPunch & Trendy Top Giveaway

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:31 PM PDT

We have a great giveaway with 2 fun fashion products.

Five winners will get a fashion bundle of the newest As Seen on TV products, Trendy Top and Roto Punch.

For your chance to win simply comment below and tell us your worst fashion mistake.

Roto Punch-

Roto Punch's adjustable wheel allows you to switch between five different hole …


Tutorial: Create cut-out shoulders

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:42 PM PDT

The folks at BurdaStyle show how to add a cut-out shoulder variation when making your own shirt.  This fun detail would work with many types of shirt style, from button down to loose dolman.  Go to their tutorial to see how to do it.

[photo from BurdaStyle]…


Newsy: Quilts needed for Wood Hollow wildfire victims

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:25 PM PDT

When disaster strikes a community, you can bet there’s a quilter behind the scenes ready to spread some comfort. In case you don’t know, wildfires are raging in the western United States (Utah, Colorado, etc,.,). Julie of Having Fun Quilting!!! lives within the reach of the Wood Hollow fire.

She reports on her blog that 29 homes are now burned, …


Freebie: Printable sewing project planner sheet

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:24 PM PDT

Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs at Honeybear Lane with a free printable sewing project planner.  She uses these planners in her own sewing process.  She often cuts multiple projects out at the same time, and then packs all the fabric, pattern pieces, and supplies in a large ziploc baggie.  She also includes a project planner that tells all of …


Tutorial: Peppermint Laundry Soap

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 02:28 PM PDT

I loathe the smell of commercial laundry detergent and try to find fragrance free when I can. But peppermint? Too perfect. And it’s easy, and made for High Efficiency (HE) machines. Heidi at Lightly Crunchy shows you how.…


Tutorial: Make Your Own Lotions

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about lotions — and some things you didn’t even know you didn’t know — is right here in this fabulous tutorial + primer on making lotions. And the good news is, The Soap Queen makes it sound easy. Find all of it right here.…


How to make recycled cereal box fabric bolts

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 01:27 PM PDT

What a fun idea and tutorial Jen of the blog My Own Road shared on her blog for making recycled cereal box fabric bolts!…


Picket Fence Inspired Mantel and Frames

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:00 AM PDT

Picket Fence Inspired Mantel and FramesI’m totally in love with how this photo display looks. Rustic and chic, these picket fence inspired frames are beautiful on the stark white mantel. The frames are made from an old reclaimed piece of fencing. Love. Head over to Its Overflowing to see — Spring Chic Picket Mantel.…


Louie’s Loops June Giveaway Deadline!

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:48 AM PDT

Louie’s Loops is having an awesome June giveaway, where you have a chance to win a $50 gift card to his Etsy Shop! A prize which you could use to buy this Fox Scarf/Hat, which I personally adore, or any number of awesome patterns or crochet items. To enter, head over to the Louie’s Loops giveaway post


Patriotic Mason Jar Luminaries

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:36 AM PDT

iLoveToCreate shares how to create charming patriotic luminaries, perfect for a Fourth of July family barbecue. Supplies required include jars, decoupage adhesive, paint, tacky glue and ribbon. You can make these easily with jars from your recycling bin, which I love. Check out the tutorial.…


Fleece Fascinator {Weddings}

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:28 AM PDT

Learn how to make this pretty fascinator with a free tutorial and pattern at Fleece Fun! Perfect for flower girls and bridesmaids!…


20 Ways to Use a Star-Shaped Cookie Cutter

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:03 AM PDT

I bet there are even more, given all you crafty, creative foodies out there. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, asked 20 bloggers to come up with ideas for using a star-shaped cookie cutter. I love that all are so different. Me? I made starry strawberry shortcake on a stick. Find the whole lot, with links to …


The truth about thread care

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:00 AM PDT

Angela Walters of Quilting Is My Therapy shares some simple truths she learned about thread storage while working on her latest quilt project. She grabbed up some older thread she had lying around and the sewing did not come easy – lots of tension problems arose. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: Quilting Is My Therapy


Baguette Cups for Veggies

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:55 AM PDT

I’ve decided this will be my new entertaining thing: Individual servings of foods you can pick up and easily carry around. No more messy utensils and dipping. Yep, that’s my plan. Starting with these lovely baguettes filled with dip and veggies. Find the how-tos HERE at Cute as a Fox.…


Cute Favor Packaging for Summer Cookies

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:49 AM PDT

Cleverest, must-try packaging for summer cookies ever! Dang, why didn’t I think of that? Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.…


Watermelon JellO

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:45 AM PDT

Not too hard to decipher what’s on my mind… I spotted this adorable watermelon JellO and my first thought was, “hmm, I wonder if these can be made into JellO shots.” Sure enough the recipe calls for water OR vodka. Phew. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Craft Foxes.…


Easy Two-Tone Party Straws

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:41 AM PDT

Here’s one of those simple little details that give your party guests pause… Make colorful two-toned straws HERE at Partycraft Secrets.…


Free Printables! Tandem Bike Favor Tags

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:33 AM PDT

The brilliant Cynthia at Poptastic Bride is a whiz at creating whimsical wedding invites with fresh modern style! To go along with her fun Tandem Bike Wedding Invitation Suites, she whipped up some free, editable favor tags for you to customize and print! Be sure to visit her shop here and her blog here for loads of inspiration.…


Felt Envelope Tutorial

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:18 AM PDT

These are the cutest envelopes and I think I will make one to put a gift of money in.  Kelly of "Live Laugh Rowe" has the cutest idea with her Felt Envelope Tutorial.  Think of all the colors you can use and special cards or items you can put in them. Kelly is a blogger and Etsy Shop owner …


I Heart Fake Food – Felt French Bread Tutorial

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:49 AM PDT

Amy, the host of "While Wearing Heels" shows us how to make Gluten free French Bread Tutorial; this tutorial is easy to follow, adorable to look at. I love the picture with the stunning basket holding the loaves making you feel as if you just shopped in an open-air market in the south of France.  Amy has wonderfully clear pictorial …


Tutorial: Retro, skinny, or reversible bow tie variations, plus how to resize the pattern

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:25 AM PDT

Kelly from Restitch Me shares a series of posts on her blog showing how to customize Martha Stewart’s DIY bow tie pattern.  Her first post shows how to size it up to fit a larger neck.  Her second post shows how to alter the pattern to create some fun variations - one with a more retro shape, and …


Free pattern: 30-Minute Knit Skirt

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:05 AM PDT

Make It Perfect shares a free pattern for making their 30-Minute Skirt.  The knee-length skirt is made from a stretch knit fabric for a comfortable, easy fit.  And with just two seams, a hem, and a casing to sew, it’s quick to make.  Get the free pattern.

[photo from Make It Perfect]…


Sheep on the Hill to Stitch

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:06 AM PDT

Another cute project from Frimousse, here’s a bunch of sheep on the hill – what a lovely pastoral scene to stitch up. Wouldn’t it be cute to use some furry specialty floss to stitch the sheep in? Get the free chart.


Rosy Duo Cross Stitch Pattern

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:01 AM PDT

Here’s a couple of roses from Abby Gaelle to stitch in tandem for a glorious project. They will make a lovely summer project – stay in and stitch to beat the summer heat. Get the free chart.


Tutorial: Piddle Pad to protect a car seat from potty training accidents

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:14 AM PDT

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters put her sewing skills to very practical use by creating a Piddle Pad to go in her child’s car seat.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The pad is made from a layer of absorbant terry cloth and a layer of waterproof vinyl, and serves as a protection …


Freebie: Mona Lisa

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:03 AM PDT

You can pretend you’re an old master and color in this wonderful digi Mona Lisa image. It’s free from Dover Publishing.

-Heather…


Tutorial: Indigo-Go Romper tunic top

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make her Indigo-Go Romper tunic top.  The short sleeved top has a gathered neck and sleeve, but the construction is actually fairly simple.  There are no sleeves to set in, and the closure is a simple button and …


Tutorial: Posy Dress for girls

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:50 AM PDT

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat Blog showing how to make her Posy Dress for little girls.  This is such a pretty dress for summer! It has a full skirt gathered on to a plain bodice, and contrasting fabric trim for the neck, straps, belt, and ruffle.  Buttons down the back serve as closures.  Go


Where You Scrap | Lori Allred

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Lori from Allred Designs shares a detailed look into her scraproom and office.  I especially love her large worktable! Click here to see the entire tour.…


Tutorial | Stars & Stripes Wreath

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Jenni from Vintage Umbrella made this stars and stripes wreath using paper mache stars and patterned paper. This is a nice decor idea for the 4th of July. Click here to go to the tutorial.…


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Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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