“IKEA Expedit basis for quilting table” plus 49 more

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• IKEA Expedit basis for quilting table
• Tutorial: Reversible stroller quilt
• Newsy: Generation Q magazine blog tour
• Tutorial: Little girl’s shirred sundress with
• Quilt-y inspiration from retail
• Lookie what she made: Playhouse for a teddy bear
• Tutorial: Oil and clean the bobbin area of your sewing machine
• Quilt-y inspiration from a wafer
• Inspiration: Bead embroidery
• More bugs
• Tutorial: Sweet soft book
• From Crib to Desk
• Stitching on sketches: Izziyana Suhaimi
• Tatting an edging for your wrist
• Project: Birthday Card
• Three Tutorials from D&L Art Glass Supply
• Product Review of the Large Bubble Bead Press from Zoozii’s
• New Leaf Mold Coming From Colour de Verre
• Red, White and Blue Fudge
• Faux Grain Sack Storage Box
• Polymer Clay Finds for Your Table
• Fourth of July Candle Holder
• 3D Paper Diamonds – Minieco.co.uk
• Free 3D Cupcake Toppers for the 4th of July
• Sandwiches Turned into Cute Pockets
• Tutorial: Stumpwork ladybug
• How to make a traveling stitch kit
• How to make recycled t-shirt braided bracelets
• Felt Rose Ball
• Draw Like Mo Willems {Kid Project}
• Patriotic Pallet Coffee Table
• Lemonade Stand
• Patriotic Centerpiece {Kid Craft}
• Strawberry Mini Baskets
• Article | Travel Journal Tips & Tricks
• Tutorial: Installing a double loop metal slider for an adjustable purse strap
• Tutorial: Faux princess seams using fabric paint and markers
• Watermelon Cookies
• Tutorial: Tiered maxi skirt
• Tutorial: Mesh beach or swimming bag
• Freebie: Futurama Card
• Tutorial: Felt jam jar softies
• Fairy Panda Project
• Tutorial | Make Your Own Stickers
• Plain Dip Turned Festive
• Summer Breeze Blackwork Project
• Pop Rocks Mousse
• Red, White and Blue Strawberries n’ Cupcakes
• Freebie | Printable Journaling Cards
• Bald Eagle Pears

IKEA Expedit basis for quilting table Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:51 PM PDT I spied this nifty, thrifty project at IKEA Hackers. The maker took two white IKEA Expedit bookcases and used them to make a quilting table. Love it, want it, need it! Get the know-how. Image credit: IKEA Hackers…

Tutorial: Reversible stroller quilt Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:16 PM PDT Fabric Fascination says this reversible 36″ square quilt is the perfect size for a stroller or car seat. The gray background makes it work for all ages too. Get the tutorial. Image credit: Fabric Fascination…

Newsy: Generation Q magazine blog tour Posted: 29 Jun 2012 08:34 PM PDT Melissa Peda of 100 Billion Stars talks about the premiere issue of Gen Q magazine today. Never mind her Love in the Afternoon quilt was featured in it, she obviously loves Generation Q. Every word of her review had me going, uh huh. She’s right, Generation Q is an alternative quilting magazine. We are so lucky to have it! Go …

Tutorial: Little girl’s shirred sundress with Posted: 29 Jun 2012 08:05 PM PDT I am loving this little girl’s shirred sundress that Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole made!   It has a shirred bodice and straps that tie in a bow at the front.  She calls it her Piper Dress and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make it.  She says it’s a fast and easy sew – just 2 …

Quilt-y inspiration from retail Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:33 PM PDT I’m so glad I’m not the only quilter out there who finds inspiration from retail (Happy Zombie with IKEA wafers). I had to stop my shopping to click a few photos of this wall decor in the Starbucks section of my local Target Store. Either would make great quilts. Image credit: uploaded by Editor, Scarlett Burroughs…

Lookie what she made: Playhouse for a teddy bear Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:13 PM PDT LiEr from ikat bag recently made a fabric playhouse for her daughter’s teddy bear Bearaby.  It’s made like the child playhouses that fit over a card table, but she used a child’s play table instead so the scale is right for Bearaby.  It has windows, curtains, a slit door, and an attic space.  It even has a little hammock that …

Tutorial: Oil and clean the bobbin area of your sewing machine Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:00 PM PDT Katy from No Big Dill shows how to oil and clean the bobbin area of a sewing machine with a front loading bobbin.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from No Big Dill]…

Quilt-y inspiration from a wafer Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:45 PM PDT What does a bag of IKEA’s Godis Chokladran wafers have to do with quilting? Visit Monica of the Happy Zombie to learn more. Image credit: IKEA…

Inspiration: Bead embroidery Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:46 PM PDT Speechless. Bead embroidery for the Bead Journal Project by Robin Atkins of Beadlust. See the entire amazing piece at Robin’s blog post.  …

More bugs Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:41 PM PDT If you loved the recent giveaway of Beaded Bugs: Make 30 Moths, Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Cute Critters by Nicola Tedman and Jean Power, then take a look at Torque Story to see Geneva’s post about more gorgeous beaded bugs. You’ll see an assortment of styles including polymer clay, seed beads, wire and beads, and real insect wings embedded in …

Tutorial: Sweet soft book Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:32 PM PDT I can think of no better way to employ your applique skills than to create one of these adorable soft books! LeAnne Ballard from Everyday Celebrations shares her design and tutorial on Moda Bake Shop. See the tute.…

From Crib to Desk Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:20 PM PDT This is brilliant don’t you think? Your child has outgrown the crib, so turn it into a totally fun piece of furniture that will grow with your child. I love the chalkboard table top and the way everything is hanging in its place. So cool! See it at A Little Learning For Two: Repurposed Cot.…

Stitching on sketches: Izziyana Suhaimi Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:19 PM PDT The work of Izziyana Suhaimi is new to me, but I’ve instantly fallen in love with her combination of sketching and needlework. Thank you, Textile Arts Center, for introducing her. See more of her work at Lenora’s TAC post.…

Tatting an edging for your wrist Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:49 PM PDT Yarnplayer Marilee Rockley has been turning vintage edging patterns into gorgeous tatted bracelets. See more at her blog post.…

Project: Birthday Card Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:36 PM PDT The Hampton Arts blog has directions for making this fun and frilly stamped birthday card. -Heather…

Three Tutorials from D&L Art Glass Supply Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:33 PM PDT I know D&L is a wholesaler so not all of you readers can shop with them but they have put up on their site 3 different tutorials using twisted cane made by Ryan Staub, who I’ve written about here. Ryan makes some really cool glass cane as well as blow amazing glass. I have a piece he blew from …

Product Review of the Large Bubble Bead Press from Zoozii’s Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:20 PM PDT Kerry Bogart has written a great review of the new large bubble bead making press from Zoozii’s, makers of some of the funnest  (a real word?) and spiffiest bead presses out there. And check out the necklace Kerry made using the press. Kerry makes beads…creates jewelry and regularly writes both books, tutorials and her blog. Check out what she …

New Leaf Mold Coming From Colour de Verre Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:26 PM PDT I’ve gotten a sneak preview of a new leaf mold from Colour de Verre. What makes this mold so fabulous is that it creates the leaf on one side and slumps it into a plate form on the other. Very cool product. Can’t wait to see it in person. And check out the picture…it’s a really lovely form. So …

Red, White and Blue Fudge Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:03 PM PDT Here’s another beautiful dessert for the 4th of July that can be adapted to any colorful holiday… Loving this swirly red, white and blue fudge. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Taste and Tell.…

Faux Grain Sack Storage Box Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:00 AM PDT Make a storage box from a grain sack using this fun tutorial over at Twigg studios. She’ll give you the how to and run down so you can start styling this look in your home. Beautiful for a sun porch don’t you think? Head over for the rundown — faux grain sack storage box.…

Polymer Clay Finds for Your Table Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:59 AM PDT Continuing along with the goodies for the house theme, here are a few from Etsy that would be perfect on your table: … Splattered Coaster by SmallIdea Hydrangea Napkin Rings by TheWhimsicalTable Votive Holders by PeakviewCreations Salt and Pepper Shappers by HiGirls

Fourth of July Candle Holder Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:44 AM PDT Sweet Something Designs shares how to transform a plain old pickle jar into an adorable luminary featuring the American Flag. As the author herself said of this project, “This is one of those projects that a little bit goes a long way.” Learn how to make your own.  …

3D Paper Diamonds – Minieco.co.uk Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:25 AM PDT More paper crafting! Make your own diamonds from colorful paper with the help of this tutorial by Mini eco. These would be super fun to make out of some sparkly cardstock or scrapbooking paper. Be warned though, this is a fairly intense paper craft, not recommended for young children. Perfect though for those teen and adult crafters who like …

Free 3D Cupcake Toppers for the 4th of July Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:24 AM PDT Gosh, I love the word “free.” Also “cupcakes.”  And these are ever so pretty, yes? Find the how-tos and printable HERE at Printable Party Kits.…

Sandwiches Turned into Cute Pockets Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:21 AM PDT It’s not easy to come up with such a simple and clever idea to change something so firmly established as the sandwich, but Cute Food for Kids did it. Find the how-tos to make sandwich pockets HERE at Cute Food for Kids. And bonus, perhaps some less lost and spilled for messy, young eaters?…

Tutorial: Stumpwork ladybug Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:11 AM PDT If you love Elizabeth Braun‘s stumpwork as much as I do, then you’ll be thrilled to learn that she’s sharing the tutorial for this adorable ladybug! Go to her Sew in Love blog post for the instructions.…

How to make a traveling stitch kit Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:02 AM PDT This might be the most awesome needlework kit ever. It holds everything you need, from the hoop to the needles. It opens flat so you can lay it across your lap and use it as a work surface when you’re traveling. Need one? Heather of In Love with Threads shares how she made this one. Her post isn’t a tutorial …

How to make recycled t-shirt braided bracelets Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:48 AM PDT Ooooooh I can’t wait to try making these braided bracelets! Lana of the blog Lana Red has shared an awesome tutorial that include great illustrations on how to make these cool recycled t-shirt braided bracelets.…

Felt Rose Ball Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:39 AM PDT   Kristen of “Make the best of everything” lives in Iowa with her husband and their baby boy; had an interesting question from her husband.  Her husband: “Your a craft blogger.  Why are our walls so bare”?  Kristen: "I have not really ever made wall decorations”.  Born from these remarks came her “Felt Rose Ball”!  After creating her project …

Draw Like Mo Willems {Kid Project} Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:30 AM PDT I’m not sure who enjoys Mo Willems books more, me or my children…it’s probably a toss up! When I was sent this post about a mom having a Virtual Summer Book Club with a focus of Mo Willems books for the month.  I love the fact that she wanted to see her child get to know the author more personally …

Patriotic Pallet Coffee Table Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:20 AM PDT Adding design elements to your home often reflect your personality. If you are patriotic, this is a great DIY project for you! Turn some old pallets into a useful coffee table that tells all your guests that you support the troops and love your flag. A great project! See it at My so called crafty life — DIY Pallet Coffee …

Lemonade Stand Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:20 AM PDT The first thing I did with my kids this summer was make a Summer Bucket List.  One of the things they wanted to do was have a lemonade stand. There is a great organization called Lemon-Aid through Blood: water mission…which I highly recommend telling your children about when they want to do a lemonade stand.  This great post from …

Patriotic Centerpiece {Kid Craft} Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:11 AM PDT With the children home for summer, I’m sure us parents are looking for fun things for the kiddos to do. Why not pick up some Shrink Plastic and make these adorable patriotic hearts to put in a centerpiece for the July4th weekend! My girls love anything with shrink plastic, and I love the fact that they can use their creativity …

Strawberry Mini Baskets Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:04 AM PDT Amanda Formaro, which many of you may know as our Home and Garden Editor here at Craft Gossip is one of the most amazing creative crafters I know. She can take nothing and turn it into something! I love these cute little  strawberry baskets that she made out of coffee cups!  These would be great party favors for a Strawberry …

Article | Travel Journal Tips & Tricks Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shares a comprehensive set of tips for working on travel journals. She covers picking a book to use, best sizesof journals,  as well as  what items to include and use as base pages. Click here to read the article.…

Tutorial: Installing a double loop metal slider for an adjustable purse strap Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:42 AM PDT Kay Whitt from Serendipity Studio guest blogs in the Purse Palooza 2012 series at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to install a double loop metal slider on a purse strap to make it adjustable.  It’s a very simple piece of hardware (just one piece that looks like a squared figure-8) but it can be frustrating trying to figure …

Tutorial: Faux princess seams using fabric paint and markers Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:32 AM PDT Keren from Sew La Vie! shows how to create the look of princess seams on a top without cutting apart and resewing the garment.  Instead, she created faux princess seams using fabric paint, freezer paper, and fabric markers.  The faux princess seams are a more graphic design element than actual princess seams.  She shares a tutorial showing how to do …

Watermelon Cookies Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:22 AM PDT I made these for a local TV spot here in Washington, DC as part of a presentation of sweets ideas for the 4th of July and summer. I’ve made these before, but that was three years ago (in blogland, that’s the equivalent of about 20 years ago). Find them HERE at the decorated cookie.…

Tutorial: Tiered maxi skirt Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:20 AM PDT Ashley from Make It and Love It guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered maxi skirt.  She includes the formula for figuring the cutting dimensions, so you can make the skirt in any size you like.  You can also vary the number of tiers in the skirt.  …

Tutorial: Mesh beach or swimming bag Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:20 AM PDT Not only is this mesh bag super stylish it’s also practical.  Pascale from // between the lines // designed it as a beach bag, and she wrote up a tutorial so you can make one, too.  The mesh is visually appealing with a cool industrial chic, but it also keeps the sand out.  She added a zippered oilcloth pocket on …

Freebie: Futurama Card Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:11 AM PDT Good news everybody! Here’s some wonderful geeky goodness for you, a Fry from Futurama printable card! I love it so much! Download for free from Instructables. -Heather…

Tutorial: Felt jam jar softies Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:04 AM PDT Laura Bray from Katydiddys shows how to make a felt jam jar softie.  How cute would these be sitting all in a row on a shelf in a toy kitchen?  I’m loving how the diagonal stitching on the “jar” looks like cut glass!  You could vary the  color of the felt to make any number of canned items.  Golden yellow felt for canned peaches, green …

Fairy Panda Project Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT What could be cuter than a Fairy Panda? Not much. Stitch this fun little project from Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not in a jiffy. Get the free chart.…

Tutorial | Make Your Own Stickers Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT Ty from Know and Tell Crafts (he is 13 by the way!) explains how he makes his own stickers. Like he says, who doesn’t love stickers? He also includes two images you can download to use. Click here to see more…

Plain Dip Turned Festive Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT Forgive the onslaught of red, white and blue, but this one is not only a non-sweet (yay! much rarer), but for those outside the US, this one can be adapted for any event or holiday by changing the colors and shapes. Turn a plain old dip festive with this idea HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Summer Breeze Blackwork Project Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:57 AM PDT Here’s a simple blackwork project you can complete in any floss color from Jeanne at Byrd’s Nest. If you’ve never tried blackwork, it’s a great way to get your first experience. Check out the blog post for a link to the free chart.…

Pop Rocks Mousse Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:53 AM PDT I know that using Pop Rocks in desserts for the 4th of July is a stroke of genius done in many years prior, but I’m happy to see the trend skyrocket this year. Especially in such thoughtful desserts (thoughtful as in, the physics of the Pop Rocks is considered) and clever (clever as in, not only are Pop Rocks in …

Red, White and Blue Strawberries n’ Cupcakes Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:47 AM PDT Red, white and blue strawberries on red, white and blue cupcakes? Can’t get enough of the red, white and blue for Wednesday. How about putting these on red, white and blue plates on a red, white and blue tablecloth? Make these perfect-for-the-4th strawberries n’ cupcakes HERE at Bird on a Cake.…

Freebie | Printable Journaling Cards Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT Natt Smith from Awesomeness of Crafting is sharing another set of printable 3×4 journaling cards. Print, cut and write! Click here to go to the free  download.…

Bald Eagle Pears Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:03 AM PDT After thousands and thousands of posts, it’s rare I come across something I’ve never seen before. This qualifies as one of those rare finds. The uniqueness struck me first. Plus they are adorable. And they are so re-creatable. Make Bald Eagle Pears HERE at Dash.…

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