“Ta Dah!: United Scraps of America quilt top” plus 14 more

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• Ta Dah!: United Scraps of America quilt top
• Video tutorial: Sewing with knits – basics
• Lookie what she made: A purse made to look like a house!
• Tutorial: Back bow t-shirt refashion
• How to make a recycled map woven book cover
• Needle Felted finger puppet slideshow tutorial
• Tennis Player Figure in Cross Stitch
• Iron fail at Pretty by Hand
• Technique: Marker Thumping on Rubber Stamps
• Tutorial: Waterproof wet bag with wrist strap
• Tagua Nuts
• Tutorial: Add a pocket to cover an embroidered logo on a shirt
• How much fabric to purchase?
• Tutorial: Mermaid tail wrap skirt for little girls
• Tutorial: Little boy’s polo style shirt

Ta Dah!: United Scraps of America quilt top Posted: 17 Jun 2012 07:58 PM PDT Amy of While Wearing Heels hand appliqued all 50 states in this quilt top she calls United Scraps of America. She even took the time to include Alaska and Hawaii then matched each state’s fabric color with coordinating thread. Now it’s ready to be quilted. Go HERE to learn more. Image credit: While Wearing Heels…

Video tutorial: Sewing with knits – basics Posted: 17 Jun 2012 04:59 PM PDT Vanessa from Crafty Gemini kicks off a new series of video tutorials on her blog all about sewing with knits.  The first installment covers the basics – fabric weight, grainline and stretch, using the right needle, using a walking foot, and more.  Go to her video tutorial . [photo from Crafty Gemini]…

Lookie what she made: A purse made to look like a house! Posted: 17 Jun 2012 04:28 PM PDT Alicia from Alicia’s Hiding Place shows off the purse she made for her sister.   The body of the bag is in the shape of  a house, with all the details appliqued on. There’s even a clothes line on the back!!  Go to her blog post to see more pictures and to read more about this fun purse. [photo from Alicia's Hiding …

Tutorial: Back bow t-shirt refashion Posted: 17 Jun 2012 04:04 PM PDT Jackie from In La La Land shares a tutorial showing how to add some sizzle to a plain t-shirt by refashioning the back into a large bow.  Her project was inpsired by a similar tutorial from Let’s Rock It, though her version is simplified as she starts with a fitted tee and doesn’t reshape the sides or the arms.  Whether …

How to make a recycled map woven book cover Posted: 17 Jun 2012 10:06 AM PDT Do you like to weave things together to make a new and different pattern? I do and so does Emma. Over at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a tutorial on how to make a woven recycled map book cover.…

Needle Felted finger puppet slideshow tutorial Posted: 17 Jun 2012 09:40 AM PDT lullubee created this slideshow tutorial on how to needle felt darling puppets.  Finger puppets are a great way for children to use their imaginations during play.  She shows you the basic (the Frog) and you can create what you like. …

Tennis Player Figure in Cross Stitch Posted: 17 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT Whether you are a tennis fan or you know a tennis fan, this chart from Brigitte Dadaux will be perfect for a project. Stitch it up in the floss color of your choice. Check it out.…

Iron fail at Pretty by Hand Posted: 17 Jun 2012 07:55 AM PDT Kristyne of Pretty by Hand shares her iron fail on her latest quilting project. It will make you laugh and wince some too on her behalf. Go HERE to learn more. Image credit: Spread Shirt…

Technique: Marker Thumping on Rubber Stamps Posted: 17 Jun 2012 06:32 AM PDT The always talented Michelle Zindorf shares a cool technique called “thumping”  (always makes me think of that Chumbawamba song  ”Tub Thumping” ) that uses markers to achieve cool patterns directly on your rubber stamp. Find her directions for making this pretty hummingbird card here. -Heather…

Tutorial: Waterproof wet bag with wrist strap Posted: 17 Jun 2012 05:51 AM PDT Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wet bag.  The small waterproof bag has a zippered closure and a wrist strap for easy carrying.  It’s a super useful little pouch!!  You can use it to hold wet baby diapers, to carry a wet swimsuit home from the pool, or just to hold …

Tagua Nuts Posted: 17 Jun 2012 05:49 AM PDT A recent post from the Beading Gem made me think to share this tagua nut carving created by John Hooder. If you aren’t familiar with tagua nuts, also known as ivory nuts, you might be missing out on a popular medium for your jewelry work. Like real ivory, the off-white nuts yellow and patina with age when left their natural …

Tutorial: Add a pocket to cover an embroidered logo on a shirt Posted: 17 Jun 2012 05:42 AM PDT Shirts with embroidered company logos are good for wearing to work (when the logo is for the company where you work), but who wants to wear them around on the weekend?  Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shares a quick fix to cover up the embroidered logo with an appliqued pocket.  Brilliant!!  This is also a good fix for a thrifted …

How much fabric to purchase? Posted: 17 Jun 2012 05:32 AM PDT Here’s the scene.  You’re standing at the cutting table in the fabric store with a bolt of a gorgeous fabric in your hands.  The attendant asks, “How much do you want?”  Uhhhh…..  Does your brain leave you at that very instant?  Mine does.  Rae from Made By Rae posts on her blog with some helpful suggestions depending on what you …

Tutorial: Mermaid tail wrap skirt for little girls Posted: 17 Jun 2012 05:24 AM PDT Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make a dress-up mermaid tail for little girls.  It’s made as a wrap skirt, which gives some flexibility in fit as your child grows.  It’s shiny and sparkly just like a “real” mermaid tail would be.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew Homegrown]…

Tutorial: Little boy’s polo style shirt Posted: 17 Jun 2012 04:57 AM PDT Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a polo style shirt for her little boy.  She uses her Maxwell pattern as a starting point, but converts the button up shirt style into a polo style.  Her tutorial includes a step-by-step for creating the polo button placket.  Get the tutorial. [photo from …

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