“Ta Dah!: Flower Garden mini quilt” plus 44 more

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• Ta Dah!: Flower Garden mini quilt
• Free pattern: Ship-Shape-Square Knot quilt
• Tutorial: Child’s quilt from Piece*Love*Quilt ministry
• Beach Stone Jewelry
• New from The Candy Cottage: The Party Pack of Mini Cottages to Decorate and Re-Decorate
• Other Ways to Use Vegetables
• Tutorial: Chain strap summer top from a broken necklace
• Tutorial: Ruffle Blanket for baby
• Tutorial: Add bra cups to the shelf lining of a swimsuit
• A Quick Chance to Win Free Yarn
• DIY: Recipes for Bikini Wax
• The Meaning of Knitting
• Rainbow Cubes
• Pinwheel Candy Favors
• Free Pattern: Sweet Tee
• Sharp wings for a dragonfly
• Catch the Moroccan weavers on tour
• Woodland headbands for Blythe
• Couch Arm Wrap – Blisscraft and Brazen
• Win Arlene’s butterfly!
• Get Digital Downloads of Craft Magazines
• Helen Gibb is in Denver this weekend
• Applique a Boho curtain
• Win a Sew Steady table
• Ice Cream Cone Macarons
• Chocolate and Cookie Barbells
• Free Knitting Pattern: Knit Crown
• Apricot Shot Glasses
• Space Dust maker talks about the process
• Tutorial: Reversible sundress for baby
• It’s Christmas in July at Red Heart
• Monochromatic Rose Silhouette
• Newsy: Vintage Holiday Quilt Along
• Tutorial: Sew a fabric cone to hold a special gift
• Tutorial: Diamond pintucks
• Tutorial: Easy curtain panel with contrast band
• How to make a zigzag t-shirt
• Tutorial: Breezy Linen Skirt
• Tie Dye Wreath
• Review: A Muse Studio
• Does Anyone Else…..
• Tutorial | Cucpcake Toppers with Lifestyle Crafts
• Show & Tell | Custom Butterfly Notebook
• Sprinkle votives!
• Inspiration du Jour | You Are My Sunshine

Ta Dah!: Flower Garden mini quilt Posted: 11 Jul 2012 09:28 PM PDT Pinkadot finished this mini quilt she calls Flower Garden. She was inspired to create it after joining the Vintage Patchwork Revisited challenge. Visit her post to learn more. Image credit: Pinkadot…

Free pattern: Ship-Shape-Square Knot quilt Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:35 PM PDT This 72″ square quilt would look great in my summer beach cottage. A girl can dream, right? No matter. This Ship-Shape-Square Knot quilt was designed by Scott Hansen to showcase the Ship Shape fabric line by Alice Kennedy for Timeless Treasures Fabrics. Get the download. Image credit: Timeless Treasures Fabrics…

Tutorial: Child’s quilt from Piece*Love*Quilt ministry Posted: 11 Jul 2012 07:41 PM PDT Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict is taking part in the 100 Quilts for Kids Blog Hop – the quilt drive runs from July 2 – September 25, 2012. To inspire the generous sewers out there to create and donate a quilt to a child in their locale, she offers the same pattern her church quilt ministry is using …

Beach Stone Jewelry Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:23 PM PDT If you are a big fan of the artistry of mother nature, this is the perfect accessory for you. Altered only by small drilled holes and occasional engravings, Kathleen’s designs are polished by the sea and sand. Kathleen says, “My designs transform beach stones from a place in the waves to a new palette of silver and leather.” See more …

New from The Candy Cottage: The Party Pack of Mini Cottages to Decorate and Re-Decorate Posted: 11 Jul 2012 05:07 PM PDT Remember not so long ago (um, last week?) I talked about the reusable, re-decorate-able (I know, not a word) gingerbread house from The Candy Cottage? (If you don’t, check it out here.) The Candy Cottage offers no-bake houses to decorate and redecorate, with ideas for the whole year through. I just wanted to share with you their latest …

Other Ways to Use Vegetables Posted: 11 Jul 2012 04:59 PM PDT Check out these alternative ways to use and display fresh vegetables, inspired by the blogger’s recent trip to South Africa. My favorite is the vegetable bouquet. While I’ll never tire of fresh flowers, the gift of vegetables so prettily arranged is such a great and practical idea. Find the veggies HERE at Love U Madly.  …

Tutorial: Chain strap summer top from a broken necklace Posted: 11 Jul 2012 04:46 PM PDT Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial over at The Fashion Spot showing how to combine a simple tank and a necklace chain to make this gorgeous chain strap summer top.  She chain she used came from a broken necklace.   Get the how-to. [photo from Stacie Grissom on The Fashion Spot]…

Tutorial: Ruffle Blanket for baby Posted: 11 Jul 2012 04:39 PM PDT Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Ruffle Blanket.  A simple square blanket with ruffles around the edge, it’s one of her go-to projects for baby gifts.  Use a flannel for knit for a soft, lightweight baby blanket. Get the tute. [photo from MADE]…

Tutorial: Add bra cups to the shelf lining of a swimsuit Posted: 11 Jul 2012 04:02 PM PDT After having nursed my daughter for nearly 2 years, I find that I need a lot of… ahem… support in a bathing suit to keep the girls somewhere in the northern hemisphere.  Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find a suit that offers that support.  Kate from See Kate Sew shares a solution on her blog, showing how to …

A Quick Chance to Win Free Yarn Posted: 11 Jul 2012 02:52 PM PDT If you’re a member of the Craftsy community, I just noticed they’re doing a giveaway of mystery yarn boxes worth more than $50 once an hour for six hours today. The first two have been given away as I type this, but there are four more gift boxes up for grabs. All you have to do to be entered is …

DIY: Recipes for Bikini Wax Posted: 11 Jul 2012 02:50 PM PDT Timely, but potentially painful, so consider yourselves warned! Lesley Clayton of Good Lifestyle has an easy simple wax recipe but you’ll need to experiment with cooking time and application “technique.” Get the details here.…

The Meaning of Knitting Posted: 11 Jul 2012 01:40 PM PDT You don’t see stories about knitting in the New York Times all that often, and this isn’t a news article, but an op-ed contributor wrote a really nice piece for the paper about what knitting means and what it does for those of us who do it — eventhose who don’t do it very well. “Knitting My Way Home” is …

Rainbow Cubes Posted: 11 Jul 2012 01:16 PM PDT The world shall never tire of rainbows, especially when their are great causes promoting the symbol. These colorful cubes sound delicious to boot. Make rainbow cubes HERE at Hungry Rabbit.…

Pinwheel Candy Favors Posted: 11 Jul 2012 12:55 PM PDT These pinwheel-topped candy favors would be such a colorful addition to display at a birthday or circus-themed party. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Dotcoms for moms.  …

Free Pattern: Sweet Tee Posted: 11 Jul 2012 12:49 PM PDT It’s really fun to knit for little kids, but they grow so fast that you don’t really want to spend too much time on a project for a little one because they might only get to wear it a few times before it’s too small (or, let’s face it, stained). That’s why this cute little Sweet Tee pattern from Down …

Sharp wings for a dragonfly Posted: 11 Jul 2012 12:00 PM PDT I am crazy for this dragonfly with dagger-bead wings created by Lorraine of Creative Daily. While I go dig through my stash for dagger beads, you should check out the other views of this gorgeous crazy-quilt block.…

Catch the Moroccan weavers on tour Posted: 11 Jul 2012 11:54 AM PDT A group of Moroccan women is touring the United States demonstrating the traditional carpet weaving of their African country. Find out more from The Washington Post. And many thanks to Etsy’s Storque for raising awareness about this opportunity to learn directly from ethnic craftspeople.…

Woodland headbands for Blythe Posted: 11 Jul 2012 11:37 AM PDT As if Aimee Ray‘s Blythe doll dresses weren’t cute enough, she’s now making stitched, sculpted, needlefelted, embroidered headbands for Blythe. Before I faint from the adorableness, here’s the link to Aimee’s Little Dear Tracks blog post.  …

Couch Arm Wrap – Blisscraft and Brazen Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:56 AM PDT I’m in love with the idea behind Blisscraft and Brazen‘s Couch Arm Wrap. Especially for those of us living in smaller spaces, having a tray that sits on the arm of your couch is very convenient. And what better materials to craft it out of then reclaimed and recycled wood pieces? It would fit beautifully with all of …

Win Arlene’s butterfly! Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT You want this stumpwork butterfly by Arlene White, don’t you. Well, you might win it! Arlene is giving this beauty away at her blog. Go to her post to enter before July 21. And if you don’t happen to win, don’t dismay. She’s planning to post a free tutorial this weekend so you can create one of your …

Get Digital Downloads of Craft Magazines Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:30 AM PDT Sometimes I can really see the appeal of digital magazines. I have let a lot of my subscriptions lapse because I don’t have time for all the magazines I used to get, but I need to get knitting magazines (hello, business expense!) and I enjoy looking at magazines in other crafty disciplines, too. But then I end up with the …

Helen Gibb is in Denver this weekend Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:24 AM PDT If you live in the Denver area, heads up! Ribbonwork goddess Helen Gibb will be teaching three classes and vending at the Rocky Mountain Sew and Stitch Expo at the Denver Merchandise Mart July 12-14. Get details of the event and a coupon for a discount on admission.…

Applique a Boho curtain Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:16 AM PDT Laura of About Goodness created this gorgeous Boho-style curtain by appliqueing vintage lace scraps to a cotton panel. Doesn’t it look amazing with the sunlight shining through! Learn about her process (and her vintage lace addiction) from her blog post.…

Win a Sew Steady table Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:07 AM PDT Check out the awesome new giveaway over on SewforLess.com! A large (18″ x 24″) Sew Steady table valued at US$124.50! This extended plexiglass sewing surface includes a drawer tray, centering ruler, and perfect-circle kit. If you quilt or do machine embroidery, you know you need this. Go to the SewforLess post for the entry details. No deadline is …

Ice Cream Cone Macarons Posted: 11 Jul 2012 09:57 AM PDT I never tire of ideas for decorating macarons. I find each one equally genius. Make ice cream cone macarons HERE at raspberri cupcakes.…

Chocolate and Cookie Barbells Posted: 11 Jul 2012 09:07 AM PDT This is weightlifting I could handle. Even if it does seem against the point. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these barbell cookies from store-bought goods HERE at Miss Candiquik.  …

Free Knitting Pattern: Knit Crown Posted: 11 Jul 2012 09:00 AM PDT Knit crowns are a great addition to any kid’s dress up clothes. I made a completely simple Garter Stitch Crown for the girl a few months ago and she loves it. She’ll put it on, with a juggling scarf tied around her chest and little toy heels and be a princess at least once a week. This knit crown patten…

Apricot Shot Glasses Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:54 AM PDT This method of hollowing out fruit to make shot glasses opens up so very many possibilities of glassless drinking, but there’s something that sounds so lovely and delicious about using apricots specifically. Make apricot shot glasses HERE at Mighty Girl.…

Space Dust maker talks about the process Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:39 AM PDT Show your love for the cosmos with this Space Dust quilt, a new pattern by Tula Pink. Sara of Sew Sweetness bought the PDF pattern for $24.95, yes you read it right. She made the quilt and talks about the experience on her blog. Go HERE to learn more. Image credit: Sew Sweetness…

Tutorial: Reversible sundress for baby Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:26 AM PDT Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a reversible sundress for baby.  It can be made out of three fat quarters.  The pattern is in a size 0-3 months - perfect for a baby shower present!  If you want to make one for an older baby, she includes tips for adjusting the pattern to a …

It’s Christmas in July at Red Heart Posted: 11 Jul 2012 07:47 AM PDT If you’re a fan of Red Heart Yarns, you’re going to want to check out their current sale. Celebrating Christmas in July, from now through July 23, you can received 15 percent off your order of $30 or more. That $30 doesn’t count the cost of shipping and the discount doesn’t apply to yarns that are already on sale …

Monochromatic Rose Silhouette Posted: 11 Jul 2012 07:36 AM PDT Roses are red, roses are blue, roses are fun to stitch, and here’s one for you. It’s free from Stickeule and it is in silhouette. You can actually stitch it in any color you choose! Get the free chart.…

Newsy: Vintage Holiday Quilt Along Posted: 11 Jul 2012 07:36 AM PDT There’s a reason we use the phrase ‘Christmas in July’. Now is the time to start crafting for the holidays, before time-lack gets the better of us crafters. Heidi of Fabric Mutt is hosting a Quilt Along featuring the Vintage Holiday quilt pattern by Camille Roskelley. She’s doing some giveaways this month to kick off the event. Sewing starts in …

Tutorial: Sew a fabric cone to hold a special gift Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:57 AM PDT Juliette Lanvers from Chickpea Sewing Studio shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make a fabric gifting cone.  It’s a quick and easy project, and requires only 2 16″x16″ squares of fabric (one for the outside, one for the lining). It’s a sweet way to gift small presents for any number of occasions – birthday, Christmas, Mother’s …

Tutorial: Diamond pintucks Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:49 AM PDT Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You tells how to create a diamond pintuck design on a piece of fabric.  It would make a lovely detail for the bodice of a little girl’s dress, or a pretty surface treatment for a throw pillow.  Get the how-to. [photo from Made By Me & Shared With You]…

Tutorial: Easy curtain panel with contrast band Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:43 AM PDT Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World takes the complicated out of sewing curtains with a tutorial that shows how to make a simple curtain panel with a contrast band.  Get the tute. [photo from Shiny Happy World]…

How to make a zigzag t-shirt Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:42 AM PDT Got a t-shirt that needs a new look? Why not try this fun idea sent in by Angel where she painted zigzags on a t-shirt. Check out her zigzag painting tutorial at her blog  Artsy Angel.…

Tutorial: Breezy Linen Skirt Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:38 AM PDT Adriana from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing event at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Linen Skirt.  What an awesome summertime skirt!  It’s a simple drawstring skirt with rounded side vents.  It works for all ages, from baby to adult.  Get the tutorial at Crafterhours. [photo from Crafterhours]…

Tie Dye Wreath Posted: 11 Jul 2012 04:37 AM PDT I’ve said before that crafts that catch my eye are the ones where the crafter steps outside the box and puts their own special twist on something. I have to admit, I have used tie dye fabrics on a lot of things, but a wreath has never been one of them! Yet look at how fun and cheerful it is! …

Review: A Muse Studio Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:06 AM PDT The wonderful folks over at A Muse Studio recently sent me a wonderful box of goodies to try out. I had the best time using their stamps, inks and papers, it was hard to stop creating! First off let me tell you how much I LOVE their stamp sets! Each set is deeply etched red rubber mounted on cling foam. Ready …

Does Anyone Else….. Posted: 11 Jul 2012 05:38 AM PDT Find it frustrating to try to navigate around Pinterest?  There are lots of great pictures – but I often find it difficult to find the original pattern source for something that intrigues me!  There is a section entitled ‘People’ – but the people there are in no order, so it’s very difficult to find he same person twice, especially if …

Tutorial | Cucpcake Toppers with Lifestyle Crafts Posted: 11 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT Ashley at  Cherished Bliss shares this tutorial for making cupcake toppers using dies and cutting files from Lifestyle Crafts. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Show & Tell | Custom Butterfly Notebook Posted: 11 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT Athena from The Stuff of Success shares this notebook that she customized with butterflies. You’ll probably be surprised at her source for the embellishments! Click here to see more.…

Sprinkle votives! Posted: 11 Jul 2012 03:30 AM PDT This barely counts as a craft, but it’s adorable and so simple. It’s as easy as it looks: clear votive holder, a votive candle, and some sprinkles! Tikkido shares this sweet idea over at their blog…

Inspiration du Jour | You Are My Sunshine Posted: 11 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT You Are My Sunshine by Heather Robertson {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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