“Tutorial: Staggered Strips quilt block” plus 34 more

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• Tutorial: Staggered Strips quilt block
• How to get our posts in your Facebook news feed for sure – Only 3 steps!
• Start your holiday handmade with Elizabeth
• Fairy House
• Earth Friendly Caterpillar Crafts
• Texture in needlepoint
• Tutorial: Laminated cotton beach tote in two sizes
• Mini-tute: Bowties and Blooms quilt block
• Susan: All wracked up
• Free: Icon embroidery text
• Where to find half-cone sticks
• Free pattern: Medina Mini Kaftan swimsuit cover-up
• How to tat butterfly antennae
• Make wall art from old denim
• Tutorial: Rainbow ruffle skirt for little girls
• How to make fabric labels
• Tutorial: Pool-Friendly Shampoo
• DIY: All Natural Mouthwash
• Technique: Interesting Card Edges
• Make a Pinterest Board for a Chance to Win Sunstruck Needles
• Your Knitting Life Ceases Publication
• Circle of Flowers
• Make a Special Candle
• DIY Ombre Lace Jewelry
• Make a Hand
• Sheep(ish) Makes the Move to Bernat
• Free pattern: Maggie the Taggie Owl
• How to make a recycled container bowling pin set
• Tutorial: Fruit Stripe Skirt for girls
• Read all about it: Sewing with vintage sheets
• Tips: Digital Stamps 101
• Tutorial: Scoop neck bow tee refashion
• Tutorial: Turn long sleeves into flutter sleeves
• Spiff Up Those Clearance FlipFlops
• Inspiration du Jour | Adore You

Tutorial: Staggered Strips quilt block Posted: 19 Jul 2012 08:12 PM PDT Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares how to make these stacked quilt blocks. They have a modern improv look to them. I’d love some to play with on my design board. Get the tutorial. Image credit: Ooo! Shiny!…

How to get our posts in your Facebook news feed for sure – Only 3 steps! Posted: 19 Jul 2012 07:51 PM PDT For months we have been getting complaints from our readers that they are no longer getting our updates in their Facebook feeds. And now, we think we have found a sure fire way to get our updates right under your noses. Follow the following three steps and you will be getting inundated with our updates! STEP 1: Go to our …

Start your holiday handmade with Elizabeth Posted: 19 Jul 2012 07:44 PM PDT Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy kicked off Christmas in July festivities this week, starting with this Mariner’s Star pillow. Before it’s over she’ll have nine different bloggers sharing tutorials for decor and gift items. The pillow front is a paper-pieced quilt block. Get the tutorial. Image credit: Don’t Call Me Betsy…

Fairy House Posted: 19 Jul 2012 06:27 PM PDT This is one of the coolest fairy houses I have seen out there! If I were a little one, I would love to have this as part of my fairy village. I’m so proud to say that Amanda, our Craft Gossip Home and Garden Editor is the creator! You can definitely make this project with a group of girls on …

Earth Friendly Caterpillar Crafts Posted: 19 Jul 2012 06:10 PM PDT The mark of a true creative mom is one who can look around the house, and find things to create whatever it is that the kids are into at that moment! This mom does just that, and they are earth friendly! You can find both tutorials over at Toddler Approved! and be inspired to hunt around your house.…

Texture in needlepoint Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:57 PM PDT Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint looks at how the textures of needlepoint threads and stitches can complement one another–or cancel each other out. See her post.…

Tutorial: Laminated cotton beach tote in two sizes Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:55 PM PDT Lila Tueller shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a beach tote out of laminated cotton.  She includes two sizes: a small one (20″ wide x 14″ tall x 6″ deep), and a large one (26″ wide x 16″ tall x 6″ deep).  The small bag can hold two large beach towels, and the large one can hold four.  Get …

Mini-tute: Bowties and Blooms quilt block Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:53 PM PDT Lindsay of CraftFoxes shares how to create this quilt block saying it’s perfect for beginners who might fear triangles. Called Bowties and Blooms, John Q. Adams designed it for the book, Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters. Get the mini-tutorial. Image credit: CraftFoxes…

Susan: All wracked up Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:52 PM PDT The wrack line is the trail of debris left on the beach by the tide. When Susan Elliott stitches a wrack line, it looks like a jumble of jewels–so lovely it demands close inspection. See more views of Susan’s beachy crazy-quilt block at her blog post.…

Free: Icon embroidery text Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:44 PM PDT Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives the heads-up: Guardian Angel by Galina Tregubov, a step-by-step guide to needlepainting an icon, is available free in ebook form. Go to Mary’s post for more information and the link to the download.…

Where to find half-cone sticks Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:37 PM PDT Janet Granger used half-cone sticks to create the needlelace flowers on this bag. In response to reader inquiries, she’s done some research and put together a list of sources for these needlework tools. What a nice thing to do. See her post.…

Free pattern: Medina Mini Kaftan swimsuit cover-up Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:31 PM PDT You can find a free pattern for making the chic Media Mini Kaftan by HotPatterns over at Fabric.com.  It’s a swimsuit cover-up with a contrast around the shaped neckline and at the hem and sleeve bands.  A drawstring waist gives definition.  Make it from a lightweight fabric.   Go to the free pattern. [photo from Hot Patterns on Fabric.com]…

How to tat butterfly antennae Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:31 PM PDT Jane Eborall has come up with a new way to tat butterfly antennae–simple and charming. See her tute.…

Make wall art from old denim Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:16 PM PDT Kathy of Just Crafty Enough remodeled her bathroom with gorgeous glass tile in shades of blue that reminded her of fading denim. So when she created some wall art for the bath, of course she came up with a project that used leftover denim scraps from old jeans and previous crafts. She’s sharing how she made modern appliqued florals. Go …

Tutorial: Rainbow ruffle skirt for little girls Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:11 PM PDT Jodi from Meaningful Mama put rainbows and ruffles together in a skirt for her young daughter’s birthday, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  She started with a thrifted knit skirt, and added the tiered of gathered fabric.  Go to her tutorial to find out how to make one. [photo from Meaningful Mama]…

How to make fabric labels Posted: 19 Jul 2012 04:07 PM PDT Andrea of Tizzy Crafts has a lot of experience creating fabric labels for her handmade goods. She’s sharing what she’s learned about what works and what doesn’t. See her post. And bookmark her blog–she says further experiments are in the offing.…

Tutorial: Pool-Friendly Shampoo Posted: 19 Jul 2012 03:34 PM PDT Summer heat means swimming pools which means chlorine and the dreaded “chlorine hair.” Don’t skip the pool, try this shampoo from the DIY Skincare/do it yourself skincare blog which uses coffee, among other things, to take the chlorine right out. Get all the details here.…

DIY: All Natural Mouthwash Posted: 19 Jul 2012 03:26 PM PDT   Listerine, be gone! Make your own mouthwash and know exactly what’s going in your mouth with every swig. AromaWeb has a fast, easy tutorial using very few ingredients.…

Technique: Interesting Card Edges Posted: 19 Jul 2012 02:08 PM PDT Nance over at Canopy Crafts has a terrific way of adding some interest to the edges of your stamps cards. She stamped down the opening edge and then cut around the images for a really unique look! Find out more on her blog. -Heather…

Make a Pinterest Board for a Chance to Win Sunstruck Needles Posted: 19 Jul 2012 01:30 PM PDT Yesterday I told you about Knit Pick’s new Sunstruck needles, and the reception to them has been so great that Knit Picks has launched a Pinterest contest so a few lucky people can win some of the needles. To be entered in the contest you have to create a Pinterest board called “Endless Summer” and pin a picture about …

Your Knitting Life Ceases Publication Posted: 19 Jul 2012 11:23 AM PDT Your Knitting Life, the two-year-old knitting magazine formerly known as Knitting Today, has announced that it will cease publication with the June/July 2012 issue, which is on newsstands now. Editor-in-chief Theresa Gonzalez, who has been with the magazine from the beginning, said in a statement on Facebook that she is “very saddened” by the decision by publisher Future Publishing …

Circle of Flowers Posted: 19 Jul 2012 09:44 AM PDT This lovely circle of flowers will be so pretty whatever color(s) you decide to stitch it up in. Choose a variegated floss set for an even different look. Get the free chart.…

Make a Special Candle Posted: 19 Jul 2012 09:15 AM PDT Learn to make your own candle by filling a unique vessel. Follow these pretty instructions.…

DIY Ombre Lace Jewelry Posted: 19 Jul 2012 08:15 AM PDT If you’re looking for a fun and funky gift for your bridesmaids, or even a special piece for yourself to wear on your wedding day, dont’ miss this tutorial at Glamour & Grace!…

Make a Hand Posted: 19 Jul 2012 08:00 AM PDT In this tutorial Dawn Schiller – fabulous sculptor of Oddfae and Autumn Things – lends a hand on how to sculpt a hand.…

Sheep(ish) Makes the Move to Bernat Posted: 19 Jul 2012 07:31 AM PDT I don’t know how much you know — or care to know! — about the business side of the yarn world, but last year the yarn company Caron was acquired by Spinrite, the company behind Patons, Bernat and Lily (which also bought the Elmore-Pisgah Company, producer of Peaches and Creme yarn, not too long before that). One thing that …

Free pattern: Maggie the Taggie Owl Posted: 19 Jul 2012 07:15 AM PDT Meet Maggie.  Maggie the Taggie Owl, that is.  She’s a cute little taggie blanket made for small hands to hold.  She has small ribbon tags around her body, and a soft faux fur backing. She’d make a sweet gift to welcome a new baby! Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one.  Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Just …

How to make a recycled container bowling pin set Posted: 19 Jul 2012 06:55 AM PDT Do you buy something in a container that you use a lot of? Why not make a set of bowling pins out of them. I bet you know a little one (or yourself???) who would get a kick out of it. Check out the tutorial on how to make a recycled container bowling pin set Nicole shared at her blog …

Tutorial: Fruit Stripe Skirt for girls Posted: 19 Jul 2012 06:48 AM PDT Kristin from Skirt As Top guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Fruit Stripe Skirt for girls.  The pieced stripes of solid fabric create a gathered skirt that mimics a slice of yummy summer fruit – a lime, an orange, a watermelon, or a strawberry.  Cute!!  Go …

Read all about it: Sewing with vintage sheets Posted: 19 Jul 2012 06:35 AM PDT You can make some super cute projects out of vintage sheets.  But, like any sewing project, a good result is often the result of a good fabric choice.  Cindy from Cation Designs guest blogs in the Sewing with Vintage Sheets series at Sew Country Chick with a post all about choosing the right vintage sheet for a project.  Her post …

Tips: Digital Stamps 101 Posted: 19 Jul 2012 06:28 AM PDT If you are new to digital (or digi) stamping, or are wondering just what the heck is a digital stamp and how do I use it, then this helpful post from Clearly I Stamp is for you! They’ve got a great beginners look at how to download, print and use digital stamps. -Heather…

Tutorial: Scoop neck bow tee refashion Posted: 19 Jul 2012 06:20 AM PDT Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to refashion a plain tee into a scoop neck top with a contrast bow at the neck.  It’s a quick addition that adds a lot of cute.  Get her tute. [photo from Michael Ann Made]…

Tutorial: Turn long sleeves into flutter sleeves Posted: 19 Jul 2012 06:10 AM PDT Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a long-sleeved tee into one with flutter sleeves.  This is a great way to get some extra wear out of a child’s shirt with sleeves that have grown too short!  Get the how-to. [photo from Make It and Love It]…

Spiff Up Those Clearance FlipFlops Posted: 19 Jul 2012 05:57 AM PDT Flipflops are dirt cheap right now. This would be a great time to buy up a bag full of them and use your partial skeins to create some really cute wearables.  There are still plenty of Summer days in these parts to wear these cuties.  But, don’t forget all those kids heading for dorms in the Fall.  They need some …

Inspiration du Jour | Adore You Posted: 19 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT Adore You by yuki.s {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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