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“Tutorial: Sugar Almonds quilt” plus 23 more

“Tutorial: Sugar Almonds quilt” plus 23 more


Tutorial: Sugar Almonds quilt

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:40 PM PDT

Anorina of Samelia's Mum shows how to make this strip-style bed quilt. She says it’s a simple pattern and adds,

One of the hardest parts of this quilt, is choosing the jelly roll. With so many beautiful ranges of fabric, it's hard to decide.

She chose well for this pretty quilt, it’s lovely. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Samelia's


Tutorial: Women’s shirt refashioned into toddler’s pinafore

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 02:31 PM PDT

Stacey from One Owl Obsessed Oddity guest blogs in the Little Sister series at Max California with a tutorial showing how she turned a women’s t-shirt into a pinafore for a toddler girl.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from One Owl Obsessed Oddity on  Max California]…


Tutorial: Layered circles fabric flower

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 02:24 PM PDT

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can use circles cut out of your scrap fabrics to create a layered flower embellishment.  It would make a pretty accent for a special present, or maybe a hair accessory or brooch.  Get the how-to.

[photo from A Spoonful of Sugar]…


Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow to hang from a doorknob

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 02:18 PM PDT

Samelia’s Mum shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow that you can hang from a doorknob.  A small pocket on the front holds a tooth and, after the fairy makes her visit, a bit of money.  Get the tute.

[photo from Samelia's Mum]…


2-in-1 Sewing Challenge at Ricochet and Away!

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 01:58 PM PDT

Rikka from Ricochet and Away! announces that the theme of July’s sewing challenge is 2-in-1, items that can be worn or utilized in multiple ways.  This includes garments that are reversible, blankets that fold into totes, etc. There aren’t any prizes, but the winners will get the bragging rights and a special button to show on their blog.  Entries must  be submitted …


Free Pattern: Sporty Striped Peds

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 12:54 PM PDT

striped pedsI love the Purl Bee and want to knit or craft just about everything I see on there. That’s certainly true of the latest knitting pattern to be posted on the site: Sporty Striped Peds.

These simple shorite socks will take no time at all to knit because there’s not really any leg to it: just knit the cuff, …


Talking Plant Markers

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 10:52 AM PDT

Talking Plant MarkersI have to admit, this project made me smile. Using the little speech bubbles for plant markers is so cute, I just can’t stand it! “Hello, I’m Dill” and “Cherry Tomato Here” are among the greetings you’ll get from your garden. See this great idea over at A Real-Life Housewife: DIY Plant Markers.…


Giveaway: Win a copy of GenQ magazine’s debut issue

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 12:34 PM PDT

Today’s stop on the Generation Q blog tour is Julie Herman’s Jaybird Quilts. In her post, she starts off by comparing the size of Gen Q to her iPad, almost identical. She shares she and her brother did most of the photography for the first issue. Now, that’s cool! Get on over there and get a chance to win …


Free pattern: Cassette tape block

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow made this pouch using her cassette tape block for the front. You may recall she made a mini quilt with a repeat of this block awhile back. Now you can use the block for your next sewing or quilting project.

Get the free pattern; go to her POST: Quilt hits vol. 1 – paper pieced


July freebie: Alphabet ABC quilt blocks

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 11:39 AM PDT

Sandra of Sandra's Craft Corner is offering up the Alphabet ABC Quilt in PDF. For children, it has 23 blocks featuring the letters A-W and descriptive motif. For letters XYZ, there is no motif, just the letters in the last block (number 24). The letter “U” for umbrella is my pick. I am hoping for rain, anything to bring relief …


My Kitchen Facelift

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 09:09 AM PDT

My Kitchen Facelift
click picture for a larger view (photos from Amanda Formaro, CraftsbyAmanda.com)

We bought this house in the summer of 2007. The previous owners built it themselves in the mid-fifties and raised their family here. The family grew up, moved out and had families of their own. As years came and went, the man of the house passed and the lady …


A Tutorial for the Stained Glass Folks

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 10:38 AM PDT

One of the products Streuter Technologies makes is for stained glass so here’s a tutorial on how to use it. I know I neglect the stained glass artists out there and my apologies to all of you. Hope this helps make up for that a little bit…their product is No Days Glaze and it assists with the leading process. The …


Crafty Help for Fire Victims

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 10:00 AM PDT

high point fireReports out of Colorado are that the biggest fires are now mostly contained, thank goodness, and thoughts turn to helping people recover who may have lost everything. Craftsy, which has its headquarters in Denver, recently reported that it made a $3,000 donation to the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department and was hoping to help raise $10,000 through First Giving (as …


Giveaway: Summer Knitting Book and Yarn

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 08:14 AM PDT

knitting in the sunI know it’s hard for a lot of people to want to knit when it’s hot outside. I have air conditioning and it’s still a struggle just knowing that it’s 100 degrees outside (though we finally got rain yesterday and it’s supposed to be cooler — 80s and 90s — for the next few days!).

Blogger Lime Riot is the …


Ombre Beach Cake

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 07:42 AM PDT

This post is rather fitting as I run for the beach today to avoid the lead-filled dust of house renovations. Yet another lovely, gorgeous, but seemingly easy to re-create, creation from Bird on a Cake… Find the step-by-step how-tos to make this Ombre Beach Cake, including a template for the chocolate sand dollar decorations, HERE at Bird on a


Sea Glass Style Coasters

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 05:09 AM PDT

Sea Glass Style CoastersCourtney is at it again, and this time she’ll show you how to make these pretty sea glass coasters. Perfect for outdoor entertaining, or just a great way to bring that beachy feeling indoors. Get the scoop at Sweet C’s Designs — Sea Glass Style Coasters.…


Small Christmas Stocking to Stitch

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:52 AM PDT

It’s the time of year when many stitchers get their holiday crafting in high gear. If you plan to make cards and ornaments as gifts now is the time to start making them so you will have plenty to give! This free chart from Chez Mamigoz will make a great ornament or card addition either one. Use the suggested colors …


Tutorial: The Very Hungry Caterpillar softie

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:46 AM PDT

Monica from Monzanita’s shows how to make a caterpillar softie toy inspired by the widely loved book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.  The sections of the caterpillar body are made from scraps of fabric and are attached together with Velcro dots so young hands can take him apart and put him together.  Get the tute.

[via Someday Crafts]…


Tutorial: Chevron tee from striped knit fabric

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:35 AM PDT

Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make her Striped Knit Top.  The front is pieced from striped fabrics cut on an angle to create a cool chevron effect.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from The Petite Sewist on Family Ever After]…


Tutorial: Ruffled Pocket Potholders

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:26 AM PDT

Kimberly from My Brown Bag Studio shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Ruffled Pocket Pot Holder.  She used a layer cake of precut fabric, but you could also use fabrics from your scrap bin.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from My Brown Bag Studio on Moda Bake Shop]…


Tutorial: Wipe-clean apron

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:18 AM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff created an apron for her little girl that leaves me asking myself, “Now why haven’t I thought of that before?”  It’s a basic gathered half apron, but she made it from a vinyl tablecloth so it can be easily wiped clean.  Genius!!  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Go to the tute


Pancake Bugs and Flowers

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:13 AM PDT

Somehow someway, I’ve never delved far into the world of decorating pancakes, despite posting on more than a few pancake masterpieces here. That changed when Rachel of Rachel Cooks asked me to join her Pancake Party. Every day this month, she’s hosting a different blogger and their pancake creations. I tried my hand at decorating pancakes, and while I have …


Freebie: TV and Sentiment Digital Stamps

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:03 AM PDT

Birdie Brown has super cute retro TV and sentiment digi stamps to download for free! Please note these are only free the month of July. Click here to go to the download.

-Heather…


Pattern: I Love Sushi by Artisania

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 05:28 AM PDT

Sonja of Artisania has just released the pattern for her I Love Sushi quilt. It IS quirky and fun, just as her tagline professes. Here’s a closeup of one of the motifs, a rice bowl with chopsticks. Paper-pieced motifs create the happy scene on this 37″ x 43″ quilt.

Go HERE to see how to get your hands on the


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