“Conversations with Craft Wars Judge & Michaels’ Crafting Expert Jo Pearson!” plus 38 more

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• Conversations with Craft Wars Judge & Michaels’ Crafting Expert Jo Pearson!
• Tutorial: Mod four leaf clover pillow
• Tutorial: Built-in bra with cups
• Tutorial: High waisted maxi skirt from a sheet
• DIY: All Natural Deodorant
• Tip: Stamp with Household Items
• Thinking About Blankets for Fall?
• Video: How to Make a Felt Scarecrow Lollipop
• Knit a Purple Hat to Help a Baby
• Review and Giveaway: Bead Crochet Jewelry
• Balloons to Stitch and Enjoy
• Use Memory Thread in paper crafts
• Marilyn in felt
• Leena won a Viking at Quilt Meet
• Art overhead
• Remove a flawed transfer
• Inspiration: Susan Elliott
• Tip: Binding a quilt
• Stitch a wedding pillow
• Embroidery: Not hot
• Apple Gumballs and More Back to School Treats
• Make Your Own Cookie Cutters
• Seashell Cupcake Toppers
• Free Freezer Label Printables
• Name your favorite “art” teacher and free printable
• DIY Wedding Banner Decoration
• Tutorial: Mend a torn pocket in men’s pants
• Printable Butterfly Cupcake Toppers
• Key Lime Treats in Flip Flop Boxes
• Tutorial: Boy’s button down shirt made cool
• Tutorial: Cropped high low top from a button down shirt
• Giveaway: Cricut and Close to My Heart
• Tutorial: DIY patchy jeans
• Find: Moustache Candle Holder
• Tutorial: How to sew down a button
• Ta Dah!: Oakshott table runner a fall beauty
• Freebie: Printable letters at Wild Olive
• Lazy Crochet
• Inspiration du Jour | Handsome

Conversations with Craft Wars Judge & Michaels’ Crafting Expert Jo Pearson! Posted: 14 Aug 2012 06:30 PM PDT  It’s no secret that I spent the last few days in Dallas representing Craft Gossip at a blogger event. Check out my daily roundups from yesterday and the day before for a taste of what I got up to, the crafts all of us bloggers got to make, and some of the new products Michaels will be carrying this year.…

Tutorial: Mod four leaf clover pillow Posted: 14 Aug 2012 04:45 PM PDT Larissa from mmmcrafts shows how to make a throw pillow with a mod four leaf clover motif.  The leaves are pieced from solid fabrics, and the pillow is edged in contrast piping.   Get the tute. [photo from mmmcrafts]…

Tutorial: Built-in bra with cups Posted: 14 Aug 2012 04:31 PM PDT Prudent Baby shows how to sew a built-in bra into the next top that you make.  It has cups, so it provides more support and more shaping than a simple shelf bra.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby]…

Tutorial: High waisted maxi skirt from a sheet Posted: 14 Aug 2012 04:05 PM PDT Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how to make a high waisted maxi skirt from a sheet.  A bed sheet is a relatively inexpensive source of fabric for a project like this that requires a good deal of fabric.  (The sheet she used cost her just $5.)  And the edges are already finished so some of the sewing is already done for you.  Go to …

DIY: All Natural Deodorant Posted: 14 Aug 2012 03:20 PM PDT I admit I was drawn to this because our summer has been hot hot hot. Heather from beauty that moves shares her straightforward recipe, along with some of her philosophy and experience. She says this is her most effective homemade deodorant ever…but don’t miss the comments because there are lots of ideas in there too. Find it all here.…

Tip: Stamp with Household Items Posted: 14 Aug 2012 02:08 PM PDT Here’s a fantastic way to have more stamps, hunt around your house for everyday objects, add some paint or ink and Volia’, a unique and interesting new stamp! See how Margo from Craft Pond used spaghetti and a spool for some cool modern art stamping. -Heather…

Thinking About Blankets for Fall? Posted: 14 Aug 2012 01:53 PM PDT It happens that, while I’m busy with all my book knitting, I’m also working on cleaning out my office. We moved into this house about a year and a half ago, and when we did, my daughter was still home with me full time, and she was an into-everything toddler, so the unpacking happened quickly and rather haphazardly (horrible confession: …

Video: How to Make a Felt Scarecrow Lollipop Posted: 14 Aug 2012 01:09 PM PDT Not all projects have to be complex.  This Scarecrow Lollipop can be made fast with felt and Scott Franchell of "Family Crafts" shows us how in his video.  A scarecrow lollipop is a fun Halloween craft that won’t be hard for your kids to make. Here are instructions for making this spooky Halloween craft.…

Knit a Purple Hat to Help a Baby Posted: 14 Aug 2012 11:32 AM PDT It’s a fact of early childhood that babies tend to increase the amount of time they spend crying around the age of two weeks up to three or four months of age. Some health experts call this the period of purple crying, which is characterized by an increase in crying from day to day that often comes on unexpectedly and …

Review and Giveaway: Bead Crochet Jewelry Posted: 14 Aug 2012 11:27 AM PDT Bead Crochet Jewelry: An Inspired Journey Through 27 Designs by Bert Rachel Freed and Dana Elizabeth Freed is a colorful and fun way to create jewelry! Blending beading and crochet, the look of your beaded creations are transformed with the fibers you choose to stitch them together and the technique – either chain stitch or circular crochet projects. Bert and …

Balloons to Stitch and Enjoy Posted: 14 Aug 2012 10:32 AM PDT From Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not, here are some fun balloons for you to stitch and enjoy. She always has such colorful projects for us, doesn’t she? Check out the free chart.…

Use Memory Thread in paper crafts Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:36 AM PDT DMC’s Memory Thread is perfect for making vines and tendrils in needlework projects, so why not in papercraft projects, too? This card by Marlene Gomez is a perfect example. See other clever ideas for incorporating Memory Thread into paper projects at DMC’s blog post.  …

Marilyn in felt Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:28 AM PDT I confess: I don’t like Marilyn Manson. Not the music, not the persona. But having seen this amazing likeness in DeriDoll form, I’m rethinking that position a little. I definitely like Deri‘s wee version. Check out that teensy silk tie! See clickable photos at her blog post.…

Leena won a Viking at Quilt Meet Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:20 AM PDT Leena of Creative Instincts is excited to share her weekend activities on her blog – no lolling around the house there. She attended a Quilt Meet organized by Huskvarna Viking and learned from instructors Gabrielle Moosa and Devayanee Kachare (quilting and surface embellishment). But best of all, she won a Viking E20 sewing machine. Good for you Leena. Many hours …

Art overhead Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:13 AM PDT Susan Lenz is tackling another artist residency, and check out the amazing project that is the focus of her tenure at Studios Midwest: a giant bed canopy composed of antique linens and lace fragments. Wow. Get details and see more views of the work in progress at Susan’s Art in Stitches blog post.…

Remove a flawed transfer Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:05 AM PDT Maybe this should be obvious; but since it surprised me, it may surprise you, too. Suppose after you transfer an embroidery pattern, you realize that the image isn’t centered or has some serious flaw. Is there any hope of removing the transfer? Yep. Patty of Pip Stitch says she has successfully removed transfers with Resolve stain remover for laundry. She …

Inspiration: Susan Elliott Posted: 14 Aug 2012 08:47 AM PDT Susan Elliott‘s beach-inspired crazy-quilt block is finished. As always, I am awed by her artistry. Look. At. That. Crab! My eyes keep traveling around and around the image, trying to absorb every detail, making new discoveries at each pass. Go to Susan’s Plays with Needles blog post for more views. And be sure to click and enlarge the …

Tip: Binding a quilt Posted: 14 Aug 2012 08:45 AM PDT Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares on her blog how to best hold a quilt sandwich together when binding it by hand. Get the know-how. Image credit: The Crafty Mummy…

Stitch a wedding pillow Posted: 14 Aug 2012 08:32 AM PDT Remember the wedding pillow with the sweet verse on the back embroidered by Deborah of Woolen Sails? Here’s the front of that pillow. So gorgeous! If someone you know is marrying soon, you can stitch a pillow like this as a gift–Deborah is sharing her design! Go to her blog post to get the pattern.…

Embroidery: Not hot Posted: 14 Aug 2012 08:25 AM PDT Something I never thought of: embroidered potholders! Karen Barbe created these by stitching heavily with wool. They’re so pretty, they’d make a great addition to your kitchen even if you don’t cook. Go to Karen’s blog post to see more views.…

Apple Gumballs and More Back to School Treats Posted: 14 Aug 2012 08:09 AM PDT Maybe the cutest thing ever to happen to gumball? But wait! There’s more back to school treats. Like this adorable pail of “chalk” (marshmallows). Find these ideas and how to make the apple gumballs HERE at Crissy’s Crafts. …

Make Your Own Cookie Cutters Posted: 14 Aug 2012 08:05 AM PDT Have to cut out a jillion cookies for an event and don’t have a cookie cutter? This happened to us frequently at the cookie store where I worked, because our customer requests were often a bit off-kilter (Corporate logo? A dog in a yoga pose? Yeah, they don’t have cutters for that.) We often made our own cutters for repeat …

Seashell Cupcake Toppers Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:59 AM PDT Still a few weeks left of beach time to enjoy some seashells (though truth be told, my favorite time at the beach is after the season ends). Find the how-tos to make these gumpaste seashell cupcake toppers–including the sparkly personalized letters–HERE at tikkido.…

Free Freezer Label Printables Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:55 AM PDT I have to agree with the blogger on this one, that I love my freezer. Everything extra goes in there. Of course, I always forget what I actually have in the freezer, then I go out and buy more of the same stuff. Sigh. Chipping away at the excess… Find free freezer label printables HERE at oh my veggies.…

Name your favorite “art” teacher and free printable Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:31 AM PDT It’s back to school in many parts of the world. For me, this time of year brings back memories of all the teachers I’ve had and loved. That’s why a post by Sandy of Waiting for the Muse grabbed my attention. She announced she’s stepping down as a traveling quilt teacher. Saying her emphasis is on teaching art, not technique, …

DIY Wedding Banner Decoration Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:25 AM PDT {photo by Almond Leaf Studios} Make a festive banner to decorate your wedding or reception venue with a step-by-step tutorial from Emmaline Bride!…

Tutorial: Mend a torn pocket in men’s pants Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:18 AM PDT Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to mend a torn side pocket in a pair of men’s suit pants.  Get the tute. [photo from Feather's Flights]…

Printable Butterfly Cupcake Toppers Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:13 AM PDT Oh so pretty… I know at least one butterfly fan who would adore these pretty 3D cupcake toppers. Find the free printable for butterfly cupcake toppers HERE at the Party Planning Center.…

Key Lime Treats in Flip Flop Boxes Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:12 AM PDT What simultaneously grown-up yet still adorable, perfect for summer, packaging for a yummy-sounding dessert. Find the recipe for Key Lime cookie and frosting mounds and a link to the flip flop box tutorial HERE at My Own Ideas.…

Tutorial: Boy’s button down shirt made cool Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:02 AM PDT Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog that takes a boy’s button down shirt  from average to rock star cool.  She does it by adding bias tape trim to the button placket and collar, and replacing the pocket with one that contrasts.  This is so cool!  Go to her tutorial. [photo from Blue Eyed Freckle]…

Tutorial: Cropped high low top from a button down shirt Posted: 14 Aug 2012 06:46 AM PDT Chie from Vivat Veritas guest blogs at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make a cropped high low top out of a button down shirt.  If you’re not brave enough to show your bare belly, you could always cut it a little lower or wear a layering tank underneath.  Get the how-to. [photo from Vivat Veritas on iCandy …

Giveaway: Cricut and Close to My Heart Posted: 14 Aug 2012 06:40 AM PDT The folks at Provocraft, makers of the Cricut and Close to My Heart have once again teamed up, this time for the brand new Artiste collection. This wonderful collection includes one cartridge, three My Acrylix D-size stamp sets, three exclusive 12″ x 9″ Dimensional Elements in coordinating shapes, as well as 700 images to help users create themed projects, interactive …

Tutorial: DIY patchy jeans Posted: 14 Aug 2012 06:37 AM PDT Sometimes a pair of jeans has so many holes that there’s just now way to hide the patching.  If that’s the case, you can always turn the patches into a fashion statement.  Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she creates an intentionally worn look on a pair of holey jeans.  She suggests wearing them with heels and large jewelry.  …

Find: Moustache Candle Holder Posted: 14 Aug 2012 06:31 AM PDT Design Altelier Article makes these beautifully finished moustache/mustache candle holders. Check ‘em out on Etsy.…

Tutorial: How to sew down a button Posted: 14 Aug 2012 06:26 AM PDT If you sew, sooner or later you’re going to have to stitch down a button.  Tracey Toole shares a tutorial over at the Etsy New York Team blog showing how to do it.  Get the tute. [photo from Tracey Toole on Etsy New York Team blog]…

Ta Dah!: Oakshott table runner a fall beauty Posted: 14 Aug 2012 06:26 AM PDT Amy Friend of During Quiet Time says she got her inspiration for this table runner from autumns in New England. She appliqued the shot cotton leaves on what she calls a low volume background. Perfection! Go HERE to see more photos and learn more about her project. Image credit: During Quiet Time…

Freebie: Printable letters at Wild Olive Posted: 14 Aug 2012 05:57 AM PDT Mollie of Wild Olive shares these alphabet printables on a recent blog post. See the faces on them? Cuteness for the kiddos alert! She made fridge magnets with hers, but she lists lots of other uses. Get the free download. Image credit: Wild Olive…

Lazy Crochet Posted: 14 Aug 2012 05:37 AM PDT When I saw this idea, I just had to share.  Matilda uses a sewing machine to finish off the cut edge to create the cardigan, but I’d use a pretty scrap of yarn to crochet over that raw edge – just to make it crochet!  Changing the buttons could really add a lot of pizazz too! If you don’t already …

Inspiration du Jour | Handsome Posted: 14 Aug 2012 03:00 AM PDT Handsome by ErinBlegen {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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