“Day 8 and 9 Winners” plus 17 more

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• Day 8 and 9 Winners
• Going to school in a circus
• Tutorial: Charm square eyeglass case
• Vote on the 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge
• Tutorial: Refashion a broken purse into a new wristlet
• Hint: Keep blocks straight while sewing
• Tutorial: Kimberley’s stitched poetry beach quilt
• Tutorial: Discovery box for baby
• Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
• Humor: A quilter’s logic applied to the cost of quilt making
• Tutorial: Sunflower table runner by Staci
• Video tutorial: Union Jack pillow
• Tutorial: Use a fork to make perfect pleats
• Tutorial: Color blocked Nautical Diva top
• Tutorial: Ruffled fabric key fob
• Tutorial: Insulated lunch bag
• Tutorial: Mermaid Step Card
• Olympic Giveaway 10: Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps

Day 8 and 9 Winners Posted: 05 Aug 2012 06:45 PM PDT I hope everyone was busy watching the Olympics, knitting or doing something else fun over the weekend! I got a little knitting done on something I’ll share with you on Tuesday, and spent way too much time out in the Arkansas summer heat and had to take a day to recuperate! But enough about me, on to the winners. The …

Going to school in a circus Posted: 05 Aug 2012 05:59 PM PDT We recently reviewed Ovo, currently touring Australia. Have you ever wondered how the kids who travel with their artist mum and dad get their studies done? After all, just being part of a big circus entourage doesn’t mean you get to miss out on your schooling . OVO has a school on site (and so do most Cirque Du …

Tutorial: Charm square eyeglass case Posted: 05 Aug 2012 05:09 PM PDT Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use charm squares to make a small pouch to hold your eyeglasses (or sunglasses).  Of course, you don’t necessarily need charm squares to make this.  You could probably find all the pieces you need in your scrap bin.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from The Crafty Mummy]…

Vote on the 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge Posted: 05 Aug 2012 04:59 PM PDT The 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge over at Ricochet and Away! has moved from the entry phase into the voting phase.  The challenge was to create one item that had two uses.  Even if you didn’t enter the challenge, head over there now to see all the entries and vote for your top three picks.  [photo from Ricochet and Away!]…

Tutorial: Refashion a broken purse into a new wristlet Posted: 05 Aug 2012 04:52 PM PDT Jillian from Jillian’s Refashions shows the wristlet she made using a free pattern from Butterick.  She got all of the materials to make the wristlet from a (larger) broken purse and an old keychain.  See photos from the construction process on her blog.  Get the free wristlet pattern from Butterick. [via Refashion Co-op]…

Hint: Keep blocks straight while sewing Posted: 05 Aug 2012 03:06 PM PDT Karen of Quilts Etc. shows quilters how to keep blocks straight and in order while taking them from the design wall to the sewing machine. Since tearing out stitches is no fun, I am bookmarking this handy tip. Visit her post to get the hint. Image credit: Quilts Etc.…

Tutorial: Kimberley’s stitched poetry beach quilt Posted: 05 Aug 2012 02:25 PM PDT Kimberley of My Brown Bag Studio has a new quilt project at the Moda Bake Shop. Of block construction, six of the solid blocks feature one of her verses extolling the joys of summer. Other blocks are from Lucy’s Crab Shack line which is adorable, including the backing. The finished quilt measures 57″ square, a good size for sharing. Get …

Tutorial: Discovery box for baby Posted: 05 Aug 2012 01:10 PM PDT Danny of Mommy For Reals shares a tutorial for this discovery box she made as a gift for her daughter, soon to turn one year. With lots of photos and detailed instructions, you can make one too. Get the tutorial. Image credit: Mommy For Reals…

Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass Posted: 05 Aug 2012 01:07 PM PDT In my random wanders on the interwebs looking for interesting glass topics to write about I found this web site, Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass. What a great site. They have memberships and give grants and sponsor events. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are announcements of other events and links to sites and they profile …

Humor: A quilter’s logic applied to the cost of quilt making Posted: 05 Aug 2012 12:33 PM PDT Kristyne of Pretty by Hand declares the cost is “free” for making this pretty pink floral quilt. She explains it’s due to specific financial calculations quilters use, a universal rule. I’m still laughing, you will too. Visit her post and enjoy. Image credit: Pretty by Hand…

Tutorial: Sunflower table runner by Staci Posted: 05 Aug 2012 12:02 PM PDT Sunflowers are in their glory this time of year. Staci at Crafty Staci created this sunflower table runner to celebrate the flower and to show off some cute buttons at the same time. The flowers are made of felt and stitched down by hand with strands of embroidery floss. Clever. You can make one too, she shares step-by-step instructions on …

Video tutorial: Union Jack pillow Posted: 05 Aug 2012 11:34 AM PDT Got Olympic fever?  Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Union Jack pillow.  You could also use the pieced flag as a cool applique on a t-shirt or bag.  Go to her video tutorial. [photo from Crafty Gemini]…

Tutorial: Use a fork to make perfect pleats Posted: 05 Aug 2012 11:24 AM PDT Starlight Masquerade shows how you a barbecue tool can help you make perfect pleats.  Actually, any fork with long straight tines will work.  This is so cool!  If, like me, you haven’t seen this technique before, be ready for your lightbulb moment. Go to the tutorial. [via Pinterest] [photo from Starlight Masquerade]…

Tutorial: Color blocked Nautical Diva top Posted: 05 Aug 2012 11:09 AM PDT Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to make her Nautical Diva top.  The design was inspired by a similar shirt she saw on Pinterest.  The front is color blocked from a solid and a stripe. The back is also pieced from two more solid color fabrics.  LOVE!  Go to her tutorial. [photo from I Make Stuff]…

Tutorial: Ruffled fabric key fob Posted: 05 Aug 2012 06:46 AM PDT Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a ruffled fabric key fob.  This is such a cute project for using up your scraps!!  Go to her tutorial. [photo from Sugar Bee Crafts]…

Tutorial: Insulated lunch bag Posted: 05 Aug 2012 06:29 AM PDT Tammy Tutterow shares a tutorial over at the Fiskars blog showing how to make an insulated lunch bag.  It has a simple foldover top that holds closed with a square of Velcro.  Hers are made out of quilting cottons for the exterior and the lining, but you could use a laminated fabric for either layer for a wipe-clean surface.  …

Tutorial: Mermaid Step Card Posted: 05 Aug 2012 06:02 AM PDT Stampendous has directions for making a super cute mermaid step card. I love her little seahorse friends! -Heather…

Olympic Giveaway 10: Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps Posted: 05 Aug 2012 12:00 AM PDT Though I seem incapable of stopping the complaining about the weather, I know that it will be fall relatively soon. That means that if you want a new little something to gussy up your fall (or spring) wardrobe, you’d probably better get to stitching. One lucky knitter will have a bunch of great new ideas at her disposal with today’s …

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