“Paper Cut Words – Annie Vought” plus 43 more

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• Paper Cut Words – Annie Vought
• Freebies: Kristi’s Back to School printables
• A trip to Cotton and Clover Dry Goods
• Lily’s Summer Dishcloth of the Week
• A call for help: Destash to restash quilter’s supplies
• Tutorial: Threading your serger
• Tip: No-knot quilting in the middle
• Tutorial: Install an exposed zipper on a skirt
• Tutorial: DIY (and cute!) needle threader
• A Chance to Win Some Beautiful Yarn
• Project: Stamped Paper Suitcase and Book
• Upcycle with applique
• Tutorial: ‘Knotty Christmas Trees’
• How to Make Swirly Candy Lollipops
• Tutorial: Felt needle threader
• Make a stitching kit for a young one
• Hen’s Teeth: Divine recycling
• Video tutorial: Stumpwork
• Day 12 Winner
• You could make this Yorkie!
• Make Your Own Mason Jars-to-Go
• Free Pattern: Stripie Scarf
• Dyed Baby Food Jar Luminaries
• Lighted Paper Flower Bouquet
• Rainbow of Love
• Gorgeous Art with Sea Shells
• Tea Dyed Coffee Filter Wreath
• How To: Needle Felted Fruit – Pear tutorial
• Sun and Sky Jelly Shots
• How to make a recycled silver tray silhouette
• Free pattern: Favorite cardigan
• New Release: A Muse Studio
• Tutorial: Bi fold diaper clutch
• Tutorial: Portable ironing spot ironing board
• Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll
• Clever Method for Decorating Detailed Cookies
• DIY Bottle Tags from Chalk Cloth
• You Can Infuse Vodka with Anything
• Tutorial: DIY a second spool holder for your machine
• Crochet Gets Serious
• Show & Tell | Preschool Scrapbook
• Where You Scrap | Marty Walden
• Inspiration du Jour | Papa & Nana’s Pool
• Olympic Giveaway 13: Jane Austen Knits Magazines

Paper Cut Words – Annie Vought Posted: 08 Aug 2012 10:01 PM PDT Have you ever made a stencil by carefully cutting out printed words with your X-acto knife? It takes a lot of time and determination. So I can’t even imagine how Annie Vought spends hours creating her intricate pieces of art. Cutting out around every mark on a piece of paper, she creates lacy, delicate artwork that makes words into pictures. …

Freebies: Kristi’s Back to School printables Posted: 08 Aug 2012 09:41 PM PDT This is a great idea Kristi of I Should Be Mopping the Floor had for creating back to school memories. Choose the printable right for your child’s grade (preschool thru grade 12) and have them write their name on it. Snap a photo of them holding it then repeat every year. Brilliant! Get the free printables. Via Katie’s Nesting …

A trip to Cotton and Clover Dry Goods Posted: 08 Aug 2012 07:52 PM PDT Traveling this summer landed me at the steps of Cotton and Clover, a boutique in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This was my first trip there. As I approached the entrance, a note on the door said, “We’re sewing in the back, please ring the bell.” Now, that’s my kind of place. Here’s a peek inside. I love that heart quilt …

Lily’s Summer Dishcloth of the Week Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:30 PM PDT It’s week six out of eight of Lily’s summer dishcloth extravaganza, and this week’s theme is Flights of Floral Fancy. The knit pattern this week is a sunflower dishcloth (that opens as a PDF) worked in the round with a bobbled center and a petal edging that’s sewn on after the fact. I don’t know if I’d actually use it, …

A call for help: Destash to restash quilter’s supplies Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:21 PM PDT Calling all sewers and quilters! Thearica of Pigtales and Quilts is heartsick to learn her dear friend, also a quilter, lost her home to wildfires over the weekend. I found this video A Tragic Day – Fire Storm Mannford Oklahoma by storm chasers if you are curious about the area that was hit. We sewist all know good stash can …

Tutorial: Threading your serger Posted: 08 Aug 2012 05:04 PM PDT Ever feel like you need an advanced engineering degree to thread your serger?  If so, Palak from Strawbazies has some help for you.  She shares a tutorial showing how to thread your serger.  The step-by-step full color photos help make sense of those crazy complicated threading diagrams printed on your serger.  It’s the first in her Relationship Rescue: You and …

Tip: No-knot quilting in the middle Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:31 PM PDT Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares how to deal with the underneath thread when quilting starts in the middle instead of the side of a quilt sandwich. Secrets like this make sewing less frustrating. Get the know-how. Image credit: The Crafty Mummy…

Tutorial: Install an exposed zipper on a skirt Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:26 PM PDT Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a video how-to on Sewing Secrets (the Coats & Clark blog) showing how to add an exposed zipper to the back of a skirt.  The construction is a little different than a typical zipper insertion because the seam allowances get turned to the right side of the skirt and hidden underneath …

Tutorial: DIY (and cute!) needle threader Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:00 PM PDT If you sometimes you need a little assist when threading a needle, check out this cool DIY by Mollie from Wild Olive.  She shows how you can make your own needle threader.  It works the same as the little threaders that come in a sewing kit, but her version has a felt spool of thread as a cute topper.  …

A Chance to Win Some Beautiful Yarn Posted: 08 Aug 2012 03:03 PM PDT This is not a giveaway of mine, please go check out the Will Save Nine website for information on how to enter this contest. There are so many great independent yarn dyers out there that it’s impossible to know all of them, so it’s great when you can both get a chance to look inside their creative process and business …

Project: Stamped Paper Suitcase and Book Posted: 08 Aug 2012 02:44 PM PDT This little suitcase by Anna-Karin is amazing!! She used a die from Sizzix for the base, stamping and distressing it and adding metal embellishments. She even stamped the inside of the case and made a wonderful tag book to put inside. For more info and pictures visit her blog Layers of Ink. -Heather…

Upcycle with applique Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:35 PM PDT Amy Munson of In the Fold spiffs up some boy shorts and a plain t-shirt with pretty applique and machine sketching. Now any little princess would be proud to wear them. Go to her blog post to find out how she did it.…

Tutorial: ‘Knotty Christmas Trees’ Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:28 PM PDT These squeezable little ornaments will make excellent gift tie-ons or tree ornaments next Christmas. Get the stitching out of the way now! Go to Jenny Bartoy‘s Stumbles & Stitches post for the pattern and tutorial.…

How to Make Swirly Candy Lollipops Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:21 PM PDT These how-tos for making little (sparkly) swirly lollipops seem quite doable even for those of us scared of candy thermometers. Find the how-tos for this sucker cuteness HERE at Cakewalk Baking.  …

Tutorial: Felt needle threader Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:21 PM PDT Mollie of Wild Olive shows step by step how to create this handy and adorable needle threader to tuck into your stitching kit. See her tutorial.…

Make a stitching kit for a young one Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:16 PM PDT Curly Birds shares an idea for making your little one a sewing or embroidery kit of his or her very own. This isn’t so much a tutorial as a suggestion, but the inspiration is irresistible. Go to the blog post.…

Hen’s Teeth: Divine recycling Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:11 PM PDT Viv of Hen’s Teeth has been busily stitching up wares in her signature style: colorful modern images on bits and scraps of old cloth and quilts. For example, take these brooches. No, wait…don’t take them. I want them! See much more at Viv’s blog post.…

Video tutorial: Stumpwork Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:03 PM PDT Lorraine Stobie of Creative Daily shows us a stumpwork butterfly wing she created following a video by British embroiderer Kelley Aldridge. Go to her post for more info and the link to the video.…

Day 12 Winner Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:00 PM PDT I can’t believe I’ve been at this giveaway for 12 days! it’s been so fun sharing all of these goodies with you. The winner of the Color by Kristin yarn and pattern book is number 120, Ellen, who said she’s looking forward to knitting a warm sweater or two when the weather gets colder. Sounds good to me. Congratulations and …

You could make this Yorkie! Posted: 08 Aug 2012 12:56 PM PDT How I wish I could do bead embroidery like The Lone Beader! Now I have my chance–and so do you. TLB is offering the pattern and tutorial for this adorable Yorkie pin in her Etsy shop. Go to her blog post for the details and link. Ed. note: The Lone Beader did not ask or compensate me to …

Make Your Own Mason Jars-to-Go Posted: 08 Aug 2012 12:11 PM PDT I needn’t talk more of my love for mason jars and their infinite uses, do I? You’ve heard it all too much before. I should note, though, that I use a mason jar at home for my drinkin’. (As in, drinking water, juice, iced coffee…) To be able to grace the world outside with my mason jar addiction? Yes, I …

Free Pattern: Stripie Scarf Posted: 08 Aug 2012 12:03 PM PDT This is a totally selfish statement, but I’m going to make it anyway. Designers: Please stop making cute things while I have no time for knitting other people’s stuff! If this were any normal summer, I would have the Stripie Scarf from Amy Loberg and Classic Elite on my needles already. This cute slanted two-color scarf is worked in garter …

Dyed Baby Food Jar Luminaries Posted: 08 Aug 2012 11:08 AM PDT Inspired by Family Magazine shares how to “dye” baby food jars and convert them into colorful hanging luminaries. Check out how they did it.…

Lighted Paper Flower Bouquet Posted: 08 Aug 2012 08:54 AM PDT Johnnie from Saved By Love Creations shares this easy and beautiful way to display flowers all year long. This pretty bouquet is made from pretty punched paper and filled with just the right amount of light to invoke oooh’s and ahhh’s. Check it out on Johnnie’s blog — DIY Paper Flower Lighted Bouquet.…

Rainbow of Love Posted: 08 Aug 2012 10:42 AM PDT I love rainbows and especially love them when they are more graphic and less girly like this design from Jeanne at Byrd’s Nest. It’s a classic way to express your love. Check out the free chart.…

Gorgeous Art with Sea Shells Posted: 08 Aug 2012 07:52 AM PDT I came across these beautiful pieces of art using sea shells while looking for a little shell inspiration myself. The intricate details in these pieces are phenomenal and I am in awe of the creative talent that made them. Stunning. From Lark Crafts — She Sells Sea Shells.…

Tea Dyed Coffee Filter Wreath Posted: 08 Aug 2012 07:33 AM PDT I’ve seen many coffee filter wreaths as they took the craft world by storm recently. This wreath, however, is embellished in a way that makes it stand out from the rest. The beautiful accents give it a gorgeous shabby chic look. I love that the filters re tea stained too! Head over to Design, Dining + Diapers to see this …

How To: Needle Felted Fruit – Pear tutorial Posted: 08 Aug 2012 09:17 AM PDT Cintia is sharing the last of her yummy fruit collection "Needle felted pear tutorial "on my poppet" out of Australia. Make a cute Pear fruit by needle felting. She also includes how to blend colored fiber with a carding brush. I posted her tutorial on the Kiwi fruit and she also has a Strawberry you can needle felt.  This tutorial …

Sun and Sky Jelly Shots Posted: 08 Aug 2012 09:14 AM PDT Wow, this really evokes a sunny, summer day, no? Even the sun is made from jelly shots. Find the how-tos to make jelly shot sky parfaits with jelly sun toppers HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. Wow again, that might be a record for the number of times I’ve used the word “jelly” in a sentence.…

How to make a recycled silver tray silhouette Posted: 08 Aug 2012 08:56 AM PDT My favorite part of Katie’s recycled project is her brilliant reuse of a silver tray. See how she made this glitter silhouette over at her blog Punk Projects.…

Free pattern: Favorite cardigan Posted: 08 Aug 2012 08:00 AM PDT Autie from iCandy Handmade had a much-loved cardigan that had reached the end of its days, so she made a pattern from it and made herself 5 new cardigans with the same shape.  AND she shares the pattern (adult size medium) and a tutorial on her blog.  With cooler fall temps (hopefully!) around the corner, this would make a nice layering piece.  …

New Release: A Muse Studio Posted: 08 Aug 2012 07:22 AM PDT The new 2012 holiday catalog from A Muse Studio has just been released! It’s chocked full of wonderful new cling mounted stamp sets with Fall, Halloween, Christmas and Winter themes (my personal faves are Nevermore, Aspen Background and Making Spirits Bright). They also have a new trendy Chevron pattern cardstock in great colors, yummy new felt and colorful new ink sprays too! …

Tutorial: Bi fold diaper clutch Posted: 08 Aug 2012 07:10 AM PDT Shannon from Sewing Barefoot shows how to make a bi fold diaper clutch. It has two pockets on the inside – one to hold the diapers, and one to hold the wipes.  It folds up and closes with a magnetic snap.  This would make a great baby shower gift! Get the tute. [via The Creative Itch] [photo from Sewing Barefoot]…

Tutorial: Portable ironing spot ironing board Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:52 AM PDT You might need a full size ironing board for your laundry room, but for pressing seams open a smaller ironing board might be just the thing.  Instead of having to get up and walk across the room to use the big ironing board, you can place a small ironing board at the end of your sewing table.  Feelin’ Crafty shows how …

Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:44 AM PDT Janna from A Steadfast Life shows how to make a pretty new sundress for an 18″ doll.  You can make one out of just 1/4 yard of fabric.  Go to her tutorial. [via Pinterest] [photo from A Steadfast Life]…

Clever Method for Decorating Detailed Cookies Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:20 AM PDT Don’t own a KopyKake projector? Neither do I. Hence why I adore this fantastic idea for making your own imprint on cookies for detailed decorating using tracing paper and edible writers. Brilliant. Find the step-by–step how-tos, with NYC as the example, HERE at Sweet Ambs.…

DIY Bottle Tags from Chalk Cloth Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:11 AM PDT And just to clarify exactly what is in said infused vodka (find the said infused vodka here)… DIY chalk cloth bottle tags. Chalk cloth? So many uses for this that are popping in my head already. I must get some. Find the step-by-step tutorial to make your own chalk cloth bottle tags HERE at Craftzine.…

You Can Infuse Vodka with Anything Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:07 AM PDT I was pretty much sold at “crazy.” And “vodka.” Find a link to the how-tos for infusing vodka with all kinds of stuff, and find ideas for some unusual additions to vodka (think wasabi and bacon) HERE at Rock UR Party.…

Tutorial: DIY a second spool holder for your machine Posted: 08 Aug 2012 05:51 AM PDT Sewing with a twin needle requires you to use two spools of thread.  Most sewing machines have a spot to hold that second spool of thread.  They don’t always make them that noticeable, so you might have to hunt for them.  But there are some machines that don’t have them.  If that’s the  case with your machine, then check out …

Crochet Gets Serious Posted: 08 Aug 2012 05:11 AM PDT Can crochet save your life?  Kathryn Vercillo thinks so.  She thinks that crochet saved her life and she’s written a book about it.  Kathryn’s name may be familiar to your from her awesome blog about which I’ve written before. I have yet to read Kathryn’s book, but I know something of her story, of her years long struggle against devastating …

Show & Tell | Preschool Scrapbook Posted: 08 Aug 2012 05:00 AM PDT Kelly gives us a peek into her daughter’s preschool scrapbook, and shares some tips on how she put it together. This is very timely for me, as my son starts preschool this year! Click here to see more.…

Where You Scrap | Marty Walden Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:00 AM PDT Marty Walden sent along a link to the tour she did recently of her newly updated scrapbook room. That’s a great space Marty! Click here to see more. Have you posted about your scrapbook space? Send us a link to the blog post and you just might be the next feature!…

Inspiration du Jour | Papa & Nana’s Pool Posted: 08 Aug 2012 03:00 AM PDT Papa & Nana’s Pool by corej {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

Olympic Giveaway 13: Jane Austen Knits Magazines Posted: 08 Aug 2012 12:00 AM PDT I am kind of ashamed to admit I’ve never read any Jane Austen. And I almost took enough English classes to have a minor in the subject! There are a lot of places where my reading education fell a little short, and someday when I get some free time (yeah, right!) I’m going to improve upon the unsteady foundation in …

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