“Process: Simple baby quilt from squares” plus 41 more

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• Process: Simple baby quilt from squares
• Free pattern: Grumpy Grill embroidery
• Louise meets Mary Ann Pettway of Gee’s Bend
• Newsy: Art Gallery has gone gangsta
• Tutorial: Miniature Baskets
• Auditioning fabric for String X quilt
• Pipe Dreams
• Yu-Ping Lin’s Kaleido Jewelry
• Create Your Style giveaway ends Thursday
• Review: Stash Happy Applique
• Tutorial: Clear vinyl & neon handstitched zippered pouch
• Free pattern: Whale softie
• Decoupage Candle Holder
• Tutorial: Layering overskirt for little girls
• DIY: Berry Chocolate (!) Soap
• Tip: Stamped Gift Wrap
• {Real Weddings} $3,500 Smoky Mountain Weddings
• Felted Chairs – Tanya Aguiñiga
• Gumdrop Fish and Crab Cupcake Toppers
• Fishing Pole Treats for Dad
• Billowing Cake Tutorial
• DIY Play Dough
• Vertigo Felted bag pattern
• Branded Utensils
• Hanging out the Laundry
• Birdhouse Cravings
• Freebie: Three Owl Digital Stamps
• Gumdrop Topiary, Skittles Frames and More Candy Crafts
• Crying Baby Cake
• Dairy and Soy Free Peanut Butter Cups
• How to make a recycled folded chip bag belt
• Tutorial: Handstitched felt phone case
• Tutorial | Photo Organizer
• Tutorial: Little girl’s peasant style nightgown, plus a faux shirring technique
• Tutorial: Simple sewing tip to avoid stretched out seams on knit fabric
• Tutorial: Ruched throw pillow
• Tutorial: Faux acid-wash t-shirts
• {Wedding Favors} Geometric Boxes
• Quick! Make A Pile Of These!
• Tutorial | Chevron Misting Template
• Tutorial | Embroidered Tags
• Inspiration du Jour | Save Our Planet

Process: Simple baby quilt from squares Posted: 29 May 2012 11:26 PM PDT Silvia of La Gata Con Botas made this wonderful baby quilt from small fabric squares. She shows a photo of each step in the process. Go HERE to see more. Image credit: La Gata Con Botas…

Free pattern: Grumpy Grill embroidery Posted: 29 May 2012 11:11 PM PDT Mollie of Wild Olive is helping us kick off summer with a free pattern for this stitch-y grill. This would be adorable embroidered on a kitchen apron or hand towels. Get the free download. Image credit: Wild Olive…

Louise meets Mary Ann Pettway of Gee’s Bend Posted: 29 May 2012 10:44 PM PDT Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows us more great photos from her recent trip to Alabama. See inside the Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective where she met Mary Ann Pettway and brought away this house potholder. Go HERE to learn more. Image credit: I’m Feelin’ Crafty…

Newsy: Art Gallery has gone gangsta Posted: 29 May 2012 09:58 PM PDT Twelve sewing bloggers are known to have joined a gang over at Art Gallery Fabrics blog. Members will take turns carrying out project tutorials that will certainly affirm they have crafty-street-cred. Go HERE to see the gangstas in character. So funny! Via Maureen Cracknell Handmade Image credit: Art Gallery Fabrics blog…

Tutorial: Miniature Baskets Posted: 29 May 2012 09:38 PM PDT Todd’s Toys has a little treasure trove of tutorials for minis on this page including the one for the basket pictured above. Check them out! Picture by Todd’s Toys and Miniatures…

Auditioning fabric for String X quilt Posted: 29 May 2012 09:11 PM PDT Ever wonder how quilters decide what fabrics to use in a project? Teresa of Stash Books Blog shows us her selection process for her String X blocks and even offers up a helpful hint. Go HERE to learn more. Image credit: Stash Books Blog…

Pipe Dreams Posted: 29 May 2012 07:43 PM PDT Stephanie Lee’s online workshop will begin on July 16th! Pipe Dreams will teach you to whip up barrel-shaped vessels with daily technique videos, photos, and written instruction over the course of a week. As with the delicately lovely example above, you can fill these tiny vessels with your dreams, intentions, or prayers and keep them close to your heart. Get …

Yu-Ping Lin’s Kaleido Jewelry Posted: 29 May 2012 07:07 PM PDT Take a look at this beautiful creation from Yu-Ping Lin. Featured at Daily Art Muse, Susan Lomoto writes about Yu-Ping’s textile art jewelry inspired by origami and Chinese paper craft. Lin says, "Through this collection, I try to create a stylish wearable work with the molecular composition, the beauty of architecture and the joy of kaleidoscope." The circular repetition of …

Create Your Style giveaway ends Thursday Posted: 29 May 2012 05:48 PM PDT If you haven’t entered the drawing for a free copy of Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements, time is running out. Leave a comment at the original post to enter!…

Review: Stash Happy Applique Posted: 29 May 2012 04:55 PM PDT Stash Happy: Applique by Claire Shaffer is the latest in the Stash Happy series from Lark Crafts.  Within this book are 25 projects where applique makes the design.  The smaller pieces of fabric typically used in applique will send you digging happily through your scrap bin for those favorite little bits of fabric you couldn’t bear to part with.   Some …

Tutorial: Clear vinyl & neon handstitched zippered pouch Posted: 29 May 2012 04:52 PM PDT Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a handstitched vinyl pouch.  The combination of the neon embroidery thread, colored zipper, and clear vinyl is pure fabulousness!  Get the tutorial to see how to make it. [photo from Wild Olive]…

Free pattern: Whale softie Posted: 29 May 2012 04:29 PM PDT Katie from Punk Projects shares a pattern and tutorial for making a cute little whale softie.  I’m loving his little pipe cleaner water spout!  Get the pattern and tutorial at Punk Projects. [photo from Punk Projects]…

Decoupage Candle Holder Posted: 29 May 2012 04:22 PM PDT Creative Jewish Mom shares a classic how to use classic crafting techniques – decoupage and paper punching – to create a candle holder. This project is great for kids, too. Just messy enough to be fun; just easy and cheap enough to catch Mom’s attention. Get the tutorial.…

Tutorial: Layering overskirt for little girls Posted: 29 May 2012 04:07 PM PDT Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s overskirt.  Like the name suggests, the overskirt is made to be layered over another skirt.  A split down the front lets the under skirt peek through.  Get the tutorial at Happy Together. [photo from Happy Together]…

DIY: Berry Chocolate (!) Soap Posted: 29 May 2012 03:27 PM PDT While this is a DIY, it’s also a great inspiration but whatever you call it, wow. Get everything you need to make these beauties in a wonderful new video from Soap & Restless.…

Tip: Stamped Gift Wrap Posted: 29 May 2012 02:46 PM PDT The Paper n Stitch blog shares some simple tips for stamping some quick and easy (and cute!) gift wrap. -Heather…

{Real Weddings} $3,500 Smoky Mountain Weddings Posted: 29 May 2012 02:14 PM PDT Toasting marshmallows for s’mores in lieu of a traditional wedding cake, lighting up the night-time sky with wish lanterns, and the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains are just a few of the many highlights of this real wedding featured at Intimate Weddings.  The adorable couple, Dara & Choeuth, proved that a little cash and a few creative ideas can make …

Felted Chairs – Tanya Aguiñiga Posted: 29 May 2012 11:58 AM PDT I’ve tried felting before, both wet felting and needle felting, and as such, I can’t even imagine creating works of art like Tanya Aguiñiga. She covers all sorts of stuff in felt, like these found chairs. She’s also covered rocks and created some fabulous modern furniture and fun accessories. I especially love the tagline for her furniture–”Softening Industrial Impermanence”. …

Gumdrop Fish and Crab Cupcake Toppers Posted: 29 May 2012 11:18 AM PDT Summer is here in my part of the world, as the stifling heat tells me. Heading to the beach? Or just want to? Find the how-tos to make fish and crab cupcake toppers from gumdrops HERE at my other blog, the decorated cookie.…

Fishing Pole Treats for Dad Posted: 29 May 2012 10:33 AM PDT And speaking of Ashley… Loving this crazy adorable craft-by-kids for Dad: Fishing pole treats. Let the kids craft and paint the fishies and reels and pop some candy in the pole. Find the how-tos HERE at Cute as a Fox.…

Billowing Cake Tutorial Posted: 29 May 2012 10:29 AM PDT I’ve never seen this cake decorating technique in action, but it looks incredible and do-able. Find fantastic step-by-step photos and a tutorial for the billowing cake effect HERE at the joy of cake.  Thanks, Ashley, for the tip!…

DIY Play Dough Posted: 29 May 2012 10:09 AM PDT Isn’t it amazing how the simple things in life can be so beautiful? I love the photos in this tutorial for homemade play dough, and the colors are amazing. You can find the entire article over at Modern Parents, Messy Kids.  …

Vertigo Felted bag pattern Posted: 29 May 2012 09:22 AM PDT Zabet of "The Anti-Craft" designed, knitted and felted this bag and is sharing her pattern with us.  She knitted it three times and ended up using Cascade 220 wool as one of the best felting yarns.  I found the cascade does not fade when felting when you use vivid colors.  This is an amazing bag and pattern and be sure …

Branded Utensils Posted: 29 May 2012 08:38 AM PDT It’s almost toooo easy to make these uber cute, branded wooden utensils, perfect for a summer BBQ, me thinks. Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.…

Hanging out the Laundry Posted: 29 May 2012 08:29 AM PDT This free chart from Brigitte Dadaux reminds me of crisp sheets with that smell of the outdoors. There’s nothing better than clothes fresh from the line outdoors. This free chart is a great way to stitch up a remembrance of a childhood memory or of something you did last week! Get the free chart.…

Birdhouse Cravings Posted: 29 May 2012 08:25 AM PDT A birdhouse is perfect for what you may be craving to stitch. This one is cute and will hit the spot. Get the free chart.…

Freebie: Three Owl Digital Stamps Posted: 29 May 2012 07:46 AM PDT Jaded Blossom Stamps recently had their first customer blog hop and to celebrate they shared three adorable digi stamps for free. Click here to download a grad owl, a patriotic owl and a book owl. Whoo, Whooo! -Heather…

Gumdrop Topiary, Skittles Frames and More Candy Crafts Posted: 29 May 2012 07:29 AM PDT Wouldn’t it be lovely if every week was candy week? What a wonderful world it would be. Though sticky. Well, it’s candy week over at Vintage Umbrella, so be sure to check back for candy crafts all week, like these Skittles photo frames from Monday or  a gumdrop topiary from today. …

Crying Baby Cake Posted: 29 May 2012 07:23 AM PDT Yep. This pretty much sums it up. A great warning/dessert for a baby shower (or maybe “congratulations on your new bundle, have some cake”)…make a crying baby cake HERE at Cake Whiz.…

Dairy and Soy Free Peanut Butter Cups Posted: 29 May 2012 07:19 AM PDT Despite my field, I’ve surprisingly strong willpower when it comes to consuming sweets, with one exception being chocolate peanut butter cups. So I always give kudos to homemade versions. And extra kudos to homemade versions that are dairy and soy free (yay for my vegan buddies!). Find a recipe for dairy and soy free peanut butter chocolate cups HERE at …

How to make a recycled folded chip bag belt Posted: 29 May 2012 07:18 AM PDT I love making these chains of folded paper and bags and this idea for making a belt with them sent in by Erica of the blog Recycled Fashion is great.…

Tutorial: Handstitched felt phone case Posted: 29 May 2012 07:18 AM PDT Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest  blogs at Yellow Bird Yellow Beard with a tutorial showing how to sew up a cute little phone case.  It’s all handsewn out of felt, with a scrap of pretty fabric on the inside of the flap.  The scalloped edge is so cute!  The sewing is simple enough for a first sewing project for kids or …

Tutorial | Photo Organizer Posted: 29 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT Natt Smith from Awesomeness of Crafting takes you through the steps to make a pocket organizer for photos using patterned paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Tutorial: Little girl’s peasant style nightgown, plus a faux shirring technique Posted: 29 May 2012 06:47 AM PDT Kat from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shares a free pattern for a peasant-style nightgown for little girls.  It’s an easy style to make, and looks so cute on little girls.  If shirring with elastic thread has given you trouble in the past, check out her faux-shirring technique for gathering the neck and sleeves.  The pattern is available in sizes …

Tutorial: Simple sewing tip to avoid stretched out seams on knit fabric Posted: 29 May 2012 06:33 AM PDT I love sewing on knits, but I don’t love trying to control the stretch as the fabric moves under the needle.  Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares her latest discovery on her blog for sewing on knits without creating stretched-out wavy seams.  Her technique is simple and uses a material that you probably have in your house right now.  Intrigued?  …

Tutorial: Ruched throw pillow Posted: 29 May 2012 06:21 AM PDT Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a ruched throw pillow.  The gathered fabric adds texture and interest to the solid colored pillow.   Go to her tutorial. [photo from Girl. Inspired.]…

Tutorial: Faux acid-wash t-shirts Posted: 29 May 2012 06:08 AM PDT Is there anything more evocative of 80′s fashion than a good ole’ acid wash?  Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can recreate the look of acid washed fabric on your t-shirts.  You don’t have to worry with trying to find acid – or work with it safely – because she uses bleach instead.  Get …

{Wedding Favors} Geometric Boxes Posted: 29 May 2012 05:51 AM PDT Make modern and colorful favors for your wedding with a tutorial for festive, geometric boxes spotted at Wedding Clan. So festive!…

Quick! Make A Pile Of These! Posted: 29 May 2012 05:10 AM PDT I like to get a jump on holiday gifts, so finding a free, cute pattern like this one really puts me in the mood to make a stack of them to have on hand.  This crocheter lined up her colors very well to create a matching pair.  I’m not such a perfectionist and would probably have settled for a less …

Tutorial | Chevron Misting Template Posted: 29 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT Wendi from Scrappy Day in Paradise shares how she made the background for this layout suing a chevron template that she made herself. It’s a very neat idea! Click here to see more.…

Tutorial | Embroidered Tags Posted: 29 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT Nathalie from An Ounce of Creativity shares this great tutorial for making embroidered tags. You are going to love this one! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Inspiration du Jour | Save Our Planet Posted: 29 May 2012 03:00 AM PDT Save Our Planet by Severine {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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