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“Roasting Peeps Tutorial from Soda Lime Times” plus 24 more

“Roasting Peeps Tutorial from Soda Lime Times” plus 24 more


Roasting Peeps Tutorial from Soda Lime Times

Posted: 23 May 2012 09:28 PM PDT

Soda Lime Times has been kind enough to post another cool tutorial and this one is by the fabulous glass bead maker, Janice Peacock. But I must warn you all…this is not really a glass tutorial. It’s actually fire roasting a peep sweet treat. Yes, a peep. It’s a very funny tutorial and she is actually using a glass …


Making a Kiwi Cane

Posted: 23 May 2012 08:14 PM PDT

Here’s a simple, casual video for making a kiwi fruit cane. The results are perfect for use with miniatures. I’m such a stickler I’d probably do this with a ruler rather than free hand.…


Free pattern: Dimples pincushion

Posted: 23 May 2012 04:10 PM PDT

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free pattern for her Dimples pincushion.  The simple shape allows a special fabric to grab center stage.  I love the idea of using different prints for the top and bottom!  Get the free pattern.

[photo from Shiny Happy World]…


Liberty’s new quilting weight fabric

Posted: 23 May 2012 03:58 PM PDT

Rae Hoekstra of Made by Rae gave her readers a list today of what she considers the ten best things about her recent trip to Spring Quilt Market Kansas City. I like them all, but as a quilter, I’m most excited by 2, Liberty Lifestyle Fabrics. Liberty has come out with a quilting weight fabric line. That’s good news …


Newsy: QOV documentary on PBS

Posted: 23 May 2012 03:02 PM PDT

Ever wonder how the Quilts of Valor (QOV) Foundation got its start? I’m curious every time I talk about it on this blog. Jenny of Martingale’s Stitch This! blog wrote a nice long post about it to encourage readers to watch the Quilts of Valor documentary that premieres this week on PBS. By the way, Martingale is one of …


Ruby Star quilted coasters

Posted: 23 May 2012 02:06 PM PDT

I never tire of seeing what crafters make from the Ruby Star Rising/Shining fabric lines by Melody Miller. I found these quilted coasters at Sing All You Want Etsy.  Adorableness!

Image credit: Sing All You Want

Ed. note: Sing All You Want did not ask for a mention or compensate this post in any way. I just like her


Felt Beachy needle case tutorial

Posted: 23 May 2012 12:25 PM PDT

Holly has this darling tutorial on how to make a needle holder to take to the beach and like Holly we are all thinking beach with the warmer weather.  She found the shell with the center missing and she used a teeny drift wood twig toggle to fasten together the needle case. It is neat when you can find things …


Neon Bridal Shower

Posted: 23 May 2012 11:43 AM PDT

Bold colors are popping everywhere this season, so a neon bridal shower is right on trend! Hostess with the Mostess featured a “glowing” inspiration shoot created by Xiomara of A Styled Fete. You’ll love all the colorful details!…


Wicked Witch Bookmark – MyBookmark

Posted: 23 May 2012 11:40 AM PDT

I’m not really a bookmark person. To be honest, I use whatever’s handy at the moment–bills, napkins, nail files, other books, and etc. But I promise, if my bookmark was this cool, I’d use it. How great a gift would this fabulous Wicked Witch Bookmark by MyBookmark on Etsy be, especially for young readers who are just embracing the wonderful worlds …


Read all about it: Tips and tricks for refashioning sweaters

Posted: 23 May 2012 10:08 AM PDT

Jody Pearl gives some tips and tricks for cutting and resewing sweaters to create a beautiful upcycled garment.  The stretchy knit of a sweater handles differently under the needle than a woven fabric, but she gives tips for cutting the fabric, combining the types of knits, and for sewing them together so they don’t stretch out.  You’ll also get to …


Tutorial: Toddler sleep sac

Posted: 23 May 2012 09:48 AM PDT

Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sleep sac for a toddler.  The sleep sac is like a blanket that the child can wear, though unlike a blanket it can’t be kicked off in the night. Her example is made from an old wool blanket with a soft flannel lining.  Get the tutorial.

[photo …


Tutorial: Little boy’s surfer style swim trunks

Posted: 23 May 2012 09:37 AM PDT

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pair of lined swim trunks for her young son.  The asymmetrical piecing on the legs gives them surfer style.  Get the tute.

[photo from Melly Sews]…


Tutorial: Sew a boxy zippered pouch

Posted: 23 May 2012 09:32 AM PDT

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boxy zippered bag.  You can use it to hold pencils, make-up, or any of kind of small odds and ends you need to keep together.  Go to her video tutorial.

[photo from Crafty Gemini]…


How to make a recycled paper mobile

Posted: 23 May 2012 09:07 AM PDT

First I just want to say how much I love when crafters share wide shots of their creativity. I know it’s a little arty but I like a little artsy with my craftsy! See how to make a recycled paper mobile (complete with close-up pictures!)…


May Birdhouse

Posted: 23 May 2012 08:13 AM PDT

It’s time for another free birdhouse for the month of may. Free from Atmosfera di Casa. This little birdhouse is happy with butterflies flitting around it. Any bird would be proud to make it home. Get the free chart.


Afternoon Tea

Posted: 23 May 2012 08:10 AM PDT

Cupcakes and tea are a perfect pairing and this chart has them both and it is free! It will be a quick stitch too. It’s from Happiness is Cross Stitching. Check it out.


Decorated Sugar Cubes

Posted: 23 May 2012 08:09 AM PDT

Taking sugar to a whole new level… make royal icing flowers to top sugar cubes HERE at My Chic Life. Such a charming addition to a tea party. This idea and more for hosting a tea party can be found in the May issue of Traditional Home Magazine.…


Freebie: Tickets Download

Posted: 23 May 2012 06:28 AM PDT

Wow, these tickets from D & H Scrap are simply beautiful!! You can download them for free here on their site. Please note this is a Russian site so the words are in Russian, but I think that makes them that much more charming!

-Heather…


Tutorial: Applique a t-shirt to show your home state some love

Posted: 23 May 2012 06:25 AM PDT

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt that shows some love for your home state.  She shows it as a little boy’s shirt, but it would work equally well for little girls or for grown-ups.  She uses her Silhouette machine to cut her applique pieces.  If you don’t have a …


Tutorial: Color blocked skirt with a bow for little girls

Posted: 23 May 2012 06:11 AM PDT

Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make her Melon Blocked Skirt for little girls.  I love this skirt!!  The colors are all fresh and melon-y, and a contrast band and bow at the bottom are absolute fabulousness.   Get the tutorial.

[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]…


Read all about it: Teaching kids to sew

Posted: 23 May 2012 06:02 AM PDT

LiEr from ikat bag writes a post on her blog all about teaching kids to sew.  She wrote the post in response to the many questions she’s gotten from her readers about helping children learn to sew.  She writes about the kinds of projects that motivate kids, when to start teaching them and the types of sewing appropriate for their age range, whether a child needs their …


Rainbow Drops

Posted: 23 May 2012 05:40 AM PDT

 

This is such a cute idea that I just had to share it!  The project looks far more complicated than it is.  The trick is the two balls of yarn, one in a rainbow variegated colorway.  That does a great deal of the work for you.  Jessyz came up with the idea and has written the pattern which she …


Article | Top 5 Tools Every Scrapper Should Have

Posted: 23 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Ashley Harris over on The Scrap Review shares a list of the Top 5 Tools Every Scrapper Should Have. Do you agree with her list? Which tools are your must have?…


Show & Tell | Graduation Announcements

Posted: 23 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Jenni at Vintage Umbrella shares these customized photo invitations that she made for her daughter’s graduation party. She used a photo both inside and out. Click here to see more.…


Inspiration du Jour | Away We Go

Posted: 23 May 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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