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“Tutorial: Newbie pinwheel blocks” plus 28 more

“Tutorial: Newbie pinwheel blocks” plus 28 more


Tutorial: Newbie pinwheel blocks

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:42 PM PDT

Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares a project on her blog that she describes as perfect for quilting newbies – pinwheels. You’ll learn to successfully work with triangles that are on the bias (code for stretchy) to create 8″ quilt blocks. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Ooo! Shiny!


Recycled Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons – Rook No. 17

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:01 PM PDT

These hot air balloons are so cute! I’d never know they were actually recycled lightbulbs. Head over to Rook No. 17 to check out this great tutorial on how to create one of your own. It’d be a great way to use up some of the that fabric stash I’m sure you have. (Right? Not just me?) Lots of possibilities for …


1001 Uses for Drumstick Ice Cream Cones

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:15 PM PDT

Well, not so much 1001, more like 5, but 5 clever uses for Drumstick Ice Cream Cones equals 1001. CakeSpy tested out some new Drumstick Pretzel Dipped Cones (note to Nestle, I’m happy to test out ice cream cones, too) and came up with some variations on how you might serve them, like this totally awesome Unicorn cake. Find the …


Glass Art Society Conference Soon

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:07 PM PDT

The GAS conference is right around the corner. June 11-16 and it’s in Toledo, OH. You may wonder why Toledo? Well that’s where the Studio Glass movement got its start and for the 50th anniversary it was decided that that’s where the conference would be held. Anybody that’s anybody in the glass world will be at the conference (I sadly …


Tutorial: Use cotton yarn to create tie-dye stripes

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:43 PM PDT

Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica, shares a video tutorial at the I Love To Create blog showing how to create a striped tie-dye effect on fabric.  She uses a Tulip tie-dye kit and lengths of cotton yarn.  Brilliant!!  Watch her video to see how to do it.


Tutorial: Turn a polo-style shirt into a loose-fitting top

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:19 PM PDT

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how you can turn a man’s polo-style shirt into a loose fitting top for yourself.  She models it so the front buttons are at the back, but it can actually be worn either way.  She also replaced the plain buttons with brightly colored ones that stand out.  The shape works well for her …


Tutorial: Baby Butterfly softie toy for babies

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:01 PM PDT

Abby from While She Naps (and author of The Artful Bird) shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make butterfly softie toys for bitty babies.  A bell on the inside of the body and crinkly wings will keep baby’s attention, and a loop from the top allows you to hang it from a carseat or stroller. …


Book Review: Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World by Amy Anderson

Posted: 30 May 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Just the cover of the book Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World and the name makes me smile. But you can judge a book by the cover as that is just what the projects included in Mod Podge Rocks! make me do too. Decoupage is such a great way to add your personal touch on the things around you and …


Free Pattern for; Mini Pirate or Mini Tricorn Hat

Posted: 30 May 2012 03:18 PM PDT

Angel is a stay at home mother of two beautiful girls and hosts "fleecefun".  She is married to an understanding man, who has given her a gift: a room of her own to create in. I am jealous! She was taught to sew and pattern draft by her mom. Her sewing is her creative comfort food. She prefers to sew …


Quilts as props by Two Eyes

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:12 PM PDT

I love this Geddes-inspired photo. The sweet infant on folded quilts, so perfect! Go to Two Eyes Photography to see more of her work.

Image credit: Two Eyes Photography

Via Cynthia Davis/Two Eyes Pinterest


Stovetop Beeswax Candle

Posted: 30 May 2012 12:23 PM PDT

 Creative Soul Spectrum shares a prettily photographed tutorial for making your own beeswax candle on the stove. The blogger is a first time candle-maker and talks in her post about how easy it really is. Check it out.…


DIY Confetti Favors

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:14 AM PDT

Emmaline Bride bills these festive confetti favors as “ridiculously easy!” Get the tutorial here.…


Bookmark by Request

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:08 AM PDT

This simple bookmark chart is done up by request from a friend by Mamou. It’s a simple design that will look lovely stitched in any color and I think especially would look lovely in a variegated floss. Get the free bookmark design.


Love Birds Cross Stitch Project

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:05 AM PDT

From Aurelle Creations, these love birds are a LOVELY project to stitch in the floss color of your choice. I can see this done in pink on white or white on cream as shown here. There are as many options as there are colors in the rainbow. Check out the free chart.


How to make your own recycled wiggly eyes

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:34 AM PDT

What an awesome idea for making your own wiggly (or googly) eyes! Pop on over to the blog MeiJo’s Joy for the whole tutorial on how to make your own recycled wiggly eyes.…


Book Party Ideas and a Free Printable

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:15 AM PDT

As one with a thing for the literary, I can’t help but adore this book-themed party from My Insanity. I’m going to keep pushing reading so my kid requests this theme. (Of course, then it will be a rainbow-unicorn-butterfly-princess-sleepover-book party.) These chocolate bars turned into book favors are my favorites. Find those, other favor ideas and a printable HERE


Tutorial: Garden Veggies Skirt for little girls

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:10 AM PDT

Disney from Ruffles & Stuff guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at  Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Garden Veggies Skirt for little girl.  The name comes from what she uses to create the cute stamped designs all over the solid fabric.  It’s a fun project to do with your child, and it creates a pretty …


“Stained Glass” Pretzel Butterflies

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:07 AM PDT

Oh so pretty, and the stained glass is just a fruit roll-up. Much easier than crushing candy and trying to fill tiny holes in mini pretzels. Find the how-tos to make the butterflies HERE at Rock UR Party.…


Tutorial: High waisted gathered skirt with an exposed zipper

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:05 AM PDT

Amber from Very Homemade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty gathered skirt for summer.  It has a high waist and an exposed zipper.   If you want to add pockets, she has links to a couple of tutorials showing how to make a hidden side pocket and a curved pocketGet the tutorial for


Kool-Aid Popcorn

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:04 AM PDT

What with the rainbow party madness out there nowadays, of course I thought of the whole spectrum of possibilities when I spotted this Kool-Aid popcorn. Find the how-tos HERE at Tasty Kitchen.…


Baseball Player Cookies

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:57 AM PDT

Um, maybe the cutest baseball player cookies ever? Possibly? Perhaps? Definitely? So perfect for a tee-ball team. Find them HERE at Lizy B.…


Video tutorial: Check and adjust the fit of an armhole

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:56 AM PDT

Emily Tao is a professional pattern cutter, and she shares a series of video tutorials showing how to draft patterns and adjust the fit.  The latest is a video showing how to check the fit of an armhole, and how to remove any excess fabric.  Depending on where the excess is, there are different ways of adjusting the fit.  View her


Tutorial: Make a rolled hem on curved fabrics

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:41 AM PDT

Kenneth King shares a tutorial at the Threads magazine blog showing his trick for making a rolled hem on curved fabrics.  I’ll definitely have to give this a try!  Get the tute.

[photo from Threads magazine]…


Tutorial: Embellished jeans for little girls

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Lila Tueller dishes on Quilt Market and shares a free tutorial showing how to make these fabulous embellished jeans for little girls.  She achieves a dimensional effect on the applique with a layer of fusible fleece.  I am LOVING the rolled fabric roses around the hem!  Her example uses fabrics from her latest line, Bohemian Festival.  Get the tutorial.

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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:58 AM PDT

Necklace by Paul Bishop entitled Midnight in the Garden of Good and MedievalUntil July 28th, you can download a free tutorial from Beading Arts for this wire and bead necklace designed by Paul Bishop. Called Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval, this tutorial will be available for sale at Paul’s Etsy shop after July 28, 2012.…


Project: Eiffel Tower ATC Holder

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:52 AM PDT

Kristen Hubrick has directions on her blog for covering masonite Eiffel Tower shapes with different mediums like washi tape, stamps and crackle spray, then adding stamped clothes pins for a cool holder for ATCs, cards or photos.

-Heather…


Show & Tell | Projects With Everyday Moments Collection

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Lowri McNabb is showcasing some of the projects she made using the Everyday Moments Collection by Theresa Collins. Click here to see more.…


Freebie | Digital Father’s Day Stamp

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Tiare from My Life in Stamps is sharing this free digital stamp of five ties just perfect for Father’s Day. She also show you an idea for using the image on a card. Click here to go to the download.…


Inspiration du Jour | Smile

Posted: 30 May 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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