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“Review: Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea – Part 2: Tokyo DisneySea” plus 25 more

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“Review: Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea – Part 2: Tokyo DisneySea” plus 25 more

Review: Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea – Part 2: Tokyo DisneySea

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 06:32 PM PDT

Tokyo DisneySea

If you are in Tokyo for just 1 or 2 days and you are with kids, I suggest that you make a detour to visit Tokyo DisneySea. It is a one of a kind attraction that you will not find anywhere else in the world and it is sure to delight both kids and adults. There is so much to …

How to do a Pot Melt!

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 06:27 PM PDT

I’ve got a project that is requiring me to make streaky glass that will be used for a counter top for a bathroom. Fortunately it’s not a huge counter but it is a challenging endeavor none the less. So I started to ask Mr. Google who could help me with some advice. One of the best sources of information came …

Tutorial: Zippered mini-pouch

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 05:47 PM PDT

Thais Melo from My Own Landscape Dreams shows how to make a small lined zippered pouch to hold your toiletries.  The ends of the zippers are covered with fabric for a nice finish, and the pouch is fully lined.  The tutorial is written in Portuguese, but here is an English translation. 

[photo from My Own Landscape Dreams]…

Tutorial: Madelyn wrap dress for baby and toddler girls

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 05:33 PM PDT

gtz photography shows how to make her Madelyn Dress for baby and toddler girls.  She started with a basic bodice pattern (she used the free pattern for the Ella Dress from Living With Punks) and then modified it to create a wrap dress with a contrast waist band and a ruffle around the neck.  What a cute dress!  Get the how-to.

[via Me Sew Crazy…

Lookie what she made: Vintage bobbin ring

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 05:11 PM PDT

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation used a vintage bobbin to create a unique piece of jewelry for a birthday gift.  She wound the bobbin with thread in the recipient’s favorite color, and then buried the end of the thread so it wouldn’t come unwound. Read more at Inspiration & Realisation.

[photo from Inspiration & Realisation]…

Ta Dah!: Heather’s Triple Crown quilt top

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 03:34 PM PDT

Heather of Quilt or Stitch? shares her excitement over this quilt top she made from the pattern, Triple Crown by Sandy Klop. She explains,

I started this quilt at my Sandy Klop class in April.  I was so happy to work on it again. I need to add appliqued circles to the middle of the white areas to give it

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Tutorial: Fabric covered buttons

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 01:35 PM PDT

Here’s a scrap buster project worth considering, make your own fabric covered buttons. Patchwork Delights shows you how. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Patchwork Delights…

Tutorial: Alpine Wonderland pincushion

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 01:11 PM PDT

Brooke from Silly Mama Quilts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting  Corners College showing how to make a her Alpine Wonderland pincushion.  The cone-shaped tree is pieced from several prints, making this a good project for using up favorite scraps.  Get the tute.

[photo from Silly Mama Quilts on Cutting Corners College]…

Giveaway: Fat quarter set of new Summersville collection

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 01:01 PM PDT

Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Moona Fabrics this week.  One of her readers will win a set of eight fat quarters  from the new Summersville collection by Lucie Summers. Go to her giveaway post for details and to get yourself entered.  (Giveaway ends Monday, June 11, 2012.)

[photo of Summersville fabrics retrieved from Maureen Cracknell Handmade]…

Tutorial: Summer fruit skirt for little girls

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how she made this sweet little girl’s summer skirt with fruit appliques around the hem.  The body of the skirt is made from a repurposed t-shirt.  Contrasting ric rac adds a pop of cute to the hem.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Blooms and Bugs]…

Cath Kidston-Inspired Wedding

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 12:40 PM PDT

Oh the charming details in this lovely wedding featured at Poptastic Bride! If you’re a fan of the sweetly English style of designer Cath Kidston like I am, you will swoon over all the prettiness of Katie & Henry’s DIY wedding!…

Tutorial: Droopy-eared sock bunny

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 12:39 PM PDT

Joanne from Craft Passion shows how to make this droopy-eared sock bunny softie.  He’s made from just a single sock, so it’s a good use for stray socks.  Or, go buy a pair of new socks and make two bunnies.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Craft Passion]…

Grab a cuppa: Fantastic Fibers 2012

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 12:29 PM PDT

This is Parallax Pattern by Sandra Donabed. It won the Fantastic Fibers 2012 Quilt in a Day award. Go HERE to see more winning quilts.

Image credit: Fantastic Fibers…

How to make a recycled pirate ship toy

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 11:40 AM PDT

Projects done with kids is a great way to spend time and initiate the next generation into the joy of creating and recycling. Check out the awesome tutorial Michelle of the blog Mollymoo shared on how to make a recycled material pirate ship toy.…

Make and wear a pretty posie

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 10:55 AM PDT

I adore the tiny felt corsages created by Viv of Hen’s Teeth. So I’m really excited that she’s now produced a pattern we can use to make them ourselves. So far, the pattern is available only in hard copy from her Etsy shop and will come to you by snail mail. I’m confident it will be worth the wait. Go …

Video: Sashiko embroidery

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 10:40 AM PDT

Neki Desu shares another excellent video of a Japanese textile tradition, this time sashiko. Go to her post.…

Advertise on the TAFA site

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 10:15 AM PDT

Here’s an excellent win-win: Advertise at a huge discount on the Textile and Fiber Arts site, support your business or cause and TAFA’s growth at the same time. Rachel Biel, TAFA’s founder and administrator, says,

If you have a website, consider supporting us as we mature into our full potential.  We aim to become a major destination for the

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Get the latest Stitch & Thimble

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 10:00 AM PDT

The latest edition of Kelly Fletcher‘s pattern zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available now from her online shop. She says,

The eighth edition features a bullion and knot bloom project, a contemporary doorstop, a hot water bottle cover with vintage hexagon-inspired embroidery, a mini pincushion and a flat stitch sampler. It’s another issue I’m rather proud of and

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Swoon quilt by Kitchen Table Quilting

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 09:52 AM PDT

Erica of Kitchen Table Quilting says this Swoon quilt is her favorite creation. I see why, it’s fab. Go HERE to learn more about it.

Image credit: Kitchen Table Quilting…

Free embroidery design: Little Home Planet

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 09:46 AM PDT

Laura of Mason Bee has introduced a new series of free embroidery designs with this precious pattern, Little Home Planet. She says,

This is the first, in what will become a series of free embroidery designs for anyone to use (personal only – no commercial use!). I will be releasing one design each month. You can stitch it in anyway

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Free Felt Badge Pattern: Frankenstein’s Monster

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 09:43 AM PDT

Jivvy of “Dollhouse Miniatures" has never work in felt because she did not find it suitable for the teeny detail work that she loves. "Never say never." Says Jivvy!  Because she has been inspired by several felting artists on the Internet and decided to give it a try.  She came up with this fun Frankenstein's Monster felt badges for us …

Maura’s Folk Fibers and Feliz holiday sale in Austin

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 08:53 AM PDT

Ahhh the good life, a quilt and vintage van! Maura Ambrose of Folk Fibers Blog created this quilt from hand dyed fabrics. Love it and this one too.

This quilt makes me think of the Fourth of July, love the minimalism. If you want to see more quilts by Maura and learn more about her approach to quilting go to …

Band Sampler Project

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 07:34 AM PDT

I posted about this chart earlier in the year, but I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it!. It’s a great band sampler from Kinkavel Krosses. Choose a couple of colors you like to complete this lovely design. Get the free chart.…

Tutorial: Bayern Sundress for little girls

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 07:15 AM PDT

Heidi from Elegance and Elephants guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Bayern Sundress for little girls.  The front of the dress has a simple bodice with buttons down the middle, but the back is left open.  The design is inspired by a sundress she bought for …

Denyse Schmidt’s first visit to quilt market

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 06:59 AM PDT

Linzee of The Etsy Blog met modern quilting icon Denyse Schmidt at the International Quilt Market held recently in Kansas City. Considering her superstar status Linzee admired her low-key approach to the show. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: The Etsy Blog…

Project: Owl Shaker Card

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 05:57 AM PDT

Hoot, hoot! Shake things up with this fun owl shaker card. Find directions over on the Impression Obsession blog.

-Heather…

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