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Thursday, January 10, 2013

“Giveaway: Quilt-y book at Auntie Pami’s” plus 25 more

“Giveaway: Quilt-y book at Auntie Pami’s” plus 25 more


Giveaway: Quilt-y book at Auntie Pami’s

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 11:17 PM PST

Mod Quilt Book giveawayThis is a new book, Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe inspired by us bloggers. And blogger Auntie Pami’s Quilting Adventures is giving away a copy. Visit the blog post to enter the contest by January 13, 2013.

Image credit: Auntie Pami’s Quilting Adventures

Alto sewing machine

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 09:15 PM PST

SarahDickinsAltoSewingMachineThis is Alto, an intuitive sewing machine created by design student Sarah Dickins. She explains in a video how her machine solves three common problems novice sewers experience in learning to use a typical machine. They are threading the needle, coordinating the foot pedal to move fabric through the machine and not having enough space for fabric on the right …

Snow Globe Spice Shakers

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 03:48 PM PST

spice-jar-snow-globesI have to find these genius “snow globe” spice jars, because I must own them in my lifetime. I’m utterly smitten with the design. From Qualy Designs, they are available as a set of four animals or set of four seasons. Amazon tells me they are unavailable, and I found some HERE, but I’m guessing they aren’t available …

Tutorial: Fabric & tulle skirt for an 18″ doll

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 03:42 PM PST

fabric-tulle-skirt-670x616Ashley from Make It and Love It must be reading my mind.  Here I am in the middle of a doll clothes making binge, and she posts a tutorial showing how to make a gathered fabric and tulle skirt for an 18″ doll.  Guess what I’ll be making tonight?  If you don’t have a doll that needs new clothes, it’s …

Edible Finger Paint

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 03:32 PM PST

So you don’t have to worry if those little, paint-covered hands reach the mouth… edible finger paint! How smart. Find the recipe HERE at Laughing Kids Learn.…

Tutorial: Two Ingredient Face Scrub

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 03:31 PM PST

DIY Face ScrubAnother in the “can’t get much easier than this” series, how about a two ingredient face scrub using things you’re nearly sure to have in your kitchen? Amy of A Blossoming Life shares her frugal fab scrub perfect for winter’s over dry skin. Get the tutorial here.…

Tutorial: Make your pants metallic

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 03:24 PM PST

20130105-IMG_4151When I bought a pair of metallic silver skinnies for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas, I remember thinking how unfair it was that they didn’t come in MY size, too.  Lucky for me, Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can give a pair of pants a metallic finish.  No sewing is required – just several coats …

Tutorial: Secure thread ends on a serger or overlocker

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 03:00 PM PST

8351794936_c357c28154_oI love, love, love my serger for making seams are already trimmed and finished for me.  But what I don’t love is having to secure all the thread ends for each seam.  But if you don’t do it, you run the risk of the seam pulling apart.  Abby from Things for Boys shows how she finishes the ends so the …

Snow Phoenix

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 12:43 PM PST

snowphoenixThe weather is turning unseasonably warm this week at my house, so I doubt this snow phoenix will be visiting anytime soon, but she looks deliciously fun to stitch. There are several color suggestions on the Aliolka blog so be sure to check them out. Get the free chart.

Ombre Silverware Pocket

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 11:27 AM PST

Ombre Silverware Pocket

Here’s a simple project to dress up your table, no special sewing skills required. Make a pocket, decorated in ombre style, to hold your silverware. Here’s the tutorial at Maria just do it!: Ombre cutlery pocket.…

Dip-Dyed Marshmallow Hearts

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 11:13 AM PST

wm.dyed.marshmallowheart2Woohoo! I have a new blog post up over at my other site. A feat given the whole newborn thing. Of course, these are super duper easy to make. Find the how-tos to make dip-dyed marshmallow hearts HERE at the decorated cookie.…

How to make recycled leather moccasins

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 10:16 AM PST

Over at Coats & Clark there is a fun idea for turning bits of recycled leather into baby and kid moccasins along with a link to the tutorial.…

Clever Rice Krispies Treats Roundup

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 10:05 AM PST

Thin mints krispiesI think I’ve already posted on most of these individually in years past (because I’m just that on top of the Rice Krispies Treats world), but I’m sharing the collection anyway. Find a roundup of crazy Rice Krispies Treats, with links to how-tos, HERE at Ladies Home Journal.  Shown are an homage to the Girl Scouts, Thin Mint Rice

Dinosaur Tortillas and Teddy Bear Pancakes

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 09:59 AM PST

I love this guy’s name, Dinodilla. I do believe he was of the Yumassic Period? I know, I know, terrible joke. Make a dinosaur tortilla dinner HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And if you need something more, um, cuddly for breakfast, make teddy bear pancakes.

Valentine’s Day Oreo Pops

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 09:47 AM PST

These Valentine’s Day Oreo pops make me want to go out and buy a big package of Oreos immediately. I love how bright and cheery they are. Find them HERE at Love From the Oven.…

Ta Dah!: Quilt celebrates daughter

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 08:46 AM PST

30 birthday quilt from momA perched woman holding a coffee mug releasing hearts to the world. Such is the sweet motif on this quilt Jessica of Sew Homegrown received from her mother recently. All to celebrate Jessica’s 30th birthday. Well done mom! Go HERE to see more photos of the quilt, with close-ups of the gorgeous stitching.

Image credit: Sew Homegrown

Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow for a boy or girl

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 07:07 AM PST

sm-tooth-fairy-pillow-1Jamie from The Crafting Chicks shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a tooth fairy pillow.  Her design works equally well for a boy or a girl.  The small pillow hangs from a bed knob (or dresser knob, or door knob) and has a pocket on the back for the tooth and money. Get

Treat Yourself to a Luscious Cowl

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 07:03 AM PST

chandelle cowlI’ve been thinking and writing a lot in the new year about knitting things for ourselves and have the feeling that after the rush of the holidays we could all use a little yarny comfort that we actually get to keep and wear ourselves.

Here’s a project that fills the desire for more cowl knitting projects that so many of …

Tutorial: Market tote upcycled from a grommet curtain

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 07:02 AM PST

valancetote coverKatie from Lemon Jitters shows how she made this awesome tote bag out of an upcycled curtain valance.  Check out those jumbo grommets that attach the handles!  She didn’t have to set them in – they were part of the valance she used.  Clever girl!!  Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Lemon Jitters]…

Tutorial: Romantic gathered lace scarf

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 06:51 AM PST

untitledThis gathered lace scarf is sooo pretty! A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one.  I’m loving it out of the white lace for a romantic look.  Try a brightly colored lace for a youthful, tweeny look.  Get the how-to.

[via Pinterest]

[photo from A Beautiful Mess]…

Tutorial: Make a hooded towel

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 06:48 AM PST

Hoodedtowelforbaby-685x1024Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a hooded towel.  They’re quick to make and kids love them – especially when made from a towel in a fun color or print.  Each hooded towel uses one bath towel and half of a hand towel.  If it were me, I’d go ahead and buy a second bath towel and make an extra hooded …

Tutorial: Bobbin and notion organizer from an inexpensive hardware store item

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 06:34 AM PST

bobbin holder_6393Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to use an inexpensive hardware store item to organize bobbins and other small items in your sewing room.  Go to her blog to see what it is.

[photo from Sew Many Ways]…

Choosing the Right Wedding Venue for You

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 06:13 AM PST

wedding venue via one fab day

Selecting a wedding venue can be a real challenge. To help you choose the right location for your wedding, One Fab Day shares advice about the pros and cons of each main type of wedding venue here.…

Tutorial and Freebie: Transfer a Digital Image to Wood

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 06:03 AM PST

The Graphics Fairy has a tutorial showing how to transfer digital images onto wood using  Transfer Artist Paper. She even includes the French vintage sign image for free but I think this idea would be wonderful to use for digital stamp images too!

-Heather…

15 Things to do with Matchboxes

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 04:07 AM PST

15 Things to do with Matchboxes

I bet you didn’t know there WERE 15 different things you could do with matchboxes! I didn’t either, but Heather over at Home Made Simple shares her fun ideas. Check them out here – Uses for Matchboxes | Home Made Simple.…

Easiest Flower Ever

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 04:11 AM PST

 

I’ve crocheted a lot of flowers similar to this one – for all kinds of purposes.  I love to wear them as brooches, but they’re fun to sew onto hats, headbands, jackets, or anything else you’ve made or purchased.  Carolyne has created a great tutorial that will have even the rankest beginner turning out splendid flowers to use everywhere!  …

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