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“Ta Dah!: String quilt finished” plus 28 more

“Ta Dah!: String quilt finished” plus 28 more


Ta Dah!: String quilt finished

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 09:38 PM PST

2 While they snooze second quiltSarah of While They Snooze is celebrating finishing her second quilt ever – the first she gave away to a lucky sister. Glad she’s keeping this one. The design is a string, which she admits gave her some trouble when it was time to get the paper off the backs of the blocks. She shows and tells her readers what …

Wooden Lego Minifig – Thibaut Malet

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 09:34 PM PST

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Wooden toys have a sort of vintage nostalgia to them, but Thibaut Malet‘s Art Toy Project takes that nostalgia to new levels by creating precise wooden replicas of the popular Lego mini figurines. How cool is that? The project, like a lot of Malet’s projects demonstrate a beautiful usage and workmanship of wood to create one of a kind …

Craftsy’s BOM and fabric giveaway

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 09:04 PM PST

2013 Craftsy Quilt BOMPlanning to join Craftsy’s 2013 Free Quilt Block of the Month series? If you sign up through a special link at So Sew Easy by January 31st, you’ll be entered to win $100 of Robert Kaufman fabrics. That’s exciting! Go HERE to enter.…

Recycle Sweaters: Make a Throw or Pillow

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:55 PM PST

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I love this idea and wish that wool sweaters were more available; but have been grabbed up at the goodwill shops with the popularity of recycling.  During the summer hit all the garage sales for old moth eaten sweaters and don't worry because the small holes will shrink up during felting. Old wool sweaters make great gifts when felted and …

Tutorial: Beaded fabric bangle bracelets

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:49 PM PST

alma stoller braceletsAlma Stoller shows how to make beaded fabric bangle bracelets.  The colorful bangles are striking enough to be worn individually, but would also look great worn as a set.  You’ll use long, narrow strips of fabric.  I’m sure you can find all you need in your scrap bin.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Alma Stoller]…

Tutorial: Teeny Tiny Snack Sacks

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:31 PM PST

_DSC2382Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shows how to make her Teeny Tiny Snack Sacks.  The itty reusable snack bags are just the right size for a small sack, perhaps a couple of cookies.  Is that a Trefoil I spy in her cover photo?   Go to her tutorial

[photo from Jane Of All Trades]…

Tutorial: Ruffled spiral pillow cover

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:08 PM PST

pillowshamLelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a pillow cover with a large ruffled spiral embellishment.  She used her ruffler foot to quickly create the long strip of ruffled fabric, but you could also baste and pull the ruffles.  Get the tute.

[photo from To Sew With Love]…

Freebie: Party Hat Printable

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 02:22 PM PST

To help celebrate her birthday the amazing collage artist Claudine Hellmuth is sharing a fun free printable birthday party hat. Click here to download and PARTY ON!

-Heather…

Easy Glitter Votive Holders

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 11:57 AM PST

Julie at Coordinately Yours made these fun little glitter-dipped votive holders with a simple spray adhesive technique. Grab the tutorial.…

Optical Glass House – Contemporist

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 11:39 AM PST

hk_100113_02-630x944I recently wrote about a solar glass roof…this post is about an Optical Glass House in Japan. The front of this building is made of borosilicate glass bricks which is a great choice because of their strength and ability to stand weather extremes. And it looks cool too. This story came from the blog, Contemporist, a design blog that …

Mini Party Hat Cupcake Toppers

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 10:47 AM PST

Why I love these: Yes, I do have a drawer full of random cupcake liners. And by full, I mean, I-can-barely-shut-the-drawer full. Now I have a use for them, I just need to wait for someone’s birthday. Find the how-tos to make mini party hat cupcake toppers from cupcake liners HERE at Oh Happy Day.…

Knitting as Physical Therapy

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 09:32 AM PST

mccal robertsI came across a story that I think is kind of funny but also says a lot about how great handcrafts are. When filmmaker and writer McCal Roberts was involved in a freak kitchen accident in which his hand was cut, he found that one of his fingers would not move after the wound healed.

His doctors recommended knitting or

Do What You Love

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 09:06 AM PST

This motto from Kincavel Krosses is a great one to stitch and to live by. It will make a great addition to your office, your desk or be great to give as a gift. You can use the colors of your choice. Get the free chart.

Snowball Cookies

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 08:06 AM PST

Coconut Snowball Cookies || FoodieCrush‘Tis a celebration of snow. For me, it means wishing our unseasonably high temperatures would fall. Maybe for those in the southern hemisphere, it’s a reminder of the cool. For those buried in snow, maybe it’s a way to conquer the enemy? Any way, make coconut snowball cookies HERE at Foodie Crush.…

Tutorial: Sheer chiffon tasseled scarf

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 07:24 AM PST

scarf2Jen from Grainline Studio shows how to make this lovely tasseled scarf.  The chiffon is sheer, so she shows how to give it a narrow hem.  Then, she shows how to make the tassels that she stitches to the ends.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Grainline]…

Tutorial: Beaded neckband for a top or dress

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 07:17 AM PST

fgadfgadfgaf_largeThis beaded neckband is gorgeous!  Head over to BurdaStyle to find out how to make one for the next top or dress you sew.  Get the tute.

[via MAKE]

[photo from BurdaStyle]…

Tutorial: Draft a leggings pattern from your measurements

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 07:16 AM PST

Draft-and-Sew-Leggings-One-Little-Minute-Blog-Tribal-LeggingsLeggings are a major part of my daughter’s wardrobe.  I find myself becoming jealous of all her stretchy, comfortable, layering leggings.  But seriously, where am I going to find leggings to fit mama’s curves?  Miranda from One Little Minute shows how you can draft a pattern for leggings from scratch.  They’re made from your measurements, so they’ll fit your body.  …

Broccoli Cookies

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 07:05 AM PST

Think kids would notice if you crumble up real broccoli and add it to the dough? Or sprinkle on top? Probably. Though I am proud to say broccoli is on the short, approved list of foods my picky kid will actually eat. By the bunch. Make broccoli cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.…

Tutorial: Circle skirt tutu

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 06:58 AM PST

Circle skirt tutuMira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a tutu with a circle skirt.  The layers of tulle cut in a circle shape gives it fullness without you having to pull a million gathers.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Sewing The Littleheart Collection]…

Tutorial: Add a tulle ruffle to a party dress

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 06:51 AM PST

diana 5Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how to add a tulle ruffle to the petticoat of a party dress.  That extra bit of tulle peeking out from the hem adds a little length (good for when the dress has grown too short) and a little sass.  Go to her tutorial to see how to do it.

[photo from Old …

Keeping Things Simple

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 06:11 AM PST

simple sweaterThere’s something to be said for stretching yourself when it comes to your knitting (and your life, I suppose), but every now and then it’s just really nice to keep things simple.

The gorgeous Simple Cardigan by Hannah Fettig is just that sort of a project. It’s mostly stockinette, with garter stitch bands, worked from the top down.

It’s a …

Inspiration: Snow Globe Card

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 06:08 AM PST

I love this adorable snow globe card from Danielle Lounds ! It’s just precious! I really like how she used acetate to imitate the glass on the snow globe. Find out more about this card over on her blog The Fat Cat Stamper.

-Heaher…

DIY Ribbon Bunting Banner

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 06:05 AM PST

ribbon bunting banner via something turquoise

Banners are a staple for weddings, bridal showers, and other celebrations! They are so versatile and can be made using a wide variety of styles and materials. Something Turquoise shares a fun DIY tutorial for a ribbon bunting banner here.…

Make Your Own Candy Dish

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:10 AM PST

Make Your Own Candy DishMake your own pretty candy dishes using candlesticks, bowls and glass glue to hold it all together. Check it out at Home Made Simple – DIY Candy Dish | Home Made Simple.…

CHA Winter 2013 Sneak Peek | Elle’s Studio

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST

Elle's Studio Sneak PeekStart out the Elle’s Studio Sneak Peeks with these tabbed journaling cards. They have also revealed a new Valentine’s collection, and coordinating 12×12 papers for all new collections. Click here to see more.…

Polar Bear Cupcakes

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:51 AM PST

Cubcakes, Polar Bear Cupcakes, Polar Bear Cubs, Cupcakes, Miniature Cupcakes, White Frosting, Coconut, Black Jelly Beans, Smarties, Party, Favor, Dessert, Kids, Family-friendly Recipe, Edible Craft, Winter, Arctic, North PoleGosh polar bears are adorable. I mean, maybe not meeting one in real life (Lost ruined that for me), but cuddly versions. These cupcakes are a perfect example. Make (easy!) polar bear cupcakes HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.…

Chic Sac

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:48 AM PST

Look what I won!

It’s such a cute bag, but that’s not the best of it.  This bag is very well designed – and I wish I could find a place to purchase it.  No luck so far.  You can look at this and other bags made by the same company www.janetbasket.com .

What you can’t tell by looking at …

CHA Winter 2013 Sneak Peek | Maya Road

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST

Maya Road Sneak PeekMaya Road has a whole bunch of sneak peeks up on their blog. They started with these kraft and clear camera embellishments. Love them! Click here to see more, and the main blog for all their sneaks. They are also giving stuff away so make sure to read all the posts carefully to learn how to enter.…

CHA Winter 2013 Sneak Peek | October Afternoon

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:00 AM PST

The winter 2013 CHA show begins this Saturday in Anaheim California. Today I will be linking you to sheak peeks of the new products that will be revealed this weekend. First up is October Afternoon. Due to illness the company won’t be exhibiting  at the show but they are showing off the new products on the October Afternoon blog.

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