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“Free St Patrick’s Day Bead Tutorial” plus 39 more

“Free St Patrick’s Day Bead Tutorial” plus 39 more


Free St Patrick’s Day Bead Tutorial

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 10:40 PM PST

springblissThe generous folks over at Soda Lime Times, the great online magazine for the glass bead maker, are giving away a St. Patrick’s Day inspired glass bead tutorial by Leah Nietz of sandfireartglass.com. The bead is called the Twisted Shamrock. It’s a lovely intermediate bead that’s great in the colors shown but would also be amazing in a …

How to embroider on eggs

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 09:17 PM PST

 I’m fascinated by hand-embroidery on real egg shells. Exquisite. I haven’t had the nerve to try it yet; but when I’m ready, I know where to go. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has put together an index of her articles that address embroidering on eggs — all the tutorials we need. Go to her index post. And be …

Whitework: Beautiful shadows

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 09:11 PM PST

 Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations reminds us that the beauty of whitework lies in its texture. She says,

I feel that textural pieces, really catch the eye and obviously which thread you use to accomplish it! In this piece I have used perle threads, simply because they give a wonderfully tactile effect and cast shadows as they are more

Tutorial: Covered buttons with tatted edging

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST

 Jon of Tat-a-Renda shows us how to make a covered button backed by a tatted motif. These would make beautiful embellishments for a plain shirt or sweater. Or add a pin and turn one into a brooch. Jon’s tutorial includes both the tatting pattern and instructions for covering a button. Check it out.…

Bill in stitches

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:52 PM PST

 Nostalgia! When I was in high school, I got to see the musical Oliver! at our new, fancy theater with a huge screen and an awesome sound system. All of the actors were wonderful; but my favorites were Shani Wallis as Nancy and Oliver Reed as Bill Sikes.

Imagine my delight to find that the latest subject of Terri Bett

New art and a giveaway from Leonie

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:33 PM PST

 This is just a peek at an amazing work of fiber art by Leonie of Stitching with Attitude. Motivated by a challenge to create an artwork in any medium inspired by a science fiction novel, Leonie got her first taste of scifi, Wool by Hugh Howey. She interpreted the post-apocalyptic theme by shredding batiks and recomposing them into a …

Win $200 from David Tutera Bridal + 5 DIYs to Make Your Wedding Sparkle!

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:19 PM PST

David Tutera Bridal Prize via weddings.craftgossip.com

Would you like to win this fabulous prize package from David Tutera Bridal worth over $200? All you have to do is visit the highlighted link and leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite product from the David Tutera Bridal Collection! Here are the details:

Giveaway ends Thursday, March 14th at midnight CST.

Enter as often as …

Make your pet some ears

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:13 PM PST

Eeeep! Easter is just around the corner. Your pet needs a pair of precious bunny ears! You can make this set from an Abigail Michelle machine-embroidery design at SWAKembroidery.com. The ears are available in six sizes and 11 formats — and Abigail Michelle designs are 20% off right now! Go to the catalog listing.

Ed. note: Neither SWAK nor

Idea file: Fix for a backwards zipper, no ripping and no resewing

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:59 PM PST

backwardszipperTheresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery stitched a zipper into a jacket she’s making – only to realize that she had put it in backwards.  The zipper pull was on the inside of the jacket!  Rather than ripping and resewing the 24″ zipper, she came up with another way to to fix it.  Go to her blog to see what she did.

Homemade Sour Gummy Bunnies

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:46 PM PST

How can something so sour be so cute? I always call Beth of Hungry Happeningssour gummy bunnySour the master of modeling chocolate, but she has another crazy talent. She can add so much personality to a piece of candy with just a sprinkle. Find the recipe and how-tos to make homemade, sour gummy candy bunnies HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Candy-Filled Easter Egg Cookies

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:41 PM PST

easteregg.candycookiesFirst, the pinata cookies, then Halloween, New Year’s Clocks, heartspots o’ gold and cake. Easter eggs were inevitable. (And so appropriate, don’t ya’ think?) Make candy-filled Easter egg cookies HERE at Mighty Delighty.…

Sparkling Rainbow Drink

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:35 PM PST

rainbowdrinkNeed an instant rainbow drink? This would be perfect for a summer party, and so so smart and easy. Popsicles and sparkling cider (or, um, champagne for me). Find the how-tos HERE at The Enchanted Oven.…

Tutorial: Fabric covered Easter eggs

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:34 PM PST

diy-modern-fabric-eggsSharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can whip up an Easter basket full of eggs in your favorite fabric prints.  Or perhaps you’d like to add a loop to make an ornament for an egg tree?  Underneath the pretty fabric is a foam egg form.  You can mix and match fabrics, or cover an egg in a single print.  Go to her

Tutorial: Full seat pants pattern modification

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:05 PM PST

DSC02653Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows the full seat adjustment she made to a pair of pants she made.  Shown here is the muslin, before the adjustment.  The adjustment is an easy modification, though you’ll need to experiment some with a muslin to figure out exactly how much you need to add to the seat to get the right fit. Go to her

Fire Station Party

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:43 PM PST

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My Friend Kate got invited to a 5 year old’s Fire Station Birthday. Lucky Girl. This party is small, and packed with thoughtful touches. Like matchstick snacks.
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How clever!
And the whole think is all the more beautiful as captured by Jet Kat’s careful eye. Amazing images. Visit Jet Kat’s web site for the whole story. …

Fossil Cake

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:41 PM PST

fossilcakeGosh, I wish I was into dinosaurs. I’d for sure ask for a fossil cake for my birthday. You can even dig for bones inside the actual cake. Really, it’s pretty cool. As cool as a dinosaur-themed cake could possibly be. Make it HERE at 1 Fine Cookie. And as an added bonus, you also get an inside glance …

Flameless Rose Tea Lights

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:33 PM PST

Flameless Rose Votives @ Craft Gossip

Kelly over at Smart School House made some cute flameless rose tea lights that are easy to DIY. Grab the tutorial.…

Leprechaun “Poop” Candy Jars with Free Printable Poem

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:16 PM PST

leprechaunpoopWhat do you think? All the treats-as-poop thing. Unicorn poop cookies, Reindeer poop candy… I’m kind of on the “ew” side, but gosh, these Leprechaun Poop jars do look darling. And I never thought I’d use “poop” and “darling” in the same sentence. Also, kids love being sanctioned to use the word “poop.” OK, enough. Make these candy jars for …

Rice Krispies Treats Bunnies-in-Eggs

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:11 PM PST

rice-krispie-bunny-eggsWhat to do with all those jillions of plastic Easter eggs? Shove Rice Krispies Treats in there. (I’m assuming the good people in the plastic factory made these food safe since candy goes in there, right? Right?) Make cutie bunny Rice Krispies Treats in eggs HERE at hoopla palooza.…

Call for entries: SAQA Urban Textures

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:51 PM PST

SAQA logoRead on if you are interested in becoming a fabric designer and have a heart for doing good. From today’s eQuilter newsletter by Luana Rubin:

One of the best things about my “job” is that I have the opportunity to help others. In addition to our fundraising through our charity program (2% of sales go to charity – over $1

Works in progress – my short list

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 11:57 AM PST

Here are my three favorite projects I found today at WIP Wednesday hosted by Freshly Pieced. Grab a cuppa and pick yours.

hexie pillow cover WIP

Kelli at Seriously..I Think it Needs Stitches made this large pieced hexie. She plans to make it into a pillow cover. Read more about it here.

houses quilt pattern

Bending Pins says she got her inspiration for this quilt …

Buying Some Stash

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 11:26 AM PST

stash1Money can’t buy love or happiness as this saying points out, but it can buy other things like STASH and that is super important. Stitch up this saying from Kincavel Krosses to remind you of that and to celebrate that fact. Use some of your favorite flosses and fabrics from your stash to do the project and make yourself happy, …

How to make red solo cup stemware

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 10:14 AM PST

P1050265 I practically fell off my chair when I spotted this project in the sidebar of the blog Make It Easy Crafts. Crystal sent in a link to her coffee cup Easter goodie basket craft but I just had to share this red solo cup stemware project. I just might combine them both and glue coffee cups on candle sticks …

St. Paddy’s no-sew felt vest

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 10:02 AM PST

No Sew Vest

This cute tutorial and pattern for this “St. Paddy's no-sew felt vest” can be found on “Craft ‘n Things” by “Rebecca Spohn”!  Everyone at the St. Paddy's parade will be (GREEN) with envy if you make these adorable no-sew vests for your kids! Get the kids to help out by embellishing and decorating their vest.  Follow “Craft ‘n Things”

Pattern: Chocolate Easter Bunny

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 09:50 AM PST

bunny amy friend

What a yummy little bunny! Amy Friend of During Quiet Time made this quilt block using a paper piecing technique. Go HERE to learn more. Go HERE to get the links to the pattern.

Image credit: During Quiet Time

Honoring old and new needles in Tokyo

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:44 AM PST

needle cover

Angela of Sake' Puppets made this needle keeper as a proper place to store her beloved sewing needles. I love that she made a pocket in the back for the prettily packaged ones. This, after attending a Harikuyou Needle Festival where she put to rest one of her spent needles in tofu. Yes you read that right. Go HERE to get

Mr. Egg

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:29 AM PST

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Are you hosting Easter? Looking for new egg decorating ideas? Here is Mr. Egg. A Bit of Pilli Pilli gives us step by step directions, complete with a supplies list. Such an interesting way to amp up the egg. And no colored fingers or dye spilling in the kitchen with these paper based eggs.
Check out Katrien’s blog here. …

DIY Heart Beads Brooch Tutorial

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:28 AM PST

Heart Bead Brooch Cecilia from “Vixy Blue,” recently did a guest post on Daria’s blog “Kittenhood.” In this tutorial Cecilia shares with us how to create an eye-catching heart brooch using beads and felt.  Perfect solution to adding a pop of color to a plain shirt. Check out her tutorial and learn how to make your own “Heart

Tutorial: Color blocked leather zippered pouch

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:27 AM PST

Leather PouchElizabeth from Sew Chatty shows how she made this leather zippered pouch.  The color blocking and applique was inspired by a similar pouch by Fossil.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Sew Chatty]…

Tutorial: Tuxedo stripes on boy pants

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:06 AM PST

8532063446_a71c403a1f_bTuxedo stripes are trending for women’s pants this season.  Now Rae from Made By Rae adds them to boys’ pants.  In a bold geometric print on a pair of brown pants.  LOVE!!  It’s an easy addition when you’re making pants.  Regardless of whether you’re making them for a boy or girl, adult or child, you can follow her tutorial to …

Tutorial: Fabric dog bone toy

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:59 AM PST

How-to-Make-a-Dog-ToyBecky from Crafting a Green World shares a free pattern for making a fabric dog bone toy.  She says it’s “semi-indestructable” thanks to the top stitching around the edges.  It’s quick to sew up.  Why not make up a stack of them and donate them to your local animal shelter?  Go to Crafting a Green World for the template and

Mixed Media Spring Shrine

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:52 AM PST

Mixed Media Spring Shrine

This pretty project is made up of different elements to express the beauty of spring. The use of Styrofoam, decoupage, paint, card stock, moss, tissue paper and the list goes on, this is a lovely piece that’s fun to make. Get the full instructions here — Here's how to DIY this beautiful, Mixed Media Spring Shrine | Crafts ‘n Coffee

Tutorial: Flannel shag rug

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:46 AM PST

shagg5Madam Sam from Sew We Quilt shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can use strips of flannel fabric to make this shaggy rug.  I can only image how soft it feels on bare feet!  Go to Riley Blake Designs for the how-to.

[photo from Riley Blake Designs]…

12 Unique Wedding Ideas for 2013

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:44 AM PST

12 Unique Wedding Ideas via Austin Wedding Blog

If you’re looking for new ways to add custom details to your wedding be sure to visit this roundup of unique ideas at Austin Wedding Blog! From dresses to footwear to flowers, cakes, and more, you’ll find tons of  fun ideas!…

Idea file: Vintage scarf and chambray shirt

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:37 AM PST

top edit1 Gypsie Sister uses a vintage scarf to add these floral panels to the sides of a plain chambray shirt.  The result is gorgeous!  Go to her blog to read more.

[via Pinterest]

[photo from Gypsie Sister]…

Project: Easter Bunny from Punches

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:05 AM PST

Project: Easter Bunny from Punches

OMG, this little bunny behind with “flower” tail is totally adorable!! Catherine Pooler has a video tutorial showing you how to put one of these cuties together using different punch shapes, click here to check it out.

-Heather…

Tutorial | French Vintage Easter Eggs, Plus a Giveaway!

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PST

paper decoupage eggs tutorial from Crafts n Coffee

Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee explains how to make these French Vintage inspired Easter eggs. She is also holding a giveaway where you can win some of the supplies to make them. Entries close March 10th 2013. Click here to see more.…

Rocking The Tunisian

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:30 AM PST

 cro tunisian shawl

 

Dora Ohrenstein’s new book on Tunisian crochet has just been published.  I decided to turn the blog over to Dora today so she can tell you about her book:

It’s exciting to see Tunisian crochet continue to draw interest and new fans.  If you haven’t yet tried this form of crochet, I urge you to give it a …

DIY Balloon Bracelet Tutorial

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:09 AM PST

Since Spring Break is just around the corner and scattered throughout the month of March and April, depending on what part of the country you live in, I will be posting child-friendly jewelry making tutorials once or twice a week that you can do with your children over Spring Break, to give them a fun activity to do without sitting in …

Freebie | Printable Easter Poster

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PST

happy easter printable from Instant Mommie

Easter is this month so get ready with this free printable Easter poster from Instant Mommie. I love the bright spring colours! Click here to go to the download.…

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