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“Pattern: 13-Panel Hexagon Quilt” plus 37 more

“Pattern: 13-Panel Hexagon Quilt” plus 37 more


Pattern: 13-Panel Hexagon Quilt

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 09:38 PM PDT

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This is the sweetest quilt I’ve seen in some time. Designed by Brigitte Giblin, she has this to say about it,

This quilt was designed to showcase large print panels from my collection and to play with fussy-cutting motifs and stripes for the hexagon frame borders surrounding each panel.

You can buy the pattern for her 13-Panel Hexagon Quilt, in

Vintage Schnibble parade starts today

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 09:12 PM PDT

Vintage Schnibbles

Sherri of A Quilting Life kicked off a new Schnibble parade today. This time the theme is vintage. The pattern for this challenge is Hat Trick by Carrie Nelson. Go HERE to get further details.

Image credit: A Quilting Life

April challenge to get mojo back

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:44 PM PDT

A is Applique

Joanna of Applique Today intends to get her blogging mojo back by participating in the A to Z Challenge. Each day in April (except on Sundays) she will write a blog post corresponding to that day’s letter. Since today is the kickoff it’s the letter “A”. She shows us some of her applique work, like this section of an orange …

Canes of a Different Sort

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:40 PM PDT

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Continuing along with the canes… here’s a good selection of current cane work from Flickr:

1. BJ’s Cobblestone Canes, 2. Polymer clay flowers cane – Midnight Flame, 3. Squirrel, 4. rose kaleidoscope

Inspiration: Allie Aller

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:34 PM PDT

 Allie Aller‘s latest work, Twenty Years in the Garden, is complete. Although Allie identifies herself as a crazy-quilter, her work falls somewhere between that Victorian tradition and the dimensional styles of stumpwork and Brazilian embroidery. So rich in detail, full of movement and color. Someday we’ll probably refer to this style as Allerwork. Go to her blog post to

Tutorial: Wired stumpwork elements

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:24 PM PDT

 Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love shares her secrets for making wired fabric elements for dimensional embroidery (aka stumpwork). Lots of photos make the process easy to follow. See her tute.…

Make a needlepoint pendant

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:19 PM PDT

 Don’t turn up your nose at plastic canvas. Look at the gorgeous needlepoint pendants you can make with this ill-reputed craft supply! Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod steps us through the process from choosing the canvas to finishing the edges and adding the jump ring. See her guest photo tutorial on Think Crafts! blog.…

Video tutorial: Needle tatting lock stitch

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:11 PM PDT

 TotusMel demonstrates how to do a lock stitch in needle tatting — a handy stitch to know if you need to create a textured cord with no stretch for a project such as a bookmark. Go to her blog post to see the video.…

Get to know Claire Brown

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:02 PM PDT

 As a stitcher, you may or may not know Claire Brown‘s name. But I know you’ve heard of Miso Funky (now called The Bellwether). Jenny Henry helps us get to know this unconventional designer and embroiderer through an online interview. You’re going to love this! Go to Jenny’s post.…

Free pattern: April showers mini quilt

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:55 PM PDT

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We’ve heard the proverb, “April showers bring May flowers.” To celebrate April’s arrival, here’s a tiny quilt designed by Mari Martin for Connecting Threads. She combines piecing and fusible applique for the umbrellas. Go HERE to download the pattern. It’s free!

Image credit: Connecting Threads

Tutorial: Fancify a bra for a backless shirt

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:52 PM PDT

DSC_3007Backless dresses and tops seem like a great idea until you factor in the underwear.  How does one wear a bra under a backless shirt?  Elle from Pearls & Scissors shows what to do.  She rehabs an old bra, replacing the standard back with a fancy chain and ribbon back that you’d be proud to show off under a backles …

Tutorial: I’m A Rock doorstop

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:22 PM PDT

1-diy-door-stopEva Mon­león from Mis­ako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make her I’m A Rock Doorstop.  The faux rock  softie has a sweet smily face stitched on.  He’s stuffed with pebbles and polyfil to give it enough weight to prop a door open. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Misako Mimoko on Handmade Charlotte]…

Tutorial: Inside Out Bag with neon trim

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:01 PM PDT

neon-inside-out-bags-600-4This Inside Out Bag by The Purl Bee puts the seam allowances on the outside and turns them into a design element.  The bag is made from a neutral linen, with the seams all finished in neon bias tape.  They share a tutorial showing how to make it.  Go to The Purl Bee for the how-to.

[photo from The Purl …

Needle-Felted Peeps: Hand-Crafted Easter Treats!

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 03:09 PM PDT

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Is it ever too late for Peeps, never!  I could not cheat you out of this darling posting.  “Needle-Felted Peeps: Hand-Crafted Easter Treats”! Known as "Radmegan" Megan has been crafting, baking, cooking, drawing, sculpting and gardening since she could hold a crayon.  You can find Megan on her blog “Radmegan in Words & Pictures.  You can find her peeps in …

April Fools Party

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 02:23 PM PDT

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It’s April Fools Day! Dixie surprised her family with an unbirthday party. Dessert for dinner. Funny glasses. She has great ideas, and ironic food.

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Like this rice crispy meat loaf. For dinner. What a fun house this would be. All of her ideas are posted in rhyme here.

Project: Folded Sunflower Card

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 02:01 PM PDT

Project: Sunflower Card

I am SO ready for the flowers to start blooming! The Stampendous blog has step by step directions for making this stunning folded Sunflower card. I love all the detail and intricacies on this one!

-Heather…

DIY Bride & Groom Card

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 01:57 PM PDT

DIY Bride & Groom Card via The House that Lars Built

Create a simple but chic handmade card for the bride and groom with a fun tutorial from The House that Lars Built!…

New winner for the 2 Book Giveaway: Zombie Felties & Zodiac Felties

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 01:33 PM PDT

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I should not have waited this long, but with the holidays and all I did.  I never heard back from the first one picked so today a new one is being selected.  Gwen #35 is our new winner.  I hope she gets back to me soon.  Congratulations Gwen!…

Giveaway: 50 Sunflowers to Knit, Crochet & Felt

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:19 PM PDT

50 sunflowers to knitIf you need to bring a little color into your home, I’ve got a great giveaway for you this week. It’s the new book from Kristin Nicholas, 50 Sunflowers to Knit, Crochet & Felt.

It has a great collection of colorful flowers to knit, crochet, embellish and felt, as well as pattern for butterflies, ladybugs, bees and birds. There …

Etsy Shop of the Week – GirliePains

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 11:35 AM PDT

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This week’s featured shop is GirliePains. GirliePains is devoted to the art and illustrations of Mel Stringer. Everything features her unique brand of adorable wide-eyed girls and cutesy creatures. And Mel has expanded her offerings beyond the traditional prints and cards to include digital scrapbooking kits, printable paper dolls, garlands and other printable decorations. Still, I feel particularly attached to …

Getting a Start on Finishing

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 10:16 AM PDT

prima shawlI don’t know if it’s spring or just beginning of the month frustration, but I’m just about sick of all the partially finished knitting projects sitting around my house. So I’ve decided that for the month of April, as much as possible, I am going to focus my time on finishing projects I’ve already started rather than casting on new …

Great tip on how to give a button a makeover

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 09:31 AM PDT

Btn pic2 Over at the blog thredHED Stitch Junkie there is a quick and easy way to give buttons a makeover with stuff you already have around.…

Spring Stitch Sampler

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:52 AM PDT

pic-spring-stitch-samplerI love specialty stitches and if you do too, this free sampler from Embroiderbee will satisfy your cravings. It is chock full of specialty stitches. Try out some new stitches today! Get the free chart.

Spring Brunch

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:16 AM PDT

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Here is a beautiful outdoor Spring Lunch. (ready for you whenever your Spring arrives.) Kate Healey threw this party for her friends.

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And snapped a few pictures along the way. This is so charming, I cannot believe that it is a real party. For all the details, go to Kate’s blog here.…

Ta Dah!: Vintage quilt at sew-fest

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:13 AM PDT

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Shay of Quilting in My Pyjamas talks on her blog about the recent weekend sew-fest she hosted. Besides sharing good food and conversation, one attendee brought along two vintage quilts to show everyone. This is one of them and my favorite of the two. I love the soft shades of pink and blue. Oh, and don’t miss the vintage spool …

Bicycle Wheel Clock

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:05 AM PDT

Bicycle Wheel Clock

This unique and truly fabulous clock is made from a bicycle wheel and a yardstick. Creative genius right? Love it. I’m feeling a little sheltered because this was a project entered in Creating with the Stars, which I didn’t even know about until last week. I participated in Crafting with the Stars a few years ago with Any Anderson of …

Perfect Wedding Favours {Book Review & Giveaway!}

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:46 AM PDT

Perfect Wedding Favours Book Review & Giveaway

Offering your wedding guests edible treats as a remembrance of the day is a time-honored tradition. If you want to go beyond the usual {though always welcome!} bag of pastel-colored candy almonds be sure to get your hands on a copy of Perfect Wedding Favours by Susannah Blake! With 28 ideas for edible favours and creative ways to present them, …

DIY Easter Egg Candles

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:45 AM PDT

DIY Easter Egg Candles

Still swimming in eggs after yesterday’s celebrations? Laura at Make Life Lovely shares how to make these marbled Easter Egg Candles with real egg shells.…

Tutorial: Geometric stencil jeans

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:19 AM PDT

jeanspaintAnna from Plan B shows how to add a geometric print down the sides of a pair of jeans.  Love!! No sewing is required, just a handcut stencil and some fabric paint.  She cut her stencil out of a heavy paper or cardboard, but you could also use a freezer paper stencil method.  Go to her blog for the tute.

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Tutorial: Add a sleeve to a sleeveless shirt

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:14 AM PDT

8594220065_09c26e3e65_zKristina Clements from Kristina J., and author of The Chic Girl’s Guide to a One-of-a-Kind Wardrobe, shows how you can add a gathered sleeve to a sleeveless top.  You can use fabric that blends with the original top, as she did, or go for a contrast if your sleeveless top is made up in a hard to match …

Tutorial: Fabric flower bouquet

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:11 AM PDT

desktop-flowersHeather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can create a bouquet of beautiful fabric flowers.  The fabric for the blooms and the leaves came from outgrown clothing, though you could also use new yardage if you wanted.  She also suggests making them from vintage sheets.  Wouldn’t that be lovely!!  She rates this an easy project.  Go to The

Tutorial: Lace trim tote bag

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:50 AM PDT

Lace-Tote-TitleAmy from Positively Splendid shows how to embellish a plain tote bag with lace trim.  The gathered lace strips creates a pretty ruffle around the thop.  She also created a lace trimmed brooch to match.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Positively Splendid]…

Tutorial: Pretty Face Cloth

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:39 AM PDT

Pretty Face Cloth  1The pretty floral binding is what makes this face cloth by Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar a step up from a standard washcloth.  Add some fancy soaps and you’ve got a nice gift to give.  She shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from A Spoonful of Sugar]…

Freebie: Doggies Digi

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:05 AM PDT

Freebie: Doggie Digi

Download this adorable mother and puppy digital stamp for free from Sliekje Digital Stamps.

-Heather…

Not So Sticky Bubblegum….

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 05:27 AM PDT

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How cute would this be on YOUR favorite munchkin?  Don’t have to make it in pink, okay.  But, I love pink (as you probably know if you’ve read my blog for a while).  This one is so quick you could make several in an evening.  And, use up some partial skeins to boot.  Calls for bulky weight yarn which makes …

{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} 1960s Style!

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:49 AM PDT

1960s Wedding Inspiration via Revel

 

 
I love the mod-vintage style of the 1960s, so of course when I spotted this 1960s wedding inspiration board on the Revel blog I just had to share a link to it! So chic! And when you view the board on the Revel blog, all the links are shoppable too!…

Winner! {Boutique Wedding Cakes}

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:22 AM PDT

Boutique Wedding Cakes

 

Many thanks to everyone who left a comment on the Boutique Wedding Cakes review & giveaway! I’m happy to announce that the winner is:

Suzy

#17  I made my first wedding cake for my own wedding. Looking forward to making many more. This book looks like it would be filled with some awesome ideas!

Congratulations Suzy! Please send …

Personalized Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gifts Giveaway

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:00 AM PDT

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Regina Boger has been a full-time jewelry artist for more than 10 years and has been working with metal and hand stamping for just over 2 years.  She is from Fort Wayne, Indiana and owns “Fired Up Ladies Hammered” shop on etsy.  Her slogan is “Jewelry with a Message.”

Regina is a single Mom of 3.  Two …

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