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Sunday, April 21, 2013

“Tutorial: Patchwork memory pillow” plus 14 more

“Tutorial: Patchwork memory pillow” plus 14 more


Tutorial: Patchwork memory pillow

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 10:53 PM PDT

memory pillowAndrea of Crafting Connections shares in her latest Mini-Magazine how to create a pillow with your child’s artwork. Of her method, she explains,

The pillow cover is being pieced together using a quilt-as-you-go technique. once you know how it's done, you can be pretty free form in your design.

Get the know-how.

Image credit: Crafting Connections

Tutorial: Quilt your own fabric

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 10:37 PM PDT

quilt your own fabric tuteMarni of Haberdashery Fun shares on her blog how to quilt your own fabric that you later sew into projects. Of course you can buy yardage of already quilted fabric, but the choices are limited. Here she chose a darling Michael Miller print to quilt in a diamond pattern. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Haberdashery Fun

Tutorial: Binding small

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 10:28 PM PDT

little quilty things tute

Kerry of verykerryberry believes good binding can add to or detract from your quilted items. She shows the best way to bind what she calls ‘small quilty things’ with a single binding method (double binding is standard for bed quilts). Get the tutorial.

Image credit: verykerryberry

Clay In Depth

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 10:08 PM PDT

Vickie Turner has some excellent in-depth info and step by step discussion of polymer clay. A recent post series starts with her explaining how clay works and comparing it to wax and earth clay. Have a browse, pick up some hints. The whole blog has good stuff!…

Crafty Magazine

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 09:51 PM PDT

Crafty Magazine Issue 1

Looking for a new crafting mag to love? Check out Crafty Magazine. The new magazine features all sorts of cool craft projects and editorials. You can see for yourself, either by checking out their website or by checking out this sneak preview of Issue 1. I checked out the preview and fell in love with the most adorable …

DIY Layered Button Necklace

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 07:30 PM PDT

Layered Button Necklace Spring time is here. It’s time to adorn yourself with bright, colorful jewelry!  Amy from One Artsy Mama shares this simple tutorial with us for creating your own layered button necklace. She said that you can make it in less than five minutes. How’s that for simple! I have a jar full of buttons I may need to sort through and make my own.  Check …

Buffet Loading Techniques

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 06:23 PM PDT

Have you ever been to a restaurant that allows you to fill a bowl with salad? Well fritesandfries.com have mastered the art of what can only be called TAOFF Technique – “Taking Advantage Of Free Food”.

I know this technically has nothing to do with parties but I could not let this effort to create this food tower go unnoticed. …

Tutorial: Scrappy fabric appliqued flower pillow

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 03:26 PM PDT

Pillow Tutorial TitleJennifer Heynen shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make her Shabby Chic Flower Pillow.  The flowers across the long skinny pillow are made from layers of scrap fabric circles.  The colors and patterns are delightfully scrappy.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Jennifer Heynen on Therm O Web blog]…

Tutorial: Duct tape dress form

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 03:21 PM PDT

P1010009-500x610If you want to make a dress form that’s an exact copy of your own body, a duct tape dress form might be the way to go.  They’re inexpensive to make and don’t require fussy measuring.  Deby from So Sew Easy shows how she made a duct tape dress form of her own.  Go to her blog for the tute.

Freebie: Mermaid Image

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 02:01 PM PDT

Freebie: Mermaid Image

Download this beautiful mermaid image for free from Dover publications and dream of a relaxing day by the beach while you color her in.

-Heather…

Tutorial: Add a removable feather collar to a t-shirt or tank

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 01:42 PM PDT

30D30TS_29_hanger#29 in the 30 Days 30 Tee-Shirts series by Aimee from Clones N Clowns is a little bit of fabulousness.  She shows how to add a removable feather collar to a tank.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Clones N Clowns]…

Tutorial: Quick and easy gathered skirt with elastic waistband

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 01:32 PM PDT

Easy_Skirt_Tutorial-566x1024Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles shows how to make a girls gathered skirt.  With a wide elastic waistband, it’s quick to make and easy to sew.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Dabbles and Babbles]…

Tutorial: Custom appliqued pillows

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 11:08 AM PDT

Sania Pell posted a tutorial on Inside Out Magazine’s web site for making a charming set of throw pillows. Applique fabric images and add silk flowers and leaves for one-of-a-kind accessories with dimensional flair that perfectly match your decor. See the tute.

And many thanks to Jan Halvarson of Poppytalk for pointing out this find.…

Repurposed Pallet Desk

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 05:35 AM PDT

Repurposed Pallet Desk

WOW. I mean really.. wow. I never in a million years would have thought to turn a pallet into a flip down desk! This is an amazing project and the moment it came through my email I wanted one! Luckily there’s a tutorial if you are willing to give it a whirl. Check it out at Infarrantly Creative – Repurposed

Project: Stamped Flower Canvas

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 06:04 AM PDT

Project: Stamped Flower Canvas

The Stampendous blog has an amazing mixed media project to share using a very large lily stamp as the focal point on this art canvas.

-Heather…

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