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Tutorial: Patchwork skirt for little girls

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:10 AM PDT

April from Modern-Mama shows how to make a patchwork skirt for little girls.  It’s made from the 5″ squares from a charm pack of precut fabric.  The simple patchwork design allows the different colors and prints of the fabrics to shine.  Go to the tutorial.

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Freebie: Labels Digital Stamps

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:02 AM PDT

image with permission by Tiffany Doodles

Vist the Tiffany Doodles site to download these fun and funky digital stamp labels for free. While you’re there be sure to look around and all her other cute digital stamps and check back each Thursday for another freebie.

-Heather

Tutorial: Everyday Blouse from two pillowcases

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:01 AM PDT

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an Everyday Blouse from a pair of pillowcases.  I think a blouse like this is perfect for everyday wear – a little dressy but still loose and comfortable.  If you don’t have a pair of pillowcases handy, you could easily make this out of straight yardage.  Go to the tutorial.

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The dream of a sewing machine

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 05:41 AM PDT

MJ from All My Quilts has posed a question today. What type of machine do you use? She uses a mechanical Bernina, as do I. But we’re both dreaming of a new machine some day, but which one? Visit her site and share what you have and what you desire, unless you already have your dream machine. We want to know.

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Ta Dah!: “Goin’ to the Chapel” quilt ready

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 05:23 AM PDT

Lesly from Pickle Dish shows off her handiwork – a beautiful quilt she made for friends Clare and Nigel who are getting married. Go here to read more.

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Potato Music

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 04:25 AM PDT

Learn how to make these G-Clef and music note potatos HERE at The Daily Spud. (Wait, that is a G-Clef, right? It’s been a few years since my flute lessons.)

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Inspiration du Jour – Up!

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog

DIY: Funky Soap Dish

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Melissa, the soapmaker behind The Joy of Soap, posted about a funky soap dish that is self-draining, in turn making your handmade soap last longer. HGTV shares directions for creating your own funky soap dish here.

Amazing Alice in Wonderland Party

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 08:08 PM PDT

Even though I’ve already posted quite a bit on Alice in Wonderland parties, I couldn’t resist the fabulous ideas and photos from Sprinkle Bakes. Find tips on decorating these cookies and lots of other stunning goodies HERE.

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Tutorial: Shower curtain with fabric rosettes

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 07:19 PM PDT

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your own shower curtain.  She added fabric rosettes across the top as accents.  So pretty! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Make It and Love It]

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Free chart: Needle gauge for needlepoint

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 04:50 PM PDT

Dash over to Bargello Needlepoint blog and bookmark the handy chart posted today. It will guide you in choosing the right needle for the size of canvas mesh you’re using. See the chart.

Tutorial: Make your own transfers

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 04:32 PM PDT

Aimee Ray of little dear tracks blog gives us a quick-and-easy rundown on making our own iron-on transfers for embroidery. Rockin. See the tute.

Tutorial: Buttonhole eyelet flower

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 04:16 PM PDT

This week’s TAST challenge is the buttonhole eyelet flower. So pretty! And I can’t wait to see the experiments that the TAST participants come up with. Go to the post on SharonB’s Pin Tangle blog to learn the stitch.

Field Trip to Washington State and the Northwest Glass Society

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 04:06 PM PDT

We’re off to Spokane Valley in Washington state to check out the Northwest Glass Society. They’ve just listed their new classes on their web site. There are some great classes coming up and if you live up there or are heading to that area go check them out. You might be interested in learning how to make glass beads. Or…

Bubble Snakes

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 03:51 PM PDT

Somewhat Simple has an easy way for you and your children to get outside and have a great time….bubble snakes!! Head on over to see how simple it really is!

Mud Cupcakes

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 03:47 PM PDT

Granted… these aren’t edible. But they sort of fit in this genre, no? Spotted on One Pretty Thing, find this idea HERE at Family Fun.

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Temari Balls

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 03:46 PM PDT

This looks like a great project for the older kids.  Japanese Temari Balls. Check them out over at Crafting Diva in Me.

Spring Blossom Project

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 03:40 PM PDT

Need to freshen up your home with a kid friendly decor project? The Magic Onions has just the thing for this Spring season.

Muffin Daffodil Bouquets

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:56 PM PDT

Yes, those are actual mini muffins in those daffodils! Learn how to make these cute muffin daffodil arrangements with the step-by-step instructions HERE at Mega Crafty.

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Letter Stamp Idea

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:38 PM PDT

Here is an example from Shiny Little Things, of what you could do with the letter stamps mentioned here.

Or you could try spoons, forks, metal cut outs from old plate (keeping a tad of the old detailing for texture) – you could have tons of fun with this.

Letter Stamps

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:30 PM PDT

If you have been wondering how to go about making stamped pendants, like those that have been showing up in the blogosphere lately, here is your resource.  Ornamentea is now selling 1/16 inch letter stamps as well as disks in various metals.  From there all you need is some, imagination, a hammer, drill, and maybe some beads or chain, and the…

New Release: Squiggle Fly Digital Stamps

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 01:38 PM PDT

image by Odette Martinez and Squiggle Fly

 Sqiggle Fly digital stamps has just released a huge new bunch of digital stamp images. I especially love the Inside Out line,  they are coordinating images made for the front and the inside of your cards, very clever! Click here to visit their blog and see everything that’s new.

-Heather

That’s No Moon… That’s a Death Star Watermelon!

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Check out this Death Star Watermelon found on Cool Craft Sties from silverisdead’s flickr photostream.

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Tiny People Suction Drink Charms

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 12:47 PM PDT

Spotted on the Hostess with the Mostess blog, find these little party people glass markers at CB2.

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From filthy fiber to some cute new needle felt friends

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

 

As it is often said "something good, comes out of something bad" and it is true with the story from krex's blog "Eye of Time" Read her ETSY buyer beware story.   I think she is pretty nice not to disclose the fiber sellers name.  

Krex: “I recently bought some fiber on Etsy that was advertised as “washed” but with small amount…