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Tutorial: Sew a tea tray ensemble

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 07:15 AM PDT

Lisa Cox shares a tutorial for this Breakfast in Bed ensemble over at QFD Creative.  The ensemble includes everything you need to set a pretty tea tray – a crochet-edged fabric napkin, an appliqued tray cloth, and a patchwork tea cozy.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from QFD Creative]

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Inspiration: Alma Stoller

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 07:03 AM PDT

New Beads on the Block by Alma Stoller

Tutorial: Car Diddy Bag

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 06:31 AM PDT

Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making this Car Diddy bag.  This handy bag hangs over the back of a car seat and serves equally well as a toy bag or a litter bag (it’s laminated on the inside).  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Moda Bake Shop]

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Project Video and Freebie: Stamped Purse Card and Template

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by Judi Kins

Join Judi from Judi Kins for a fun heat embossing video where she’ll show you how to do a super cool technique called patent leather embossing to make a purse card, there is even a free downloadable template for the purse. She also shares a neat faux glass tile technique too. Click here to watch the video and…

Free charts: Mother’s Day

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 06:02 AM PDT

Free charts: Cross-stitch

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 05:01 AM PDT

DIY: Creamy Walnut Lip Butter

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

The Natural Beauty Workshop shares a recipe for Creamy Walnut Lip Butter on their blog. Made with intensely moisturizing Pistachio and Macadamia Nut Butters, this nutty scented lip balm is said to have a rich, creamy flavor that will keep you coming back for more.

Tutorial: Dress up a pair of flip flops

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 06:41 PM PDT

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to dress up a pair of plain flip flops with the addition of some pretty fabric and trim.  This is a quick, easy no-sew project.  The white eyelet and jute she used in her example creates a softer, more feminine look for the flip flops.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Mother Huddle]

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Tutorial: Reversible tablecloth

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 02:32 PM PDT

Sew4Home shows how to make this reversible tablecloth.  Contrast fabric peeks out at the corner flounces.  What a fun look!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Tutorial: Lace doily coasters

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 12:56 PM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make these lace doily coasters.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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Tufted Tweets fabric giveaway

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 12:37 PM PDT

If you have been following Laurie from Scarlet Fig like I have, then you may already know Kaufman fabrics has licensed two of her fabric lines and the first one Tufted Tweets (shown here in the Sorbet colorway) is due out in May. Woo Hoo!  To celebrate she is having a Fat Quarter Tufted Tweets giveaway starting Monday. Get details here.

Project and Technique Video: Close To My Heart Stamping and Scrapbooking

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 12:32 PM PDT

image by Close To My Heart

Close To My Heart has a fun and informative new video out featuring a fun wall hanging project, how to make your own “puddle pad” technique using re-inkers and how to use glitter rub ons. This video is filled with loads of ideas for card making and scrapbooking! Click here to watch.

-Heather

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Lime Drink Markers

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 11:53 AM PDT

Here’s a super simple idea to mark guests’ cocktails: carve their initials in their garnish with a zester. Find the idea HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.

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Tutorial: J.Crew-inspired tee with bow

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 11:43 AM PDT

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she recreated the look of a J. Crew shirt using two plain t-shirts and a bit of sewing know-how.  She used one shirt as the base, and the other to make the fabric strips and bow embellishment.  The result is fabulous!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from I Am Momma Hear Me…

It’s new: City Weekend fabric by Oliver + S

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 11:29 AM PDT

Do you love Oliver + S patterns for kids’ clothes?  Well, now you can make Oliver + S designs out of Oliver + S fabric!  Their line is called City Weekend and it will be produced by Moda.  Look for it at Quilt Market next month.  Read more from Oliver + S blog.

[photo from Oliver + S]

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Canned Unicorn

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 11:26 AM PDT

Mmmm. Canned unicorn. What could be more lovely? Find this product, “an excellent source of sparkles,” HERE at Think Geek.  And I thought unicorn meat was a myth. Like buffalo wings.  {via the kitchn}

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Tutorial: Girls’ tunic from a tank

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 11:22 AM PDT

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to turn a basic girls’ tank top into an awesome summer tunic.  She slices, dices, and adds a gathered skirt from a printed cotton.  Bits that she trimmed off the bottom of the tank become pretty gathered flower embellishments for the neckline.  LOVE it!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Tea Rose Home]

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Tutorial: MOO Mini Card holder in 3 minutes

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 09:41 AM PDT

I found this adorable felt business cardholder tutorial on Smila's World.  The cardholder was designer and created by Smila out of Austria.  Check out her blog for more fun ideas.

Inspiration: Ann Wood

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 09:05 AM PDT

Dimensional textile art by Ann Wood. Check out her owls, too. They’ve been featured here before, but they deserve to be admired over and over.

Inspiration 2010 Maching Knitting Conference

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 08:56 AM PDT

 

Go HERE for more details on this Maching Knitting Conference!

Inspiration: Becky Stern

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 08:04 AM PDT

Flying Diamonds by Becky Stern of Sternlab

Tutorial: Floaty summer shirt from two scarves

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 07:36 AM PDT

Rebekah from Potholes & Pantyhose shows how to turn two scarves into this floaty summer shirt. I love the way the scarves drape! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Potholes & Pantyhose]

[via Someday Crafts]

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Tutorial: Sew a bowtie from your favorite fabric

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 07:22 AM PDT

Laci Jo from Zig Zag’s Handmade This N That shows how to make a bowtie.  She also links to a video showing how to tie the bowtie once you’ve made it.  Make one from a cool fabric to give this old-fashioned tie a modern twist.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Zig Zag's Handmade This N That]

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