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May 25, 2012

How-To: Love Note Potholder

Looking for a potholder that sends the right message? This love note potholder from Beverly at Flamingo Toes gets right to the point, don't you think?

Head over to her site to see the full tutorial!

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May 23, 2012

Learn How to Sew From a 9-Year-Old

Get ready to meet Ellen, your new sewing coach. At just nine years of age, Ellen will show you how to make a simple bag as well as the basics of sewing. Great job, Ellen! And thanks to you, I'm now calling my sewing basket a "pot of pins." Video after the jump.

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How-To: Sew Coffee Filter Tea Bags

Are you a sipper of tea in a house full of coffee drinkers? Sew your own tea bags using coffee filters with this DIY tea bag tutorial from Rachel at 52 Weeks Project!

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May 22, 2012

How-To: Custom State T-Shirt

Help your little one show his or her state pride—and sneak in a mini geography lesson— with this cute custom state t-shirt tutorial from Shauna at Shwin & Shwin!

For the grownups in the room, this technique would also be perfect for custom tote.

[Via One Pretty Thing]

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May 18, 2012

Luke Haynes Quilts: The American Context

Yesterday, I had the chance to see crafty pal Luke Haynes' quilt show, The American Context: A New Look at Quilts, at the Eli Alexander Gallery right here in NYC.

I'd seen photos of his quilts before, but in person, the beauty, the attention to detail, and the sheer scale of his projects is really quite staggering. To give you a taste of level of skill we're talking about, here are a few photos from the gallery. Since Luke gave me the tour himself, I even got to take a peek at the backs of some of the quilts!

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Introduction to Sewing Scissors

Want to give your collection of sewing scissors an upgrade, but find yourself feeling a bit intimidated by all of the choices? Check out this Cultivating a Scissor Arsenal post from Gertie at Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing! She explains the what-shape-and-why for her favorite sewing scissors, and the comments are filled with even more tips from her readers.

[Via Colette Patterns]

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May 17, 2012

House in the Hallway Tutorial

I bow down in homage to the maker of this amazing tension rod hallway playhouse. Simple, brilliant, and chock full of gorgeous details, like the rickrack shingles, mailbox pocket, and cardboard lantern. The tutorial is detailed and clear, too!

May 15, 2012

How-To: Recycled T-Shirt Rose Bouquet

Looking for a lovely way to recycle t-shirts that your kids have outgrown? Check out this t-shirt rose bouquet that Heather from The Sewing Loft shared in Green Child Magazine!

The Summer 2012 issue of Green Child Magazine is out and I could not be more excited to share an easy way to turn your child's favorite tee shirts into a keepsake.

Ready to make your own? You can find the full tutorial—plus a ton of other kid-friendly ideas—right here.

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May 14, 2012

Four Fat Quarter Apron

An apron is always a great gift to give. Check out Maureen Cracknell Handmade for this tutorial on how to make an apron using fat quarters.

May 8, 2012

Straight Stitch Tutorial

Sometimes you really need help perfecting a basic craft technique to bring your skill-level up a notch. Luckily you can count on CRAFT's own Haley from The Zen of Making to teach you such skills. For example, in this tutorial Haley teaches you how to make evenly spaced straight stitches for sewing, embroidery, and appliqué projects. Sweet!

How-To: Fat Quarter Gardening Apron

Get your garden on with this stash-busting fat quarter gardening apron that Kristie from OCD: obsessive crafting disorder shared on Sew, Mama, Sew!

Still looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? If your mom's handy with a trowel, she'll dig a new gardening apron!

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May 7, 2012

Rattle Tutorial

I've made a few soft toys for my son, and admit that the rattles have not been a resounding success, mostly because the bell just doesn't ring quite right. Laura Wilson clears the air with her clever tip for protecting the bell in this rattle tutorial. It would be perfect nestled in one of her adorable plush patterns, like, say, this turtle. I have one of these and my kid loved pulling the turtle in and out of its removable shell. How much better would it have been with a little jingle?

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