Sewing Tutorials

http://www.oneaviandaemon.com/?p=328

http://3sonsplus1.blogspot.com/2011/07/tutorial-for-how-to-make-little-girls.html

sewing 101: adding pockets to any skirt pattern!

http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/2011/07/sewing-101-adding-pockets-to-any-skirt.html

anthropologie

anthropologie

The Children's Place

http://www.onthelaundryline.com/2011/07/summertime-and-living-is.html

http://www.onthelaundryline.com/2011/07/summertime-and-living-is-thriftysusan_19.html

Single Fold Bias Tape

http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/single-fold-bias-tape-neckline

Cloth Allowance

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2010/06/tricks-of-trade-turn-of-cloth-allowance.html

Blockfusing

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2010/03/tricks-of-trade-blockfusing.html

A Handworked Thread Loop

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2011/06/tricks-of-trade-handworked-thread-loop.html

Jet Pockets w/ Flap

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2011/04/rtw-tailoring-sewalong-9-tutorial-jet.html

Spaghetti Straps

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2011/02/more-on-rouleau-loops-and-some-loopy.html

Adding a lining when your pattern doesn't include one

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2011/01/tricks-of-trade-shift-dress-lining.html

French Seam Darts

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2010/04/tricks-of-trade-french-seam-dart.html

Pick a pattern and follow allow at this SEWALONG

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/p/rtw-tailoring-sewalong.html

http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/little-girls-valentines-day-dress.html

from this....

to this.....

http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/repurposed-womans-turtleneck-sweet.html

Need to alter your patterns?  Use this guide to cut up a pattern and make it bigger or smaller in order to fit your needs.

Tutorials I Heart

http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2009/10/mandarin-collared-shirt-tutorial.html

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http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/05/knot-shorts-and-shirt-kcwc.html

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http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2010/10/sew-along-part-1-pattern-and-pieces.html

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Skirt w/ built-in Shorts

http://thelongthread.com/?p=6417

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Faux-Tie Tutorial

http://icandyhandmade.blogspot.com/2011/04/tutorial-faux-tie-tutorial.html

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http://sewingin-nomansland.blogspot.com/2010/07/looking-like-big-boy-toddler-cowl-neck.html#more

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http://thedillspiel.blogspot.com/2011/04/neo-personalized-pins-tutorial.html

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http://thedillspiel.blogspot.com/2011/02/mitering-around.html

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Toy Mat

http://www.sawdustandpaperscraps.com/2011/07/25/play-and-store-toy-mat/

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http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/07/flora-and-fauna-shirt-tutorial.html

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http://www.maybematilda.com/2011/07/scrappy-floral-skirt-tutorial.html#more

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http://www.maybematilda.com/2011/05/belated-spring-sweater-refashion.html

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http://embendesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/im-back-with-tutorial-for-making.html

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http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-kid-pants-with-flat-front.html

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http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-kid-pants-with-lining.html

Yummy Recipes To Tryout

A collection of recipes I must try out!

Layered Pudding Cake

Fresh Pesto and Tomato Pasta



Cafe Rio Taco Salad





Blueberry French Toast



Chicken Pasta Salad



Root Beer Floats on a Stick

April Desktop

I know the month is half way over, but I am just downloading a desktop for this month.  I've been so busy that I just haven't done it yet :-)  This month I am downloading an April desktop from Leelou Blogs.  Isn't it cute?!

Want one for yourself?  You can find it here.

Giveaway @ Life Unscripted

Amber is having a giveaway over at Life Unscripted.  She is moving and is purging her supply of paper crafting items!  Can you say SWEET?! 

She’s got some papers, stickers and a stamp. There are these super cute felt flowers which I {heart}!

So, head on over and sign up for her giveaway here.  You have until March 31 to sign up.   

Spring Cleaning Anyone?

Anna from Ask Anna is hosting a spring cleaning event.  It starts on April 2 and lasts for 2 weeks.  I don't know about you but I need all of the help I can get ;-)  


Tasks will be posted every other day, which gives us two days to complete them.  This works out in case something comes up.  As long as something doesn't come up for a few days in a row. 


Anna says "we will be cleaning everything from our windows and draperies to our doors and vents".  I am looking forward to a sparkly clean house to ring in spring!!


Care to join us?  Just click on the Event button below to find out all of the details.

Things I heart!

Kiki has created a mini village for her son's stuffed animals.  The supplies needed for this project are minimal.  You will need a few cardboard boxes, paint, sharpies, clear vinyl, ribbon, and scraps of paper.  And of course a bit of an imagination :-)  You can find this project here at Kiki creates.

At Arm Candy For You you will find the tutorial for these super cute credit card purses.  All of the measurements are in metric, but when has that ever stopped us from making something so cute!  Go here for the tutorial.

Now something for the boys.  Can't forget the boys!  Especially since I have one :-)  Noodle-Head made this adorable boys wallet.  You can find the tutorial here.

How cute is this bag?!  It is larger than the normal purse, which is perfect for me.   Since I normally have my things and a few things in my purse that belong to one of my two kids.  The inside even has a zippered pouch.  I believe this bag is about 15" wide.  You can find the tutorial here.

How about some chaps for your little cowgirl or cowboy?  Or yourself ;-)  LOL  Lily Bug Designs has a tutorial on some for ya.  You can find it here.

 

Two Twenty One creates thrifty hurricanes out of vases and candlesticks.  Add some split peas to ring in spring!  Tutorial here.



I love fonts!!  I use them to make cards, scrapbook pages and elements, and many many more things.  Download the free font here.

Blue Skies and Sunny Days - Printable

Spring is just around the corner.  The kids and I can't wait!!  I even noticed grass starting to grow yesterday.  


I created this card yesterday.  Easter was on my mind, hence the blue and purple colors which are not too feminine and not too masculine.  

Put a smile on someone's face today.

Click HERE to download.

If you do, please leave a *Thanks* in the comments as that is what will put a smile on my face :-)

Freebies I Love This Week

Freebies!!  I love freebies :-)  This is what I've downloaded this week.  I use to download any freebies I could find, but now with over 53 GB of freebies I am a bit picky about what I take.

Click on a picture to be taken to each designers website to snag these awesome images.

 

We is a card I made using the tree branch from Delicious Scraps.

I added a calendar in the frame.  I am always looking at my calendars I add to my desktop wallpapers, but you could put a picture in there instead!

 

You do need to register (which is free) in ordered to snag this freebie