Look at this cute new tutorial from Betz White. The pattern includes instructions to make a stuffed bird and a zippered pouch. Perfect for spring! You can purchase it here for $8.
Oh, and if you haven’t seen her new book Sewing Green yet, you can get a sneak peek here and pre-order it here. I’m really excited about this book. The photos are filled with fresh light and the projects look smart and practical. As we’re all trying to be greener and more budget-conscious, this is a timely book.
Need more handmade goods to satisfy your Etsy fix? Decor8 has a weekly feature called Etsy Take Five Tuesdays. Have a thing for owls too? Today’s feature includes this adorable stationery set from Happy Papers.
A day late, but here’s a tutorial for some crooked coasters. Do you like to sew? And sew and sew? I found these very relaxing to make. I used linen for these, which made them extra wonky.
Click on photo below to view the .pdf file with instructions.
Oh, and by the way — you might have noticed some changes around here. In addition to the new look, there are a lot more links to other sites and crafty tutorials. Browse through the categories on the left. I’ll be adding to these regularly and have lots more kids’ crafts to add. And let me know what you think!
As part of my site update, I’ve edited and added to my blogroll. Check here for loads of crafty links and a brief description of each site or blog. Please feel free to leave a comment if you have a suggested site to add to the list. I’ll be updating regularly.
The winner of the fabric giveaway from J. Caroline Creative is #167, Andrea M.
Congratulations, Andrea. And be sure to visit J. Caroline Creative to see the new oilcloth fabrics in the Good Folks line from Anna Maria Horner.
