i'm starting to get the feeling that scary feeling that summer is almost over.......
i love the simpleness of this print. (via oh, hello friend)hurry over to the etsy blog "the storque" for your free copy of the smocked sundress from one of my fave books "weekend sewing" by heather ross.
refashion a dish towel into this handy kids art apron.isn't this smocking gorgeous? so fun & retro!!!
i luv anything betz white does but these little felted balls just brightened up my day! so cheerful! while you're over there make sure to check out her new fabric line - i seriously drool over my entire keyboard every time i see it.i am planning on crocheting up some of these lovelies to brighten up my place with some hawaiian color.
i really need to work on my quilting skills, one day i will, i will, i will attempt to accomplish these....emphasis on the "attempt"......a newbie sewer can dream right? get the how to for each of these blocks here, here and here.
this refashion over on "thimbly things" is to die for! seriously, i can't get over the before & after! love it!
i'm drooling (yep, i've been drooling a lot these days) over the prints in this lovely, fresh summer quilt. (via sew, mamma, sew!)i want these pillows from sfgirlbybay's favorite things post over on decor8!
i would like to try having a go at this cute dress, what fabric would you guys make it in?make it and love it has a super sized refashion on how to turn two shirts into an adorable leggings/skirt combo! fabulous!
yummy! peach cupcakes with brown sugar frosting! oh smitten kitchen how i adore you!i think this belt is pretty much fabulous! get the how to here. (via one pretty thing)
things i'm luving this week:
- so friggin' excited this album is coming out!!!!!
- wonderful, wonderful, wool skirt refashion perfect for the fall over on the sewing dork.
- check out another great diy from "censational girl" on how to make your own cement candle holders!
- turn a hippie skirt into a hippie shirt over on "stop staring and start sewing".
- find a new and inexpensive way to hang painted plates by "the shabby chic cottage".
- i am definitely giving this a whirl! another great xmas gift to add to the list - gorgeous handmade embroidered sachets! find the tute here! (via craft gossip)
- make sure to pop by the new flickr group "crocheted interiors" for some fun inspiration.
- have you signed up for the newest round of "craft hope" yet? it's sock monkey making time and it's all for a good cause!
- have any of you been using the site "freecycle" yet? how do you like it? good or bad experiences?
- in the mood for some craft swaps? head over to "made by petchy" for a bag swap or to "my mamma made it" for a little giving and receiving.
- get making your own ruffly, tank top refashion with this great tute and then make this comfy skirt for your little one in 20 minutes!
- i'm entering this giveaway.
what are you drooling over this week?