Wristlet Tutorial

Javajem has this great wristlet tutorial. Great for when you are shopping and need both hands!

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xxxRobby

Carpet Bag

Hyperventilating here.....I love this bag...imagine with a pair of jeans and a white top with the colour of this bag!!!!! Anyone got scraps????...aaarrrggghhh...Anyone sell scrap bags of fabric....I am desperate!!!! This is from Burda Fashion...and the pattern is FREEEEEEEE!!!! (I think my insides are excited!!!!



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xxxRobby

Easter Hangings

I found these whilst surfing today...great for Easter and there are other illustrations too. You can find the PDF file here.

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xxxRobby

Scrabble Tile Pendant

I love this tutorial. I have searched for a scrabble game and one day I will find one. This is a great tutorial I found on make and takes.

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xxxRobby

Kate's Pretty Paper Coat Rack

This is a cheap and effective idea. I found it on Design Sponge.

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xxxRobby

Old Chair to New Chair

Kate has this fantastic tutorial on redoing a chair. I would love a huge house....would I have it prim...or chic??????

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xxxRobby

Strawberry Pincushions

These are from Martha Stewart. They remind me of the pincushions that my blogy friend Nanette from Threadworks Primitives. Another thing for the ever growing list...it must be up to about 3000 by now!!!!

Covered Mousepad

Oh I have been on the lookout for one of these tutorials. Thanks Amber..your blog is great!!!

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xxxRobby

Quilted Notecards

These are really cute notecards. I found them on Made. I think they are great...I wonder if they have a covering over the stitching????

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xxxRobby

Fabric Flower Tutorial

I found this flower...on Nest Decorating. Tamar shows you in another post the different ways to use it....a brooch, a hair band or a bag decoration.

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xxxRobby

Squares - quilt

Bear Creek Quilt Guild has this freebie pattern. This quilt is great...even for the non prim lovers!!! I can see the boys loving this quilt.

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xxxRobby

Camera Strap

Make it and take it have this great camera strap for my dream camera....I would love a big, good photo takin' camera!!!! Thanks Ashley...and I hope to use it one day!!!!

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xxxRobby

Scissor Keep Bag - cross stitch

The Sampler Girl has this cross stitch chart for free. When you are finished she would like to see the finished result....I would like to see it too....sticky beak I am!!!

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xxxRobby

Pint-sized Pocket Pillow People

Lauren at Goody Goody has a tutorial for these little cuties. They are so cute. You could get your little favorite person to draw you a picture and make them a little pocket person.

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xxxRobby

Lining a basket

This tutorial is beautiful....Ashley is reading my mind. I was looking at my basket in the bathroom the other day wondering how to make fabric linings.....wonder no more. Thanks Ashley!!!!

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xxxRobby

Liberty Angel stitchery

This is a freebie doodle from my friend Robin. You could stitch it or punchneedle it. Thanks Robin.

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xxxRobby

Fully Lined Drapes

This is from 7 Layer Studio and is a great money saving idea too. Thanks...it is a great tutorial.

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xxxRobby

Love Bug Pincushion

This is a cutie. I found it on whipup.net.

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xxxRobby

Photoshop Tips & Tricks

This is for the computer numpty like me. One day I will learn things...oh I did learn how to transfer all of my patterns onto a memory stick!!!! I can learn something new now. This is from Graphic Design.

On another subject.....if any bloggers have any tutorials that they would like on this blog to link back to their blog please email me.

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xxxRobby

Pin Cushion Caddy

This is a fantastic pincusion. My friend, Christine gave me a teapot pincushion pincushion like this but this doesn't have a lid. It is from Anna Maria Horner and it is a podcast from Craftzine.

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xxxRobby

Bunny Pencil Case

This is a cute pencil case. It is from Craftzine.

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xxxRobby

Springberry Needlecase

This is another freebie from Cinderberry Stitches. I need to make one of these to keep my needles packed away neatly.

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xxxRobby

Blue Wren nest pattern - Cinderberry Stitches

This is a pattern and tutorial from an Australian designer, Cinderberry Stitches. I love the colour choice and and beautiful stitching.

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xxxRobby

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mums in the countries that celebrate the day today.

Make it and take it.....

You have to see Ashley's blog. It is choc full of eye candy. Thanks Ashley.

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xxxRobby

Chic and easy bamboo handled purse

This is great...I see those handles at the thrift stores from time to time. I found this on Little Birdie Secrets.

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xxxRobby

Pavlova

Now for the non Aussies.....you have to try this...now it is sweet...so if you don't like sweet desserts skip it....but if you do...make it...would be a nice surprise for your friends for a 4th of July picnic. This is from Exculsively Food.

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xxxRobby

Tin Can Cover

Oh this is good....and there are pics to stitch or you can stitch your own drawing...or your kids drawings. I found this on Elsie Marley.

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xxxRobby

Pencil Case

I have my own 'special' textas....they would look nice in a nice pencil case....nuther one to the list...thanks to Craftlog.

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xxxRobby

Pet Bed

I really would love to have a little companion. Brennan's friend, Lewis has 4 little jugs (Pug crossed with Jack Russell...and look just like this doggie)....and I could make one of these beds if I had a little fur baby. I found this tutorial on Pretty Little Things.

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xxxRobby

Wheat/Rice bags

I know I have posted these type of things before but I thought this tutorial was so great. It is from Sew Mama Sew.

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xxxRobby

How to sew a patchwork tea towel

This is a great little idea for a kitchen tea gift or for fetes. I found this whilst surfing today at Supafine.

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xxxRobby

DIY Tufted Headboard

Oh one day I want to have a huge headboard...might be using this tutorial. It is from Apartment Therapy - Chicago.

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xxxRobby

Birthday Hat

Oh those paper hats for a special birthday have nothing on this hat. I love it. Another great idea from Designing Moms!!!

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xxxRobby

Recycled Scrap Necklace

Oh I love this. This is from Designing Moms again. Great idea!!!!!

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xxxRobby

Appliqued Onsies

Found this tutorial on Designing Mom. I love the little helicopter one....cos of Pete of course.

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xxxRobby

Upcycling kids clothing

Found this at Store & Style.....I need a daughter. How cute....or how about a little car for a boy????

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xxxRobby

Notebook tutorial

This is from Brassy Apple. I love this and the twist with the angles of the rectangle book. Thanks for the tip!!!!

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xxxRobby

Candle Paddle

Another beauty from Char's blog. Great idea!!!!!

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xxxRobby

Little Houses ( La Maisonnette en tissu)

I was surfing today...starting with Syko....and lead to this tutorial on au Fil rouge. I know I have done the houses before but this is a bit different...and hey...do you want to have houses like in the UK...all the same???? (sorry my British friends...I just love neigbourhoods to look different)

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xxxRobby

Crazy Nine Patch Squares - and more

This is from Oh, Fransson! It is a brilliant pattern for a crazy nine patch and has a twist....with the giraffe. You could use any applique though.

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xxxRobby

Kitchen Cupboard

You just have to look at this....it is a regular cupboard with bracket and dowel added....pretty nifty especially if you are short of space. Another goodie that I found on Martha Stewart.

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xxxRobby

Child's Bean Bag

Now this is cute. I would love to have bean bags in colours of my choice like this. Fabric is so inexpensive in America compared to Australia and the UK...so if you have a friend in the US...get them to send you some fabric. Another one from Michael Miller Fabrics.

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xxxRobby

Kimono Baby Booties

I love these little booties. I found them on Homespun Threads.

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xxxRobby

Bird Gusset and Printing on Fabric

I found these on Cathy's blog and they are so helpful. I don't know how many times I have made these birds...and the gusset never fits. And....Sandy gave me some freezer paper last summer and I still haven't tried to print on fabric. Thanks Cathy.

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xxxRobby

Primitive Rusty Electric Lantern

Oh how did I miss this one? This is a tutorial from tpeas Lottie at Sweet Primitives. I want this one. Wonder if my husband can do it for me. Need to find some electrical adapters too. Great one!!!

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xxxRobby

Aster Brooch - crochet

I love this ..... I love little brooches. Yesterday I bought a little crochet hook....looked at wool....but need to go to a yarn shop to really freak myself out. Any way....this one is from Lion Brand. Love it. Betty I hope your sister loves it.

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xxxRobby

Mendy's Mini Collage - tutorial

I was looking at my FB and Tina has this tutorial by Mendy on it. Go and check it out.

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xxxRobby

Dried Orange Ornaments

This is a nice little tutorial....I love them. Thanks Theresa!!! Might need some of these around for Christmas.

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xxxRobby