“Review: OVO by Cirque Du Soleil” plus 34 more

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• Review: OVO by Cirque Du Soleil
• Butterfly quilts + free download
• The Boys are in town – Review of Jersey Boys, Brisbane
• Kittykill is super!
• New from RSN: ‘Whitework’
• Tutorial: Sewing a journal cover
• How to read a thread label
• Union Jack Cupcake Toppers
• Make a bag to store your lids
• Tutorial: Finishing an ornament
• Update on Jordana Paige Sale
• Tutorial: Oilcloth peg bag you can keep outside
• Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory game
• Tutorial: Cider or wine bottle tote
• Dip-effect Votive Bowls
• Sale: Shameless Self Promotion :)
• Is Your Child Ready to Learn to Knit?
• Felt Ombre Tabletop Christmas Trees Tutorial
• Meet Knit Picks’ Newest Needle
• How to upcycle linens with freezer paper stenciling
• Get a Trial of Wildflower Knits’ New Course
• LEGO Colosseum – HiConsumption
• Cute Kitty in Vase of Flowers
• Frisky Scissors gift certificate winner
• Free Pattern: Sweater Babe’s Peplum Cardigan
• Tutorial: Hipster applique for a boy’s shirt
• Tutorial: Painted tie-dye chevron pattern
• Tutorial: Simple Skirt for little girls
• Tutorial: Easy zippered throw pillow cover
• Tip: Coloring Detailed Stamp Images
• Rainbow Pesto Pizza
• Tutorial | Patchwork Lamp
• Homemade JellO Snacks
• Watermelon Doughnuts
• Inspiration du Jour | My Sunshine

Review: OVO by Cirque Du Soleil Posted: 18 Jul 2012 08:16 PM PDT A psychedelic dream. This is how it feels like when your brain is mush with the effects of a drug. A large black woman dressed in a lady bug costume. An insect of unknown origin who is carrying a massive egg on its back and then loses it. Multiple and identical Chinese women twirling saucers on their legs and then getting flipped …

Butterfly quilts + free download Posted: 18 Jul 2012 08:16 PM PDT Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration gives readers a visual treat with her roundup of butterfly quilts. You’ll ooh and ahh and learn some things too. Interested in making one? Towards the bottom of her post, she shares a free download for a vintage butterfly block she drafted with permission from Nostalgic Cafe. Get the free pattern. Image credit: …

The Boys are in town – Review of Jersey Boys, Brisbane Posted: 18 Jul 2012 07:27 PM PDT There was a hush around the theatre. Everyone was dead silent. And then it just exploded. So started the Jersey Boys story on the stage with everyone’s favourite tunes. With a dramatic setting, a high value cast, and an engaging storyline, the Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons opened for its premier season in Brisbane at the …

Kittykill is super! Posted: 18 Jul 2012 07:24 PM PDT Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) received this awesome gift handmade by her friend Tara (aka The Mistress T). Her superhero cape is reversible: By day, she is The Cupcake Cowgirl. But at happy hour she becomes The Tiki Terror! Adorable and brilliant. And gorgeous work, Mistress T! See more views at Pam’s blog post.…

New from RSN: ‘Whitework’ Posted: 18 Jul 2012 07:14 PM PDT The Royal School of Needlework announces the release of a new stitch guide, Whitework. The shop listing says, Lizzy Lansberry, Graduate Apprentice and tutor at the RSN, shows you how to create stunning embroideries using traditional whitework techniques. The book contains clear instructions and beautiful examples of historical and contemporary pieces. Go to the RSN online shop to order…

Tutorial: Sewing a journal cover Posted: 18 Jul 2012 07:01 PM PDT Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) completes her crazy-quilted journal tutorial with instructions for assembling the cover. See her tute.…

How to read a thread label Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:53 PM PDT Kreinik demystifies thread labels with a handy key. Check it out.…

Union Jack Cupcake Toppers Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:50 PM PDT I believe I found my kindred spirit in Anglo-worship. I, too, like the creator of these Union Jack cupcakes, am a total Anglophile. My affair was much briefer, I’m afraid, having spent only a matter of months in Oxford and a bit in London studying, but I know oh so well the love of which she speaks. But back to …

Make a bag to store your lids Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:49 PM PDT If you do home canning or you know someone who does, then you know the jar-lid rings tend to proliferate and are hard to keep organized. Laura Bray came up with a smart and cute solution: This little drawstring bag with an embroidered applique of a canning jar! See her guest post on The Creative Goddess blog for the pattern …

Tutorial: Finishing an ornament Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:35 PM PDT Embroidery expert Ruth O’Leary steps us through her process for finishing small ornaments. See her tute.…

Update on Jordana Paige Sale Posted: 18 Jul 2012 05:59 PM PDT If any of you were hoping to score some great deals on Jordana Paige knitting bags (which I told you about yesterday), you might have noticed the sale was rather stop and start all day. That’s because the website experienced technical problems, and, as Jordana noted in a Facebook post, after spending five hours on the phone with …

Tutorial: Oilcloth peg bag you can keep outside Posted: 18 Jul 2012 04:55 PM PDT Roslyn from Sew Delicious shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an oilcloth peg bag that you can keep outside on your clothesline.  The sturdy oilcloth can hold up to the elements.  A cotton panel is stitched to the bottom to keep water from pooling inside the waterproof pouch.  It hangs from a metal handle repurposed from …

Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory game Posted: 18 Jul 2012 04:32 PM PDT Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to create a cute little memory game out of fabric scraps.   The fabric pieces are easy for small hands to hold and will stand up to toddler play better than cardboard pieces. She also shows how to make a pocket to hold the game.  What a happy use for your smaller fabric scraps!  Go …

Tutorial: Cider or wine bottle tote Posted: 18 Jul 2012 04:08 PM PDT Nicole from Improv Diary shows how to whip up a quick cider or wine bottle tote.  It’s made from rectangle of fabric, with the handles cut into it.  Edges are kept raw and accented with decorative stitching in contrasting thread.  Get the how-to. [photo from Improv Diary]…

Dip-effect Votive Bowls Posted: 18 Jul 2012 04:05 PM PDT Dotcomsformoms shares this idea for a painted luminary that has a nice dipped look to it. Learn how to make it for yourself.…

Sale: Shameless Self Promotion :) Posted: 18 Jul 2012 02:14 PM PDT Just wanted to pop in and share that I’m having a summer sale in my Etsy shop, P is for Paper. Use Coupon Code: 15PERCENTOFF at check out and receive 15% off your entire purchase until the end of July!! Good on EVERYTHING in my shop, even newly listed and already on sale items. (please note: code does not …

Is Your Child Ready to Learn to Knit? Posted: 18 Jul 2012 01:25 PM PDT My daughter is almost three, but she thinks she can knit. She likes to take my needles (usually pulling all the stitches out in the process), rub them together and call it “knitting.” It’s actually pretty cute (cuter than the ball of yarn she destroyed “knitting” me a “coat”), but the truth is she’s still pretty far from actually being …

Felt Ombre Tabletop Christmas Trees Tutorial Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:48 PM PDT We have all seen how popular Ombre has become in clothing to interior design. HGTV has these darling Felt Ombre Tabletop Christmas Trees for us to make. Use foam tree forms and colorful felt to create holiday decorations. Layer shades of the same color to create a modern ombre effect.…

Meet Knit Picks’ Newest Needle Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:18 PM PDT I’m a big fan of the Knit Picks interchangeable knitting needles. Both the original nickel-plated Options and the wooden Harmony needles are in regular rotation in my house (so much so that there are very few of them actually in their holders right now!) and are usually the first needles I will look for when starting a new project. Knit …

How to upcycle linens with freezer paper stenciling Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:16 PM PDT Got some old clothes or linens that could use a new look? Check out the tutorial for freezer paper stenciling featured over at the blog Daniel and Christy.…

Get a Trial of Wildflower Knits’ New Course Posted: 18 Jul 2012 11:08 AM PDT Kennita Tully, the knitter behind Wildflower Knits is launching an e-course this fall and is giving interested people a free sneak peek at the offerings. She says the course will focus on a particular knitting technique each month and will include tutorials, video instruction and a pattern using the technique. Participants will also receive coupons for the yarn of the …

LEGO Colosseum – HiConsumption Posted: 18 Jul 2012 10:21 AM PDT Whether you’re a fan of Italian architecture, history, or Spartacus, the LEGO Colosseum is a must see. Heck, even if you’re not a fan of the monument, just thinking about the time and effort it took Ryan McNaught to build the model is awe-inspiring. Half of it represents the Colosseum in its ancient Roman glory and half represents the modern ruins. …

Cute Kitty in Vase of Flowers Posted: 18 Jul 2012 07:25 AM PDT This little kitty is exploring the flowers and you should be too. Get the free chart.…

Frisky Scissors gift certificate winner Posted: 18 Jul 2012 07:21 AM PDT The winner of the giveaway for the $15 gift certificate from Frisky Scissors vintage pattern shop is… Comment #13 from Sarah B, who said: “Wow! So many beautiful things… hard to choose which one I'd have a go at. But from a practical perpestive I'd probably try the 1950?s children's pyjamas.” Congratulations!! …

Free Pattern: Sweater Babe’s Peplum Cardigan Posted: 18 Jul 2012 07:11 AM PDT This month’s free pattern from the Sweater Babe is a peplum cardigan worked from the top down with mock cables running down the front and used in belt loops that hold a ribbon belt in place. The three-quarter sleeves are accented with a deep lace cuffs, and the collar is square for easy knitting. This project is only available for …

Tutorial: Hipster applique for a boy’s shirt Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:57 AM PDT Andrea from The Train To Crazy guest blogs over at Cook Clean Craft with a tutorial showing how a simple applique gives a hipster vibe to a little boy’s button down shirt.  Love it!  Get the tute. [photo from The Train To Crazy on Cook Clean Craft]…

Tutorial: Painted tie-dye chevron pattern Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:47 AM PDT Aunt Peaches used watercolor tie-dye paints and doodling to create the awesome print on this throw pillow, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The watercolor tie-dye paints look like they’d be so much fun to play with!  They go on like watercolors, but look like tie-dye.  She used a permanent marker to doodle a pattern over …

Tutorial: Simple Skirt for little girls Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:39 AM PDT Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Simple Skirt out of a t-shirt.  The little girl’s play skirt is made from two layers of knit (unhemmed since it won’t fray) gathered on to a contrast waistband.  Get the tute. [photo from Ruffles …

Tutorial: Easy zippered throw pillow cover Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:32 AM PDT Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered throw pillow cover.  Her method for inserting the zipper into the side seam is fuss-free.  Get the how-to. [photo from My Poppet]…

Tip: Coloring Detailed Stamp Images Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:06 AM PDT These gorgeous but very detailed stamp images based on paintings from Thomas Kinkade can be a little daunting to color. Kristine Reynolds at the Spectrum Noir blog shares how she colors these stamps and the results are stunning. She also shares a spotlight technique for those that only what to color a small section of the stamp. -Heather…

Rainbow Pesto Pizza Posted: 18 Jul 2012 05:41 AM PDT Aah, rainbow pizza for the sophisticates. Because there is pesto involved. And purple potatoes. So my kid would run for the hills. Make this gorgeous rainbow pizza HERE at Quick Dish.…

Tutorial | Patchwork Lamp Posted: 18 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT Jenni shows how she altered a mason jar lamp that she bought at the thrift store for $4. She added buttons and patterned paper. Click here to see more.…

Homemade JellO Snacks Posted: 18 Jul 2012 03:35 AM PDT I never even thought to make my own fruit snacks. (Anyone familiar with toddlers may have seen them gobble down a bagful or two… wonder if you can make these Disney princess shaped? Those are my kid’s favorites.) Make homemade fruit snacks with JellO HERE at Six Sisters’ Stuff.…

Watermelon Doughnuts Posted: 18 Jul 2012 03:29 AM PDT Watermelon cookies, cake, waffles, JellO shots… even a watermelon keg. But I think this may be the first time I’m posting on watermelon doughnuts. The summer fruit icon knows no bounds. Make watermelon doughnuts HERE at Sugar Swings!.…

Inspiration du Jour | My Sunshine Posted: 18 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT My Sunshine by lillithee {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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