Rag Rug Tutorial from Sugar Bee - Craft Edition:

This tutorial from craftedition.blogspot.com One of the blog i follow !

 Rag Rug Tutorial:

10 craft blogs to bookmark - Grand Rapids Arts and Crafts | Examiner.com

10 craft blogs to bookmark - Grand Rapids Arts and Crafts | Examiner.com

Get out your glue gun and check out these crafty websites full of project tutorials and inspiration.

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10 craft blogs to bookmark

• August 23rd, 2010 2:59 pm ET
• By Rhonda Rowley, Grand Rapids Arts and Crafts Examiner

The internet is a treasure trove of information on every topic imaginable, and crafts are no exception.  One of the best sources of craft info on the net is a vast network of craft blogs.  Here are 10 favorites to add to your bookmarks file, or better yet, subscribe!
Dollar Store Crafts
There are dozens of dollar stores in the Grand Rapids area.  Use your dollar store finds to create all kinds of fabulous projects, from extremely fashionable to purely functional.
Craft Fail
Sometimes you learn more from your crafty mistakes than from your successes; the same goes for the failures of others.  Users are invited to share their own craft-related horror stories as well.
Dude Craft
Paul Overton takes a look at the manly side of crafting.  If your idea of fun involves the use of power tools, this is the place for you.
Make It Do
This blog is about living the DIY life, from crafts to cooling to household cleaning and more.  The archives include many wonderful kids craft projects as well.
Craftzine Blog
The online sister of the can't-live-without-it print version, the Craftzine blog covers all aspects of the crafty world.  Whether you're looking for artist profiles, inspiration, or project tutorials, Craftzine is full of fabulous gems from around the web.
Crafty Crafty
If you seek crafty how-to guides, knitting patterns and information, and DIY fashion, Crafty Crafty will suit your needs.  The tutorials include a wide variety of craft disciplines.
Craft Gossip
Stay up-to-date with all of the latest craft giveaways, techniques, and ideas with the Craft Gossip blog.  From kids crafts to advanced techniques, they showcase a little bit of everything crafty.
Whip Up
Tutorials, tutorials, tutorials!  Whip up is an incredible collection of original craft projects for all skill levels, all with a whimsical touch.
CraftStylish
If wearable creations are your thing, CraftStylish is an excellent resource for fashionable craft projects.  Learn everything you ever wanted to know about fiber arts, from beginner to advanced levels.
Finding Fabulous
With a focus on design, the Finding Fabulous blog is full of inspirational DIY projects for your home decor.  From refinishing furniture to creating custom accessories, learn how to spruce up your rooms DIY style.

Some more Earrings...

Skirt for me !

I like the colors Black & White... I bought this beautiful print in Fabricwarehouse , Rahway store.I made a skirt (for my Rhode Island Trip)with three tier ... middle tier has three partitions

Simple Summer Dresses !

 

Placemat Mail Organizer

I had this placemat for a while.. I had been thinking of many things to make... Finally decided to sew a mail organizer which is simple and easy...
I used two placemats

 I sewed both placemats like this way... 

then fold ,divide 3 or 4 partition   and sew !I sewed a 3 partition organizer(I just follow line in the design pretty simple !)

The final part is to attach a strap to hang ! Cut 9"x 4" piece of  fabric.Fold in half  Refold the long edges to the center fold again,Press and sew...

Cut the strap in 3x3" piece attach on the back side of the organizer.Thats it !

                                          Oh there a place for mails....

                                     

Pot holder case

This is actually inspired by Dollarstorecrafts. Now a days I spend lot of time in dollar store other than shopping...I was thinking How can I make that ? How can I use this ? How can I use that ? could this work out? like that.Finally I tried my first dollar store craft using pot holder. I made a case for my external hard driver.I simply joined two pot holder with a matching kitchen towel...

Tutti frutti dress

I like the material tutti frutti bcoz its comfortable to sew...  I bought at Jo ann fabric store which is very near to me !First I was planning a skirt and top..but i found this pattern

Simplicity 9968 Toddler Girls Pajamas at eCrater

So I gave it a try and the result...

  

Peasant tops !

I love peasant tops  becoz its very simple to sew  ! This is the first peasant top I made !

My variations... I added a elastic around waist. I added a skirt part.... hey Its peasant dress... oh love it !

I couldn't stop trying these tops so I tried for me too....

             

Simple Earrings...

Laptop Case

I have tried a laptop case... This is my first try...

I used flannel for both in&out fabric,fleece for batting...

I screwed up a little bit ... Its bcoz I was not cut the fabric with correct measurements.. and the result...

Pill box into Bead storage...

I bought this pills box in Dollar store...and ta da I used it as a Bead storage Box.I stored small beads like seed beads,crimb beads,small jump rings...

Summer Sewing Projects.....

My sewing skills  have been improved a little bit ... I've made some dresses&skirts(which is easy to make)...

In this dress I have faced difficulties while join the center & side parts to get correct shape !

This green dress is first dress I have sewn fit to my daughter's size...

Pleated Dress !

I like this jumper design !especially those pleates !

I planned to sew dress  like this pleated jumper.All i need is body & skirt !Here's how I made it !

 

I made a little embellishment with ribbon & beads