Jan
31
I have seen cozy’s for just about everything from coffee cup cozy’s to mobile phone cozy’s and even a cozy for your toaster but I haven’t seen a cozy for your candle holder.
I am not sure why the candle holder needs a cozy, but then if my laptop can have a cozy then why not my candles?
If …
Jan
29
Joann.com has 20% off Knitting Books this week which of course is a good enough
excuse to buy yet another knitting book.…
Jan
29
I have a few of these Dust Bunny’s around my house at the moment and thought how cute this little knitting project was.
You could stuff these with secented petals or use a fragrant oil for a fun, house warming gift.
Here is the free knitting pattern…
Jan
22
Have you ever wanted a quilting show to be on your time schedule, free of charge so that you can view it at your leisure? That is now possible with Quilters T.V. They have certainly put a great idea into action with 24/7 programming that allows anyone with an internet connection to watch. There is a wide selection of …
Jan
19
Certified organic, 100% vegan aromatherapy products to soothe your mind and feed your soul!
 Tired of seeking out bath and body products free of harmful preservatives and synthetic fragrances/perfumes and colors, Stephanie Reynolds, President of Hothouse Botanicals, decided to make a line of natural and organic products that are beneficial not only to the skin, but also the mind. …
Jan
18

Kathryn Ivy has tempted me with her DIY Yarn Dying Tutorial
I am a bit of a color flussy (anything bright grabs my attention) and at the prospect of being able to create my own kalidascope yarn has me excited. Don’t get me wrong this isnt the first time I have been tempted to dye something but this tutorial has …
Jan
18
Now here is a line of fabulous looking products for you to consider pampering yourself with!
There is something for everyone here! From the Alchemille Etsy store description:
ALCHEMILLE’S GARDEN: a line of artisan tea blends and herbal tisanes. The teabags I use are made from paper/tree fiber and without glue.
-NATURA BOTANICA: a line of natural …
Jan
18
Room dividers can provide privacy as well as transform any space into a cozy space. Stars of the DIY network show “Creative Juice” Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza created a divine divider by hanging old LPs from chain. Alternatively, the records can act as a wall hanging or window treatment.
[tags]record, vinyl record, wall divider, creative juice, diy[/tags]…
Jan
16
Our friends over at Craft Bits have an adorable tutorial for a Bling Bling Plastic Bangle that would be a GREAT party project for a young girls birthday or slumber party!
With store-bought bangles (or from thrift store scores) some super-tacky tape and glitter, beads, sequins-even someone as young as 4-years old could create some stylish jewelry.…
Jan
15

Haute Couture Knitting ideas
I came across this e-book while looking for some alternative knitting patterns and while the models look a little racey I am sure these patterns could be used for some great outfit designs.
I have NOT bought the e-book so I can not give an acurate review but you can take a look at their free …
Jan
9

Well it’s a sign of the times when even television shows are getting extreme makeovers and “Needle Arts Studio with Shay Pendray” is the next contestant. They will be receiving a new name, new theme and a new set.
The 30 minute episodes which begin in July will be hosted by “Interweave Knits†Editor Eunny Jang, “Interweave Crochet†Editor Kim …
Jan
8
Suzanna Scott of Sushipot Art Objects has a keen eye and penchant for vintage illustrations, typography and — really — anything old. “My inspirations come from…all things old, chipped, cracked, worn, dusty, used, found, buried, designed, loved, pieced, intricate, aged and transfigured,” she writes. Her well-stocked shop at Etsy features mixed-media assemblage, collage, stationery goods and just-for-fun stuff, such as …
Jan
6
This knitting news is all over the press as 65 year old Mr perkins aims to knit 1000 hats for community groups.
So what has got everyone’s attention? Is it the 1000 hats? them being knitted by a man ? or the fact he is using it to beat his cigarette addiction?
It’s doesn’t really matter I guess as knitting …
Jan
6
Nashville Wraps
Presenting our Natural Botanical© Collection

Oooh I do love Nashville Wraps! They’ve just come out with a Botanical Collection and they also have the “Rainbow Packing Paper” that has a multitude of uses. You can also find Gift Boxes, Candy Boxes, Paper Bags, Plastic Bags, Gift Wrap, Tissue Paper, Wholesale Ribbon, Bows and custom printing!
Jan
1
Lobster isn’t in everyone’s budget but now it can be with the help of
and her free knitting pattern.
Via craftzine.com…











