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Jan
29
French Girl Knits, by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes (who just friended me on facebook! How cool is that!!), known in the knit and crochet community for her pattern company, French Girl, utilizes inventive combinations of texture, color, and stitch patterns in her fashion-forward, seamless design work featured in her new book, French Girl Knits.
French Girl Knits includes:
- Classy, feminine designs fashioned
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Jan
28
I love the bird dishes available in PrinceDesignUK’s shop. Pressed with vintage lace, the intricate dishes are perfect for soap and would be a beautiful addition to most bathrooms. Also available are plainer birds with heart shaped feathers, as well as lacy hearts, poppies, and other pretty designs.…
Jan
27
Mmmmm! Chocolate lip balm! Check out the tutorial on Instructables to make this chocolate honey lip balm.
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Jan
27
Make yourself a bag as unique as you are, by restyling a thrifted sweater into an over-the-shoulder number.…
Jan
26
So you want to learn to spin. Of course you do. I did. Why? I have no idea, kind of seemed like the next direction to take my fiber addiction. And, doesn’t everyone need another hobby?
Enter Interweave Press and Judith MacKenzie McCuin’s book, “The Intentional Spinner”. First off, this book has really cool pictures, and lots of them. I’m …
Jan
25
Use up some of your unused scrapbook paper (even if it’s just to make room for new paper to join your stash!) by making some great Valentine’s hearts to hang in your house. Another project that’s great to do with the kids, you can even surprise those you love by hanging tons of gorgeous hearts over their bed or doorway! …
Jan
25
Get ‘em while they’re hot, but you do have to have an account.
Go to www.knittingdaily.com, sign up for a free account and download your free sock ebook.
Sandy Wisehart of Knitting Daily says: “Knitted socks have long been among the favorite projects of experienced
knitters, but in the last few years they’ve gained rock-star status. They are
definitely less daunting …
Jan
21
Robert MacDonald, Product Manager for CorelR Painter(TM) and CorelR Painter(TM) Essentials, will lead a session on hybrid scrapbooking at the Craft & Hobbyist Association (CHA) Winter 2009 Convention and Trade Show, in Anaheim, CA. The session, entitled “The Best of Both Worlds: A Step-by-Step Guide to Introduce Hybrid Scrapbooking inYour Store,” will take place on Monday January 26, 2009 at …
Jan
20
metalworking using salvaged materials is the buzzword on this Etsy site. All the artwork is made using found objects, and the result is absolutely stunning. I love this alternative wedding bouquet – perfect for a more modern bride, and you can use it as a centerpiece if you don’t want to have to carry it.…
Jan
20
Make this beautiful cable knit bath mat from rags! Coco Knits’ tutorial makes a lovely textured bath mat that will cozy up your bathroom.
Find the instructions here.…
Jan
15
We’ve all done it. Don’t even try to deny it. Happily knitting along and
WHAM!! Yarn! Gone!
What to do, what to do. Well, in keeping with the Valentine’s theme this week, we’re going to learn how to marry yarns together. And you thought only people could get married?
So, you’ve run out of yarn. You could frog back to …
Jan
12
Just a little bit more time is available for you to enter your crafts to Lark Books for their new book, 500 Found Object Works.
From their press release:
We seek one-of-a-kind images of found-object art representing the most creative examples in this exciting genre. While material options are endless (recycled/repurposed wood, paper, plastics, electronics and the like), we will
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Jan
11
Valentine’s Day Is Coming!
While you still have time, why not knit some hand holding mittens for you and your sweetie? These sets consist of 3 mittens, 2 for a single hand, and other for hand holding. Perfect for a walk in the cold snowy woods. A little hot cocoa (maybe with some Peppermint Schnaaps….) and you’re good to go! …
Jan
9
I ran across KnitNet around the middle of last year. It’s an online knitting magazine, published 6 times a year for a very modest price. You get 5 or 6 patterns in each issue (this current issue has socks, scarves and sweaters), industry news, new products reviewed, lists of guilds, knitting techniques and book reviews, lists of charity knitting groups, and …
Jan
8
What did I find for you today? A free shipping coupon from Annie’s Attic! I personally like free shipping sales, almost better than percentages off.
Just recently became interested in speed knitting. Why? Can’t say, other than that if there’s a technique out there that people are doing and I don’t know about it, well, let’s just say that …
Jan
5
In this little fabric basket, the strips of fabric are actually woven together. Wowsa! Find out how to make it with this step-by-step tutorial from Marmadaisy.…
Jan
1
A warm thank you to all my readers in 2009 and best wishes for a bright New Year! Starting Monday January 4th you’ll see the return of regular series such as Inspiration du Jour, Scrapbook Blog of the Week and product reviews.
Tune in everyday for links to sales, giveaways, freebies, reviews, and all the latest scrapbooking news from around …