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Jul
31
While sewing in a straight line is fairly simple, sewing curves can be tricky. Picking Up Threads shares a tutorial on sewing inside (concave) curves. Get the how-to.
[photo from Picking Up Threads]
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Jul
31
As seen on Junior Society: Doodle Bread! Craft shapes within your bread with this genius invention. Find the product here along with recipes. See a how-to video here and a flickr photostream of doodle bread here.
Technorati Tags: doodle bread
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Jul
31
This safety cone plushie by plushoff was insipred by theis safety cone finger puppet by stacyrebecca(of tampon finger puppet fame).
I love it when crafters are inspired by each other!
You can find plushoff’s plsuh creations, including safety cones, on Etsy here.
And stacyrebecca…
Jul
31
image by Tracy Falco and Cat's Pajamas
Looking for some fun summer stamps? The Cat’s Pajamas has just released three new clear sets, two summer themed and one get well set. Isn’t the mermaid/cat too cute?? You can buy the sets individually or…
Jul
31
By Craft Nectar
I admit it, I’ve used compressed air to clean out my bobbin case. But according to Craft Nectar online, this is a big Don’t because it simply blows the dirt deeper into the machine. Go here to get step by step instructions (including 17 photos) for…
Jul
31
Image from Cut Out + Keep
Christine S. Blystone, owner of this 1950’s beauty explains, I absolutely love my vintage Morse sewing machine. Not only is it beautiful, it’s also a total workhorse. Go here to read how she gets the most out of her vintage machine, from…
Jul
31
Something exciting is happening at Shimelle.com this weekend! Join her for challenges, prizes and tons of inspiration. Click here for more details.
Jul
31
Check out this photostream from scraplover on Flicker for tons of photos of all the new products at the CHA Summer show. Click here to go to photos.
Jul
30
Finally, a good indie show in my neighborhood! I’ve been waiting months for this show, but somehow I had the date wrong. Maybe they switched it and I was the last to know. So this is last minute, but do…
Jul
30
Sew4Home explains how to make buttonholes with your sewing machines using a buttonhole attachment or using a 4-step buttonhole feature on your machine. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, button, buttonhole
Jul
30
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I know I just recently wrote about Bullseye and their amazing goodies but as I was wandering through Facebook I came across pictures of the factory. Normally it wouldn’t be a big deal, you know, them making glass and all,…
Jul
30
Cut Out + Keep user Becca K. shows how to make this ruffle shrug. All you need is tulle and ribbon. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Cut Out + Keep]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, ruffle, shrug, scarf, bolero
Jul
30
The start of a new school year often means a new backpack, and kids love picking out their new backpack from all the themes and characters available. But often the previous year’s backpack is still servicable and the new backpack…
Jul
30
Cute as a Button Baby Jacket by Jackie Clark
Sleepy bags Pattern by Jackie Clark
Pajama Game Quilt Pattern by Lizzie B cre8tive
Technorati Tags: sleepy bags, quilts, pajamas, girls, baby, jacket, patchwork, sewing
Jul
30
- By dear fii Etsy
What a sweet little brooch dear fii has stitched up for us. Available to purchase at her Etsy shop.
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Jul
30
The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe has a great tutorial on making a beeswax lip balm that is similar to Burt’s Bees lip balm.
Find the recipe for this ultra moisturizing balm here!
Jul
30
Here are just a few shops with fabulous cupcake toppers from your neighborhood etsy store.
1. Bright flower toppers from zuzu girl.
2. Painted doll toppers from Goose Grease.
3. Cupcake toppers from Seven Cupcakes.
4. Custom toppers from lollipop workshop (shown above).
Technorati Tags: cupcake toppers, cake toppers, wedding,…
Jul
30
I love the retro brilliance of these “drumstick” style ice cream cones, as found on Craftzine.com. Find the tutorial HERE at instructables.
Technorati Tags: drumstick, ice cream, cones, homemade
Jul
30
Michelle from The Creativity Room shares a tutorial for making this schoolgirl-style pleated skirt for a little girl. The pleats are only in the back, which saves both time and fabric. Get the how-to.
[via Someday Crafts]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, pleated, skirt,…
Jul
30
Becca from Nap Time Journal shares a tutorial for making these fun monster capes, perfect entertainment for the little monsters running around your house. If you’re feeling brave, you can let them design the faces. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Nap Time…
Jul
30
image by Claudia Rose and Magnolia
Jul
30
All you ever wanted to know about spinning cotton, I promise!
Cotton spinning made easy. With a few adjustments made to your wheel, you can spin cotton just like the pros. Become a “cotton spinner extraordinaire”. 120 minutes long, and 10…
Jul
30
Download tons of free actions from Nightfate on Deviant Art. To download the set shown above click here. To see all the action sets click here.
Jul
30
I love the name of this idea as much as I love the concept. The Imagination Factory has a “Trash Matcher” It is a fun page where they list common items of trash and then corresponding craft projects you can make…
Jul
30
Kelly Goree has posted a preview of the BasicGrey 2010 calendar that she designed. Click here to get more details and images.