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Jan
31
Over at the blog Hungry Hippie there is the tutorial on how to make this too cute rainbow ruffled pillow with an iPod pocket on the back. Check out Natalie’s super pictures and sewing instructions for this denim and t-shirt recycled pillow.…
Jan
31
Today was the only day I could wander around CHA, also known as the Craft and Hobby Association show. It’s usually held in Anaheim, CA, which can be a bit of a trek from Los Angeles, where I’m located. As luck would have it this year’s show was held in Los Angeles. Yea ha!! Just 15 minutes from my store …
Jan
31
Nicci from Dye N’ Stitch is dying fabric to use in a project to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Today she shares how to leave designs on the fabric using the shibori dying method. Tomorrow she will make a rabbit applique from the newly created fabric.…
Jan
31
Take a look at Poppytalk’s blog to see these cool mini-planters from Made by Colleen. Or jump over to Made by Colleen’s Etsy store and buy one to take a bit of green with you no matter where you travel.…
Jan
31
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Blowing Kisses Valentine’s skirt for little girls. The skirt is made from an adult-sized t-shirt (no hemming!) which is reverse appliqued with a shower of pretty hearts. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]…
Jan
31
Marion Boddy-Evans from Mad Cat Art Studio shares a downloadable tutorial for making a fabric envelope perfect for a special Valentie’s Day love letter. A pinked square of fabric serves as the “stamp.” Be sure to read how she addressed it. So cute!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Mad Cat Art Studio]
[thanks go out to Josie for …
Jan
31
I heart these new kits from Karen of maggie makes. Buy the kit and make a softie pin for your valentine. The kit includes everything you need, right down to the hoop and needles. Or give a kit to a stitcher you love. Read about them on Karen’s blog post. Or go directly to her Etsy shop to …
Jan
31
Fleece Fun! has a free pattern and tutorial for making a car seat cover. Made from fleece, the cover sits over a removable car seat to keep a small baby warm when out in the cold winter weather. Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Fleece Fun!]…
Jan
31
Great news!! Kelly Fletcher of materialistic has started a new free-pattern series–”six butterflies,” she says, ”with a hint of summer in the colourway.” Go to her blog post for the link to the first fab download.…
Jan
31
I adore this stitch combo from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band sampler. Simple, classic, beaded perfection. Get the details from Sharon’s Pin Tangle blog post.…
Jan
31
Gina of Fan My Flame shows off the fabulous results of giving eight 10- and 11-year-old girls a little instruction in free-motion embroidery and then turning them loose on a portrait project. See their rockin work on Gina’s blog post.…
Jan
31
Your kitchen will be stylish with these cute accessories. I personally LOVE my handknit washcloths. And my knitted potholders just make my kitchen a bit cozier!
Margaret Nock, from Knit 1 For The Road has the same idea.
You can get these patterns, HERE…
Jan
31
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook gives us some luscious glimpses of her latest work, a “crazy art quilt.” See more photos on her blog post.…
Jan
31
Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes shows us how to applique, embroider, and assemble this sweet valentine owl. See the tute.…
Jan
31
Melissa of Day to Day was inspired by her daughter’s long-stitch project. (The kit was a gift from grandmother.) So she started searching for kits worthy of her time, and she found some real winners. She shares her finds and their sources. Get the details from her blog post.…
Jan
31
I’ve been ogling the Crocheted Krock Socks for some time now, thinking I might have to actually wield the crochet hook to get these, but now….. they’re here, and in the knitted variety!
Click HERE to go to Ravelry for the Krock Socks Pattern!…
Jan
31
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Whilst perusing why not sew’s blog I came across a recipe for making your very own homemade liquid laundry detergent Inexpensive, fun and easy to make, it lasts a long time and costs only pennies per load. An added bonus is you know what is in it. Soap Borax, Washing Soda. That is it. Hang on a minute I |
Jan
31
February is a lot of different things! Heart and Stroke Month. Valentine’s Day! Romance, love, hearts, chocolates… I’m starting it off with a week of polymer clay heart goodness
1. Pink Floral Heart by MastRpieces
2. Abstract Patterned Heart by RolyzCreations
3. Olly the Owl by itsybitsycute
4. Puffy Heart Focal by BreathtakingBeadzz
5. Heart Lock Necklace by BitSweet
6. …
Jan
31
Every person on your Valentine’s list would love one of these cards. Fuzzy red hearts against a dramatic white background add pizzazz to a sweet Valentine’s card. The crafters in your life will appreciate your unique “I love you”! Check out this tutorial on FaveCrafts, always free tutorials and patterns!…
Jan
31
Click here to learn how to make this lovely stamped gift bag, perfect packaging for the person who holds the key to your heart!
-Heather…
Jan
31
Crafty bride-to-be Heidi has posted a flurry of creative ideas for the DIY bride on her blog Hands Occupied. I loved the light up banner shown above, but it’s just one of many great ideas dreamed up by this clever crafter. Click on the links below for some terrific inspiration!
Wedding Table Numbers with Video
Wedding …
Jan
31
Learn to make these vintage-y rosette paper cupcake toppers HERE at Country Living.…
Jan
31
Everything about these matching Valentine’s Day cookies and garland is just perfect. The colors, the buttons, the bakery twine. Everything. Learn to make both HERE at Glorious Treats. In fact, the cookies and garland are so perfect, it’s almost hard to discern which is which in this photography. Aaah, you’ll have to visit Glorious Treats for a closer look.…
Jan
31
Beet foam. Arugula spaghetti. Just two of the dishes you can make with this molecular cuisine kit from ThinkGeek that promises to demystify the world of molecular cuisine and give you everything you need to get started. The kit as of this post is out of stock, but you can have ThinkGeek email you when they are reloaded.{via tasteologie}…
Jan
31
I’m adoring these fruit stickers for Valentine’s Day from Twig and Thistle. See the whole collection for bananas, apples, pears and oranges and the free printable HERE.…