Jen Conlan is giving away this new digital kit that she just released. This paper pack consists of 10 background papers with a distressed design. Entries close July 7th. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Archives for July 2011
Inspiration du Jour | Carefree
Pure Integrity Soy Candles Giveaway Winner
Turtle from Turtles Lake Knitting won the giveaway from Pure Integrity Soy Candles!
Besides knitting, Turtle enjoys sewing, cooking, reading and singing in a band. (I’ve always wanted to do that!) Her day job’s a nail and eyelash artist.… Read More...
EntreKnits – Interweave’s Newest EMag!
And now only 9.99!
Entrelac, Modular and Mitered knitting projects and techniques.
Interweave rises to the next generation of knitting, eMags allow you to watch videos, zoom in on stitch definition, hear designer interviews, click off to websites to purchase … Read More...
Knit A Fish!
Read about Trekky gets Crafty as she knits a fish and shows you how also!
On Sale: Windows Improv eProject
I’m a huge fan of fiber artist Malka Dubrawsky from A Stitch in Dye. Her signature style (bold use of color and modern aesthetic) comes through in this patchwork table runner. The Windows Improv Table Runner and Placements ePattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Knitter’s drawstring project tote
Kirsty from kootoyou shows how to make a project tote for knitters. The round drawstring bag holds the yarn and is weighted at the bottom so it won’t turn over when you’re knitting. Get the tute.
[photo from kootoyou
Tutorial: Nursing modification for an empire waist top or dress
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to alter the pattern for an empire waist top or dress to add an opening for nursing. The elastic opening just under the bust allows for quick -and discrete- nursing. Brilliant!! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Summertime caftan
CraftStylish shows how to make simple alterations to a basic t-shirt pattern to make a summertime caftan. Wear it over your swimsuit for an elegant cover-up at the beach or pool. Get the tutorial.
[photo from CraftStylish]
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An Accomplished Woman: Garden Headboard Bench
How adorable is this garden bench made out of an old headboard!
Project: Lantern Card
Visit the Lily Pad blog and you’ll find a video tutorial for making this bright and cheery lunar lights lantern card.
-Heather
Tour De Fleece Over at One Planet Yarn and Fiber….
One Planet Yarn and Fiber/Tour de Fleece Event!
The Tour de Fleece started this weekend. It runs from July 2nd to July 24th. What the heck is the Tour de Fleece one might ask? It is an event that takes… Read More...How to Make Wool Soaker Pants From a “Felted Wool Sweater”
The host of “The Sewing Dork” Blog has an interesting and planet friendly tutorial on making Wool Soaker Pants for little ones. From “The Sewing Dork”: “Wool Soaker Pants, aka Longies, are what Ma Ingalls was using before plastic … Read More...
Recycled cardboard makes great giant party decorations
I love the fact this the clever Mom of the blog Pam’s Party and Practical Tips makes things B I G!!!! Check out her post where she shares all sorts of her giant party decorations that are all made from … Read More...
Newsy: Summer Sampler Quilt-Along
This Quilt-Along sounds like a lot fun and you’ll get fast results, just like a summer school class – over before you know it. Starting Monday, July 11th those who join this event over at Fresh Lemons will create three … Read More...
Inspiration: Bonnie Indigo Rug
Today Joss and Main’s Design Report offers home accents in Pantone Blue Curacao. The collection includes this Bonnie Indigo Rug. They describe it as a modern flower design, but through this quilter’s eyes, it looks a lot like the … Read More...
Giant Paper Flower Bouquet
Isn’t this bouquet pretty? I spotted it on Sara’s blog, Creative Jewish Mom. I’m there just about every Sunday adding my kid’s craft links to her Craft Schooling Sunday link party. That’s when I was browsing around and saw this … Read More...
Rolling Galvanized Tub
If you have ever had to move your outdoor container plants from one end of your deck or patio to the other to take advantage of the shifting sunlight, then surely you will appreciate this project. Stephanie Lynn from under … Read More...
Lampshade from Vintage Lace
Lovely lace on a lamp. And vintage lace to boot. Emily had been wanting to create this pretty piece for quite a while, but didn’t have enough lace to cover the entire lamp skeleton. On a recent trip to an … Read More...
A Fly By The Seat of My Pants Project
Using some of the Stitch Nation Washable Ewe yarn in my stash. Decided I needed a special “case” for all of my sock needles, the bamboo dpns, sized 1-5, so a “case” was created.
Basically started with just a rectangle … Read More...