394 book pages. That’s what it took for Megan of Brassy Apple to make this beautiful rosette wreath. Head over to Brassy Apple to see this beauty — Brassy Apple: 394 pages.
Faux Mercury Glass Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial that doesn’t require a kiln or a torch or any of the usual tools and equipment we need for our various glass adventures. This is a faux mercury glass tutorial that I found over at Take the … Read More...
A beautiful mystery
Check out a fascinating scarf and beret on rRradionica blog. How was this done? Circular weaving + crochet? Whatever the technique, the results are amazing. See lots more views at the post.
Joyful Pillows felt appliqué instructions
Pickup some inexpensive pillows for the holidays or update ones you already own and make some felt appliqué letters to spell out the word ‘JOY” or any word that you would like. You can use colors you like and just … Read More...
Thanks Frame
Here’s a fun way to create a lasting memory and display something personal for Thanksgiving. You can see this at — Burton Avenue: A Creative Thank You.
A wit in wool
Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.
Thanksgiving Chevron Wheat Frame
Ohhhh so pretty. Love. I really like the projects I have been seeing lately using wheat and other natural materials. Combine that element with the ever growing popularity of the chevron design and you have a truly winning combination. See … Read More...
3 Free Darling Felt Tutorials
What and amazing treat for us. Alice, aka “futuregirl” is sharing 3 felt patterns she designed and we can go and visit Alice and download these three patterns with templates and instructions. There is Sigmund the Octopus, Supercute Sea Creatures, … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm pack placemats
Got Charm? Samelia’s Mum does. She shows how to turn a single charm pack (42 – 5″ squares) into six placemats. Done in fabulous fabric line A Stitch in Color by Malka Dubrawsky for Moda Fabrics. Go to tutorial.… Read More...
Scott Hoves Your Deadly Desserts
Awesome art by Scott Hove at a group show called Bite-sized Monsters in SF. Check out those fake cakes! they look great and I am so creeped out buy the mouths. Love. Yoiu should also check out his amazing … Read More...
Oh Felty Christmas Tree tutorial
Julia Crossland of “Julia Crossland” lives in SHEFFIELD, Yorkshire UK and has a delightful felt Christmas tree tutorial in a myriad of lovely colors. You could used your own theme color or one color. Julia is giving us the idea, … Read More...
Knit Outta The Box
From the Keep It Simple Blog, this ear-bud cosy and storage pouch. More practical designs too.
The cords will keep your iphone cords from tangling and the pouch will store them in style. Sounds like an awesome use for scrap … Read More...
Urban Softies – Chilly the Penguin
Pigs and alligators and wolves. Oh My!
And dogs and lions and now, a Penguin!
From Urban Softies, Chilly the Penguin is a free pattern to download.
Casting Glass Skulls
Thanks to the Gaffer Girls for this post. As I keep mentioning, I’m totally into glass casting!! Love love love it!! So when I see something about it I can share with all of you you know I will. Today … Read More...
Felt Jingle-Bell Slippers tutorial
Keep your entire family and friends feet warm this winter with these Jingle-Bell Slippers from Martha Stewart’s crafts section. There is a template and instructions for these darling slippers.
Felt Christmas Snowman tutorial
Leigh-Anne D. of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, posted this darling little Snowman tutorial on “Cut out a + Keep”. She used a large cookie cutter or I am sure you can find a template of a snowman online. She has all … Read More...
Chocolate Googly Eyes
By now I assume you all know how into candy eyes I’ve been this year. I was supposed to give them up after Halloween, but I just can’t (I’m thinking of turkeys and Rudolph now, they have eyes). Maybe I … Read More...
Pretzel Cabins
What’s even greater than a log cabin made with pretzels? Playing with a log cabin made with pretzels. At least that seems to be the case with the imaginative adventures clearly had HERE at flax & twine. The cabin … Read More...
The beauty of Ottoman tents
A post by Diana on the blog of the Textile Arts Center takes a look at Ottoman tents and the associated history and culture. You’ll enjoy the photos of these textile works of art as much as Diana’s description of … Read More...
Inspiration: While She Naps
What happens when Abbyjane of While She Naps receives a box of vintage linens from a friend? Birds with cutwork-lace wings emerge overnight! So pretty. Go to Abbyjane’s blog.
Ed. note: While She Naps did not request or compensate … Read More...