This roll up iPad case is just too cool and nothing like I’ve ever seen. It was included on a great list of iPad cases featured at the blog Hative. Pop on over to see the full list of DIY … Read More...
Knitting News: Knitting More than Your Bit, Knitting for Pets and More
With the celebration of ANZAC Day, the Southland Times uncovered the story of Janet Bowie, a knitter who completed 736 pairs of socks for men fighting in Gallipoli and throughout Europe during World War I. In 1919 she was awarded … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to a plain cardigan
Hanna from Pearls and Scissors shows how she added a lace layer to the back of a plain cardigan. She also adds smaller pieces of lace to the front shoulders, creating kind of a lace yoke. It’s an easy projects … Read More...
Use Up Your Scraps With ScrapGhans
So it’s a made up word, but it means a great deal. ScrapGhans are Afghans or blankets made from scraps of yarn.
Let’s face it: we all have the odd ball (or 10) hanging around, right? These patterns allow you … Read More...
Project: Mother’s Day Card
Show Mom how much she means to you this year with a hand made card. Using a combination of stencils and rubber stamps Michael Trent made this bright and cheerful Mother’s Day card. You can visit his blog World of … Read More...
Stixplosions
Check out this amazing STEM activity shared by Ana on Babble Dabble Do. She came up with this idea to help her daughter explore more about how chain reactions work. What I love about it is that you can set … Read More...
Tutorial: Coin purse with a sew-in frame
Metal purse frames come in all shapes and sizes, but you can divide them into two basic groups based on how they’re installed – ones that are sewn in and ones that are glued in. Deby from So Sew Easy … Read More...
8 Witty Cross Stitch Patterns
If you’re looking for something a bit different than the traditional cross stitch patterns, look no further! These 8 witty and humorous cross stitch patterns are sure to bring a smile to your face.
From silly phrases to hilarious … Read More...
Artsy and Wim Delvoye
… Read More...I wanted to let you guys know about a website I just discovered called Artsy. Artsy’s mission is to make all the world’s art accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Here’s more about them from their site:
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Sangria Frozen Fruit Cups
Here is a frozen fruit cup for the adults only to enjoy. Make some of these for Cinco de Mayo or Mother’s Day. Just make sure you label them for adults only in the freezer. These would be fun at … Read More...
Interweave Library Up for Sale
If you’re anywhere near Loveland, Colo., you’re going to want to consider attending the craft book sale and liquidation happening at Interweave’s old building. The founder of Interweave, Linda Ligon, is selling off the collection of books, notes and samples … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Happy Camper Pot Holders
Suzy from Suzy’s Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom shares a free pattern for her Happy Camper Pot Holders. They are alllll kinds of cute!! You can change up fabrics and window/door combinations to give each one its own sweet retro RV personality. You … Read More...
Learn How to Make Felt Flowers with Easy Tutorials
Nimblepins is the HubPages Authors out of Vancouver BC. Get over to this particular site you will be making flowers all year long. She has the coolest tutorials and videos for you to follow. These felt flowers can be used … Read More...
The Poptail
One of our contributor has sent this great idea to us, I think I will be using this idea a lot during the summer and the holidays. This is great for adults and kids. For the adults, you could freeze … Read More...
9 Ideas For Painting Your Own Peg Dolls
Peg dolls
have become increasingly popular in the indie craft world and are a fantastic way to express your creativity. Wooden peg dolls are a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed into any character or figure you can imagine. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Tablet cover with a zippered pocket
Jann Newton from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make this quilted tablet cover. The quilting helps protect your tablet from small bumps. A zippered pocket on the front gives a place … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – You Can Do It Afghan
“You Can Do It” was originally a war time propaganda slogan from 1943 but it’s a slogan that has stood the test of time. It portrays women as strong and capable, an image young women today still need to be … Read More...
Inspiration – Ribbon Embroidery Robin
This inspirational piece of Ribbon Embroidery comes from Facilececile.com . This bird is amazing. Do you know an inspirational piece that needs to be shared? Email at [email protected]
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding … Read More...
Bust Through Your Stash with a Garter Stitch Blanket
Confession time: my stash is starting to make me a little nervous. I have book leftovers, yarns I bought, things people have sent me to review, little bits of balls from projects I’ve finished and big projects I stopped in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Shirred halter swim cover-up
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a shirred halter swim cover-up. You’ll make the dress from a lightweight knight, using elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. Halter ties keep it from slipping … Read More...