Vogue Knitting Live is heading to the Pacific Northwest in April, with a show at the Mendenbauer Convention Center in Seattle. VIP registration for the event is now open, which means you can get in on the biggest packages for … Read More...
“Chaos” Cookie Pops
I came up with the idea for these very late one evening while up with my one month old. Chaos cookies. I just pictured a messy pile of icing neatly contained on a cookie pop. Something about cookies as art … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Sew Chibi’s Christmas dresses
It’s always a treat for me to see what Kat from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs dreams up for her daughters. The colors and patterns and fanciful details are designed with a child’s perspective in mind. You’ve got to go … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod Bag Refashion
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shows what she did with a thrifted leather bag. She cut off the top and replaced it with handprinted fabric, keeping the original straps and hardware. Wow! What a difference the fabric … Read More...
W is for Wool
Brookes Books has added another letter to the Stitcher’s Alphabet, a series of 26 free blocks that are free and located on their “freebies” page. To find the chart, go to their “freebies” page and scroll down to find the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Pyrex Casserole Carrier
Taylor from Taylor Made likes to give casserole carriers as gifts. Her latest variation is the Mini Casserole Carrier for lunch portions. It’s a fabric wrap sized to go around a 3-cup rectangular glass dish
. This would make an … Read More...
Card making Project: Simple ATC
Have you heard the term ATC or artist trading card and been curious what that means? It’s actually pretty simple, ATC’s are baseball card size cards that measure 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ inches and are made for sharing and … Read More...
Fuzzy Valentine Wreath
This pretty wreath will look great hanging on your door for a month of love. I love the little mini wreath in the center too, great touch! I have to get me some of that fuzzy yarn! Check out the … Read More...
Edible Party Hat Cupcake Toppers
I’ve mentioned I’ve a thing for Bugles before, I know. It’s about the childhood memory thing. And I’m loving their resurgence in recent years for decorating treats. Make these festive party hats from Bugles–yeah, I know they were for New … Read More...
Crock Pot Rolls Dressed Up for the Game
You can make bread in a slow cooker? I don’t think I knew this, but I should have. Not to mention I’ve been wanting to delve into more artistic breads. Dress your slow-cooker bread to match your team colors (or … Read More...
New E-Book Coming from Fusedglass.org – Scrap Glass Bars
Over at Helios Kiln Glass Studio they had a demo this past Friday on their new E-Book coming out about using scrap glass. And by looking at the sample pictured this is going to be a great book. So far … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Boxes in Clay
Meg Newberg has a great tutorial on her blog – make some sweet little boxes for Valentine’s Day. The technique lends itself well to making the little swirly lollies she has in the picture as well and it’s one of … Read More...
Tutorial: TV tray portable ironing board
This small ironing board is just what you need to press seams while sewing a project. It’s small enough to fit next to your sewing table. And because it’s made on a TV tray, it’s easy to fold up and … Read More...
Tutorial: “Use It All” 1950s-inspired half apron
Miss Sews-it-all shows how to make a vintage-inspired half apron. She calls it the “Use It All” apron because the gathered apron uses every bit of a yard of fabric – with no waste. The project is a modern derivative … Read More...
Tute: Hand quilting with Sarah Fielke
Sarah Fielke of The Last Piece teamed up with Craftsy to bring you this free video on hand quilting with Perle Cotton. Using embroidery thread instead of traditional quilting thread is a patchworking trend I love. Get the video tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Peter Pan collar blouse restyled from a button-up shirt
Dee*Construction refashioned this blouse from a thrifted button-up shirt, and she shares a quick tutorial telling how she did it. She widened the neckline, added a Peter Pan collar, and shortened the sleeves. Go to her tute.
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Glitter-Rimmed Votives
Crafts Unleashed rimmed some simple store-bought votive candles with Mod Podge
and glitter to ring in 2013, but I think these would be awesome all winter long. See the tutorial.
Project: Tin CD Case
The Sakura blog has a cool idea for decorating a metal CD case using their colored Crystal Lacquer. They suggest using an image for inspiration and I think any number of rubber (use Staz- On ink to stamp) or digital … Read More...
Best For Baby Crochet Booties -Free And Easy Crochet Pattern
Other people like to crochet baby booties, but I have always found Dot Matthews’ baby kneehigh socks to be far better. They stay on and don’t get lost. Have you ever walked at the mall or park and found a … Read More...
Technique: Using Markers on Stamps for a Watercolor Look
Darlene Design has a wonderful technique video for achieving a watercolor look by coloring directly on your rubber stamps with markers and then spritzing with water. This is such a pretty, soft look!
-Heather