Amy from Amy Dunn Designs and Lots of Pink Here shows how to make her Pippa Cuff. It’s a simple quilted fabric cuff with pretty pearl snap closure. They’re quick to sew up, and oh so cute! I’m thinking I … Read More...
Eye Candy: SWTC Saphira
One of the great things about all the knitting-related work I do is that I get to play with a lot of different yarns and work on a lot of different projects. I thought it might be fun for you … Read More...
Tutorial: Give Yourself a Summer Spa Pedicure
Everyone wants lovely feet in the summer, but why pay someone else when you can do it yourself? The great minds at Beautylish walk you through the steps including how to make the perfect foot scrub and soak. Try it … Read More...
Free Patterns: Speaking of Christmas in July
It turns out I’m not the only one thinking about holiday knitting already. Red Heart has a whole section on Christmas in July patterns on their website, which currently includes 12 free patterns for you to choose from.
These patterns … Read More...
How to needle felt a bird ornament from the new book Felted Feathered Friends
I love the way Stefanie has her little needle felted bird perched on the wood bird house, so charming. Stefanie of “Craft Side” loves the old-fashioned bird clip-on style Christmas ornaments and she knows just what she going to start … Read More...
Are They Worth Knitting for?
I’ve been thinking about Christmas in July this week and how, if I were going to knit anything for anyone this holiday season, now would be a good time to get started. (I’m not, because I have a book deadline … Read More...
RIP–and silk
Eep! Look at these clever embroidered boxes by Heather of In Love with Threads. Bitty embroidered coffins lined with silk to hold precious tidbits with beauty and humor. Wonderful! Even better: Heather has opened an Etsy shop, so now you … Read More...
Win a Signed Copy of Sugarlicious and Sugarlicious Goodies!
Which, some of you may recall, is the book by yours truly. One of my favorite party blog pals, Bird’s Party, is hosting a giveaway of my latest book, Sugarlicious: 50 Cute and Clever Treats for Every Occasion
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Knititng Daily to Offer 13 Free Patterns Today
It’s Friday the 13th, but Knitting Daily is taking some of the scary out of the day by posting links to one free pattern every hour starting at 6 a.m. (that’s U.S. Mountain time) until 13 patterns have been posted.… Read More...
Win this hand-painted button
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose is giving away one of her incomparable hand-painted mother-of-pearl buttons. If you want this little hummingbird for your own, go to her blog post to enter the drawing before July 18.
Looking for a supplier … Read More...
Di’s newest Silk Embroidery roses
No one does silk-ribbon roses like Di van Niekerk! She’s sharing images of some of her latest beauties–created for a new book about silk-ribbon embroidery on hand-felted backgrounds–at her blog. Check them out.
Looking for a supplier of … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a pattern for a baby’s tank top from a onesie
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pattern for a baby’s tank top using a onesie as a sizing guide. Once you have the pattern, you can use it to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt with adjustable tab waistband
Chelise from CP guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered skirt with an adjustable waistband. It’s elastic on the back, and a flat … Read More...
Constellation Cookies
As gorgeous as the night sky itself (which, living in a city, I see so rarely). I adore this sweet astronomy lesson. Find the decorating how-tos HERE at Bake at 350.
Popsicle Men
Officially on my too-cool summer wish list: The Lollypop Men Popsicle Mold. Find it HERE at Perpetual Kid.
Tutorial: Kitty cat block printed t-shirt
Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making and Craft shows to use a block printing to create your own custom printed t-shirt. We love all things kitty at our house, so I squealed when I saw the kitty face print … Read More...
“Potato Field” Sweet Potato Cupcakes
These darling cupcakes are for a family of potato growers, and they celebrate the potato through and through. Split open the sweet potato and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting to find a “potato field” inside. Love it. Find … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Scalloped hem shorts
Veronica from SewVery guest blogs in the Shorts on the Line series at Small & Friendly with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of shorts with a scalloped hem. It’s a super cute look for a little girl, … Read More...
Don’t Be Crabby!
I DO get crabby when my crochet buddies tell me to finish a project using the Crab Stitch AKA Reverse Single Crochet. I’ve never been able to master this very useful stitch, so I’ve ignored it until now. No more!… Read More...
Article | 25 Ways to Use Baker’s Twine
Click here to see a round-up of 25 Ways to Use Baker’s Twine. These ideas were submitted by the readers of Paper Crafter’s Corner.