Maureen Cracknell Handmade shares her first Fat Quarter Gang a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics, showing how to make her Quilted Pillow Sham. Gorgeous! You can’t see it in this photo, but it’s quilted with a batting so the … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Shoulder Hug
I’m the sort of person who is cold pretty much all the time. It doesn’t matter how hot it is outside, I’ll get a chill as soon as the air conditioning comes on. I live in the South, so everywhere … Read More...
Project: Sea Shell Tag
Using a combination of stamping, embossing and stains with stencils Richele (aka California Art Girl) made this pretty summer themed tag. I’m crazy about how she added the sea grass in tiny glass bottle!! Find her direction here.
-Heather
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Add to My Knit List: Lion Brand Bonbons
Lion Brand Yarn has some really great products, and I’ve been a fan of theirs for a long time. But their new product, Bonbons, really caught my eye.
These mini-skein packs offer eight different colors of yarn in either … Read More...
Citronella Mosquito Candle DIY
Garden Therapy has a cute idea for making insect-repellent citronella candles and shares a step-by-step tutorial. Try it for yourself.
With the arrival of the Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito, it has become important to make sure those pesky mosquitos are not … Read More...
Tutorial: Wavy gathered skirt from three button-down shirts
This gathered skirt by Stefi from Just Chic may have you running to rescue some button-down shirts out of your donate pile. (Or perhaps running to the thrift store to score some there?) She shares a tutorial on her blog … Read More...
Imperial Stock Ranch Desitination Event to Return
There are lots of knitting-related travel opportunities out there, but some of them stand out as dream events and destinations. That’s the way I felt when I heard about the Vogue Knitting Live destination event at Imperial Stock Ranch in … Read More...
Technique: Shimmer Window
Using Perfect Pearls powder and acetate Sophia at the Magenta blog has a tutorial for making a pretty shimmer window card.
-Heather
Birthday Surprises from Cotton Clouds
Irene of Cotton Clouds Mail Order Yarns is celebrating her birthday this week and buyers will get the surprises. Now on her website there’s a range of gift packages available to choose from, ranging from a $50 value package going … Read More...
10 Foot Photo Frame
If you are looking to make a statement with your photographs, this is it. This is the idea you’ve been looking for. A full ten feet of frames for your wall that will surely have guests talking. Bold and beautiful … Read More...
Free Pattern: Stranded in Oz Tam/Beret
It may be hot in the northern part of the world, but that doesn’t mean it won’t cool down again soon. Some winter accessories make great summer knitting projects because they’re small and easy and fun to knit.
Case in … Read More...
Video: How DMC threads are made
DMC Threads has posted a fascinating video that tells a bit of the history of their company and shows how they manufacture embroidery threads. If you love thread, you’ll enjoy spending five minutes with this tidbit. Go to the video… Read More...
Rainbow Macarons
Once I finally master the macaron (that is, once I try to make them again, and again, and again until I master the macaron), I’ll definitely have to try this simple technique for making them rainbow tie dye. Find the … Read More...
A trick for evenly spaced flower petals
Do you avoid embroidering flower motifs because it’s so hard to space the petals evenly and make them all the same length? (I do.) Mary Corbet to the rescue! Her solution is a snap for anyone with a computer and … Read More...
Ruffled Table Runner
This is fun! This table runner was put together using plastic tablecloths. Love that idea! A pretty way to add a fun element to a birthday party or any celebration. Get the how to from Uncommon Ruffled Table Runner from … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY fringe for a swimsuit
Jackie from In La La Land shows how she updated the look of a bandeau bikini with long fringe sewn across the top. The fringe is cut from swimwear fabric that she added to the bathing suit. Her suit is … Read More...
Ditty bags for the Jennifer Project
Friday night my friend Denise (you might recognize her as Craft Gossip’s Needlework editor) came over and we sewed up a stack of ditty bags. They’ll be filled with goodies and delivered to children with Cystic Fibrosis who are … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini trash bag holder for the car
Summertime brings road trips, and road trips bring long hours (and trash) in the car. Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a mini trash bag dispenser to keep in the … Read More...
Technique: Glittery Mermaid Tail
Hope you all aren’t sick of me posting mermaid cards yet. It’s summer, the perfect time for them, they’re super trendy right now and I hope you love them as much as I do 🙂
Tori at Wild Sprinkles shares … Read More...