Now, this isn’t so much a pattern as a really cute idea. Take a pattern of choice, square off the top, add poms and fringies and get funky with the felt!
From The Vintage Umbrella, HERE
Baby Moccasin Booties Pattern
Baby booties are not only adorable to look at, but they are also a functional and practical gift for new parents. Not only do they keep little toes warm and protected, but they are also easy to put on and … Read More...
Fair Isle Knitting For Beginners…
Learn this technique while knitting a pair of fingerless mitts. Both are easy, this is like learning two lessons in one!
From the Stitcherati, the free pattern is a link on her blog, HERE
Check out these Fair Isle Knitting … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Northern Lights Shawl
Isn’t this gorgeous? I just love it. Imagine if you knit it in the jewel pinks/purples, teals, greens… that we associate with the lights. Definitely go to the link below to see different colorways of this pattern. It’s definitely worth … Read More...
The Iknitarod! Join Us!!
You’ve heard of the Olympics!
You’ve probably heard of the Ravelympics…
Now there’s the Iknitarod! Technically in its third season, this is a marathon knitting session. From the time the mushers GO (or whatever mushers yell) to when the red … Read More...
How to make a recycled stitched heart
Over at the blog The Kraft Farm there is a fun tutorial sent in by Jamie showing how to make a stitched heart out of some recycled cardboard tubing. I bet this technique would be great for all sorts … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered bag with jumbo grommets
Needing a new purse for spring? Carissa from Bumblebee Bliss shows how to make her Gathered Bag. The straps are made from a durable webbing covered with a strip of ruffled fabric and attached to the bag with jumbo grommets. … Read More...
Vogue Spring/Summer 2012 Preview….
Lots of fresh new designs in this newest issue of Vogue.
And, dudes! They have stuff in green. And they also have a whole girly pink thing going on. (Pink seems to be my newest obsession, I’m not sure where … Read More...
Free pattern: Happy Elephant Family softies
Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for her Happy Elephant Family softie toys. This is so sweet!! The pattern includes an adult elephant and baby elephant sizes. You could sew up an elephant family that mirrors the make-up … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled half apron in three sizes
Raechel Myers from Finding My Feet shares a tutorial at Honest to Nod showing how to make a half apron with a ruffle around the bottom. You can make the different pieces out of coordinating fabrics, or make them all … Read More...
Simply Sockupied 2012 AND a KAL!!
Simply Sockupied Hand Knit Socks, Step-by-Step.
You’ve always wanted to learn how to knit sock, and with Interweave’s newest Emag, you can learn how, Step-by-Step!
Cast on’s and Bind off’s, plus beginner friendly patterns. Learn the parts of the sock … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Wooden Birdhouse
I love birds, nests and bird house so of course I ADORE this great mixed media artwork! Tatiana of the Creating the Hive blog tranformed a plane wooden house picture frame with some paint, stamps, paper and twigs into this … Read More...
Bird’s Nest Cupcakes
Easy, peasy, done and done. Find a quick and simple idea for bird’s nests from chocolate to top your Spring cupcakes (Spring already?!?) HERE at Paints and Pans.
Tutorial: QuatraStar quilt block
Jenna at Sew Happy Geek shares how to make this QuatraStar quilt block on her blog as part of the Sew.Happy.Quilt. Quilt Along. She walks you through the construction step-by-step in a video tutorial. She includes a free downloadable … Read More...
Cupcake ATM
Yes, it’s true. No more dealing with pesky people… you can get your cupcakes from an ATM. Sprinkles LA introduces 24-hour cupcakes. Spotted on CakeSpy.
Black Swan Necklace
Take a look at this lovely necklace from Jane at XQDesigns. Jane is sharing her complete tutorial for free when you register with DIY Lessons. Get the tutorial. It’s a perfect fit with your little black dress for an … Read More...
Tutorial: Lucky Penny ruffle dress for girls
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Lucky Penny dress for girls. The dress is covered in rows and rows of ruffles but, happily, none of those … Read More...
Easter Bunny Salad
Why is this so genius? The simplicity? The bunny-in-a-garden thing? How easy it is to add Petits Palmiers to a salad for big impact? Find the idea HERE at One Charming Party.
Daily Art Muse Strikes Again – Mirella Foffano’s Glass Jewelry
We’ve been very fortunate with the posts over at Daily Art Muse. Yesterday there was Mirella Foffano’s jewelry made with borosilicate and murrano glass, as well as rubber. Really lovely work. It’s always wonderful to see what artists do … Read More...
Project: Tiny Treat Box
Danielle over at the Homespun with Heart blog has instructions for making a simple but sweet little box from patterned paper. Add a stamped image to the front and some shreds inside it’s a perfect little box for tucking in … Read More...