The back pockets of jeans are such a fun shape to work with in recycled crafts. Check out this fun banner tutorial over at the blog Yesterday on Tuesday that Malia shared with us.
Tutorial: KitchenAid mixer cover
Corinne fromSimple Things and Heart of Mary shows how to make a cover for a KitchenAid mixer. This would make a great present for someone who loves to cook! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Heart of Mary]
Tutorial: Painted ornament Christmas pillow
Jen from Tatertots & Jello made this super cute Christmas pillow, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The ornaments are painted on to the fabric, with ribbons stitched on as embellishments. Get the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Patchwork skirt for girls
Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make a pretty patchwork skirt for a school-aged girl out of a couple of charm packs. Her instructions will make a skirt in girls size 8-10. Get … Read More...
Sale: Impression Obsession Stamps
Impression Obsession.is having their annual once a year sale! Use coupon code : SALE to receive 20% off your entire order, even sale items from now until 12/3/10
-Heather
Melted Snowman Ice Cubes
What’s left of Frosty. Find the Defrosty Reusable Ice Cubes
Free netting stitch necklace tutorial
Take a look at this free tutorial for making an easy yet elegant netted necklace. Azareal aka Anne knows chemistry but she also gets a reaction with her talent for jewelry. Take a look at her tutorial for beaded earrings … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Hanukkah
Inspiration du Jour – Gran & Pa
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: Reversible Christmas tree skirt
Beth from Lemon Cadet and Project: Project shows how to make a reversible tree skirt. The pattern she gives is just right for 4 -foot-tree, but you could easily adjust the pattern to make it larger if needed. The top … Read More...
Tutorial: Camera lens cap carrying pouch
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make a handy pouch for storing your camera lens cap when it’s not in use. The pouch slides over your camera strap so it’s always just where you need it. Brilliant! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: DSLR camera cozy
Christine Koh shares a tutorial at Craft showing how she made this camera cozy for her new DSLR camera. Foam padding in the sides and bottom protect the camera. Get the how-to.
[photo from Craft]
Needle Felted Nativity Scene Anna Branford
What can I say about Anna’s little nativity scene that she needle felted last night accept brilliant and I would love the set. If the truth be known I tried the babe last evening myself, but no luck, so I … Read More...
Spud & Chloe And A Free Hat And Mitts Pattern
Etsy Shop: Memi The Rainbow
I came across this fabulously cute little shop on Etsy the other day, filled with wonderful hand carved stamps and other handmade goodies. The owner also has a great blog full of wonderful ideas. Click here to visit her Etsy … Read More...
Pretty Gingerbread Garland
Sweet, sparkly, pastel gingerbread cookie garland. Darling. One more time. Darling. Learn how to make gingerbread cookie garland HERE at Glorious Treats.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
Tutorial: Christmas star ornaments
Aimee Ray of little dear tracks blog shows us how to make these quick and easy stitched ornaments for holiday decorating or giving. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Inspiration: Rosa Martyn
Rosa Martyn created this stumpwork portrait of Lady Gaga. Wow. Get the details and see more photos at her My Little Stitches blog post. (Be sure to check out the close-up of the needlewoven shoes.)
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Video tutorials: Indian embroidery
Responding to a tip from a reader, Deepa Balagopal of This and That… blog has uncovered a treasure trove of information and demos for Indian ethnic embroidery techniques. Deepa says,
… Read More...Mridula Nagarajan is well known across South India for her
Tutorial: Shirred patch pockets
LiEr from ikat bag is killing me with her pocket tutorials! This time she tells us how to make a shirred pocket. Love, love! Go to the tutorial.