The Art of Metal Clay Revised and Expanded Edition
– by Sherri Haab
ISBN: 978-0-8230-9932-0 RRP $24.95
Release Date July 27th
This book is of course a new version of the 2004 book “The Art Of Metal Clay” The revised … Read More...
Free pattern: Strawberry, car, and flower applique templates
Need inspiration for embellishing a kid’s shirt? Whimsy Couture shares some free applique templates on their blog. You can find simple shapes for a strawberry, car, and a flower. Go to the free applique templates.
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Tutorial: Simple reversible skirt for girls
Meg from Fashioned by Meg shares a tutorial on her blog for making this simple reversible skirt for girls. It takes just two half-yard cuts of your favorite cotton print. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Make a wrap-around onesie for infants
Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available for free. It is now available for purchase here.
Nefertari shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this wrap-around onesie. The onesie is shaped so that you don’t have to … Read More...
Technique: Stamping Resist
Join Annette Green on You Tube for a fun stamping video using a resist technique to make a masculine card. Click here to watch.
(image by Annette Green)
-Heather
Bird Brained Mittens
Aren’t these fun? Handspun yarn would be perfect (you can use the first yarn you ever spun, in case it is kind of, um, “irregular”, lol). In any case, these Bird Brained Mittens are a fun way to keep the … Read More...
Tutorial: Cinderella Tutu skirt for little girls
As part of Samster Mommy’s tutu drive, Adrianna from Crafterhours guest blogs with a tutorial for making a fabulous Cinderella tutu skirt. This tulle skirt with satin overlay is right out of a fairy tale! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated ribbon headband
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas guest blogs over at Fireflies and Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated ribbon headband. Because the edges of the ribbon are already finished, this is a quick, easy project. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a gathered skirt from a man’s dress shirt
Continuing her Summer of Skirts series, Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make a gathered skirt from a man’s dress shirt. The buttons down the front of the skirt add fun detail! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffled and beaded t-shirt refashion
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows the second in her 4 Shirts 4 Ways tutorial series. This time she reshaped the bottom hem of the t-shirt and added ruffles and beads. The rounded hem looks lovely … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered boxy toiletry bag
Head over to The Purl Bee for a tutorial for making a zippered toiletry bag. I love the boxy-boxy shape! This would also make an awesome shaving kit! Get the how-to.
[photo from The Purl Bee]
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Book Review – CROCHET PATTERNS FOR DUMMIES
This book Crochet Patterns For Dummies has been around for quite a while. It was originally published in 2007! I was not familiar with it. I thought I was – but the book I thought I knew was the ‘other’ … Read More...
CandleScience
CandleScience is a great source for information regarding candle making. Their Learning section includes numerous videos, projects & articles that are very helpful, including an article that defines various candle making terms. You will also find directions for creating … Read More...
Inspiration: Red, Orange April Flower
Red, Orange April Flower with hot pink with green dots Center worn on model
Originally uploaded by Harriete Estel Berman
Here is a recent piece from Harriette Estel Berman which is inspirational for those of you who work with recycled … Read More...
Fresh Findings
Reader Fred sent in a link to his Etsy shop FreshPecadillos where he sells handmade stoneware buttons and pendants.
I have found myself drawn lately to the earthy look of Elaine Ray beads and am similarly drawn to some of … Read More...
Tutorial: Create ruffles using a gathering foot
Pam from Off the Cuff shows how to use a gathering foot to create ruffles. No more basting, no more gathering it in by hand, no more pulling your hair out trying to get the gathers even, and no more … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunched rosette fabric flower headband
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this lovely headband embellished with a trio scrunched fabric rosettes. The gathered flowers with bead centers have such a dreamy, romantic look! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Monogrammed travel pillow with built-in carrying handle
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial for making these travel pillows. A fun monogram applique gives them a personal touch. Handles stitched into the open end make them easy to carry from one place to another. Genius! … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with funky flower embellishments
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this throw pillow embellished with funky flowers. She makes the flowers out of die-cut circles. You could always cut them by hand if you don’t have a die cut … Read More...
Tabard Vest Pattern
So pretty! The creamy white is just gorgeous. I don’t do creamy white. Generally I don’t do any sort of white. Being a farmer, and not having the sense to change out of good clothes before heading out to the … Read More...