Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has posted a round-up of great free alphabets on the web. You’ll definitely want to bookmark this post. Go there now.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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DYEABOLICAL
I recently met Rachel, the owner of Dyeabolical Yarns and Spinning Fibers. And, I quickly snatched up a hank of her beautifully hand painted cotton warp yarn in a colorway that includes lavenders, roses, and golds. Can’t wait to get … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake Topiary
Learn how to make this impressive cupcake topiary HERE at Miss Prissy Paige. {spotted on Eat Drink Pretty}
[tags]cupcakes, topiary, tutorial, weddings[/tags]
Jell-O Fruit Slices
I’m not one for the heat (hence the AC battle in our house). So when the temperature reaches to 90, I find that unbearable. And another “hence,” why these Jell-O fruit bites look so refreshing. Find the how-tos HERE at … Read More...
A Shawl I’d Actually Wear!
While I don’t have the type of lifestyle that would ever, ever, ever call for a light, lacy shawl, I do love them. This one, however, from Webs is a shawl I could really wrap around me. The pattern calls … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric pom pom flowers
You can make these fun pom pom flowers out of fabric. Prudent Baby tells how to do it. Get the tute.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, pom pom, pompom, flower[/tags]
A great idea for transforming an old stool with style and comfort
Over at this post at the blog Two Crazy Crafters there is this great idea for crocheting a seat cover to jazz up an old stool. I bet if your a really good shopper but not a good crocheter you … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea Party Ruffle Skirt for girls
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this tiered Tea Party Ruffle Skirt for girls. The lightweight denim she used in her example is a great fabric choice for this skirt!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy way to turn a strap right side out
Making straps seems like such a quick little step in a sewing project – until it’s time to turn them right side out. Rae from Made By Rae shares a new trick she learned that makes this annoying step a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an insulated pizza or pie taker
Jill from JeMbellish and Creating My Way to Success made an insulated pie or pizza box for taking foods to picnics and potlucks. The sewing looks to be fairly easy. You won’t believe what she repurposed to create the reflective … Read More...
New Release: CC Designs Stamps
C C Designs stamps has just released 4 mermaids, 2 Honey’s, Sugarplums Set, Darby and Penelope, Baby Sentiments Set, and Summer Sentiments Set. I love that most of their images are available in rubber and digital! Click here to see … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY Make a large dog bed
Joyful Abode shows how to make a dog bed. The inside is stuffed with two bed pillows, so it’s big enough for a larger dog. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Joyful Abode]
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Inspiration du Jour – Beauty
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Ergonomics for Glass Artists
The Glass Community web site has published a great article on ergonomics for the glass artist. It’s something a lot of glass workers might not think about but your body is your most important tool, besides your creative mind, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hot water bottle cover from wool felt
Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shares a tutorial for making a hot water bottle cover. She uses wool felt, which is both durable and easy to work with. I love the big, mod polka dots!! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered bloomers for toddler girls
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a tutorial for making these bloomers for a toddler girl. She was able to make them out of a pillowcase, but really they could be made out of any similarly-sized piece of fabric. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed edge burp cloth
Mandy fromSugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make this frayed edge burp cloth. You can personalize it with a monogram, as shown in the example. You could also use an image from a fabric print as an applique, … Read More...
DIY Sewing Labels
Nice DIY fabric sew-in label tutorial from Patchwork Pottery. This looks like a good detailed tutorial and since I need to make myself some new labels and I think I will try this!
Link via JJCrochet’s blog and twitter and … Read More...
Extending the Sugru Givaway
The Orange Dog of Sugru
Originally uploaded by 0olong
I am extending the Sugru givaway contest to end on June 11th.
You can enter on this post or the previous post!
This little dog was made by Oolong on … Read More...
Sale: Inkadinkado Stamps
Inkadinkado Stamps is having a sale on clear stamps all month long!! Enter code: CLEAR20 and receive 20% off any purchase of $40 or more in clear stamps. Click here for their website.
-Heather