Bethany from Craftopia shows how to make this cool tie-back tank. The ties help the shirt fit snug right under the bust, which creates a very flattering silhouette. I will SO be making one of these!! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric hair ribbons for little girls
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make your own hair ribbons out of fabric strips. If you cut the strips of fabric from the scraps left over from a skirt or dress project, you’ll have a perfectly coordinating … Read More...
Free pattern: Appliqued sachet bags
A bit of applique and embroidery turn these little cloth bags into treasures. FreePatterns.com says, “Use up some scraps to make sachet bags to give to honored guests, family members or friends.” Get the free pattern designed by Helen F. … Read More...
Cereal Box Bag
My kids love nothing more than to have their own bag, put things in it…and then walk them around the house. This Cereal Box bag is perfect for just that!
Visit The Lazy Stay at Home Mommy to see how … Read More...
Recycled Origami Hearts
These recycled crafts are just adorable…make them, and save them as ornaments, or gift tags! The Paper Source Blog gives you the how-to.
Pasta Butterfly Garden
This is a really creative project to do for Spring. The kids will love painting the pasta! Visit Creative Nanny for the how to!
Do you know a little gardener? Check out these DIY Garden Kits
, perfect for gift … Read More...
Earth Day Recycled Banner
This project is so great! What kinds of goodies could you pull out of your recycle bins to make your banner special!! Love it… Visit Secrets of a Super Mommy to see how she did it!
Looking for some books … Read More...
Planet Pals- Great Kids Recycle Craft Resource
Planet Pals has an entire page dedicated to children’s crafts with recycled items. Check it out for some great ideas for Earth Day!
Project: Altered Bagel Box
Join Vaneesa Spencer on the Stampington website for a cool eco friendly project, she altered and repurposed bagel boxes with paint and stamps, what super fun and very “green” idea!
-Heather
Giveaway: Toe Up Socks by Wendy D. Johnson
Hang on to your socks, Wendy’s done it again!
Up for grabs I’ve got 2 books from Wendy. Now, they’re not new, they’re a bit used, because, you know, I did have to try them out to make sure they … Read More...
Smashing Magazine Brings Us The Beauty of Knitting, Sewing and Crochet
A very nice article, with pictures for inspiration. Read the article, drool over the pictures, get inspired and then follow the links at the end of the article for more information! It’s all here….
New From Vogue…
Do you know what this is? This is truly High Tech Knitting. It’s Vogue’s new app for the i-phone. So cool!
The Vogue Knitting App allows you to keep track of your knitting life easily and efficiently. Store all of … Read More...
60 Quick Knits With Cascade 220
One of the freshest books to come down the pike in a long time. Cascade 220 has long been one of my favorite yarns. It’s so soft, warm and comes in a superwash variety! This entire book is devoted to … Read More...
Joins, Made Easy
If you’ve never read TECHKnitting’s blog, you’re missing out. This latest post talks about 10 different ways to join your yarn, the whys and wherefores of each method, as well as the whens and when not to’s. Hop over … Read More...
Tutorial: How to determine the size for a round tablecloth
Sew4Home gives us the measurements to take and the calculations to figure in order to determine the size to make a round tablecloth. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Tutorial: Fabric Paper Flowers with Liz Kartchner
Liz Kartchner, of Dear Lizzy by American Crafts, shows how to make some flowers using the fabric paper from her line. Click here to go to tutorial.
Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In
Rumor has it that around May 2, 2010 the folks at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in New York are hosting an Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In.
Attendees will knit or crochet 7-inch by 9-inch acrylic yarn blocks for afghans to … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder!!
Don’t forget to enter our giveaway for the holiday themed products from Crafting Jewish Style! Entries close at midnight EST tonight, Wednesday 21st. Click here to go to the giveaway post.
Tutorial: Braided fabric headband with large flower embellishment
Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this braided fabric headband with a large stacked flower embellishment. These are pretty for little girls and and adults alike. It might be fun to … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn girls’ “highwater” jeans into capris with contrast panels
Whimsy Couture from My Whimsy Girl shows how to give a makeover to your daughter’s outgrown jeans to get another season of wear and create a matching outfit at the same time. She turns the too-short jeans into just-right capri … Read More...