First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint condition … Read More...
Article: Beating Scrapper’s Block
Lain Ehmann has posted an article on E-zine Articles.com with tips on how to beat scrapper’s block. Click here to go to article.
Tutorial: Using a vintage button maker tool to cover buttons
Miia shows how to use a button maker tool to create fabric covered buttons. She uses an antique button making tool. I don’t know if it’s my weakness for gadgets, or the beautiful blue metal, but her tutorial is making … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Family portrait coasters
Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends. Aren’t they fabulous?? Read more about this project on her blog.
[photo from Hideous Dreadful Stinky]
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Free pattern: Unisex vest for little kids
Leila & Ben share a free downloadable pattern for a child’s unisex vest. Make one with a Peter Pan collar for a girl, or without a collar for a boy. Pattern is for sizes 6 months – 5t. Go to … Read More...
Sale: Acrylic Stamping Blocks
For the Month of April you can save 25% off all acrylics stamping blocks at Inky Antics, their are 6 individual sizes and 2 sets to choose from. Click here for the sale.
-Heather
Sewing Tutorial: Alphabet beanbags from old t-shirts
Katie from Notes From a Very Red Kitchen shows how to turn your old t-shirts into alphabet beanbags for the kiddos. This is a great use for the scraps of knit left over from your t-shirt refashions. Go to the … Read More...
What can you do with Twill Tape?
Susan and Adrianna from Crafterhours wrap up their Twill Tape Week with a round-up of ideas for using twill tape in your sewing project. Check it out!
[photo from Crafterhours]
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Tutorial: Freezer pop sleeves
Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make little fabric sleeves to slip over the end of a freezer pop. The fleece sleeve is not as cold for little hands as the bare plastic sleeve of the … Read More...
Freebie: Ranger Color Charts
Do you have trouble keeping track and remembering which Ranger Ink products you have? Well, they are now offering a handy printable charts for several of their most popular products, click here for a Tim Holtz Distress Ink chart, click … Read More...
Haircare & Growth Tips
Author sunstreeks shares a simple recipe for washing your hair with baking soda. According to the author, the mixture of baking soda & warm water will strip your hair of product build up & leave you with super clean … Read More...
Freebird by MoMo – new fabric line
This is so pretty it makes me swoon. You’re looking at Freebird by MoMo for Moda – Outdoors in Grass. I spied this at Down Shadow Lane Etsy.
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Tutorial: Gymboree-inspired one-shoulder ruffle top for little girls
Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make this super cute ruffle top for little girls. She was inspired by a similar shirt at Gymboree. I’m loving the ruffle that goes over just one shoulder! Go to the … Read More...
Tips for working with purchased sewing patterns
While it’s tempting to think that using a purchased pattern for a sewing project will mean that all of the guesswork and decisionmaking is taken out of the project, anyone who has used a purchased pattern can tell you that … Read More...
Tutorial: Petal twirly skirt for toddler girls
Kara from Craftastical! shows how to make this petal twirly skirt for little girls. The layered fabric petals are soooo cute on toddler legs!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craftastical!]
[via Someday Crafts]
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Book: Fabric to Dye For
Unabashed fuser and fiber artist Frieda Anderson of A Walk in the Woods has a new book out, Fabric to Dye For
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Come Sail Away Quilt kit
The Quilt Pattern Shoppe has just started carrying quilt kits like this wonderfully understated nautical themed quilt shown left. Right now, order a kit and you get free shipping. Go directly to the Come Sail Away Quilt kit. See … Read More...
Book: Feathered Star Quilt Blocks ll
Molly from Molly’s Place blog is lauding her good luck following her stint as a pattern tester for this new book by Marsha McClosky Feathered Stars Quilt Blocks ll
. Marsha is giving all the testers a free copy. Go … Read More...
Technique: Hybrid Stamping
With the massive popularity of digital stamping it’s easy to take sides, are you team traditional or team digital? Well, let Sheri Reguly on the Hero Arts blog tell you you don’t have to choose sides, you can be a … Read More...
The Fearless Knitter by Jennifer E Seiffert
This Fearless Knitting Workbook
, The Step-by-Step guide to Knitting Confidence by Jennifer E. Seiffert will truly make you a fearless knitter. She starts with the basics such as tools, gauge and how to get it, how to adjust when … Read More...