Have you tried your hand yet at Bargello Needlepoint‘s online stitch-related crossword puzzle? No? Well, hop to it!
Video tutorial: French-knot loop flower
Melissa of Honey Bee’s Bliss says the French-knot loop flower is the perfect filler for silk-ribbon sprays. (See the tiny blue flowers in the upper-right motif of the CQ block at left.) She shows us exactly how it’s done in … Read More...
Tutorial: Transform a 70’s shirt dress into retro chic
The How-To Gal shows how she transformed an outdated, shapeless thrift store dress into a sophisticated dress with up-to-the-minute style. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she got this dress from an exclusive indie boutique. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric Easter basket
Dot from Dabbled.org shows how to make a fabric Easter basket. Add some letters to personalize it with your child’s name. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a water bottle sling from a pair of cargo pants
Betz White shares a tutorial over at Petite Purls showing how to make a water bottle sling from a pair of cargo pants. Well, actually just one leg of a pair of cargo pants. That means each pair will yield … Read More...
Ali Edwards Tests White Pens
Ali Edwards has a post up showing how she tested out four white pens. Click here to go to article to see the results.
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
Hero Arts stamps has just released a whole basket full on adorable spring and Easter stamps, lots of cute bunnies, eggs, chicks, flowers and more, click here to see everything that’s new!
-Heather
Free chart: Scrap-buster needlepoint
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, shares this Wayward Winds pattern, which she says “can be stitched in any combination of colors in smaller quantities, making it a perfect scrap-basket project.” Go to Cheryl’s blog post to get … Read More...
Free pattern: Make a pair of pretty panties
Mademoiselle Chaos and Sister Infinity from ParaNoire share a free pattern on their blog for this lovely pair of panties. This pattern is the result of a collaboration with the talented Emily Kate.Use a silky fabric for a fancy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a Mei Tai style baby sling
Slingin’ Baby shares a tutorial on her blog, Crafted by Mama, for making a Mei Tai style baby sling. This wrap around carrier allows you to keep baby snuggled close to your chest while having your hands free. Get the … Read More...
Basic Stamping Technique: Heat Embossing
If you are new to stamping you might hear the term ” heat embossing” thrown around alot and you might be curious what it’s all about. Well visit the Spotted Canary for a detailed step by step tutorial by Nicole … Read More...
Grow Easter Grass in Egg Carton
Here’s a great project to do before Easter Arrives…start now and you could see the results by Easter! Makes and Takes is the place to find this great project!
Giveaway! Nicky Epstein, Knitting a Kiss In Every Stitch.
This book was so much fun to look at. Chock full of simple, quick to knit, gift projects for everyone on your list. I know, you’ve heard that before, but seriously, Everyone! Scarves for your guy. Hats for your kids. … Read More...
How to recycle last year’s date book into a tool and supply journal
Eileen Hull over at the blog Thoughts From My Studio came up with this great way to take last year’s date book and turn it into a record of her markers and punches and things she already has so when … Read More...
New e-book: Ribbon & Fabric Flowers
Look at this delicious new e-book from cheeky magpie! She says it “features step by step instruction with concise photos and descriptions for making 5 ribbon and fabric flowers. This eBook also features instructions for making unique leaf styles and … Read More...
Learn, get freebies, and win at DMCThread’s Blog
DMCThread’s Blog winds up its four-part series on cross-stitch with two beautiful free patterns. And it starts a new series on needlepoint with an awesome giveaway. Go to the blog post to learn more, get the patterns, and see the … Read More...
Bazzill Assortments to Match BasicGrey Collections
Blossoming Tissue Tree
How amazing is this simple craft? I just love the simplicity of it, but yet how elegant it is.
Perfect for decorating a wall for spring, or just having fun with a spring craft! Home of Craft shows you how … Read More...
Waxed Easter Eggs
Here is a new and unique idea I haven’t seen before for egg decorating. The Magic Onions shows you how to make Waxed Easter Eggs!
Paint Your Own Glasses!
Creative Jewish Mom came up with a great idea for painting wine glasses. I thought this idea would work well on plastic cups too! Great idea for teaching children about light affects color.
