Whenever I walk into a yarn store I am simply overwhelmed by the colors and textures. The choices. So many choices, so little time, and all that. Sensory overload!
This book is an oasis in … Read More...
Kinda Like Socks, But Kinda Not….
The answer to everyone who doesn’t like to turn heels or decrease for toes….don’t!
These Stirrup Socks fit the bill all the way around, and they’re way cute too. From Lion Brand, they are knit out of Amazing, a worsted … Read More...
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
Hero Arts stamps has just released a brand new catalog supplement called the Artist Proof collection. It’s got some lovely floral and artsy images in clear, cling or wood mounted stamps. Click here to view the catalog on line.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a “planket” – a blanket that folds into a pillow
Valerie from The Crafter’s File Box shows how to make a “planket”, a blanket that folds up inside a pillow. These would be great for traveling or kids’ sleepovers! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruched fabric headband
Katie from No Big Dill guest blogs on MADE with a tutorial for making this ruched fabric headband. Bias tape finishes the edges. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from MADE]
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Tutorial: Toddler’s Laminated Project Apron
Little hands love art projects (and the projects are sooo good for their developing brains), but there’s often mess associated with their creativity. Sew4Home shows how to make this retro fun laminated project apron for toddlers. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
The Cupcake Goddess is cracking me up – How to Make Your Eyes Glitter.
I’m a big fan of romance novels, mostly Georgette Heyer. She’s the badass of Romance and I highly recommend you read some of her books before you reject the entire idea of romance novels (The Grand Sophy is the best … Read More...
Book Review- Playing with Books: Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book By Jason Thompson
Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book
By Jason Thompson
I was so “torn” when I first read this book, I couldn’t decide whether savor each page slowly and absorb all the details or keep furiously flipping each … Read More...
It’s new: Fat Quarterly e-Zine
Fat Quarterly is a new e-Zine for modern sewists. While the focus will be on quilting, there promises to be plenty of sewing projects in there as well. After all, those who quilt often sew other projects, and those who … Read More...
Tutorial: Oven glove and placemat for play kitchens
Kitty from Kitty Gardens Makes shares a tutorial for making this play-sized oven glove and placemat. The placemat is appliqued with shapes showing where to put the dish, the glass, and the flatware. Make one for your child’s play kitchen. … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic heel straps to keep flip-flops on the feet
Flip-flops are a favorite summer shoe, but they don’t always stay on little feet. Especially active, running little feet. Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shows how to make elastic heel straps to keep flip-flops more secure on little feet. The … Read More...
Black Forest Forest Cake (not a misprint) and a Giveaway
I am absolutely in awe of this beautiful black forest cake from Desserts for Breakfast. With an actual chocolate forest! Find tips on making the yummy cake HERE, and in honor of the blogger’s photography exhibit, you can enter … Read More...
Tutorial: Cutting Digital Templates with the Cricut Expression
Mari of The Hybrid Chick, shows a step by step tutorial on using your Cricut Expression to cut out digital templates for boxes and other digital templates. learn how to use digital templates on your machine . Click here… Read More...
Video tutorial: Loading a quilt on a frame
Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini created this nicely done video on how to use the floating technique to load a quilt onto a frame for machine quilting. She calls her longarm machine Gianaris. Go here to find out why and … Read More...
Roast and Toast Party. And How to Etch Wine Glasses with Cinnamon.
What a fantastic party theme: roasting and toasting. As featured and found HERE on Birthday Girl, find the party details HERE at The City Cradle, such as the s’mores bar and, my favorite, trick, these wine glasses etched … Read More...
Digital Tutorial: Separating Items out From one Image
If you’ve ever wondered how to separate out one image from a png file such as an alphabet, or set of embellishments, this tutorial from Designer Digitals will help. Click here to go to tutorial.
Rabbit in Wonderland
This Rabbit in Wonderland necklace was made by CosmicFirefly on Etsy. Her jewelry has a lot of nice details that I’m really appreciating right now. On this necklace the swallow charm looks like it is holding the rabbit charm in … Read More...
Video Class: Creating with Canvas
Laura McCollough of Cropped! will be holding a video class on May 15th showing a number of ways to be creative with canvas.
This online video tutorial includes downloadable: (1) materials list; (2) instructions with photos in pdf format; … Read More...
Cress Kilns – GK 1A – Drop Bottom Kiln
Back to Vegas for some new products! I was over at the Cress Kiln booth when my glass buddy Karen Pester showed me their fabulous new kiln, the GK 1A, which has a drop bottom and was designed for her. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a drawstring case for a patio table umbrella
Small Fry and Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring case to store your patio table umbrella when it’s not in use. Those umbrellas are not exactly cheap to replace, you know! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...