It’s not too late to send out holiday cards until AFTER New Years. Really one should get a whole year to send them out like with wedding gifts. Or we should just abolish the entire pointless practice and just send … Read More...
TUNISIAN? AFGHAN STITCH? SHEPHERD KNITTING? IT’S ALL GOOD!
A while back when I began having problems with carpal tunnel syndrome, I decided to give tunisian crochet a try. I’m a slow crocher, at best, and had always found tunisian to be extremely slow for me. Somehow, something changed. … Read More...
Ta Dah! Another gift sewn
The Cozy Quilter said, I am a Christmas gift machine after finishing this lovely table runner made from a Figgy Pudding turnover*.
*A turnover consists of 80 6″ triangles.
[tags]table runner, Figgy Pudding, Moda, turnover, specialty cut fabric, last … Read More...
Christmas Goodies
Check out this cute slideshow of Christmas goodies from All You, including how-tos for making these Christmas cupcakes from store-bought candy.
[tags]Christmas, cupcakes, cookies, candy[/tags]
Tutorial: Create ruffles without basting and pulling threads
Ruffles. Love the way they look, HATE having to baste and pull threads to make them. I spend a little bit of forever pulling and tugging, trying to make sure that the gathers are distributed evenly.
Debbie from Squiggly Twig … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a diaper stacker for baby’s nursery
Tam from Sew Dang Cute has a fantastic tutorial that’s perfect for all the new moms and dads out there! If you’re looking for a handy way to keep your baby’s diapers organized and easily accessible, look no further! Tam … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Flannel lined carseat tent
A carseat tent helps keep baby warm when you’re carrying her (or him) around in the carrier. Katie from Katie’s Slings n Things and Hippos and Dinosaurs made a car seat cover lined with flannel in order to give an … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Girl Pearl purse
little girl Pearl
shares a tutorial for this chic girl’s purse on her blog. The simples lines means that you can go wild with the fabric choices and embellishments. Get the how-to.
JC Herrell – These Beads and Marbles are Fantastic!!
Let’s just start this post with JC‘s description of the beads she’s making…”Stringer intensive tube beads inspired by the prairie designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Built on transparent colors and shaped into short, thick tubes these lines design are … Read More...
Shop: Michelle Perket Digital Stamps
Here’s yet another wonderful digital stamp company on Etsy. Michelle Perket’s images are full of fun, wonder and whimsy! I LOVE her Alice holding the stuffed white rabbit, so sweet! Click here to see all her terrific digital stamp designs.… Read More...
Freebie: 2010 CD Calendar Template
Here’s another Calendar Template created by Celeste Smith, this time available on the KI Memories blog. Click here to go to download.
Holiday Idea: Patterned Paper Trees
Get step-by-step instructions from Sharon Tidwell to make these patterned paper trees. She includes a template that you can print out in different sizes. Click here to go to tutorial and download.
Photo Tips: Perfect Portrait Backgrounds
This article on Photo Tuts+ shares nine ways you can take portraits with stunning backgrounds. Click here to go to article.
Recycling for next year’s Christmas tree is my new year’s resolution
The super crafty Pattie of the super fun blog Pattiewack posted this photo a while back but it seems like it would take a bit of time to save all the empty green bottles up to make this Christmas tree … Read More...
Kid Made Table Decor
I love these place card holders by Summer Sky. Using clay, beads and wire, you can make a cute festive holder made by your kids!
Embroidering with Children
maya*made has great tips on how to create an embroidering basket to teach a lesson on how to embroider. It is so simple you might just have to try it!
Tutorial: Fabric keepsake photo ornaments
Susan from Crafterhours shows how to make these keepsake photo ornaments out of fabric. Clear vinyl pockets create a place to slide a photo to hang on your tree. Get the how-to.
[photo from Crafterhours]
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Project: Magnetic Calendar
It’s time to start thinking about Calendars and making one for yourself or for someone else is always a great project to do while your bundled up indoors. Here’s a great magnetic calendar project on the Stampington and Company website, … Read More...
Winner of Giveaway: Stunning Felt Fingerless Gloves from NadiaDMiller’s EcoStreet USA
Whitney Bowen lucky #7 is the winner of the felted fingerless glove giveaway by; NadiaDMiller of EcoStreet ETSY shop. I own a pair and I just love them “pictured” and I am going to wear them on Christmas Eve … Read More...
Giveaway: Village Table Runner kit
Nina Lise of Mrs Moen is celebrating her 100th post with a giveaway of fabric to make her Village Table Runner.
Relax, you have until January 31, 2010 to enter. This is the fabric included in the kit, shown in … Read More...