The Bead Society of Los Angeles is one of the oldest bead societies in the country. They were founded in 1975 by a group of bead enthusiasts. They collected and made jewelry and were educators that had a robust love … Read More...
The Bead Society of Los Angeles presents Bead Bazaar 2009
The Bead Society of Los Angeles is one of the oldest bead societies in the country. They were founded in 1975 by a group of bead enthusiasts. They collected and made jewelry and were educators that had a robust love of…
Virtual Halloween Parade
Did you make your child a Halloween costume this year? Then join in the virtual Halloween parade that Ashley from Make It and Love It is putting together! She’s going to compile all the submissions and display them on the…
Virtual Halloween Parade
Did you make your child a Halloween costume this year? Then join in the virtual Halloween parade that Ashley from Make It and Love It is putting together! She’s going to compile all the submissions and display them on … Read More...
Guy Fawkes Day Menu
November 5 is fast approaching, and while celebrating this great defender of the gun powder (or rather, not so great defender) is not part of my American holiday repertoire (dang, and who doesn’t love a good bonfire?), in honor of…
More Halloween Dinner Ideas: Squid Ink Pasta
Find a recipe for squid ink pasta in garlic cream sauce HERE at No Fuss Fabulous. I was inclined to say “eeeewww” at first (and thus, perfect for Halloween), but the recipe sounds delicious. Might even be an all-year-round-contender.
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More Halloween Dinner Ideas: Squid Ink Pasta
Find a recipe for squid ink pasta in garlic cream sauce HERE at No Fuss Fabulous. I was inclined to say “eeeewww” at first (and thus, perfect for Halloween), but the recipe sounds delicious. Might even be an all-year-round-contender.… Read More...
Tutorial: Dip dye a garment (or yardage)
Love Charles Vintage shows how to dip dye a wool skirt. Dying a garment is a great way to disguise a stain or to just give it an update. You can also dip dye fabric yardage for some interesting effects. Just…
Tutorial: Reversible trick or treat bag
Laura from The Sproutz Store Blog shows how to make this reversible trick or treat bag. The process is simple, and you get two bags in one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Sproutz Store Blog]
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Tutorial: Reversible trick or treat bag
Laura from The Sproutz StoreBlog shows how to make this reversible trick or treat bag. The process is simple, and you get two bags in one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Sproutz Store Blog]
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Video tutorial: Simple shirt alteration with a bit of elastic
Amy Karol from Angry Chicken shares a video tutorial showing how to add a bit of elastic to the back of a shirt to give it more definition at the waist. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a simple baby dress with your fabric scraps
Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial for this simple baby dress that you can make without a pattern. Because the different pieces are made out of different fabrics, you can make this out of what you can find in your scrap…
Tutorial: Sew a simple baby dress with your fabric scraps
Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial for this simple baby dress that you can make without a pattern. Because the different pieces are made out of different fabrics, you can make this out of what you can find in your … Read More...
Battenberg Cake
Learn all about the history of the Battenberg Cake, and find the recipe for making this gorgeous pink creation, HERE at Lucina Vermeila (via google traductor for translation).
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Free pattern: Hairpin lace doily
Learn the art of making hairpin lace while creating this beautiful, classic doily. Get the free pattern from FreePatterns.com.
Free pattern: Hairpin lace doily
Learn the art of making hairpin lace while creating this beautiful, classic doily. Get the free pattern from FreePatterns.com.
Tutorial: Wrapped petals
Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog shows us how she created these thread-wrapped flower petals, step by step. See the tute.
Free pattern: Greeting tree wall hanging
Christmas Freebie No. 3 from the Gum Tree designers is this great embroidered wall hanging designed by Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Greeting tree wall hanging
Christmas Freebie No. 3 from the Gum Tree designers is this great embroidered wall hanging designed by Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check … Read More...
Barbie goes crazy
Oooooo. Look what Susan Elliott found! A keepsake Barbie in a crazy-patchwork gown! Enjoy the description and more photos on Susan’s blog, Plays with Needles.