This book has nothing to do with knitting, but I came across it and thought you’d enjoy hearing about it.
Using some of the most unconventional items on the planet Wanda wraps gifts. She takes old jewelry leftovers and wraps … Read More...
Tutorial: Altering Die Cut Shapes
Laura Vegas shows how to alter the shapes you cut out using your Slice die cutting machine. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – I am a Dinosau
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Discount – Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products
In honor of Mother’s Day (May 9), Dagmar Breeden of Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products is offering a 20% discount on your next online order. To receive the discount, please email Dagmar at [email protected] before you place your … Read More...
Swarovski Chain
Ornamenta is now carrying this awesome Swarovski crystal chain, by the foot, in crystal, fuchsia and olivine colors.
I can think of a ton of projects off the top of my head that might be fun to use this chain … Read More...
It’s new: Project Teepee PDF sewing pattern
The Project Teepee PDF pattern is new from Childhood 101. This downloadable tutorial steps you through making a Project Teepee for your own kids. They’ll love a portable structure like this to hold their tea parties, pretend campouts, even … Read More...
Template and tutorial: Hedgehog applique
Jackie from Made by the Mama Monster guest blogs over at Megity’s Handmade with a free template and tutorial for making her sweet little hedgehog applique. She shows it on a baby’s shirt, but I’m betting it would be super … Read More...
Tutorial: Stashbustin’ zippered wallet
Some Art Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, Some Art Talk, for making this zippered wallet. It looks cool with the different pieces cut from different fabrics, which makes it a scrap happy stashbustin’ project. Go to the … Read More...
MY INDIAN YARN HAUL
It has only taken me about six months to figure out how to get these pictures uploaded, but here they are! I was in India in November, 2009, for a brief visit to accompany my mother in law back home … Read More...
Color Knitting The Easy Way by Melissa Leapman
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]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruched, fabric, headband, gathered, … Read More...
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...