I’ll add this brilliant idea to the “why didn’t I think of that?” pile…spider ice cubes. Find the how-tos HERE at Fahrenheit 350.
After shave lotion recipe
How your sewing machine makes a stitch
Liesl from Oliver + S shares an animated graphic showing how the bobbin and upper threads work together in a sewing machine to make a stitch. I’m strangely captivated by it, like watching a lava lamp or something. It also satisifies…
Felt Maple Leaf Coasters
This project comes from “The Long Thread, Make it Monday” and these coasters are perfect to use from early fall through Thanksgiving until you decorate for the holidays. There is a pattern to download sized for the coaster. Complete supply list…
Free Scarf Pattern, Pretty!
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky Fibers: http://blog.midnightskyfibers.com/2009/10/new-patterns-ugh-site-down.html
…Free Scarf Pattern, Pretty!
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky … Read More...
Candy Halloween Globes
Craft these gorgeous candy globes with how-tos found HERE at All You. I imagine the globes can be adapted for other seasons, as well, by varying the candy colors
Candy Globes
Man’s Sweater Pattern, Fast and Easy
This free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?
…Man’s Sweater Pattern, Fast and Easy
Latest Lecien Fabric lines
Browsing Lecien Corporation’s latest fabric lines for quilting/sewing, I’m so digging Caramel Town Charlotte and Old New Fabric Collection 30’s. Go here to see them all.
Technorati Tags: fabric, Lecien, Old New Fabric Collection 30’s, Caramel Town Charlotte
Tutorial: Pirate costume for a toddler
Linda from Pane Amore & Creativita shows how she made a Halloween costume for her sweet little pirate. She provides the tutorial for making a vest and links to a tutorial for the hat. I love the embroidered pirate on the…
Tutorial: Pirate costume for a toddler
Linda from Pane Amore & Creativita shows how she made a Halloween costume for her sweet little pirate. She provides the tutorial for making a vest and links to a tutorial for the hat. I love the embroidered pirate on … Read More...
Blogger’s Fall Quilt Festival Park City
There are 338 participants in the Fall Blogger’s Quilt Festival hosted by Park City Girl blog. What a great way to spend a weekend - learn about each quilter’s creative process and discover new favorite blogs. With my coffee in hand I’m off to the Festival, do join…
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired gossamer collar shirt
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she refashioned a plain button down tee to one with a romantic gathered tulle neckline, inspired by a similar shirt she saw in a J. Crew catalog. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My…
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired gossamer collar shirt
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she refashioned a plain button down tee to one with a romantic gathered tulle neckline, inspired by a similar shirt she saw in a J. Crew catalog. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Shop: Curious By Design
If you are looking for some gorgeous artsy style stamps then you must take a look at Curious by Design on Etsy, they offer unmounted and cling mounted rubber sets.
-Heather
Shop: Curious By Design
If you are looking for some gorgeous artsy style stamps then you must take a look at Curious by Design on Etsy, they offer unmounted and cling mounted rubber sets.
-Heather
Sneak peek: Timber by Jessica Levitt
The Fabric Shopper has a sneak peek of the upcoming Timber line by Jessica Levitt. Go see the sneak peeks.
[photo from The Fabric Shopper]
Technorati Tags: sewing, fabric, sneak peek, timber, jessica levitt
Bread and Body (or, Bread AS Body)
Visit Craftzine to read an interesting article by Anna Dilemma exploring artists’ use of bread to sculpt bodies, from an animated Japanese superhero bread-man to self-portraits to Wonder Woman.