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I found this pattern on Knit Purl’s site. While definitely not your weekend knitting project (it’s knit on size 1.5 needles), it most certainly qualifies as a “takes concentration” pattern. I believe knitty.com refers to these as piquant!
Gorgeous pattern … Read More...
Mommy Poppins has a simple “Kid Can Do” craft to make chocolate lollipops they can say they made themselves!
Instructables user mattnbrenda shows you to make an all-weather jacket for your dog. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from mattnbrenda on Instructables]
looking for more sewing patterns for your fur baby doggies? Check out these sewing patterns over on … Read More...
Stumbling around Flickr, as I’ve been known to do, I came across this. It’s called Free Form Knitting, and there’s a whole Flickr group devoted to it. To me it almost looks like the whole of the Eurasian/African Continents, but … Read More...
(1) A is for Apple from Happy Threads
(2) Mademoiselle été from Le blog de carmela
(3) Adorable polkadot bow from Cross me not
(4) February Ornament of the Month from Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(5) Motif mosaïque from … Read More...
Bay Area Glass Institute is a San Jose, CA based non-profit glass education facility devoted to sharing knowledge about glass and various techniques including glass blowing, lampworking and fusing. Their facility provides an affordable place where glass enthusiasts can work … Read More...
I’m just in a bit of a science fiction sort of mood – I love this rocket cane from the artist from River Wolfe Art Jewelry. Colorful, cool, and just a tad retro!
Her shop on etsy is called “Robots Are Awesome” and with the combination of geeky and adorable in this Valentine’s robot, how can you … Read More...
Charity from indietutes shows how she repurposed the collar of a polo shirt into a neck band on a young boy’s t-shirt. This is such a great idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from indietutes]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, polo, … Read More...
Angie from Treasures for Tots shows how she made this art purse out of an inexpensive napkin. With spots for crayons, paper, and scissors, it hold everything kids need for a little art project on the go. Go to the … Read More...
Fantastic Toys shares a free printable for this Baby Bunka doll. Just print it out on printable fabric, sew, and stuff! Go to the Baby Bunka doll printable.
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how she blinged up her daughter’s canvas sneakers with glitter, paint, and embellishments rescued from an old prom dress. The possibilities for designs and decorations are endless, so raid your refashioning pile and see … Read More...
Anthropologie inspired necklaces are the hot ticket of the moment and here is a great tutorial on making a bonheur style necklace from Mrs. Priss.
If you are interested in other Anthropologie inspired jewelry tutorials, click here.
I’m in love with all the creations of Nerine Scott. She makes dresses and skirts and sells them at Salamanca Market (I wish I could go!) in Hobart, Tasmania.
Here is what she says about her sewing “The fabrics … Read More...
Over at the blog Tattered Edge there is this cute mini journal made from gift cards and security envelopes. Pop on over to this post to see the pretty inside.
[tags]mini journal from gift card[/tags]
Looking for printable journaling items? … Read More...
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
This little art quilt made me squeal out loud with delight. Gunnel of Gunnel’s Blog transferred a vacation photo to fabric and then used free-motion machine embroidery to bring out the details of the image. What a perfect blend of … Read More...
The Hand Embroidery Network is celebrating its first anniversary with all kinds of specials: discounts on directory listings, reduced ad prices for NEEDLE magazine, a special price for all HEN patterns, and giveaways and treats throughout the network’s birthday week. … Read More...
