Check out this wonderful recycled broken glass star ornament project posted over at the blog The Courage to Create. The post contains a great tutorial so you too can turn a mishap into a masterpiece.
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Cosmo Cricket Class Instructions
Cosmo Cricket has posted various class instructions for download on their blog. Included are two layout classes, shown above, as well as holiday themed projects. Click here to go to download.
New needlepoint e-book
Please excuse my absence the past couple of days. My back is acting up and won’t let me sit at the computer for long. But I just had to pop in to tell you this:
Janet Perry has just released a new…
Giveaway from Creating Keepsakes
The Creating Keepsakes blog is giving away a package of Fall and October themed goodies. The giveaway is in the form of a scavenger hunt: pick up a copy of the October issue, and look for the answers to the…
Tutorial: A “novel” patchwork pillow
Leigh Ann from The Object Project is the queen of using everyday objects in unexpected ways in her sewing projects. This time she shows how to create this patchwork pillow using a paperback book as the template for the rectangle blocks. Indeed a…
Tutorial: A “novel” patchwork pillow
Leigh Ann from The Object Project is the queen of using everyday objects in unexpected ways in her sewing projects. This time she shows how to create this patchwork pillow using a paperback book as the template for the rectangle … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrist pincushion
Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this handy pincushion that straps around your wrist. This is such a simple sewing project, you can easily make one for yourself and for all of your sewing friends. Go to the…
Tutorial: Wrist pincushion
Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this handy pincushion that straps around your wrist. This is such a simple sewing project, you can easily make one for yourself and for all of your sewing friends. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Apple applique
Wee Folk Art shares a pattern for this apple applique. This would look so cute on a kid’s t-shirt, or perhaps on the side of a tote bag. Get the pattern.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
…Project: Stamped Drawstring Purse
image by Catherine Moore
Catherine Moore is a wonderful mixed media artist and she makes some of my favorite stamps too! On her website she shares instructions for a wonderful drawstring purse, it’s an amazing mix of stamping and sewing!
-Heather
…Project: Stamped Drawstring Purse
Catherine Moore is a wonderful mixed media artist and she makes some of my favorite stamps too! On her website she shares instructions for a wonderful drawstring purse, it’s an amazing mix of stamping and sewing!
-Heather
Freebie: Tombstone Template
Just perfect for HAlloween crafting is this template for a set of tombstones. Visit Cheekie Magpie to download the .gif file, and see a tutorial on how to use the template. Click here to go to site.
11 Free Fall Printables and Templates
Just perfect for Halloween crafting is this free Halloween template for a set of tombstones. Visit Cheeky Magpie to download this spooky Halloween file. You’ll also find a variety of other Fall and Halloween crafting templates including a filigree pumpkin, … Read More...
CROCHET YOUR HALLOWEEN
Do you like to make Halloween costumes for your kids (or yourself)? If so, you might like some of these nifty crochet ideas.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Crochet_a_Mustache_Hat_Costume/
Click on the link below to get to the pattern for this:
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63281
Here’s a simple freebie from LionBrand:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70442AD.html?r=1
Finally, a…
CROCHET YOUR HALLOWEEN
Do you like to make Halloween costumes for your kids (or yourself)? If so, you might like some of these nifty crochet ideas.
lick on the link below to get to the pattern for this: Looking for more Halloween Crochet … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Chris Dodaj
Inspiration du Jour – Chris Dodaj
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Craftsman Drill Review
A couple of months ago, Craftsman contacted me to find out if I would be willing to review one of their products.
Um, yes please!
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had completely given up the…
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had completely given up the…
Craftsman Drill Review
A couple of months ago, Craftsman contacted me to find out if I would be willing to review one of their products.
Um, yes please!
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had… Read More...
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had… Read More...
Beading Demos
If you haven’t already been to Metalliferous in NYC, it is a must visit for jewelry makers.
The store is a treasure trove of jewelry making supplies from tool to materials. Located in the Diamond District, I always feel especially in touch…