Melissa from Honeybee Hill shares a tutorial for making this two-patch zippered pouch. The simple patchwork makes it a great project to help empty your scrap bin. Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Bunny and fox flip doll
Laura from We Wilsons designed this clever bunny and fox flip doll. Each doll has both a bunny AND a fox – two dolls in one! You can change which doll you see by flipping and turning the body. (Pictured are…
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Bunny and fox flip doll
Laura from We Wilsons designed this clever bunny and fox flip doll. Each doll has both a bunny AND a fox – two dolls in one! You can change which doll you see by flipping and turning the body. (Pictured … Read More...
Animal Chips
Find an easy idea for making animal chips HERE at Family Fun.
Felt (it) up tutorial by Nad Thitadilaka
As you can see from these amazing pictures, Nad is a pro at felting and I found a tutorial on “instructables.com” Although the pictures are not the best unless you are PRO menber, you can look at these pictures and…
Rainbow Layer Cake
Rainbow Layer Cake
Rainbow-themed sweets are no stranger to this edible crafts column, and this gorgeous cake absolutely deserves a spotlight. Gorgeous cake, gorgeous photography, gorgeous blog. Find the how-tos HERE at Whisk Kid. (If you like this cake, check out my … Read More...
Hide and watch at Hand and Lock
Breathtaking embroidery, dreamy piles of supplies, and scary machines will thrill you. See Hand and Lock’s promotional video on line.
White yellow flower bracelet by Julishland
Israel based Russian jeweler Julishland shared images of her work on the CraftGossip Flickr Pool.
I love these intensely designed and colored pieces. You can purchase her work at her Etsy Shop.
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Lolly gives the lowdown on punchneedle
You’re interested in trying punchneedle, but the tools look…um…sharp. And you’re scared you’ll just mess everything up. Have no more fear! LollyChops has been there first, and she’s sharing her adventure with us. Despite her initial misgivings, the results of her first…
Lolly gives the lowdown on punchneedle
You’re interested in trying punchneedle, but the tools look…um…sharp. And you’re scared you’ll just mess everything up. Have no more fear! LollyChops has been there first, and she’s sharing her adventure with us. Despite her initial misgivings, the results of … Read More...
New online community for stitchers
Ruth Schmuff of It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Needlepoint has built a new online community for needleworkers, Stitcherie. She says,
Stitcherie is a community where needleworkers of all skill levels and interests can join together to discuss their projects, ask questions, share new ideas, and…
Book Review Monday: How To Start A Home-Based Jewelry Making Business
Marie Loughran’s new book How to Start a Home-Based Jewelry Making Business looks like a great resource. she covers loads of topics including book keeping, ethics, marketing, employees etc.
If you have been enjoying your craft and playing with th idea of…
Book Review Monday: How To Start A Home-Based Jewelry Making Business
Marie Loughran’s new book How to Start a Home-Based Jewelry Making Business
looks like a great resource. she covers loads of topics including book keeping, ethics, marketing, employees etc.
If you have been enjoying your craft and playing with th … Read More...
Glossary of soap making terms
If you’re new to soapmaking, learning all of the common terms can be a bit confusing. Luckily, Soap Making Essentials has put together a great glossary of common – and uncommon – soapmaking terms to help you! Check it out…
Free machine embroidery from thelongthread
These happy apples could be yours! The design is available free (for your personal use) in three embroidery-machine formats from thelongthread. Get the designs.
Free machine embroidery from thelongthread
These happy apples could be yours! The design is available free (for your personal use) in three embroidery-machine formats from thelongthread. Get the designs.
If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.
In need of a trophy, why not cut up some old computer parts?
Over at Aileen’s Musings she posted this fun and wacky project her son made for a cake off. It is made from painted mother boards from computers. All I can say is being a judge would probably be just as cool…
Stitch along with Jane Austen
I received a lovely note from Jennifer Forest, telling me a bit about her book, Jane Austen’s Sewing Box. Jennifer says,
A few years ago I was reading again Jane Austen’s novels when I noticed that her women were often sewing, netting,…
Stitch along with Jane Austen
I received a lovely note from Jennifer Forest, telling me a bit about her book, Jane Austen’s Sewing Box. Jennifer says,
… Read More...A few years ago I was reading again Jane Austen’s novels when I noticed that her women were