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QUICK REVIEW – The Essential Book of Crochet Techniques

September 8, 2009 by jd wolfe

essential book of cro techniques 0909There are several books in print which cover many of the techniques demonstrated in this book, published in 2006.  It’s a handy size hardback with my favorite spiral binding.  Why aren’t all books made like this?

Included are 127 pages in…

Book Review – The Essential Book of Crochet Techniques

September 8, 2009 by jd wolfe

essential book of cro techniques 0909There are several books in print which cover many of the techniques demonstrated in this book, published in 2006.  It’s a handy size hardback with my favorite spiral binding.  Why aren’t all books made like this?

Included are 127 pages … Read More...

Which features should you look for in an upper end sewing machine?

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

top10featuresSo you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy yourself a fancy schmancy, whizz bang, make-your-sewing-friends-jealous sewing machine.  There are many models to choose from and they’re all loaded with features, features, features.  Which features are a must?  Which just…

Which features should you look for in an upper end sewing machine?

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

top10featuresSo you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy yourself a fancy schmancy, whizz bang, make-your-sewing-friends-jealous sewing machine.  There are many models to choose from and they’re all loaded with features, features, features.  Which features are a must?  Which … Read More...

Which needle should you use?

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Rian from Presser Foot shares her needle chart that shows which type of sewing machine and hand sewing needle to use with different types and weights of fabric.  She keeps a copy next to her sewing machine so it’s right where…

Tutorial: Use your scrap fabric to make shelter dog beds

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

shelterdogbedVicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber has been using her scrap fabrics to make dog beds for her local animal shelter.  I love this idea so much!!  It made my heart sing a little to think about how her time and sewing skills turned leftovers…

sewing Tutorial: Use your scrap fabric to make shelter dog beds

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber has been using her scrap fabrics to make dog beds for her local animal shelter.  I love this idea so much!!  It made my heart sing a little to think about how her … Read More...

ArtBras against cancer

September 8, 2009 by Denise Felton

braThis art bra, The Days of Wine and Roses and You, was created by Barbara of Roses on the Water blog and selected for inclusion in the 2010 WTWW ArtBra Calendar. Sales of the calendar benefit Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia,…

Inspiration: Lisa’s viny seam treatment

September 8, 2009 by Denise Felton

seamLisa of Ivory Blush Roses created this fabric postcard for a Stitching Fingers exchange. Check out the seam treatment nearest the top of the image. Along the edge of a bit of heavy lace she has stitched a simple vine of silk-ribbon…

Needle arts contest is ahead

September 8, 2009 by Denise Felton

heart1Tammy of The Crafty Princess Diaries shares this juicy tidbit she received by way of a newsletter:

Each year PieceWork Magazine holds its annual Excellence in Needle Arts Awards contest to showcase the best work of needle crafters from around the country. This year’s…

Free pattern: PC mini sewing box

September 8, 2009 by Denise Felton

minisewCraft Leftovers is sharing the pattern and instructions for this sweet plastic-canvas project. The mini sewing box is based on a design used by the author’s great-grandmother. Enjoy the story of the rediscovery (Sounds like my garage!) and download the pattern.

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Free chart: Plastic Canvas PC mini sewing box

September 8, 2009 by Denise Felton

minisewCraft Leftovers is sharing the pattern and instructions for this sweet plastic-canvas project. The mini sewing box is based on a design used by the author’s great-grandmother. Enjoy the story of the rediscovery (Sounds like my garage!) and download the … Read More...

Those cute kids shirts get new life when they get outgrown

September 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

fusible5Whitney of the blog Rookie Moms shares this great idea with a great tutorial on how to take those cute motifs from your kid’s shirts that they have outgrown and pop them on a new shirt that fits them. What a great…

Those cute kids shirts get new life when they get outgrown

September 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

fusible5Whitney of the blog Rookie Moms shares this great idea with a great tutorial on how to take those cute motifs from your kid’s shirts that they have outgrown and pop them on a new shirt that fits them. What … Read More...

Are you coming unhinged?

September 8, 2009 by Vikram Goyal

by Gina (beaddizzygrl)

by Gina (beaddizzygrl)

If you feel like you’re coming “un-hinged,” or just need a pretty place to store  a treasure or two, check out this tutorial by beadizzy girl on Craftster on how to created a hinged trinket box.  Click here to…

Halloween Cupcakes (Already)

September 8, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

bgh.hall1Perhaps I’m being slightly premature, but Better Homes and Gardens has a great slideshow of  easy-to-make Halloween cupcakes HERE. May be a good one to bookmark for next month. My favorites: the witch legs and the skelli.

Technorati Tags: cupcakes, Halloween, witch, skeleton

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Honeysuckle peach lotion recipe

September 8, 2009 by jessica neaves

Honeysuckle Peach Lotion from Majestic Mountain Sage

Ingredients
28 grams Stearic Acid
44 grams Emulsifying Wax
18 grams Liquid Glycerin
46 grams Golden Jojoba Oil
49 grams Macadamia Nut Oil
40 grams Avocado Oil
30 grams Grapeseed Oil
20 grams White Cocoa Butter
1648 grams distilled water
18 grams Germaben II
6…

PB and J Flowers

September 8, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

pbjflowersLearn to make these cute peanut butter and jelly flowers HERE at Family Fun.

Technorati Tags: peanut butter and jelly, sandwich, flowers

Tutorial: Fall leaf felt table runner

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

fallleaftablerunnerFawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shows how to make a pretty fall leaf table runner.  The leaves are cut from felt or fleece so the edges won’t fray.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Fireflies and Jellybeans]

Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, fall, autumn, leaf,…

Tutorial: Fall leaf felt table runner

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

fallleaftablerunnerFawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shows how to make a pretty fall leaf table runner.  The leaves are cut from felt or fleece so the edges won’t fray.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Fireflies and Jellybeans]

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