Clear Snap is introducing eight new colours of Smooch Pearlized Ink. To see all the new colours click here
Get started with punchneedle
Last summer, I had this great idea to include punchneedle embellishments on my fabric collages. I bought the necessary equipment and read all the instructions, traced off my pattern, and set to work. D-i-s-a-s-t-e-r. Frustrated and disappointed, I tucked all…
Get started with punchneedle
Last summer, I had this great idea to include punchneedle embellishments on my fabric collages. I bought the necessary equipment and read all the instructions, traced off my pattern, and set to work. D-i-s-a-s-t-e-r. Frustrated and disappointed, I tucked all … Read More...
Special: EK Success Binder Punch
Save $4 on the new EK Success Binder Punch at Scrapbook.com when you use coupon code CHApunch. Supplies are limited and the coupon is good today only!
Click here to order.
Scrap a Page in 30 minutes
Lisa Dickinson shares tips and tricks to help you speed up your scrapbooking. Click here to go to article.
New issue of CQMagOnline
The latest issue of CQMagOnline is live! Enjoy articles by a variety of needlework luminaries on topics ranging from creating fabric prints to stitching crinoline ladies to using silk scraps for pin weaving. This delicious e-zine is free! You’ve got to go…
Inspiration: Patricia Eaton
I had the most pleasant coffee break this morning, browsing through Bird Nest on the Ground, the blog of needle artist Patricia Eaton. There is so much there to learn and enjoy. I’m definitely adding this blog to my daily…
Tutorial: Silhouette throw pillow
Jill from Homemade by Jill guest posts on U Create with a tutorial showing how to recreate your child’s silhouette on a decorative throw pillow. What a great way to remember what your child looked like when she was little! I’m thinking this…
Lookie what she made: His PJs to her PJs
A Spoonful of Sugar shows how she did a little gender reassignment surgery on a pair of PJs. She takes a pair of ready-made men’s PJs (because they’re so much cheaper than women’s - what’s up with that??) and adds some…
Lookie what she made: His PJs to her PJs
A Spoonful of Sugarshows how she did a little gender reassignment surgery on a pair of PJs. She takes a pair of ready-made men’s PJs (because they’re so much cheaper than women’s – what’s up with that??) and adds … Read More...
Cool idea: Serger cheat book
I love my serger, but I have to admit that I’m not very adventurous with it. I can never seem to remember which settings produce which kinds of seams. I obviously need a serger cheat book like the one Vegbee…
Tutorial: Ruffled baby bloomers
Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles! Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows you how to make a pair of baby bloomers loaded with ruffles. Go the the tutorial.
[photo from Confessions of a Sewing Dork]
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…Tutorial: Hour Glass Block
Amy of Diary of a Quilter blog shows how to make an Hour Glass block. She made this cute table topper with hers to celebrate Pioneer Day in Utah. You can make yours any size, any style. Get the tutorial.
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Blog and Techniques: Backgrounds with a Brayer
image by Michelle Zindorf
Michelle Zindorf is the queen of backgrounds and brayers! On her blog she shares step by step detailed photos and instructions on how she makes each of her stunning cards. She uses a rubber brayer and ink…
Blog and Techniques: Backgrounds with a Brayer
Michelle Zindorf is the queen of backgrounds and brayers! On her blog she shares step by step detailed photos and instructions on how she makes each of her stunning cards. She uses a rubber brayer and ink pads to … Read More...
Polymer Clay on Facebook
from Polymer Play Works
If you’re on the social networking site Facebook, you can also join a variety of groups related to Polymer Clay. The latest one to come to my notice is Polymer Clay Treasures, created by Lauren Prock of…
Free pattern: Lizzy’s House Wares
Image from Free-a-Bee
Lizzy of Lizzy House and Cherri of Cherry House Quilts are giving away this pattern at their soon to be closed blog Free-a-Bee. Go here to download. Available from now until Aug 15, 2009.
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Free pattern: Stripper’s Delight
- Image from Prairie Moon Quilts
This is a perfect stash burner quilt project available at Prairie Moon Quilts. Go here to download the free pattern. Original design by Prairie Moon Quilts.
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Free pattern: Stripper’s Delight
- Image from Prairie Moon Quilts
This is a perfect stash burner quilt project available at Prairie Moon Quilts. Go here to download the free pattern. Original design by Prairie Moon Quilts.
[tags]Prairie Moon Quilts, free pattern, one block design,… Read More...Lengthening Knitted Garments
Knitting for Charity has instructions on how to lengthen knitted garments, just in case, you know, you’re like “vertically challenged” like I am!
But, a word of warning, it requires scissors, so take a deep breath….
http://www.knittingforcharity.org/easy_instructions_for_lengthening_knitted_garments.html