TipNut is sharing another series of vintage patterns. This time, it’s Garden Harvest kitchen towels from the 1940s. The first pattern, Radishes, is available now, and others will follow each week. Get the pattern.
A Compendium of Suitcase Re-do’s
Jennifer Perkins of the fabulously colorful blog Naughty Secretary Club, has put together an amazing post of all sorts of ways to reuse, remake and all together enjoy old suitcases. They are a wonderful way to store stuff but I…
A Compendium of Suitcase Re-do’s
Jennifer Perkins of the fabulously colorful blog Naughty Secretary Club, has put together an amazing post of all sorts of ways to reuse, remake and all together enjoy old suitcases. They are a wonderful way to store stuff … Read More...
Instructions for Elliot “Moose” doll by “arsarca” jay smith (Felted)
I found this pattern on Burda Styles but I can’t find out much about Jay. Jay said “I unsuccessfully felted an old, holey sweater (unsuccessfully as I think the label lied & the “100% pure virgin wool” label…
Orange honey spice soap recipe
Sarah Gonzalez-Lavin has shared a recipe for a warm and tingly orange honey spice soap on Soap Naturally. Gonzalez-Lavin describes the soap as reminding her of Constant Comment tea. Find the recipe for this cold process soap here.
Use Press’n Seal to transfer patterns
Julia of Julia’s Place blog shares a fantastic idea for using GLAD Press’n Seal wrap to transfer an embroidery pattern. This method lets you transfer a design to delicate CQ fabrics without taking a chance on leaving permanent marks. Brilliant! See the post.
And…
Cool idea: Add toothpick pockets to your clothes and accessories
Keep a toothpick handy, no matter where you are are what you’re doing by adding toothpick pockets to your clothes and accessories. Snippets shows a variety of ways to wear a toothpick, whether it’s on a tank top, a dress shirt,…
Milkshakes and More Milkshakes
Tutorial: Monkey frame purse clutch
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a tutorial for this frame purse clutch with a felt monkey applique. Yipes, he’s cute!!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craft Passion]
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Tutorial: Monkey frame purse clutch
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a tutorial for this frame purse clutch with a felt monkey applique. Yipes, he’s cute!!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craft Passion]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, monkey, frame, purse, clutch, coin[/tags]
Tutorial: Curling Iron Pouch
Kim from Uber Crafter shows how to make a pouch for your curling iron. It’s lined with heat resistant ironing board fabric so you don’t have to wait for your curling iron to cool before putting it away. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Strapless summer cami from a dress shirt
You can find a tutorial to make this ruffled strapless summer cami from a dress shirt over at Adventures in the Sewing Studio. It’s a fun new summer shirt in just a few hours. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Strapless summer cami from a dress shirt
You can find a tutorial to make this ruffled strapless summer cami from a dress shirt over at Adventures in the Sewing Studio. It’s a fun new summer shirt in just a few hours. Get the how-to.
[photo from Adventures in…
Videos: Hand quilting
Amy A La Mode created seven videos showing her method of hand quilting. Go here to view them.
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Videos: Hand quilting
Amy A La Mode created seven videos showing her method of hand quilting. Go here to view them.
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Changes at Creating Keepsakes.
We posted earlier this year that CK Media decided to stop publication of Simple Scrapbooks Magazine. Now there are even more changes as the group has been bought out and is now the Creative Crafts Group. Jennafer Martin, former editor…
Project: Pin Wheel Card
image by Heather Holbrook
I wanted to share with you the instructions for this fun Pin Wheel Card I made recently.
Supplies:
cardstock: yellow, rust, orange
double-sided pattern paper 3″x 3″
button
string
small dowel, stick or skewer 3 1/2″ long
“smile” stamp (from Close To My Heart…
Freebie: Photoshop brushes
Download these lovely flourish brushes from Blah, Blah, Blahg. Go to download
Freebie: Photoshop brushes
Download these lovely flourish brushes from Blah, Blah, Blahg. Go to download
International Quilt Festival – Long Beach
It’s time for the International
Quilt Festival/Long Beach! This week from July 24-26, 2009, go see hundreds of amazing quilts and wearable art, shop at 450+ booths, and take part in free demos. Preview Night is July 23. Classes begin July…