JO in NZ has put together a tutorial for Oglala stitch — a bead-embroidery technique that creates “ruffles.” Lovely. The many excellent photos make this lesson easy to follow. See the tute.
Free pattern: Carrots
TipNut’s Garden Harvest series of free vintage embroidery patterns continues with this dear carrot tableau. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Carrots
TipNut‘s Garden Harvest series of free vintage embroidery patterns continues with this dear carrot tableau. Get the pattern.
Needlepoint rug-making advice
Wouldn’t a hand-made needlepoint rug look beautiful on your wall or floor! Before you attempt to make one, be sure to read Janet Perry’s rug-making tips on Nuts About Needlepoint. You’ll appreciate her great advice. See Janet’s post.
Free Purse Pattern
Everywhere I go, I haul around my sock knitting. Well, not really haul, because it doesn’t take up much room, but it’s a constant companion. I have a little bag that attaches to my wrist, or belt loop, or bike … Read More...
Free Purse Pattern
Everywhere I go, I haul around my sock knitting. Well, not really haul, because it doesn’t take up much room, but it’s a constant companion. I have a little bag that attaches to my wrist, or belt loop, or bike…
Tutorial: Paper doily garland
Paper doilies and bias tape make a lacy decorative garland. Project Wedding shows how to make one. Obviously, their suggested use is a wedding garland, but this could also be used to decorate for any special occasion. If you want to…
Tutorial: Paper doily garland
Paper doilies and bias tape make a lacy decorative garland. Project Wedding shows how to make one. Obviously, their suggested use is a wedding garland, but this could also be used to decorate for any special occasion. If you want … Read More...
Pasta Sculpture
This is purely in the “fun and interesting to look at” category. Find inspiration in Sweet Paul’s gorgeous pasta and parmesan tower for a Dean & Deluca shoot.
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DIY Favor Boxes
Visit Style Me Pretty for the free printable to create your own super-cute favor boxes. These were created by the blogger at the also-super-cute Twig & Thistle. Visit her, I’ll say it again, super cute, shop here.
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A new spin on old records, transform them into mail art
Over at the blog Stuff By WackyStuff there this cool idea. Cutting up records and turning them into mail art post cards. I have a stash of old records and I am definitely going to give this a spin! I can…
Fabulous Fused Glass Tutorial: Pattern Bars
Fused glass pattern bars are a great way to really personalize your work. Even if you repeat the recipe each one will be slightly different and more one of a kind. I like that in glass work. It’s so easy…
Fabulous Fused Glass Tutorial: Pattern Bars
Fused glass pattern bars are a great way to really personalize your work. Even if you repeat the recipe each one will be slightly different and more one of a kind. I like that in glass work. It’s so easy … Read More...
Free Digital Cutter File
Download this file from Cheeky Magpie to cut this cloud out using your digital cutter. Available in svg, eps, png, and dxf formats. Click here to go to download.
Free Digital Cutter File
Download this file from Cheeky Magpie to cut this cloud out using your digital cutter. Available in svg, eps, png, and dxf formats. Click here to go to download.
Tutorial: Soft scarf from knit fabric
Joy Beadworks shows how to make a soft scarf with ruffled flowers from a strip of knit fabric. Knit is a great choice for this project, as it does not need to be hemmed. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Soft scarf from knit fabric
Joy Beadworks shows how to make a soft scarf with ruffled flowers from a strip of knit fabric. Knit is a great choice for this project, as it does not need to be hemmed. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fabric covered elastic headband
Thin elastic headbands are inexpensive and practical, but not always the prettiest of hair accessories. Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for covering a them with fabric or ribbon. Get the how-to.
[photo from The Polka Dot Chair]
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Tutorial: Fabric covered elastic headband
Thin elastic headbands are inexpensive and practical, but not always the prettiest of hair accessories. Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for covering a them with fabric or ribbon. Get the how-to.
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Giveaway: Studio Calico August Kit
Studio Calico is the sponsor over at Craft Critique this week, and they are giving away the Director’s Cut Add-on Kit. Leave a comment on Craft Critique before Saturday at midnight for a chance to win! Click here to go to…