Check out this very informative article at Hero Arts about journaling with stamps on your scrapbook pages. The samples there are simply lovely!!
-Heather
Free pattern: Terrible Lizard
July’s free embroidery pattern from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog is this Terrible Lizard. He’s so cute, I’m sure that roar is just a bluff. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Cross-stitch on gingham
CC of Suestreehouse blog is sharing this vintage coffee-and-tea pattern for cross-stitch on gingham. Thanks, CC! Get the pattern.
Free chart: Bargello bell
The latest free Christmas ornament pattern from Bargello Needlepoint is this gorgeous, sparkly bell. Get the chart.
Free chart: Bargello bell
The latest free Christmas ornament pattern from Bargello Needlepoint is this gorgeous, sparkly bell. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
Free pattern: Sand pail
Here’s a bit of timely stitching for Northern Hemisphere readers and a goodie to be tucked away for warm weather in the Southern Hemisphere. Baby Gardner’s Baby Bloggie is sharing this image from her stash of vintage coloring books. Get the…
Free chart: Pink pony
If there’s a little girl in your house — or in the house of anyone you know — you must stitch up sarajessica’s latest pattern right now! This adorable, nostalgic pink pony is another in Cross Me Not’s new line of…
Free chart: Pink pony
If there’s a little girl in your house — or in the house of anyone you know — you must stitch up sarajessica‘s latest pattern right now! This adorable, nostalgic pink pony is another in Cross Me Not‘s … Read More...
Summer Fun Ideas: Yarn Prints
All you need is some yarn, paper, paint and phone book for this creative project. Fun and easy enough for any age! Can even be used to discuss mirror image, reflection, rotation and other math words!!
Thrify Craft Mama gives you…
Sweet Princess soap
I adore this Sweet Princess soap, and it’s not just because I am an only child! At a very sizable 8 ounces, this soap would look beautiful gracing your bathroom! Find it at Good To Be You for only $12.95. For a…
Winner of “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”
I am pleased to announce that Aly won “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”! Aly has a blog called Polkanuts and she features some very nice projects that she has done. She has three daughters and I am sure this book will…
Winner of “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”
I am pleased to announce that Aly won “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”! Aly has a blog called Polkanuts and she features some very nice projects that she has done. She has three daughters and I am sure this book … Read More...
Kraftwork Show (Atlanta)
Kraftwork is the ATL’s monthly indie craft market hosted by Young Blood Gallery & Boutique and the Indie Craft Experience. Each month features a showcase of talented crafters from the Atlanta area, plus snacks, cocktails and good times!
Check out Kraftwork this…
Plastic Gift cards keep giving with a recycled magnet project
Over at Clever Nesting there is a fun project on how to turn those plastic gift cards into super cute magnets. I have been saving my used gift cards because it seemed a shame to throw them out but as yet…
Learn to Sew On A Buttonband!
Are you a visual learner? If so, you have so come to the right place!
Berroco has, in their tutorial library, this video, How To Sew On A Buttonband. Go here to learn how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odJeZnk9CQg
And here for more of Berocco’s tutorials:…
Tutorial: Quick and easy dishtowel apron
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy! If you don’t have a dishtowel, you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges. Find out how…
Tutorial: Quick and easy dishtowel apron
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy! If you don’t have a dishtowel, you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges. Find out … Read More...
Tutorial: Making iron-on patches
One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique. Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Making iron-on patches
One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique. Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques. Go to the … Read More...
Disecting a Knitted Frog
No more formaldehyde!!
Sometimes you run across something that makes you say, “Wait! What?”
Well this morning this was it. A knitted frog, complete with, um, er, uh, innards, ready to be disected!
Go here to read the story…..http://news.cnet.com:80/8301-17938_105-10274267-1.html
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