I have to admit, when I first saw this I thought, “ugh, too much work”, but it’s totally doable if you take the “eating an elephant” technique. (one bite at a time), plus they’re gorgeous!
This tutorial from Craftster.org breaks it…
Gorgeous Layered Jell-O (Again)
I don’t think I’ve actually made Jell-O in about 25 years (that puts me at childhood), and yet I am clearly fascinated by the stuff because I post on it all the time. I suppose it’s just the beautiful possibilities…
Gorgeous Layered Jell-O (Again)
I don’t think I’ve actually made Jell-O in about 25 years (that puts me at childhood), and yet I am clearly fascinated by the stuff because I post on it all the time. I suppose it’s just the beautiful possibilities … Read More...
Bath salts and brown sugar scrub recipes
Bath salts & brown sugar scrub from WhiMSy love
Bath Salts: Put some Epsom salts in a small inexpensive drawstring muslin bag. Sprinkle in some lavender. Hang over tub faucet & let the mixture steep & dissolve while you soak. Aaahhh…
Brown…
Tutorial: Trace tissue patterns the easy way
Once you cut into a printed pattern, you’re essentially locked into always making this pattern in the size you cut. Tracing the pattern ahead of time allows you to make the same pattern on different sizes, but it can also…
A New Twist On Knit In Public Day…
Too funny! Our knit sisters in England are sponsoring a Knit Facial Hair in Public to benefit the Prostate Cancer Charity.
Go here for the article! http://londonist.com/2009/06/knit_facial_hair_in_public.php
Compensating stitches in bargello
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains how to make compensating stitches when using an outline or template shape with bargello. Excellent advice! See the post.
Video from Knitting Daily TV of recycled handwoven bags
In this clip from Knitting Daily TV Episode 209 “It’s in the Bag,” Liz Gipson introduces knitters to a fun woven bag made from recycled grocery bags, originally shown in Handwoven magazine, and shows the many variations this easy-to-weave bag…
Video from Knitting Daily TV of recycled handwoven bags
In this clip from Knitting Daily TV Episode 209 “It’s in the Bag,” Liz Gipson introduces knitters to a fun woven bag made from recycled grocery bags, originally shown in Handwoven magazine, and shows the many variations this easy-to-weave bag … Read More... All about silk sheers
True Up continues their series on silks with this run-down of various types of sheer silk fabrics. From batiste to georgette to organza, find out about all of the options for a sheer silk fabric. Go to the article.
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All about silk sheers
True Up continues their series on silks with this run-down of various types of sheer silk fabrics. From batiste to georgette to organza, find out about all of the options for a sheer silk fabric. Go to the article.… Read More...
Free pattern: Prim early bird
Look what Connie G. Barwick made! A primitive cross-stitch pattern with one of my favorite sayings! The chart is free from Connie’s blog at About.com. Go get it.
Tutorial: Refashion a dress shirt to a sleeveless blouse
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she turned a men’s dress shirt into this sleeveless blouse. The ruffle at the neck adds just the right feminine touch. I’m adding this to my summer must-sew list! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Refashion a dress shirt to a sleeveless blouse
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she turned a men’s dress shirt into this sleeveless blouse. The ruffle at the neck adds just the right feminine touch. I’m adding this to my summer must-sew list! Get the how-to… Read More...
Great find: Day of the Head
Penguin & Fish found these fabulous Day of the Dead skulls in Rachel Gurney’s Etsy shop, Day of the Head. P&F says,
They are knitted with luxury cashmere yarns and then are felted and patchworked together. I just love all the knitted…
Great find: Day of the Head
Penguin & Fish found these fabulous Day of the Dead skulls in Rachel Gurney‘s Etsy shop, Day of the Head. P&F says,
… Read More...They are knitted with luxury cashmere yarns and then are felted and patchworked together. I just love
Giveaway: Beaded bird
Dot of Dot’s Life and Art is celebrating her third blogaversary by giving away this exquisite bead-embroidered bird. Go to Dot’s blog to enter before 9:00 a.m. (Australia time) on June 15.
Printable Note Flats
Grab these adorable apple note flats as a free download from Creature Comforts. Go to download
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Printable Note Flats
Grab these adorable apple note flats as a free download from Creature Comforts. Go to download
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Father’s Day tips and a free bargello pattern
Get great tips for creating needlework gifts for Father’s Day from Bargello Needlepoint. And while you’re over there, be sure to download the free pattern for this bargello Christmas ornament.