Zakka Life shows how to make these fun felt yo-yo flowers. Because the felt does not ravel, you can cut the shapes of the petals into the completed yo-yo. Get the tutorial from Zakka Life.
Tutorial: Oriental stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Oriental stitch. The instructional post says,
The Oriental stitch is a fantastic background stitch and a great stitch for filling in large areas. It is a Milanese-type stitch comprised of two diagonal rows…
A Sweet New Shop from a Teenage Witch
Some sweet news: Melissa Joan Hart (as in Sabrina the Teenage Witch) and her mom, Paula, have opened up a frozen yogurt, gelato, baked goods and candy shop that I can only imagine is a cute as it looks on…
Make It: Snake Tie
Father’s Day is looming near-still looking for some ideas? How about a snake tie? Take one of dad’s old ties and create a new pet just for him. Wouldn’t it look great wrapped around his computer at work?!?
See full instructions…
Embroidery floss basics
A new post on Needlework Tips & Techniques explains embroidery floss basics: how many strands to use, how to separate strands, how to begin, how to fasten off, and how to keep flosses organized. Beginners, in particular, will want to see…
Free pattern: fairy wonderland
Giveaway from Janet Perry
Post a little story about your first needlepoint project, and be entered to win a selection of threads from Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint. Go to Janet’s blog to enter before July 15.
Candy Cakes from Martha
Since I’ve been getting into easy decorating with candy lately, I of course love this candy cake slideshow from Martha. Some of my faves: this licorice lace cake, this jellybean cake, this truffle tower cake, and out of season, I suppose, but…
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild Raffle
This lovely caned bowl by Emily Levine is one of the many exquisite artworks that are available in the raffle being sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild!…
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild Raffle
Caned bowl by Emily Levine
Originally uploaded by Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild
This lovely caned bowl by Emily Levine is one of the many exquisite artworks that are available in the raffle being sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Polymer … Read More...
Use whipped backstitch for precise lines
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how taking the extra step to whip backstitch elevates the stitch from clean and cute to formal and elegant. Get the lowdown from Mary’s blog.
Swaddled babies from Mimi
No matter how often I visit Mimi Kirchner’s blog, Doll, there’s always something new and wonderful to see. The latest: a series of swaddled babies, large enough to be a cuddly armful for a child. Just look at this beautiful…
Body care craft kits
From Nature With Love has a wonderful line of ready made body care kits that are perfect for those who are interested in learning to make bath and body products and don’t want to seek out individual ingredients. Each kit…
Etsy Tour – I Recommend It
I attended the Etsy San Francisco Meet-Up last night and if there is one coming to your city I highly recommend you go! The Etsy people were all super nice, informative and enthusiastic about handmade and about their jobs.
I…
Etsy Tour – I Recommend It
I attended the Etsy San Francisco Meet-Up last night and if there is one coming to your city I highly recommend you go! The Etsy people were all super nice, informative and enthusiastic about handmade and about their jobs.
I … Read More...
More Pate de Verre – How it’s done.
This is glass.
Can you believe it?
Pate de Verre is my latest passion. Not that I have any clue as to how to do it but it keeps popping up everywhere I look and I’m fascinated by it. For a photo…
More Pate de Verre – How it’s done.
This is glass.
Can you believe it?
Pate de Verre is my latest passion. Not that I have any clue as to how to do it but it keeps popping up everywhere I look and I’m fascinated by it. For … Read More...
Artist Mini Interview – Deryn Mentock
Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.
How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) as…
Artist Mini Interview – Deryn Mentock
Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.
How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) … Read More...
Felting supply sale at create for less
These are some of the best prices I’ve seen for felting supplies and if you are looking for felting goods check out “create for less”. They carry everything you would need for needle felting or wet felting and they have…