Today, I want to be Tara Ross. I have passionate love and nostalgia for hand-hooked rugs. Now Tara has taken this folk art to three dimensions. Just look at these dolls! You can see much more and read the details…
Free charts: Snail friends
Hooray for sarajessica! Look at the adorable little friends she has created for us! And she’s sharing her charts for these cross-stitch snails on her blog, Cross Me Not. Get the charts.
The felt answer to the fascinator
The Candy Thief has come up with these gorgeous leafy flowery felt headbands that bring to mind the more delicate fascinators that have been making a resurgence.
I bought a fascinator headband a year or so ago and immediately ruined it…
Spam spam spam…
Here’s the latest in Carina’s spambroidery series — embroidered subject lines from spam e-mails. She says,
Isn’t it weird? “Said the Quangle Wangle Quee”, what on earth does that mean?! Edit: I actually just googled it and it turns out that it…
SF Zine Fest call for vendors
SF Zine Fest is coming up this August 23-23 2009
and you can register to vend here.
Zine Fest is returning! The San Francisco Zine Fest will be returning for our eighth annual celebration of small press, zines, comics, and all things DIY…
Giveaway: Trish Burr embroidery kit
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is giving away a Trish Burr needlepainting kit. Mary says,
This project is suitable for anyone beginning needle painting, who has some knowledge of stitching in general. I think, given the clear and detailed instructions, a flat-out…
Sweets Station Ideas
Find ideas for creating a dessert bar (for your wedding or any party) HERE at brides.com. Love the ice cream float station. 
Summer Sweets from Wilton
Wilton.com always has tons of dessert ideas, including these for summer: a sandcastle cake, ice cream pops, and this mini sunshine cake.
Summer Sweets from Wilton
Wilton.com always has tons of dessert ideas, including these for summer: a sandcastle cake, ice cream pops, and this mini sunshine cake.
Free Pattern – Seasonal Napkin Rings from Lion Brand
These knitted napkin rings are featured in the June 09 BK4K magazine. Knitted in Vanna’s Choice yarns from Lion Brand, but also good for sparkly leftovers.
The free pattern for this super quick, and super easy napkin rings is here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90205AD.html?noImages=&utm_campaign=3528&utm_source=54596&utm_medium=email&letterId=54596
…Free Pattern – Seasonal Napkin Rings from Lion Brand
These knitted napkin rings are featured in the June 09 BK4K magazine. Knitted in Vanna’s Choice yarns from Lion Brand, but also good for sparkly leftovers.
The free pattern for this super quick, and super easy napkin rings is here: … Read More...
Siren Song Necklace by Avalon Potter
photo copyright Avalon Potter
When making seasonal themed jewelry, it’s important to think of what evokes the thoughts & feelings of that season for you. For Summer jewelry, its usually tropical or beach/sea inspired. Using yellows, bright orange, red, lime green…
Siren Song Necklace by Avalon Potter
When making seasonal themed jewelry, it’s important to think of what evokes the thoughts & feelings of that season for you. For Summer jewelry, its usually tropical or beach/sea inspired. Using yellows, bright orange, red, lime green and hot pink … Read More...
Free Pattern – Fourth Of July Place Cards from Lion Brand Yarns
They’re not knitted, I know, but how cute are they? These are done in Vanna’s Choice yarn, from Lion Brand, but you could also use up your scraps. Think metallics……
Anyway, this pattern is at LionBrand Yarns, here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90206AD.html?noImages=&utm_campaign=3528&utm_source=54596&utm_medium=email&letterId=54596
…Free Pattern – Fourth Of July Place Cards from Lion Brand Yarns
They’re not knitted, I know, but how cute are they? These are done in Vanna’s Choice yarn, from Lion Brand, but you could also use up your scraps. Think metallics……
Anyway, this pattern is at LionBrand Yarns, here: lionbrand.com/
Art Beads She Sells Seashells Sale
She Sells Seashells Sale - Whether you get to take a trip to an island paradise or staying close to home and your backyard pool this summer, you can create your sea themed jewelry with the Artbeads.com She Sells Seashells Sale!
Take 15%…
Art Beads She Sells Seashells Sale
She Sells Seashells Sale – Whether you get to take a trip to an island paradise or staying close to home and your backyard pool this summer, you can create your sea themed jewelry with the Artbeads.com She Sells Seashells … Read More...
Summer 09 Issue Of Pop Knits Is Ready!
Summer’s coming. At least that’s what the calendar says. The freeze we had last night begs to differ, but at least we got enough warning to cover sensitive plants.
So, back to summer, which would be great if it ever got…
Winner of Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting Giveaway
Kim Buchheit of Wildly Woolly is the winner of this giveaway. This is exciting because I have actually written an article on Wildly Woolly, if you would like to take a look at it. Kim is an amazing felting … Read More...
Winner of Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting Giveaway
Kim Buchheit of Wildly Woolly is the winner of this giveaway. This is exciting because I have actually written an article on Wildly Woolly, if you would like to take a look at it. Kim is an amazing felting artists…