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 artists…
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...
Turn old playing cards into decorative elements
Sister Diane over at CraftyPod goes to town cutting up old playing cards and turning them into some awesome embellishments. She also then shows how they can be used to make a tiny card-size journal or notebook using a layering effect.…
Turn old playing cards into decorative elements
Sister Diane over at CraftyPod goes to town cutting up old playing cards and turning them into some awesome embellishments. She also then shows how they can be used to make a tiny card-size journal or notebook using a layering … Read More...
Tuesday Tutorials on Ali E
I know it’s Thursday but I wanted to point out this new series on Ali Edwards’ blog which started on Tuesday: Tuesday Tutorials. This weekly new series will feature how to posts from a variety of different people. First up is…
Tuesday Tutorials on Ali E
I know it’s Thursday but I wanted to point out this new series on Ali Edwards’ blog which started on Tuesday: Tuesday Tutorials. This weekly new series will feature how to posts from a variety of different people. First up … Read More...
Tuesday Tutorials on Ali E
I know it’s Thursday but I wanted to point out this new series on Ali Edwards’ blog which started on Tuesday: Tuesday Tutorials. This weekly new series will feature how to posts from a variety of different people. First up … Read More...
Tutorial: Floppy-eared bunny zippered pouch
CraftZine shares a free pattern and podcast telling how make these zippered pouches in the shape of a floppy-eared bunny featured in the book Zakka Sewing. Check out the bunny tail on the zipper pull! Go to the free pattern.
[via Zakka Life]
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Tutorial: Floppy-eared bunny zippered pouch
CraftZine shares a free pattern and podcast telling how make these zippered pouches in the shape of a floppy-eared bunny featured in the book Zakka Sewing. Check out the bunny tail on the zipper pull! Go to the free … Read More...
Get a (presser) foot fetish!
Florence from Flossie Teacakes posts an article on Sew, Mama Sew! Blog giving a run-down of the most common types of presser feet. From the walking foot to the open toe applique foot to the adjustable guide foot, she gives the why and…
They Get It!
Slouchy “boyfriend-style” knits were a big hit on the winter runways and you have to admit nothing makes you feel so warm and fuzzy especially one handmade with love by nanna. If you’re handy, dust off the knitting needles, invest…
They Get It!
Slouchy “boyfriend-style” knits were a big hit on the winter runways and you have to admit nothing makes you feel so warm and fuzzy especially one handmade with love by nanna. If you’re handy, dust off the knitting needles, invest … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Lace
Lisa Pace shares step by step instructions on making your own paper lace using a decorative border punch. Go to tutorial
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Book: Applique Outside the Lines
Image from Piece O' Cake
Two of my all time favorite quilting teachers have a new book Applique Outside the Lines available for preorder at their Piece o Cake Web site. AlthoughI have several of their books/CDs on needle-turn applique, I find…
Free pattern: Taxi quilt
Image from Timeless Treasures
Go to Timeless Treasuresand download free pattern Taxi. Original design by Heidi Pridemore. Yellows and grays are great together!
Note: Pattern is available for free one year only, thereafter it is for sale.
…June Daily Inspirations
The Daily Inspirations for June at A Matter of Memories are up! Download this free template and get scrapping! Go to site.
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Indie Banditas Bazaar – Bainbridge Island, WA
This isn’t your grandmother’s bazaar. The Indie Banditas Handmade Bazaar showcases new and inventive art and goods from local Northwest vendors. Their second show will feature over 50 artists from Seattle, Portland, Bellingham, Poulsbo , and as far away as California.…
Pooping Amigurumi Dog
I came across this pooping dog on flickr uploaded by spsandsteel and I couldn’t resist blogging about it, especially when I knew that we have the Amigurumi Poo (with free instructions) to go with it on our sister site CraftBits.com.… Read More...
Inspiration: Quilt your veggies
- Images from quilting diva
Laura of Quilting Diva blog found design inspiration while cooking up some colorful veggies one evening. Some of our best color schemes come from nature.
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