So you’ve made the earth-friendly move from tissues to handkerchiefs… Now make a fabric bin to hold all of the hankies. Allyson Hill shows how. Get the tutorial. The embroidery details of Clean and Dirty us adorable… Love this! … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Kimono baby shoes
Homespun Threads shares a tutorial for making these kimono baby shoes. I don’t have a little baby any more, but I’m thinking that a pair of these will be my gift at the next baby shower I attend. Get the … Read More...
New sewing patterns from Anna Maria Horner
I have a not-so-secret fabric crush on Anna Maria Horner. I have a set of fat quarter from the Good Folk line that I literally flip through and stroke. So I was a very happy girl when I saw that … Read More...
Tutorial: Keyring zippered ID pouches
These little zippered key pouches by Thimbleanna hold everything you need for an evening out, without the bulk of a purse. They sport a window to show your ID, a zippered opening to keep your money where it oughtta be, a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric cherry blossom
Keyka Lou Patterns shows how to make these sweet cherry blossoms. She uses them as a purse embellishment, but they’d also look great as a brooches. Get the tutorial.
Easy “Apple” Cupcakes
Easy "apple" treats from Kara's Cupcakes.
The lowdown on Chicken Scratch Embroidery
Jennifer Lethbridge (aka Rabid) has published an excellent article about chickenscratch embroidery on examiner.com. Go see it!
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch? Check out these article we wrote about Chicken Scratch Embroidery and this Book by Jack … Read More...
Free pattern: Melissa Erickson quilt
CarterQuilter created this beautiful quilt (with the help of Kaylin Francis, Marie Chestnut, and Michelle Brown, and the Washington State Internet Quilters) to honor Melissa Erickson, a 30-year-old former professional basketball player who has been diagnosed with … Read More...
Want to win some Crystals?
HHH Enterprises is having a giveaway on their blog . They are giving away lots of flatback crystals to use in jewelry, or bejewel a pair of sunglasses, your cell phone or whatever strikes your fancy! Leave a comment before … Read More...
Make Your Own Trash Planner
Just because it’s not the beginning of the year, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get a new planner. And you definitely don’t have to go out and buy one. Head to your recycle bin and sit down … Read More...
Our Needle Felted little Lamb, alfalfa sprout grower!
WOW! It appears that some of those sleepless nights are worth having when you’re able to come up with such an awesome idea.
The owner of the blog “Over the Crescent Moon” says:
“This is what happens when I … Read More...
Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial
Make and Takes’s blog has a great scrabble tile pendant tutorial by Mark and Stefani from HomeStudio. It has great photos and is so easy, you’ll spend a day whipping up a ton of them! You can also … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothespin bag from a sleeveless dress
If you dry your laundry on a clothesline, this project is for you! Casasugar shows how to turn an old sleeveless dress into a clothespin bag. Get the tutorial.
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Winner of “Beginner’s Guide to Needle Felting” By: Susanna Wallis
We have had such a wonderful turnout for this book giveaway and I want to thank everyone that entered. The winner is lucky number 13 Gael! She has a wonderful site called Gaudy’s Good, unique presence with spirit. Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom fabric labels using MS Word
You’ve labored over your creation, put your love into your sewing, and made something really fabulous. Now put your mark on it! Christina from The Sometimes Crafter shares a tutorial for making your own custom fabric labels using Microsoft Word … Read More...
Scrapbooking Store Tour
Three local scrapbook stores (LSS) in Southern California will be organising a Tour de Crop on May 16th. The three stores involved are
Creative Paradise Scrapbooking in Sherman Oaks
Strictly Scrapbooking in Cerritos
Scrap-n-Yap in Monrovia.
The tour gives scrappers … Read More...
Cakesicles!
Put your cake on a stick with the Cake-Sicle pan, brought to us via Baking Bites.
Awww….Baby Bird Cupcakes
Make cute baby bluebird cupcakes from Annie's Eats.
Frantz Art Glass is Having a Sale
It seems like everywhere you turn today you will see a sale. Well, if you’re a glassworker, here’s one that you won’t want to miss. Last week’s sale and this weeks sale will overlap until March 30th. That means there’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a patchwork apple
I love me some apples, but this may be the yummiest apple ever. It’s made of fabric, patchwork at that! The Wool Food Mama shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
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Looking for more Softie toys … Read More...