Reader Patricia Jay loves Di van Niekerk‘s Flower Fairies book and kit so much that she wrote in to ask us to highlight it for you.
Di’s new book takes five beloved, 85-year-old fairy illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker … Read More...
Free BOM from Victoriana
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has a new, free Block of the Month series for 2009. Benita says,
… Read More...The 2009 Block of the Month series will be Stash-Buster patterns. They are good quilt patterns to use up your scrap
Christmas In January!!
So, what FINALLY came in the mail yesterday?? The new box of the month from Phat Fiber. Oh. My. Gosh. People!
Talk about being in fiber heaven! This box was stuffed, STUFFED! with all kinds of treats for the … Read More...
More monster cuteness (and decapitation)
Domy Books Monster Show III
Originally uploaded by the small cat club
Oh the macabre cuteness! It slays me with it’s vacuous round eyes and coy little curvy smile!
I came across this monster illustration by the small cat club … Read More...
Machine-embroider your socks!
Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery has published a tute on SWAKembroidery.com that demos an ideal way to use mini motifs for machine embroidery. She says, “Just about any outfit I make or purchase can be extra special by embroidering on … Read More...
DIY Simple Sea Glass Candle Holders
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at a mosaic but have been intimidated at grouting something really large, here’s your chance! Follow the free tutorial at the styrofoam crafts page and voila! Mosaic’d sea glass
,in a jiffy.
Whit’s Knits: Festive Felted Garland Tutorial
Felting is an ancient craft and it was not considered a popular crafts until the last few years ago. As this craft has grown in popularity more and more people are coming up with fascinating supplies for us to use … Read More...
Children’s Books for Foodies
Find food represented in children's books.
Free chart: Yoga and Ice Cream
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is an image I can totally relate to. The shop’s newsletter says, “Stitch this flexible female and mount it on a card for a friend on a New Year’s fitness … Read More...
Tutorial: D-ring belt from fabric scraps
Area Thrifty One has a great idea to use up some of your favorite fabric scraps. Turn them into a fabulous belt! Get the tutorial here.
Book Review: Fabulous Fabric Beads by Krista Wick
Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry
by Kristal Wick
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680776
ISBN-13: 978-1596680777
I have to admit, I was intrigued when I saw this book, could you really make … Read More...
Sew a ruffled jacket from a t-shirt
Sometimes a t-shirt is not just a t-shirt. CraftStylish shows how to make this ruffled bolero-style cardigan from a standard tee. Get the tutorial.
Free Glass Ice Cream Cone Tutorial
Have you ever wondered how to make a glass ice cream cone? I know I’ve lost sleep over it. Fret no more, Marcy Lamberson (Studio Marcy) just posted a great, free tutorial on her blog. You’ll need to know … Read More...
Machine-embroidered valentines
The SWAK Embroidery Blog has some great ideas for creating beautiful custom valentine cards. How about machine-embroidery on paper, like these beauties. Find out more (includes a link to a tute).
If you still want more check out these Machine … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Perfect zippers every time with glue basting
The appearance of the word “zipper” in the notions list on a printed pattern is enough to send many a sewer into fits of anxiety. Too often, zippers end up uneven or puckered, but Sew Mama Sew! has a solution. Use … Read More...
Spinning Top Goes Round and Round
I’m back from my skiing trip, and totally rejunvenated! We went skiing in the Rockies, as well as hiking and snow shoeing. Yes, I’m a bit sore, but that’s ok, it was a FABULOUS vacation. All of my brothers were … Read More...
Homemade brush cleaner tutorial
Store bought brush cleaners cost $10 and up. Save yourself some money and follow the easy video tutorial by Enkore to make this cleaner at home.
Visit here for the video.
Homemade brush cleaner tutorial
Store bought brush cleaners cost $10 and up. Save yourself some money and follow the easy video tutorial by Enkore to make this cleaner at home.
Visit here for the video.
MORE ON MODULAR CROCHET
Modular crochet is an incredible design technique. With only minimal crochet experience, almost anyone can create a garment that will fit anyone reasonably well using this technique. There are several books on this subject, some of which I’ve previously reviewed, … Read More...
Bead Dreams 2009 Contest
Bead & Button is accepting submissions to Bead Dreams 2009. New this year is a glass lampwork category. Deadline for submissions is April 9, 2009. Mark your calendar, get to work and don’t miss out!