ReadyMade shows how to make a sunglass case from a pair of men’s socks. This would make a cool Father’s Day gift! Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Creating contrast
Image via Exuberant Color
Wanda from Exuberant Color explains contrast in quiltmaking. Go here for the tutorial.
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Trendwatch: Pinwheels
Maybe it’s because it’s summer but pinwheels seem to be popping up everywhere lately.
Cheeky Magpie has a tutorial and free template for making a working pinwheel.
They were featured in the May Studio Calico kit which included a pinwheel stamp.…
Trendwatch: Pinwheels
Maybe it’s because it’s summer but pinwheels seem to be popping up everywhere lately.
Cheeky Magpie has a tutorial and free template for making a working pinwheel.
They were featured in the May Studio Calico kit which … Read More...
Scrapbook Blog of the Week
Visit Sarah Hodgkinson’s blog Only in Hollywoodstock, for tons of layout and card ideas. Sarah is super creative, and is on the Design Teams of Core’Dinations Cardstock and Jillibean Soup. Plus she’s hysterically funny to boot. Sarah was also the…
Scrapbook Blog of the Week
Visit Sarah Hodgkinson’s blog Only in Hollywoodstock, for tons of layout and card ideas. Sarah is super creative, and is on the Design Teams of Core’Dinations Cardstock and Jillibean Soup. Plus she’s hysterically funny to boot. Sarah was also … Read More...
Intro to Modern Crafts Course – Atlanta
This summer instructor Shannon Mulkey (creator of the Indie Craft Experience I told you about last month) brings Atlanta-ites an amazing community education course at SCAD: Introduction to Modern Crafts. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) offers classes and degrees to…
Aussie Weekend Markets 2
Here are a few more interesting weekend craft markets happening around Australia.
Heritage Craft Fair - “The friendliest most creative Handmade Fair in Australia.” First Sunday of each month.
St. Ives Showground
Mona Vale Road, St. Ives.
Sisters’ Market - August 1, October 3, December 5.
Brunswick…
Tutorial: Sew on a button using a machine
I sew buttons on by hand, but this tutorial at WikiHow explains how you can sew on buttons using your sewing machine using a button-sewing foot. Get the how-to.
Batting from plastic bottles
Image from Shiisa Quilts
Earth-friendly Quilters Dream Green batting available at Shiisa Quilts.
Product description:
Dream Green is a soft, cozy batting made 100% from recycled plastic bottles! Dream Green meets our highest standards of quality, function and performance. Your needles will glide through…
Girl with butterfly tattoo on sale
Image from Cross Stitch Gallery
Why not incorporate some hip modern needlework into your next patchwork project? It’s sure to please the adolescent sophisticate in your life. This finished cross stitch is on sale for $30.00 USD at Cross Stitch Gallery.
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Girl with butterfly tattoo on sale
Why not incorporate some hip modern needlework into your next patchwork project? It’s sure to please the adolescent sophisticate in your life. This finished cross stitch is on sale for $30.00 USD at Cross Stitch Gallery.
Editor’s note April … Read More...
Cotton/Bamboo blend on sale
Panda Prints 60cotton/40bamboo fabric, on sale at Shiisa Quilts.
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Tutorial: Baby carrier cover
Baby carriers are must-haves, but they’re not always the most fashionable things to wear. Jenny Garland shows how to make a cover for a baby carrier so you can have your carrier and look good, too. Go to the how-to.
Tutorial: Baby carrier cover
Baby carriers are must-haves, but they’re not always the most fashionable things to wear. Jenny Garland shows how to make a cover for a baby carrier so you can have your carrier and look good, too. Go to the how-to
Tutorial: How to burn the edges of synthetic fabrics
Keep the edges of nylon webbing from raveling by burning the ends. The heat melts the fabric so it won’t ravel any more. Christine Sews tells how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: How to burn the edges of synthetic fabrics
Keep the edges of nylon webbing from raveling by burning the ends. The heat melts the fabric so it won’t ravel any more. Christine Sews tells how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, burn, edges, synthetic, … Read More...
Pattern: Mermaid cross stitch
Image from Cross Stitch Gallery
This would make a great starting point for a collage patchwork piece. Pattern is available to purchase at Cross Stitch Gallery. $2.50 USD
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Pattern: Mermaid cross stitch
This would make a great starting point for a collage patchwork piece. Pattern is available to purchase at Cross Stitch Gallery. $2.50 USD
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Tutorial: Baby bib with ruffled edge
HomeSpun Threads shares a PDF tutorial for making this baby bib. The ruffled edge is a nice addition! Get the tutorial.