Hi Everyone:
I’m a stickle kinda girl at heart, I luv the easy way to glitter with it and not have to deal w/the mess.
But sometimes you need something a little finer than stickle and have to tackle the … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower brooch
Add a spring flair to your jacket or purse with this frayed fabric flower brooch. Maize in Montana shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
[via Wardrobe Redesign]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, brooch, fabric[/tags]
Science Museum Websites
We live very close to a wonderful hands-on science museum, but not every educator lives close enough to take advantage of the learning experiences that a museum can provide. Fortunately, most museums have printable activities that any teacher anywhere can … Read More...
Tutorial: Oil your sewing machine to keep it happy
First she showed how to give your sewing machine a good spring cleaning. Now, Craft Nectar shows how to oil your machine to keep it running smoothly. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, machine, oil, maintenance[/tags]
Tutorial: Double-layered skirt for little girls
Do you know a girlie-girl? You know, a little girl who loves ruffles and swirls and “girlie” clothes. If you do, I bet she’d love a skirt like this one designed by The Polka Dot Chair. Her skirt is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Fortune cookie tea sachet
Dubbs from C(oi)n Purse made these fortune cookie-shaped tea sachets to give as favors at her wedding. You can make them too with the tutorial she wrote. Get the tute.
Boo-Ba characters that you will love by fiber artist Anat Rom
I first discovered this fabric artist on Flickr and she is amazing! Her name is Anat Rom and she certainly has a playful and creative imagination when it comes to her character dolls. She calls her business BOO-DA. She has … Read More...
Fabric giveaway on My Spare Time
To celebrate blog post number 600, My Spare Time blog is giving away three color-coordinated stacks of destashed fabrics! Go to the blog to enter before 9:00 p.m. (Central USA time), Friday, March 20.
Thanks to Chris of Online Quilting… Read More...
It’s a Guinness! It’s a Cupcake!
Make cupcakes that double as pints of Guinness with kitchen mischief.
Treasure trove of St. Pat quilt patterns
Michele of With Heart and Hands blog has put together a rockin list of free St. Patrick’s Day or Irish themed quilt patterns! WooHOOO! Thank you, Michele! Go to her blog to see the list of links.
Book Review: Beyond the Bead by Margot Potter
Beyond the Bead: Making Jewelry with unexpected Finds by Margot Potter
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (February 17, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600611052
- ISBN-13: 978-1600611056
Margot Potter is a modern day Renaissance woman, She’s an author, jewelry designer, … Read More...
Knitted Marshmallow Easter Peeps
All I can say is “Awwwwwww”. Adorable. Cute. Wait, let me go get my needles. Actually, there’s no “go getting” of my needles, they’re almost always within reach. And these fuzzy cuties are definitely next!
From Kat Knits, here: http://kat-knits.blogspot.com/2007/03/some-easter-peeps.html… Read More...
Knit Your Own Easter Basket!
Using chunky weight wool yarn, this pattern knits up quickly and easily, and you can customize it with your choice of ribbon or other fun yarns. Once you’ve finished knitting, simply felt the basket for added stability and you’ll … Read More...
Walk through a beginning lampwork class…
While perusing my blog stats I saw a referral from a blog I hadn’t seen before. Corrie Haffly. Following the link I found a most wonderful description of a new beadmaker’s (or someone just trying it out) perspective and … Read More...
Online Easter Workshop
Lisa Pace is holding an online Easter workshop entitled the Hippity-Hop Easter Workshop from March 21st. Get instructions for three projects and four cards. Visit her blog for more details and to sign up.
[tags]scrapbooking, online class, easter[/tags]
Sew a taggie monster softie with this FREE pattern
This little monster isn’t for scaring; he’s for snuggling! The little taggie scales are perfect for little ones to grab a hold of. Craft Schmaft provides a free PDF pattern to make one. Get the pattern.
Looking for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a torn bedsheet
The next time a bedsheet or pillow gets torn, don’t throw it away. Mend it instead! (And spend the money you saved on more fabric for your stash!) Craftzine shows how. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, mending, sheets[/tags]
Yay! It’s my Birthday! (And St. Patrick’s Day too!)
It’s my birthday today! As a St. Patty’s Day baby, I adore these cute Shamrock Earrings from MiNiBelle Custom Jewelry.
[tags]st. patrick’s day, jewelry, polymer clay[/tags]
Yay! It’s my Birthday! (And St. Patrick’s Day too!)
It’s my birthday today! As a St. Patty’s Day baby, I adore these cute Shamrock Earrings from MiNiBelle Custom Jewelry.
[tags]st. patrick’s day, jewelry, polymer clay[/tags]
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...