MaryLynne operates an ETSY shop “Bethany Homecrafts“ and creates the most adorable felted birds. These little guys would be so cute in a spring arrangement, for Easter or just hang near to cheer you on a dreary day. … Read More...
St. Patty’s Day Roundup–Cocktail Drinks!
A cocktail round up for St. Patrick's Day.
Giveaway: Loralie scraps!
SewForLess is doing it again! They’re giving away three pounds of Loralie fabric scraps, perfect for quilting and accessories. (If we’re lucky, the bundle will include the adorable fabric shown above. Wait, what am I saying. All Loralie fabrics are … Read More...
Innovative Fused Glass
This is some of the most interesting fused glass 
that I’ve seen around. I found this image (and many others) at the Objetos con Vidrio blog. Be sure to scroll down this post and dig deeper into the site.
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The many charms of charm packs
Charm packs are all the rage right now. Who could turn down a set of 20-40 5-inch squares, each a different fabric? But once you get your hands on the cute little charm packs, what do you do with them? … Read More...
Make Your Own Irish Creme
Make your own Irish Creme for St. Patty's Day. u
Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polyshrink
When I was a kid, we called it Shrinky Dinks and it was just a silly afternoon craft for kids. Now it’s all grown up as polyshrink and it has far more grown-up uses, like making buttons for your next … Read More...
Organising your stamping ink
In a follow up to her post about cataloging her stamp collection, Anilu Magloire has posted her solution for knowing what ink colours she has available.
[tags]scrapbooking, organization[/tags]
NATIONAL CRAFT MONTH CONTEST
In honor of National Craft (or Crochet) Month, I’m giving away this DVD (a $19.99 value). It’s a wonderful way to learn to knit or crochet – like having a great teacher right at your elbow. It’s 3.5 hours of … Read More...
Tutorial: Furrowing your fabric to add texture
Use furrowing to add texture to your next sewing project. With this technique, a larger piece of fabric is sewn down to a smaller foundation piece. Pranamama offers an instructable to show you how. Get the tutorial.
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Learn about Artists: Joan Miro
Art Projects for Kids has lots of great lesson plans that teach about a specific artist. Joan Miro is famous for his People and Dog in Sun. Elementary students will have lots of fun learning about the artist and … Read More...
Tutorial: Handsewn buttonhole
If the prospect of using the buttonhole feature of your machine gives you a nervious tic and makes your palms a little sweaty, then this tutorial is for you. CraftStylish shows how to make a handsewn buttonhole. Get the tutorial… Read More...
New needlepoint: Staffordshire Houses
Look what’s coming from Barbara Bergsten: Staffordshire Houses. Chapparal Needlework plans to offer the little cottage kits as a series this spring. Barbara says each kit includes the canvas, stitch guide, and threads. Get the details from Chapparal.
Tutorial: Lily Marlene softie doll
Meet Lily Marlene. Isn’t she a sweet fiend? You can make a Lily Marlene doll with a tutorial from Smooch Designs. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ … Read More...
Free Hat Pattern, In Honor Of All You Shamrocks Out There….
Let the Wearin’ O’ The Green commence with this warm and fun hat from PolarKnit Yarns!
This free pattern, the Shamrock’n Hat is here: http://www.polarknit.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=HATS/TOQUES
Broken Glass Jello
Make a beautiful dessert of broken glass and layered Jell-O.
It’s twinchy time!
The February Twinchy Challenge at Janet Perry’s Nuts About Needlepoint was Happy Hearts. Learn more about Janet’s twinchies and how to make them from her Part 1 and Part 2 blog posts.
New Free Felting Patterns and Tutorials!
For all us felted! Here are some of the latest felting ideas and tutorials. I hope you check them out, there are some neat ideas. I al going to try the “Feel Like Felting a Fish?” so cute! Please click … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a hanging book display
ohdeedoh shows how to make this hanging book display that will keep your children’s books out where they can see them, but still keep them contained and off of the floor. Get the tutorial.
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2 Cent Dishcloth!
Brilliant! And way cute too! This latest design from Elizabeth is here at Knit A Little Store.
Check out all of her designs, there are so many, you’ll never get tired of them!