Carol Wolf always comes up with great interpretations of stitches and designs. This is her Crunch Scarf, created to use up extra yarn she had on hand. I love the texture of the crunch stitch.
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Freebie | Graduation Gift Card Holder Cut File
Give a new graduate a gift card in style using this free cut file from Pitter & Glink. Bethany designed it to have this clever cut out of a graduation cap to show the gift card design. She shares … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Retro Father’s Day Card
Remind Dad of his childhood days with this retro Father’s Day card inspired by the classic Etch-A-Sketch. Once you have the file downloaded, you will need cardstock and scissors. Don’t forget to find a matching envelope! All the details … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Waves
Waves by wonderofmylife (Natascha), really jumped out at me because I recently came back from a beach vacation and have similar photos for scrapbooking. I liked the color scheme she chose, the water splashes and the little fishes!
Tidbits about … Read More...
Melbourne craftaholics to gather at Australia’s most popular craft and quilt event
Victorians will once again be treated to Australia’s most popular craft event, the Craft & Quilt Fair when it returns to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from June 26 – 29, 2014.
Sewing newbies, hipsters, artists, designers, families and … Read More...
A Polymer Clay Father’s Day
Gifts for the guys, the dads, uncles, stepdads – from the talented clayers:
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| Pretzel Magnet by Bananamoo | Cufflinks by KDGArt |
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| USB Drive / Miniature Camera by JnPol | Custom Settlers of Catan Board by VanGamble |
Mini BBQ Grill Top Mini Cupcakes
It’s barbecue season! Who is the master of the grill in your family? Me because I don’t like eating to late.
Here is a cute cupcake to share at the next barbecue or for Father’s Day.
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Tutorial: Chunky braided fabric necklace
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make this chunky braided fabric necklace. The braided fabric makes a lovely focal point! It’s a good project to use up scraps of fabric or, because you’ll only be … Read More...
Fat cat backpack
Anne of Peacock Hill shows some cat love with this make, a quilted backpack. It’s her entry in the Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge. Visit Anne’s blog to see more fabulous photos of her fab Fat Cat Backpack. The … Read More...
4th of July Felt Stars and Stripes Wreath tutorial
Meg says the 4th of July always seems to sneak up on her. But this year she has it cover with her “This stars and stripes wreath”. This is such a bright a lush 4th of July wreath and appears … Read More...
Tutorial: Turned stripes knit pencil skirt
Liz from Cotton & Curls played with the stripes on some knit fabric to make this eye catching pencil skirt. She shares a tutorial telling how she made it. She follows a basic stretch knit pencil skirt tutorial (linked to … Read More...
Spotlight: Emma Congdon
I first came across Emma Congdon’s beautiful cross stitch while looking through Cross Stitcher’s magazine. The bold bright colors and whimiscal design immediately drew me in. After cruising her Etsy shop, I was hooked! This professional graphic designer has some … Read More...
Tutorial: Deep scoop bow back dress you can wear with a bra
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews kicks off her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial showing how to make her Bow Back Dress. The deep scoop at the back is just the right amount of sexy, … Read More...
Tutorial: Wee Woven Wall Hanging
Now that the kids are out of school what are you going to do with them all day? Playing in traffic and hanging out on the corner is not an option….trust … Read More...
DIY Color Block Clay Necklace
This color blocked necklace is created using polymer clay. The tutorial is easy to follow and can be adapted to suit your own style and color scheme. Full tutorial here.
Man Stink Deodorant
If you are one of those ladies that think “man stink” is sexy then I am sorry I will never understand you. I can not stand the smell of sweat his or mine. I can tell when he has had … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard shirts
These Chalkboard shirts could be used as a “Party Craft” or create a whole party theme around them. Teenagers will not only love making them but they get to write their own words onto the shirt over and over again. … Read More...
Pattern: Frozen Anna quilt
Liz of Lady Harvatine created this pretty lap quilt after watching the movie Frozen with her daughter. Her fabric choice of Kona solids in jewel tones was spot on – fit for a future Snow Queen. You can find … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow trimmed with custom made piping
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a throw pillow trimmed with custom piping. You can buy the piping premade at the fabric store, but the colors are so limited. And forget about … Read More...
Build a Simple Shadow Puppet Theater
The next time the kids start saying they are bored, why not show them how to make a simple shadow puppet theater. All you need is a box you can cut the bottom out of, some packing tape, and … Read More...