It has become tradition for Lady Kell of Kincavel to post a band sampler at the beginning of each year and so, without further ado, let me present the one for 2014. I love the colors she has chosen for … Read More...
Learn 25 Needlepoint Stitches
Janet M. Perry is starting a new class soon in which she will be teaching 25 Needlepoint stitches. These stitches aren’t just any old stitches, they are ones that are suitable for use when you are stitching scenes with buildings. … Read More...
Knitting in the News, Looking Back and Ahead
A couple of strange knitting-related news items have hit my Facebook feed in the past couple of days that I thought you might be interested in. First off, of course Google releases a list of the most-searched terms each year, … Read More...
25 Low Fat Snacks Recipes
Happy New Year! May your year be filled with good health, prosperity and creative eating. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? I try not to set myself up for failure. I have a real hard time with new habits! … Read More...
Simple Tips For Glass Paints
Have you ever looked at your old glassware and wondered how you could give them a new lease on life? Well, look no further than Madiganmade.com for inspiration. In her post, Madigan shares tips and tricks for painting crystal glasses … Read More...
Printable – Set Your 2014 Goals
This free printable can either be FUN or SERIOUS the choice is yours. Simply download and print it off to create a fun conversational piece with friends or stick it to your Motivation board to keep you on track and … Read More...
Happy New Year!!
Now That Your Crochet Gifts Have Been Given….Are There Still Strings Attached?
Now that you have given away your many wonderful crocheted projects, how do you feel about your gifts? Are they still yours? Do they now belong completely to the recipient to do with as s/he pleases? Do your feelings get … Read More...
DIY dress: Pollock Impulse (tutorial)
All of us have a dress that we are tired of or it has a stain that can’t be removed; now here is your inspiration. Sylvia currently lives in Barcelona (Spain). She always wanted to have a blog but she … Read More...
NYC Knitters: Check Out Vogue Knitting Live!
If you’re a knitter in the New York area you might want to consider paying a visit to Vogue Knitting Live when it opens its doors at the New York Marriott Marquis from Jan. 17 to 19. This star-studded event … Read More...
DIY – Starburst Wrapper Necklace
This necklace is made from leftover starburst wrappers. It’s fun, frugal and funky! You could swap this for pretty much any candy wrapper. Just remember if you eat the candy for a DIY project the calories don’t count. (Wishful thinking) … Read More...
Rosemary Pecan Cornbread
I can’t believe it is New Year’s Eve already! Where did the year go? Does your family have a meal they eat New Year’s Day to bring good luck for the year? Besides eating our traditional Chinese Takeout on New … Read More...
Style Me Quick – DIY Studded Heels
Still planning your New Year’s Eve outfit? Does it need a little extra bling bling? Check out this DIY tutorial to add some studs to an ordinary pair of heels. You could add a few to an old clutch purse… Read More...
How to make a snowman in a jar playdough kit
I am starting to think that snowmen are this year’s theme. Here is another super cute snowman craft project perfect for kid gifts. Pop on over to blog The Connections We Share for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make mini bolts to store your fabric stash
Bobbie from I Am Only One Woman has her fabric stash organized neatly on little bolts of fabric. Look how pretty it is! It’s like a miniature version of a fabric store. Who wouldn’t love to shop their own stash … Read More...
Tutorial: Let out a hem to lengthen a garment
Lynette from Running With Scissors shows you to use hem tape to let out the hem of a garment. The hem tape will turn the raw edge to the bag, allowing you to eke every bit of length you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Book-sized needle book
Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie is over at the Liberty Craft Blog with a tutorial showing how you can make a pretty needle book for your needles and pins. Her method of construction leaves no raw edges and requires no … Read More...
Project: Snowman Photo Tile
Cover a small mdf tile from the hardware store with papers and photos to preserve those fun winter memories, find directions on the Crafts Direct site.
-Heather
41 Valentine’s Day Crafts: Valentine’s Day Cards, Gifts, and More free eBook
Are you planning your Valentine’s Day crafts? FaveCraft has a cool FREE eBook out that you can download plus watch their video giving a sneak preview of what is inside. There are some fun and charming projects for everyone. … Read More...
An Adventurous Crocheter
I feel compelled to give a shout out to a fairly new crocheter who seems fearless in attempting new projects and even better at making the adaptations she finds suitable. I certainly admire beautiful crochet work done by anyone. … Read More...