Remember Maker Camp? Google + and Make’s awesome virtual summer camp for teens (and other cool people…). Well today, Friday August 15th, they’re taking a backstage tour at PIXAR studios. What are they learning about? Creating characters out of … Read More...
Embellishing Glass with Polymer Clay
I don’t joke when I say I stick clay to just about anything that fits in the oven and doesn’t run away first. Glass is a favourite since clay adheres well to it if you form a mechanical hold (go … Read More...
The Ultimate Guide To Chocolate Chip Cookies
Have you ever wondered why chocolate chip cookies can be chewy, crisp, soft, flat, thick, cakey, greasy, bland, flavorful, moist, or crumbly?
Wonder no more. Tessa from handle the heat has the ultimate guide to making and handling chocolate chip … Read More...
Reflected Beauty art quilt
Jen of Quilts by Jen just completed this gorgeous art quilt she calls Reflected Beauty. Find out the inspiration behind it here.
She shares her process for making mosaics here.
Image credit: Quilts by Jen
Tips for storing quilt rulers
Got rulers? We quilters collect a ton of them in various sizes. This can make them a challenge to store. Karen of Sew Many Ways gives us some great storage tips as part of her Tool Time Tuesday series. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky backed baby washcloth with a corner pocket
Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a baby washcloth with a corner pocket. They’re like hooded towels, but backed with a super soft minky and in a much smaller washcloth size! You can slip your fingertips into the pocket … Read More...
Scroll Lace Scarf Pattern Free Til 8/31/13
Sometimes on this site I share free patterns that are free for a limited time and then people will come back years later wondering why the link doesn’t work. With that in mind I think I’m going to start putting … Read More...
Freebie: Negatives for Stampmaker
If you own a Stampmaker from Photocentric for making your own clear stamps, here’s a free sheets of negative images for you. I love the bike and hot air balloon, so trendy right now!
Knit an Adorable Summer Dress for Your Little One
I know, I know, I’ve been talking about fall knitting all week (and wanting to do some fall knitting, given that as I write this at almost 3 p.m. local time it is a blissful 73 degrees outside!) but there … Read More...
How To Peel Garlic Cloves In Less Than 10 Seconds
Sometimes, randomly browsing YouTube brings out some great ideas. And it is great not just for the novelty of it, but for the fact that it is practical and so-doable.
Learn to peel the garlic cloves in less than 10 … Read More...
Tutorial: Open top sleeve blouse refashion
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she refashioned a large, rather shapeless blouse into this more fitted blouse with open top sleeves. What a transformation!! The more fitted shape is much more flattering! The open sleeves are just the right amount … Read More...
DIY Strikable MatchStick Holder
Love this idea from sugarandcloth.com. This adorable matchstick holder has a strike-able etched letter on the side. So much prettier than a box of matches sitting on the bench top.
Cutting Edge Artists
Today at Mr. X Stitch, the post is about artists they have featured who are on the cutting edge of their medium. For example, the artwork featured here is created with bobbin lace! Each artists takes the medium in which … Read More...
Blackwork Fill Pattern
If I had to pick only one type of pattern to stitch for the rest of my life, it would be blackwork-type patterns. They are so varied and you can also “cheat” and fill them in with cross-stitch too so … Read More...
Tip: How to keep paint from dripping on the sides
The image says it all. I don’t actually know the origins of this image – but well – I tried it, and it works.
So whoever came up with this idea. Thank You!
Free pattern: Vintage inspired head scarf in two versions
Michelle from Handmade Martini is guest blogging over at Welcome to the Mouse House today with a tutorial (and free pattern) for making a vintage-inspired head scarf. She gives the pattern for two versions of the scarf, on that is … Read More...
Party Ideas – Cheese Tasting
This is a fun Adults party idea that is sure to impress. I love the black and white color styling. You could add this theme to a cocktail night or black tie event . This doesn’t have to be for … Read More...
Style Me Quick: Rock Chick Chic
Dana from The WonderForest shares her quick 5 minute rock chick look. Take your favorite Rock t-shirt and create this vest. (tutorial here) then throw on some gathered necklaces and totally rock this quick style.
6 Simple Ways To Get Kids Arty
LearnWithPlayAtHome.com shares 6 Simple ways to get kids arty in the classroom.
Tutorial: Frozen Fox cold pack
Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a cold pack disguised as a cute little fox. She calls him the Frozen Fox. He’s got fox eyes and a fox nose and a pair of fox ears, but his body … Read More...