One of the things polymer clay (and polymer clay artists!) does best: making dolls. This selection is way out of my skill range and are just a tiny sample of what a sculptor can do with clay.
1. girlsjuly, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre denim quilt
Autumn of It’s Always Autumn entered this quilt in the So You Think You’re Crafty contest and won. I see why. The way she placed the lights and darks…brilliant! Visit her blog to get the tutorial.
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Tip: Rabbit’s way to baste a quilt
Basting a quilt takes a significant effort. Whether a needle running thread, pinning, or spraying it’s often cited by quilters as the most dreaded activity. Can you say back strain?
Rachael of Rachael Rabbit shares on her blog how she … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy knit swimsuit cover-up
Sew4Home shows how you can make a swimsuit cover-up from knit fabric. It’s made like a pillowcase dress, though in an adult size, so it’s quick and easy to sew up. Go to Sew4Home for the how-to.
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Tutorial: Zippered sling purse for craft fairs or travel
Meream at Bored & Crafty shows how to make a craft fair or travel purse. It’s a small purse on a long strap so you can can carry it as a sling. There’s a zipper across the top and also … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to sew a cuff on pants or shorts
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put a cuff on a pair of pants or shorts. Her tutorial is part of a Sewing 101 series on her blog where she answers questions submitted by her readers. Go to her … Read More...
Freebie: Subway Art
Give a Little Thistle
Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has a freebie for you that is inspired by the wilds of Scotland. This thistle design incorporates both cross-stitch and long stitch to give the thistle a more thistley look. It will make a great … Read More...
Stitch a Garden Club
All Things Needlepoint is announcing a new way to save and to increase your collection of needlepoint canvases. Become a member of their “Stitch a Garden Club” and choose from a wide selection of florals and other botanical canvases. The … Read More...
Clever Chocolate Milk Party Favors
Rachel of mychiclife, shares this post on how she made chocolate milk party favors.
She has also provided free printables to go with the post.
Go check out the chocolate milk themed party favors with free printables.
Winner of our Giveaway; Felted Feathered Friends
I am pleased to announce that Mae Conatser lucky #34 is the winner of our Giveaway; Felted Feathered Friends. Congratulations, and I will be emailing Mae for her shipping address! I want to thank everyone that entered and I will … Read More...
Marshmallow Sailboats
Sailboats made out of marshmallows? Not only is this a great idea for a party, it is a great use of marshmallows and crackers!
Get your marshmallow on, and go to Brenda’s blog to get details on how to make … Read More...
Tea Party Cupcake Toppers: Part 1: Itsy Bitsy Fork And Spoon
This has to be a true work of art.
Nikki of Tikkido shows you how to create those itsy-bitsy fork and spoons in this part 1 tutorial on how to create these tiny cupcake toppers.
If I were you, I … Read More...
Wind Up Butterflies
Let me just warn you before you begin. You are going to make these, not just one but lot’s why? Because they are so darn cute. Once you get the technique down you are going to want to make blue … Read More...
How To Chicken Proof Your Garden
ModernFarmer has a great post on what it takes to create a space where you can have a decent garden and still keep chickens. Creating a fence isn’t too difficult, but it is the planning that makes it perfect.
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Pastry Based On Poppy Seeds
This was news to me. This cake in this pastry is made entirely of poppy seeds – which is apparently a great flavor in Poland.
This got sent to me via a link suggestion and I can quote from that … Read More...
Knit Some Simple Holiday Gift Card Holders
Over at Craftown they’re already thinking about Christmas (and I heard yesterday some stores are already selling Christmas stuff), so if you’re ready to start your holiday crafting you might want to take a look at these knit gift card … Read More...
How to make recycled fabric and paper garland gift wrap
This is so pretty and simple! Pop on over to the blog Homework, Today’s assignment: be inspired for a tutorial on how to make garland style gift wrap out of bits of fabric and a very unexpected sorce for recycled … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Girl’s two-piece tankini swimsuit
Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a girl’s two-piece tankini swimsuit. The simple lines and the striped fabric remind me of the suits you can get from Mini Boden. She gives it contrast straps and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of reversible placemats
KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family shows how you can make a set of reversible placemats. This is a good project for a beginning sewer, since it uses only straight seams and can be done rather quickly. … Read More...