Oh, are you going to love this book! I’ve read, reviewed, and used other crochet books that feature floral motifs – but this one is special!
Caitlin Sainio (who also authored 100 Snowflakes To Crochet) has designed real versions … Read More...
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by jd wolfe
Oh, are you going to love this book! I’ve read, reviewed, and used other crochet books that feature floral motifs – but this one is special!
Caitlin Sainio (who also authored 100 Snowflakes To Crochet) has designed real versions … Read More...
Katie of Punk Projects and Emily of Oh! Emily Made That have just launched a new challenge blog for all lovers of paper crafting.
… Read More...Every week here at Paper Lovers Studio, we’ll be sharing two new and inspiring challenges
I have another photo book app to share today! The Mosaic app is a photo book creating app for Apple devices running iOS 5 or later. The hardcover Mosaic books are sized 7″x7″, have linen covers and one flat price … Read More...
Have you seen the textile work of Mister Finch? Somewhere between cute and creepy, closer to Beatrix Potter illustrations than to the Japanese influenced creepy-cute works, are Mister Finch’s odd assortment of textile sculptures. The unique pieces use thread, fabric, … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Silvia posted this valentines two hearts bracelet tutorial on her blog “Born in ’82.” Valentines Day is obviously over for 2013, but this bracelet can be worn year round! Check out the tutorial and learn how to create … Read More...
Would there be vitrigraph if it weren’t for Narcissus Quagliata? Bullseye worked with him and developed vitrigraph to satisfy his needs for his glass paintings. Yay! Narcissus will be a speaker at BECon in June (yes, I’m going,) and then … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This blog is no longer active. Prayse from A Barefoot Bride shares a tutorial for making this puffy taggie caterpillar toy. His body is made from fabric puffs, with ribbon tags for his little feet. Cu-u-ute! Go to her tute.… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shows how to make a travel pillow that you won’t have to tote through the airport. That’s because it has a strap that attaches to a rolling suitcase. What an awesome idea!! Go to … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Paul Lowe of “Sweet Paul” develops crafts and recipes for editorial and commercial projects, and has published 22 cookbooks in 12 languages. New recipes and inspiration can be found several times a week on his “Sweet Paul blog”. He is … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a quick pajama set for a young child. The set includes a pair of pants sewn from yardage and a coordinating top that’s actually a storebought tank embellished with applique … Read More...
Love body wash but not crazy about all that grating of your fave bar of handmade or store bought soap? Jillee from One Good Thing figured out you can make a wonderful body wash without grating, and with only two … Read More...
It’s (mostly) spring here in the Northeastern United States and what that means is the skunks are out in full force. So it was great timing to read of an easy skunk remedy from The Essential Herbal. I’ll be … Read More...
by Sarah White
Here’s a great tip from the knitting blog over at WEBS: when starting a new pieced sweater pattern, knit the sleeves first.
If you’re trying out a new technique, want to see how colors work together or just want … Read More...
This is a new one to me…apparently swishing a high quality oil around in your mouth for twenty minutes a day can help with oral health and has the added side benefit of whiter teeth. Who knew? Katie, aka Wellness … Read More...
Here’s a fun way for your kids to learn the alphabet and play with spelling out words. Sam at Thrive 360 Living shows how to decorate rocks with stamps and heat embossing (btw don’t let the kids use a heat … Read More...
by Heidi Gustad
Head on over to craftideas.info for the scoop on how to make these adorable bunny motif candle holders. They come together in a snap and crafters at any level can make these, no problem.
by Sarah White
If you’re the kind of knitter who hates math — and I think that covers a lot of us! — you need to know about the Stitch Pattern Calculator from Laylock Knitwear Design.
This is a really simple, powerful concept. … Read More...
The public television series “New York Originals” did a 6 minute documentary on The City Quilter & The ArtQuilt Gallery NYC. The owners are husband and wife team Dale Riehl and Cathy Izzo.
Here they are in the video … Read More...
The story of the Velveteen Rabbit is a long-loved tradition in our family. It is such a sweet story and it always makes me tear up. I found this Velveteen Rabbit inspired project over at Feathers in the Nest blog. … Read More...
Now here’s a trend that’s been picking up speed of late: Turning everything into “sushi.” Making sushi chefs everywhere cringe, but making non-sushi eaters like me curious because this looks so cool, find chicken and waffle sushi HERE at Rock … Read More...