Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a sweatshirt dress. The easy-wearing dress could easily become your go-to errand running outfit. You won’t need a pattern to make it because you’ll get the shapes you need to cut … Read More...
New embroidery design sets from Kelly Fletcher
Check out the new embroidery design sets from Kelly Fletcher. Each of the five sets includes multiple coordinated images that you can combine any way you want. Imagine a row across the hem of a pillowcase. Or a cluster … Read More...
Tutorial: Cat and pup softies from socks
Here’s a perfect use for orphan socks: Make a whole kennel full of sweet kitty and puppy softies! Star-Shaped and Shiny blog says,
This is another simple, affordable, and quick craft that is a terrific way to spend a rainy … Read More...
A beaded bouquet
Kelly Clark gives us a peek into her artistic problem-solving process. How to fill the stumpwork basket on her needlepoint canvas? I think you’ll agree that her solution is exquisite. Read about how she arrived at it.
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How to trace a pattern
Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane explains how to trace an embroidery pattern with no special tools except except a mass-market pen with an interesting secret. See her tute.
Tutorial: Ombre sampler
Jessica of Needle & Cloth shares an interesting take on the ombre trend. In this simple, modern sampler, practice rows of different stitches in a graduated color scheme to get the ombre effect. If gray doesn’t work with your decor, … Read More...
Lollipop Bead Shoppe
Yesterday was a rainy, blah feeling sort of day where I live in South Mississippi, but a trip to the post office brightened my day! At the beginning of the week I placed a first-time order to the “Lollipop … Read More...
Neon Yellow Raffia Bracelet
On her blog “Madigan Made,” Shannon shares a bright tutorial with us. Using raffia yarn and decoupage she created this neon bracelet. Read her tutorial “Neon Yellow Raffia Bracelet” and learn how to make your own. … Read More...
Lavender Mason Jar Candles
Crystal at a pumpkin & a princess made this darling lavender mason jar candle. For the scent, she incorporated vanilla fragrance and real bits of lavender. So cute – check out the full tutorial.
Technique: Beeswax Over Stamped Images
This stunning mixed media stamped art piece was made by Suzz’s Stamping Spot using melted beeswax and embossing enamels over top her stamped image then adding metal embellishments and paint. Find more info on this amazing piece over on her … Read More...
Video Tutorial on How to Knot Your Own Earth Friendly Bath Rugs
Their link is not working from anywhere like Pinterest etc. Here is the video by Michelle Kaufmann.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVhBfiy4XrM
I had to share this with you because it looks so soft and easy to make. I think I would use … Read More...
Virtual needlepoint classes with the expert
You want to learn how to do needlepoint, but you’d like to skip the waste and frustration of trial-and-error, and the cost and inflexible schedules of in-person classes don’t appeal to you. Janet Perry to the recue! You can find … Read More...
February Heart and Flower
The second Heart and Flower chart from Il Mondo di Ezechiele is available. Be sure to add it to your collection today. Get the free chart.
Wheel mini quilt, a WIP
Joanna of Shape Moth takes a break from larger quilts by making this paper pieced wheel as the focal point for a mini quilt. Lovely must-see stitching in her work in progress (WIP)! Go HERE to learn more.
Tutorial: Modern poncho jacket
Anna from Plan B guest blogs over at Creative Mindly with a tutorial showing how to make a modern poncho jacket. She made hers out of upholstery fabric, but the simple lines and bulk-free bias tape edge keep the sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Mr. Roboto softie
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a free pattern for her Mr. Roboto softie. She created him for the Sew in Tune series at Melly Sews and Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!. Her pattern includes a template for cutting the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Bag
This stamped muslin bag is such a lovely idea with so many possibilities, a cute make up bag, perfect for giving a gift in, small travel bag, etc. Find out how to stamp and color your own fabric bag over … Read More...
Dress Up Box
I am a huge fan of ways to make at home parties more special. This box of costumes would do it! Shown for a photo booth, why couldn’t you just add this to the corner of the room, and let … Read More...
The Business of Art eBook – Cloth Paper Scissors
The folks over at Cloth Paper Scissors want to help you sell your art with their free e-Book The Business of Art. The book contains four articles on topics directly related to selling your crafts, including open studio events, Etsy, … Read More...
Art Clay World Classes at Glass Craft & Bead Expo
I’ve mentioned in past posts about Glass Craft & Bead Expo, the glass show held every year in Las Vegas. It’s coming up faster than you know and I think the Art Clay World people are offering up some … Read More...