Go check out my review of Crafty Girls Talk by Jennifer Forest. There’s a giveaway at the end!! Giveaway ends Wednesday, January 30, 2012. Go there now for the review and to enter.
Skill-Building Books Winner
We have a winner for the collection of skill-building books, and I think the magic random number generator picked a good one!
The winner is commenter 5, Kelly B., who said she’s up for learning anything, including how to knit … Read More...
Kid’s Crafts Work Station
Just look at this dream craft station for kids! Unless you are prepared to make one, I suggest viewing this post when the kidlets aren’t looking over your shoulder. I guarantee they’ll be asking for one of their own! Feeling … Read More...
How to make a recycled Valentine’s Day decoration
Looking to make a little Valentine’s Day decoration? Why not try this fabric ball covered wire hanger heart? See the tutorial on how to make a recycled fabric and hanger heart decoration over at the blog LoLoVie.
Quilted mug rugs with fusible applique
Amanda of The Patchsmith discusses the ins and outs of using fusible applique to create quilted mug rugs like the one shown here, a Valentine’s Day creation. Visit her post and you’ll feel inspired to create your own as she … Read More...
Brementown Musicians Cross Stitch Chart
I love the story of the Brementown Musicians. The happy band of animals at the center of this folktale is featured in this chart from Brigitte Dadaux and they will be a breeze to stitch because they are featured in … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow for a ponytail
If you wear your hair in a ponytail, then you know how annoying it is to try and lean back on a couch or pillow with the ponytail lump sticking out from the back of your head. Well, Onelmom shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Unisex Urban Shoulder Bag
Sew4Home shows how to make their Unisex Urban Shoulder Bag. Pockets on the outside hold a phone or other small gadgets. The bag itself measures 15″ x 10″, large enought to hold a standard laptop. The shoulder strap is both … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope closure pillowcase
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a pillowcase with an envelope-style overlap at the opening so your pillow doesn’t stick out the end. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from Make It … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered ruffle leggings for little girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew didn’t use pre-ruffled fabric to make these tiered ruffle leggings for her daughter. She created all of the ruffles herself and attached them to the leg pieces before stitching them up. By building the ruffled … Read More...
Multilingual Wood Welcome Sign
Scrap plywood, wood stain, a stencil and white paint. That’s what it took to make this lovely welcome sign in any language! A great way to greet people in your home, and a fun conversation piece as well. See it … Read More...
Free pattern: Boy’s Easy Bias Tie
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a free pattern on Project Run & Play for making her Boy’s Easy Bias Tie. The tie was part of her winning entry into the Polka Dots & Stripes challenge. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Football Burgers n’ Buns
Football, football, everywhere football! And everything consumable football. Find the recipe for not just football hamburgers, but football buns HERE at Hungry Happenings. Bonus, you’ll also find links to other football party foods AND a great giveaway for football … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Love Letters
Remember letters? I do. I used to write them. I had personalized stationery and everything. If you’re too young to remember letters, we who came of age pre-email used to write sentiments on paper, put the paper in an envelope, … Read More...
Hearts Galore – Crochet Patterns
For your Valentine crochet, check out some of these quickies!
These tiny beauties can be made in just a few moments with just a few stitches. Get the free pattern and tutorial here.
Even if you only make one … Read More...
Technique: Puzzle Piece Resist Card
Inspired by a technique she learned from Jennifer McGuire, Beate Johns shares her version of a puzzle piece resist card. This clever technique involves cutting or punching out shapes, stamping the shapes and background with different colors and them … Read More...
Glass Alchemy Newsletter
Since I have been expanding my glass horizons, I’ve started playing more with boro glass. That then makes me more aware of the boro companies out there. I’ve signed up with Glass Alchemy to find out what’s new and groovy … Read More...
Pattern: Asian Fan Purse
Hawaiian quilt motif explained
This 30’s Hawaiian quilt came across my Facebook News Feed today from French72 Antique Quilts. I’m intrigued by a comment left by Anna Harkins who explained,
… Read More...A Hawaiian friend told me to look for all the stages of flower
Glowheart – ElectronicGirlGifts
Valentines Day approaches and if you’re looking for something personal, with a little glow to it, then you need to check out Electronic Girl Gifts. The shop focuses on what artist AnnMarie calls “techno-crafting”, crafting that incorporates technology to … Read More...