Katja from Of Dreams and Seams refashioned a wool skirt suit into a fabulous long coat. This is such a brilliant refashion!! She keeps the majority of the jacket intact, but lengthened it by adding the skirt panels. I want … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjust the rise in a pants pattern
When you wear a pair of pants, the waistband hits you at the same point all the way around. But, if you lay a pair of pants out with the crotch seams aligned, you’ll see that most pants come up … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a princess seam pattern
Instructables user juliatheninja was making a costume that required princess seams. She didn’t have a dress form to help her create the shape, so you put on a t-shirt and pinned it to create the right pattern shapes. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring pajama bag
When Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made a pair of pajamas for her daughter, she sewed up a matching drawstring bag to store them in. I love this idea!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make the drawstring … Read More...
Tutorial: Rope and fringe belt
Anna from Plan B shows how to use rope trim and fringe to make a stylish belt. Go to her tutorial.
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[photo from Plan B]
Hershey’s Kisses Rose Bouquet
Ever since my trip to Hershey’s Headquarters, I’ve a whole new appreciation for the candy and all that it can do. Make Hershey’s Kisses roses for Valentine’s Day HERE at Mom on Time Out.
Felting @ Martha Stewart.com
I have not been following Martha’s craft of the day because there has not been much that applied to felting. Well, yesterday I found 23 projects some previously shown and brand new ones on her site. I am going … Read More...
Heart Cookie Bracelet
But why just stop at an adorable cookie bracelet? I’m thinking necklaces, earrings, belts, purses… Make these any-kid-would-love mini heart cookie bracelets for Valentine’s Day HERE at Food Plus Words.
Technique: Embriodery with Stamps
Cathy from the Bright Side of Life shows how she used a rubber stamp for the pattern on this lovely embroidery. This is such a great way to get even more out of your stamp designs!
-Heather
Piperoid Paper Robots
If you’re in the market for a craft kit that will appeal to kids of all ages, then you need to check out Piperoid Paper Robot kits. These adorable Japanese craft kits come as paper tubes with predrilled holes that … Read More...
Anja Isphording – Glass Artist…How Does She Do It?
A friend of mine just turned me on to a fantastic glass artist, Anja Ishording, that specializes in casting and all we can say is, “How does she do it?” You may ask that same question…or just look and … Read More...
Tatreez: Palestinian embroidery
Cristy of Lots of Neat Stuff gives us a quick look at Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez, that uses cross-stitch patterns almost like code to convey cultural information. See her post.
New from Kreinik: Reflective Yarn
Kreinik Threads has introduced a new fiber that’s creating a lot of buzz. The Kreinik blog describes it:
… Read More...Kreinik Reflective Yarn is a carry-along fiber with light-reflecting properties. It’s part polyester and part glass beads (which gives it a sort
Learn from The Lone Beader
If you live near or can get to Salem, Massachusetts, on January 27, you can take a live class from The Lone Beader, herself! In the six-hour, intermediate-level course, you’ll create this adorable corgi pin. Class size is limited, … Read More...
Choose split stitch for padded outlines
When you’re stitching a design that needs a padded outline, does it matter what kind of outline stitch you use? Mary Corbet says it does! And her blog post shows clearly why split stitch is a much better choice than … Read More...
Inspiration: Anna L
Anna L of Russia came up with a unique finish for her 12 Crazy Quilt Journal Project blocks for 2012. Smart! And beautiful. Go to the blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.
Free pattern: Felt ladybugs
These ladybug soft sculptures are as practical as they are cute: They’re pin cushions! With heart-shaped spots, they make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for stitchers! Get the free pattern from Creative Breathing blog.
Tutorial: Blackwork journal cover
Kerry of Star-Shaped and Shiny used a classic blackwork pattern to spiff up the cover of a Mokeskine journal. This easy embellishment elevates any softcover notebook into a beautiful gift or a bit of luxury for yourself. Her technique for … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby bear fleece hat
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail shows how to make a baby hat with sweet little bear ears. She uses a pattern by On Hand By Hand for a fleece hat with an earflap, and then shows how to make the … Read More...
Free pattern: Elegant Wristlet Clutch
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making her Elegant Wristlet Clutch. It’s a small enough pouch that you can make it from two coordinating fat quarters (or even scraps, depending on their size). Add a fancy … Read More...