Boyce Lundstrom was one of the founding members of Bullseye Glass and today while I was checking out the Paragon Kiln newsletter they mentioned his passing. I’ve never encountered him but have heard some interesting stories and the fact that … Read More...
Win a Floozy Christmas hoop
If you’re a fan of the movie A Christmas Story, then you know you want this embroidered hoop by The Cotton Floozy for your very own. And you could have it! The Floozy is giving it away! Hurry to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree wall art
The mother-daughter team at Sew Lux Fabric and Gifts shares how to make this fun Christmas Tree. The pieced block goes on card stock then into a black frame to create wall art. This block would be cute made into … Read More...
Improv Wool Quilt on Blair’s wish list
Sherri Lynn Wood of Daintytime Etsy made this quilt and describes it in her product description this way,
… Read More...The pattern is an improvisational riff off the [ ] symbol…This quilt took 65 hours and 20 years of experience to complete.
Freebie! Cold Process Soap Making at Creativebug
If you’ve been wanting to try out cold process soap making but have been intimidated by the lye and the mixing and the temperatures, well, the folks at Creativebug are offering a free video class. I haven’t taken it (and … Read More...
Book Christmas Tree
What a simple yet brilliant idea! You don’t have to be a book lover to appreciate the element of design that this creative Christmas tree adds to a room. Check it out and see her inspiration here –>> A Book … Read More...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 9: Foaming Bath Soap
Coming to us courtesy of Paula Deen (!), this is a honey based foaming bath soap. Four ingredients, and some cute packaging, and you have a great gift. Find it all on pauladeen.com right here.
Tutorial: Line It Up clutch
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shares a short how-to showing how she whipped up this foldover clutch purse. She calls it her Line It Up clutch because of the lines of bias tape embellishing the simple tote. … Read More...
Free pattern: ‘Sleepy Cat’
This beautiful Sleepy Cat is an original design by Kerry Tucker of Star Shaped and Shiny. Her embroidery choices — the variety of stitches and colors — qualify it as a sampler; but the charming image begs to become home … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Tree
Claudine Hellmuth has a fun printable 3-D holiday tree to download free on her blog, click here.
-Heather
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Stick It! 99 DIY Duct Tape Projects
Stick It! 99 Duct Tape Projects, by T.L Bonaddio RRP $12.95 US/ $15.00 CAN)
If you have always wanted to get into the Duct tape craze and stick something together then this is the duct tape DIY bible. There … Read More...
Kiln Pointers From Paragon Kilns
It’s that time again for the Kiln Pointers newsletter from Paragon. There is always useful information regarding glass and kilns such as checking glass with Polarizing filters for compatibility. There’s also stories about the construction Paragon is doing at it’s … Read More...
DIY Birch Candles
Inspired by Pottery Barn, Kimberly at A Night Owl made these cool wrapped candles. Grab the tute.
A Duo of Easy Knit Shawls
If you’re still looking for something to knit for a quick holiday gift, I’ve got a couple of ideas for you that have hit my inbox recently. 
The Simple Shawlette from Cascade Yarns (that’s a link to a PDF, by … Read More...
Wintry Birdhouse for December
Here’s a snowy scene with the birdhouse for the final month of the year 2012 from Atmosfera di Casa. Add it to your collection or stitch it as a stand alone project. Check out the project.
British Knitters Craft a Christmas Tree
A group of knitters in Peterborough, England, have spent the past 11 months knitting patches and decorations for a wooly Christmas tree that was unveiled last weekend at All Saints Church.
The tree is made up of 5 by 5 … Read More...
New Crafty Tutorials Website: Instructagram
I just found about a cool new site called Instructagram. It’s layout is similar to Pintrest but it’s only for DIY projects, each with it’s own step by step how to photos and links on where to buy the … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas tree Embroidery
Simply beautiful — words that describe all of Kelly Fletcher‘s hand-embroidery designs, including this gorgeous Christmas tree. The pattern is a gift from Kelly to all of her readers. Go to her site to get the free download.… Read More...
Free pattern: Reindeer tote
Here’s a gift just for you from Helen of Bustle & Sew. The pattern for this adorable reindeer-applique tote bag is free from Helen’s blog. She says it’s “a good-sized, sturdy tote that’s quick and simple to make – and … Read More...
A crazy tree skirt from Arlene
If you follow our beloved Arlene White, you know she’s been working hard to complete a unique crazy-quilted tree skirt before Christmas. Good news: She met her goal and the skirt is done. Isn’t it gorgeous! Go to her … Read More...