Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make her Stay Put Scarf. It’s made from two layers of fleece and has a small loop across one end to keep it in … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric shoelaces
Susie from The Works (that’s the Clothworks blog) shows how you can make your own shoe laces out of your favorite fabric. It’s a fun way to add a pop of color to your shoes. I can see the tweeny … Read More...
Product Review: Silhouette Double Sided Adhesive Kit
I recently got a chance to play around the the brand new Double Side Adhesive Kit from Silhouette. This neat kit allows you to die cut shapes and apply glitter or flocking to add some fun sparkle or fluff … Read More...
Another Wonderfully Simple Necklace
I just love the look – and simplicity – of this pretty necklace. I love the color play that Liliana has created with her color choices. This would be the perfect showcase for a fantastic bead, too. A more humble … Read More...
Pop-up Parties
I love everything about pop-up parties. Part picnic, part glamor, …one special meal.
I found this post that really does a great job of dissecting all the pieces, and pointing to a number of web sites that have great tips … Read More...
9 Valentine’s Day Ideas,Tutorials and Freebies
1. Love Note Printables from Paper Coterie
2. Printable Valentines from Small Types
3. Cool Kids’ Printable Valentines from A Night Owl
4 -5. Mason jar Valentine Countdown and Valentine Wreathe from Vintage Umbrella
Berry Heart Ice Cubes
I’ve been neglecting the ice cube part of my meal for way too long, it seems. Beyond Valentine’s Day, these berry-infused ice cubes would be so lovely in a nice cold drink this summer, too. Make berry infused heart ice … Read More...
Cupid Breakfast
Pancake Cupid? Turkey bacon arrow? Now that’s a Valentine’s Day breakfast to make you giggle. Make it HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
If you are … Read More...
Quilter’s Calendar planning tool
Check out this new tool for quilters, an online Quilter’s Calendar. I just did. I clicked on Pat Sloan’s name on the 16th of February. A pop-up tells me she’ll be teaching at the Vereins Quilt Guild in Fredericksburg, TX. … Read More...
8th Annual Women in Glass – The Flow Magazine
The Winter issue of The Flow Magazine is the 8th Annual Gallery of Women in Glass and it’s a very good issue if I might say. (Disclosure: I have a couple of beads in this issue.) It’s full of information … Read More...
Inspiration: Jess Quinn
Jess Quinn‘s soft dolls and critters are as practical and huggable as they are collectible. This doll’s little fox handbag almost gives me tears of joy. See more at her blog post. Lots more! She’s already been incredibly … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine pockets
Jane LaFazio shows us how to applique and embroider little heart pockets — the perfect wrap for a teeny valentine gift. See her tute.
Polymer Clay Challenges
Some of the fun stuff going on out there that can give you the chance to stretch your claying muscles:
- Polyform has a monthly contest, run on Facebook. Go like them and try out February’s challenge – using polymer clay
Racaire’s Ebbis hood
You know our beloved Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery and Needlework: She specializes in historical costume and embellishment. Check out her latest creation. She describes it as an “Ebbis hood with embroidery, dagged border, liripipe, and face opening.” I don’t even … Read More...
How to store pearl cotton
Mollie of Wild Olive has a great idea to keep your pearl cotton from getting snarly. Check out her tutorial.
Giveaway at Humming Needles
To celebrate 500 followers, Manya of Humming Needles is having a phenomenal giveaway. This silk-ribbon pendant is just one of the prizes. Go to her blog post to find out more. And be sure to enter the drawing before … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple gathered crib skirt with a casing and a sash
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a simple gathered crib skirt. Rather than basting and pulling all of those gathers, she used a sash and casing to gather the fabric up. (I’ve you’ve ever had … Read More...
Megan Canning: Live in DC
Megan Canning will give an artist lecture February 26 at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, “about using embroidery and soft sculpture to illustrate the intricacies of the human body.” She says,
… Read More...My talk
The anti-valentine
If you’ve been looking for the perfect anti-valentine gift, I’ve found it for you: Valentine Voodoo Dolls from Junker Jane. Go to her blog post to find out more.
Tutorial: Refashion dress or skirt into an awesome top
Meream from Bored and Crafty shows how she refashioned a bandeau dress into a more wearable short-sleeved top. Oh, how I am loving that print!! This would also work with a full skirt or with (gasp!) yardage straight from the … Read More...