Diane from Soda Lime Timessent a twistie tutorial by Kris Schaible so I’m sharing it with all of you. This could be for bead makers or fusers. I love making component parts for either. What I like about this … Read More...
Pipe Cleaner Octopus – Solomon Sewing
I’ve got to admit, pipe cleaners make me nostalgic for the crafting days of my youth. There’s something about the fuzzy wires that brings back memories of sunny summer afternoons, plastic beads, and fun. I think these pipe cleaner octopuses… Read More...
Tips: How to Get Published
My friend Ben Ashby is the force behind a wonderful magazine called FOLK. I was thrilled to have one of my collage art pieces published in their Fall issue last year. Ben has just posted a blog article for tips … Read More...
E-Book Review – Tricks with Transparency
I got a copy of Tricks with Transparency, which I wrote about a few posts ago available from fusedglass.org. Talk about a ride that’s worth the price of admission. When I’m done here raving about this e-book I’m going … Read More...
Halloween Witch Cross Stitch Pattern
Tonia from OakHaven Designs shares a Halloween-themed design with us that is just in time for the spooky season. Get out your needle and floss and get to stitchin’! Get the free chart.
Looking for more fun Halloween Cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Jack o Lantern treat pocket
Jane’s blog is called “Buzzmills” and she loves crafting and her and her husband dream of owning a small shop buzzing with happy noises from customers milling about. Today she shares her blog posting with us and hopes we get … Read More...
13 Fall Decorating Ideas for Your Home
I need all the fall decorating ideas I can get, especially with Thanksgiving coming fast and furious. We experienced a drought here in the midwest and experts said that we wouldn’t see the gorgeous fall colors that we usually do. … Read More...
Spooky Free Halloween Patterns from Lily
Lily is known for being the maker of Sugar’n Cream, which is probably most popularly used for things like dishcloths and washcloths.
But that’s not the only thing you can use it for, as some recently released free patterns from … Read More...
Project: Washer Necklace
I love seeing ordinary house hold objects turned into fun arts and crafts! Take this necklace for instance, it’s made from hardware store washers! Find out how to add Alcohol Inks (you could also stamp on them with Staz- On … Read More...
Giveaway Winner of Crochet Boutique Is……..
Tammy with this entry which was chosen at random:
I love this new yarn from red heart. Its called boutique changes. It comes in the most beautiful colors with wonderful variations in both color and texture. I … Read More...
DIY: Teeth Whitening for under $1!
We all want whiter teeth, and how cool to be able to do it with what you already have at home! Becky at Pixi Wishes and Forehead Kisses shares her grandmother’s secret for white teeth…brilliant. Find it here.
Free pattern: Boo! It’s October!
Don’t miss Pat Sloan’s interview with the October Designer of the month Amanda Woodward-Jennings at Aurifil Buzz. It’s a great read. Besides getting your hands on Amanda’s adorable Halloween-themed embroidery pattern, you’ll get to know her. Things like where she … Read More...
2012 Dichroic by Design Deadline Approaches
Coatings by Sandberg, also known as CBS, is conducting their annual glass competition, Dichroic by Design. The deadline is approaching. It’s November 16th. Are you ready? I know I’m not. But I’m going to check out the rules and … Read More...
Video tutorials: Hemming knits four ways
Steph from Cake Patterns and 3 Hours Past shows four ways you can hem (or not hem) your knit fabrics. She includes videos showing a raw edge hem, a mock coverhem, a mock mock coverhem, and a blind hem. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pleated curtains using ribbon tabs
Simple Simon & Co. shows how she made some pleated curtains. You can’t see it from the front, but the curtain is threaded on to the rod using ribbon tabs sewn to the back. They’re evenly spaced, creating perfect pleats … Read More...
Tutorial: Mismatchy scarf from repurposed flannel shirts
Rock Mosaic shows how to make a mismatchy scarf out of old flannel shirts. The design is inspired by a Free People scarf. The old flannel will be soft against your skin on cold winter days. Using either shirts pulled … Read More...
Project: Stamped Silk Scarf
The Dreaming and Creating blog has directions for sewing and stamping a lovely silk scarf and matching gift tag. What a wonderful gift idea! Click here for directions.
-Heather
Bon Appetit
I love the old-fashioned look of this freebie from Croix de Christine. It is simple, traditional, colorful, but can also be stitched all in one color too if you like. It is perfect stitching for a fall day. Get the … Read More...
Lollipop Masks/Freaky Felt Rings – Make It Easy Crafts
Looking for a way to add a little DIY to your Halloween candy this year? Try adding felt masks to your lollipops like Make It Easy Crafts did. The cute felt eyeballs double as rings once they’ve eaten the lollipop, … Read More...
Pretzel Monsters!
It’s that time of year where I start saying “I think this is a new trend.” I think this is a new trend: Decorating pretzels. And I’m all for it. My greatest weakness after chocolate and peanut butter is chocolate … Read More...