Over at the blog Shade Tree Jewelry there is an easy tutorial on how those old jewelry displays can be fancied up with pretty paper.
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Cabin Fever Clay Fest Registration Open
Kathryn Ottman dropped me a line about the Cabin Fever Clay Fest she organizes –
Registration Open for 6th Annual Cabin Fever Clay Fest – Lindly Haunani To Be Honored
Washington, DC, September 27, 2012 – Polymer Clay and Creative … Read More...
Casting a Glass Han Solo – Thanks Instructables
Fans of Star Wars will like this tutorial. It’s to make a cast glass Hans Solo trapped in that stuff he gets trapped in…you know what I’m talking about. Anyway, this is from the web site Instructables and the tutorial … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Quilted Herringbone friendship bag
Here’s another sewing project inspired by friendship. Jane of Buzzmills said she made this cutie from a Noodlehead pattern called 241 Tote. All to honor her “little big sister” in finishing school. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Stretching Wonky Stars quilt
Kelly of Blue Bird Sews says she was inspired to make this baby quilt using a Moda Summersville charm pack she picked up this past summer. Her fabric choices and block layout give the quilt a fresh look. Visit her … Read More...
Quilt Tutorial: Mod Nine Patch quilt
Lucky for us, Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy, has another stitch-y project featured at the Moda Bake Shop. She explains her Mod Nine Patch quilt is a simple twist on a nine-patch block that creates a beautiful … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Friendship coasters for Amy
Rachael of Imagine Gnats made these adorable hand stitched coasters as part of the Friendship Quilts Blog Hop hosted by Diane at From Blank Pages. Visit Rachael’s post to see more photos of her project, plus get a peek … Read More...
Caterpillar Bracelet
There is nothing sweeter than a little wrist with a fun bracelet on it. I love looking at those cute little fingers and how the little one wearing the bracelet is just in awe and so proud of the jewelery … Read More...
Make Your Own Chalkboard with Paper and Glue!
Sometimes I read a blog post and I have one of those moments where I am like…’THIS is a new idea that I have never heard of!’ and I am suddenly refreshed and know that life as I know is… Read More... Tutorial: Scrappy fabric apples
Autumn is apple season, and Lorrie Orr from Fabric Paper Thread shows how to make these pretty scrappy fabric apples. Raid your scrap bin for the pieces to sew together. Get the pattern and tute.
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One simple but powerful reason to avoid using AirBnB: It is very risky
What risk? Risk of being abandoned in an unfamiliar environment while AirBnB does nothing. With a hotel, you have the security of the hotel staff, the familiarity of a reception and a desk and an organized structure with a face … Read More...
Heller Gallery – New York City
Yesterday I wrote about Tom Patti, a wonderful and extremely talented glass artist. He’s represented by Heller Gallery in New York City. When I went over to their web site I saw that they specialize in glass and thought how … Read More...
Creepy-Crawly Spider Crafts for Halloween Spider Tote tutorial
We all know if you have raised boys that they are creepy about their trick or treat bags. I think this one will be acceptable for boys and girls alike. The plain canvas bags can be bought in most craft … Read More...
Tutorial: Lower the neckline on a basic tee
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to lower the neckline of a t-shirt. She used this technique on a baseball tee she picked up at the discount store. This small change gives the basic tee a more flattering … Read More...
Free pattern: Basic baby bib
Rachel from Four Wise Monkeys shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a basic baby bib. Embellish them up cute with trims and applique, or leave them plain. Either way, they make a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy apron for kids
Rin from Sew In Love guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial for making this quick apron for kids. It’s an easy sew, well suited for beginner sewers. The shape is simple, just a rectangle with two … Read More...
Preview and giveaway: Anna Maria’s Needleworks Notebook
Lindsay of Craft Buds alerted me to a rockin post that features an interview with one of my fave designers, Anna Maria Horner; some previews of Anna Maria’s upcoming book, which focuses on gorgeous needlework; and a publisher’s giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler jailbird costume
Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a jailbird Halloween costume for a toddler. Cute!! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Embroidered needlebooks
Carol of Stitches of Life created these embroidered matchbook-style needlebooks as favors for participants in a recent workshop. I’m a serious fan of stitching on paper to begin with, and I am knocked out by Carol’s choices of patterns and … Read More...
Tutorial: Witch legs Halloween shirt, no sewing required
Check out this cute Halloween shirt that Amber from Crazy Little Projects made! She created the witch legs & shoes design with a combination of applique and fabric paint, and she shares a template and tutorial on her blog. Her … Read More...