Have you wandered through the littleoddforest website? It’s a must for lovers of adorable crafty goodness. And to celebrate their 8th anniversary (Congratulations!) they are having their first ever giveaway! So supports some fabulous handmade crafts, like this super … Read More...
Scott Isslieb Jewelry Arts Studio
A recent stroll lead me to the store front of jewelry designer and gemologist Scott Isslieb. Scott was kind enough to show me around his store and introduce me to his work. Scott was quick to tell me that he … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a basketweave inset
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make a lovely basketweave inset. It’s a pretty neckline detail for a top or dress. Get the how-to.
[photo from The Coletterie]
Tutorial: Serging around curves
Palak from Make It Handmade continues her series on learning to love your serger with a post all about serging around curves. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Make It Handmade]
Tutorial: Game Day dress to show team spirit
Whether it’s high school, college, or pro sports that you follow, you can make a dress of your own out of a team shirt and a some coordinating knit fabric yardage. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares … Read More...
Inspiration: Fall Fairy Card
“Wow” and “Amazing” come to mind when looking at this beautiful Fall Fairy card from Vicky at Vixx Handmade cards!! All the layers and the addition of the die cuts with the adorable fairy and squirrel stamp are just fantastic! … Read More...
Wooden Spoon Garden Markers
I know it’s a wee bit late in the season for garden projects, but I didn’t want to close out summer without sharing this with you. In fact, if you plan to grow anything indoors during the cold season, this … Read More...
Sweet Slumber
Sleep is glorious and this saying celebrates it. Celebrate the glories of slumber with this freebie from Feathers in the Nest. Maybe then take a good nap! Check out the free project.
Pottery Barn Kids Inspired Pillows tutorial
Hayden was inspired by Kids pillows that she had seen at Pottery Barn and recreated them. She is sharing her creations with a wonderful tutorial on “Haven”! These are the cuties pillows and when she shows how to make … Read More...
Free Pattern: Amasei Shawl
I guess there’s just enough chill in the air that I’m thinking about shawls and scarves, and if you wan ta new one for the fall it’s time to cast on, even if it’s still warm where you live (or … Read More...
Book Giveaway Winner “Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched with Ease to Give”
Judianne lucky #9 is the winning of the book giveaway “Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched with Ease to Give”! Congratulations Judianne; I will be emailing for your full name and shipping address. Thanks to all of you that entered this … Read More...
Knit for a Cause: the Calendar of Hope
The 2013 Calendar of Hope is out! This is a monthly calendar that includes 14 brand-new patterns you can use to knit for charity (or gifts, or for yourself, I’m sure).
The calendar cost $18 and all of the proceeds, … Read More...
Love Rowan? Become an Ambassador
I was just at a blogging conference over the weekend and we were talking about that the next big thing in company to consumer interactions is going to be blog ambassadors. What that means is that people who write blogs … Read More...
Colour de Verre Does it Again – Kiwi Leaf Mold
This is a lovely mold from Colour de Verre. It’s the Kiwi leaf and it makes great little plates and lights and…they’ve done it again! The mold has a slumping mold on the flip side which makes it easy … Read More...
Paper Luminaries with LED Lights
Willow Day shares how to create sweet little paper luminaries the safe way, with LED lights. Get the tutorial.
Tulle Apple Wreath
isn’t that an adorable wreath? I am loving the tulle and how it looks so fun and pretty. This is a great fall or back to school project, or would even make a wonderful teacher’s gift. Head over to the … Read More...
How to embroider a recycled wood tray
I love it when crafters come up with a way to use a traditional technique on an unusual surface or material. That is just what KariAnne of the blog Thistlewood Farms did when she shared her embroidered wood tray tutorial… Read More...
Helios Kiln Glass Studio – Fusing Friday with Bob Leatherbarrow
Fusing Fridays sound like a really good time over at Helios Kiln Glass Studio in Austin, TX but this one sounds even more fun and interesting with the appearance of Bob Leatherbarrow. His work with glass powders has been … Read More...
Tutorial: Pacifier clip
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a pacifier clip. If you haven’t seen these before, they’re a strip of ribbon or loop of fabric at end and a clip at the other. The loop attaches to baby’s … Read More...
Cake Stands from Summer Dinnerware
As summer winds down, I think more than one of us is left with that collection of inexpensive plastic cups and plates we found at Target (side note: I wrote that Target line before going back to the original post … Read More...