It happens that, while I’m busy with all my book knitting, I’m also working on cleaning out my office. We moved into this house about a year and a half ago, and when we did, my daughter was still home … Read More...
Video: How to Make a Felt Scarecrow Lollipop
Not all projects have to be complex. This Scarecrow Lollipop can be made fast with felt and Scott Franchell of “Family Crafts” shows us how in his video. A scarecrow lollipop is a fun Halloween craft that won’t be hard … Read More...
Knit a Purple Hat to Help a Baby
It’s a fact of early childhood that babies tend to increase the amount of time they spend crying around the age of two weeks up to three or four months of age. Some health experts call this the period of … Read More...
Balloons to Stitch and Enjoy
From Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not, here are some fun balloons for you to stitch and enjoy. She always has such colorful projects for us, doesn’t she? Check out the free chart.
Use Memory Thread in paper crafts
DMC’s Memory Thread is perfect for making vines and tendrils in needlework projects, so why not in papercraft projects, too? This card by Marlene Gomez is a perfect example. See other clever ideas for incorporating Memory Thread into paper projects … Read More...
Marilyn in felt
I confess: I don’t like Marilyn Manson. Not the music, not the persona. But having seen this amazing likeness in DeriDoll form, I’m rethinking that position a little. I definitely like Deri‘s wee version. Check out that teensy silk … Read More...
Leena won a Viking at Quilt Meet
Leena of Creative Instincts is excited to share her weekend activities on her blog – no lolling around the house there. She attended a Quilt Meet organized by Huskvarna Viking and learned from instructors Gabrielle Moosa and Devayanee Kachare (quilting … Read More...
Art overhead
Susan Lenz is tackling another artist residency, and check out the amazing project that is the focus of her tenure at Studios Midwest: a giant bed canopy composed of antique linens and lace fragments. Wow. Get details and see more … Read More...
Remove a flawed transfer
Maybe this should be obvious; but since it surprised me, it may surprise you, too. Suppose after you transfer an embroidery pattern, you realize that the image isn’t centered or has some serious flaw. Is there any hope of removing … Read More...
Inspiration: Susan Elliott
Susan Elliott‘s beach-inspired crazy-quilt block is finished. As always, I am awed by her artistry. Look. At. That. Crab! My eyes keep traveling around and around the image, trying to absorb every detail, making new discoveries at each pass. … Read More...
Tip: Binding a quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares on her blog how to best hold a quilt sandwich together when binding it by hand. Get the know-how.
Image credit: The Crafty Mummy
Stitch a wedding pillow
Remember the wedding pillow with the sweet verse on the back embroidered by Deborah of Woolen Sails? Here’s the front of that pillow. So gorgeous! If someone you know is marrying soon, you can stitch a pillow like this as … Read More...
Embroidery: Not hot
Something I never thought of: embroidered potholders! Karen Barbe created these by stitching heavily with wool. They’re so pretty, they’d make a great addition to your kitchen even if you don’t cook. Go to Karen’s blog post to see more … Read More...
Apple Gumballs and More Back to School Treats
Maybe the cutest thing ever to happen to gumball? But wait! There’s more back to school treats. Like this adorable pail of “chalk” (marshmallows). Find these ideas and how to make the apple gumballs HERE at Crissy’s Crafts.
Make Your Own Cookie Cutters
Have to cut out a jillion cookies for an event and don’t have a cookie cutter? This happened to us frequently at the cookie store where I worked, because our customer requests were often a bit off-kilter (Corporate logo? A … Read More...
Seashell Cupcake Toppers
Still a few weeks left of beach time to enjoy some seashells (though truth be told, my favorite time at the beach is after the season ends). Find the how-tos to make these gumpaste seashell cupcake toppers–including the sparkly personalized … Read More...
Free Freezer Label Printables
I have to agree with the blogger on this one, that I love my freezer. Everything extra goes in there. Of course, I always forget what I actually have in the freezer, then I go out and buy more of … Read More...
Name your favorite “art” teacher and free printable
It’s back to school in many parts of the world. For me, this time of year brings back memories of all the teachers I’ve had and loved. That’s why a post by Sandy of Waiting for the Muse grabbed my … Read More...
DIY Wedding Banner Decoration
{photo by Almond Leaf Studios}
Make a festive banner to decorate your wedding or reception venue with a step-by-step tutorial from Emmaline Bride!
Tutorial: Mend a torn pocket in men’s pants
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to mend a torn side pocket in a pair of men’s suit pants. Get the tute.
[photo from Feather’s Flights]