I mention this video I came across the other day only because I need to seam some garter stitch soon and I always seem to forget how to do it because I don’t do it all that often.
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Sewing Tips – Determining the value of a handmade garment
We all know that handmade garments hold an intangible value as something that was made by our own hands with a specific recipient in mind. But how do you place a monetary value on these garments? Steph from 3 Hours … Read More...
How to make a recycled braided belt bracelet
I’ve posted about recycled belt bracelets before but you have to check out what Stephanie of the blog Henry Happened used to make her closure on her woven belt bracelet.
Tutorial: Spirit Tote Bag
Teresa from Teresa Down Under show show to make her Spirit Tote Bag. There are a number of lovely details on this bag – a patchwork bottom panel, a gathered strip of fabric, and little gathered points where the handles … Read More...
Tutorial: Floppy necktie onesie
You’ve probably seen the little boy onesies appliqued with a necktie. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a variation on the project. Her version has a necktie that is attached only at the “knot”. The tail of the faux tie … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Dash Halloween costume
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made a Rainbow Dash costume for her young daughter. (For those not in the know, Rainbow Dash is one of the My Little Pony characters.) She costume … Read More...
Project: Paper Witches Hat
Hats off to you!! Make a cute witches hat with pattern paper, a styrofoam cone and stamped embellishments. Peggy McCurry has a tutorial over at Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
Easy Crochet Granny Doily
Here’s another very quick and attractive idea that doesn’t require a pattern or tutorial. Using Hindustanka’s pictures, you can make one of these for yourself. I’d like to see a set of three of them framed and hung on … Read More...
Manic Trout Giveaway
Sierra is offering this gorgeous necklace for giveaway! The giveaway ends Monday, September 17, so hurry to find out how you can enter at Manic Trout.
Tutorial | Make Your Own House Stamp
Elise Larson of A Beautiful Mess shows you how to carve your very own house shaped stamp. She used hers on the cover of her house dreams journal, but this could also work beautifully on a layout or card. Click … Read More...
Inspiration Station | Autumn Color Scheme
Inspiration du Jour | Bad Hair Day
Soap Resist Tote Bag – Fashion Art Projects
Have you ever wanted to create your own batik designs? One that’s as unlimited as your imagination and uses materials you have at home? Fashion Art Projects to the rescue. Learn how to use liquid dish soap to create this … Read More...
Art figure quilt block
Krista of Spotted Stones made this art school figure quilt block using paper-piecing off a sketch. Nicely done. This and one other block is going to her swap partner. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Spotted Stones
Tutorial: Propeller quilt block
Cassandra of Mighty Distractible created this stack of quilt blocks and I don’t mind admitting I’d like them all. Since she probably has plans for them, it’s great she shares step-by-step how to make one. That’s right, I said one. … Read More...
Your doll needs a handbag
You won’t believe what’s new from Janet Granger: The tiniest needlepoint handbags in the world. Janet’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...I’ve launched kits for eight designs, to be stitched on either 32 or 40 count silk gauze, depending on the design,
Anja Rieger selected for Berlin show
Our beloved Anja Rieger has two fiber-art portraits included in a show of work by Berlin illustrators at Akademie für Illustration und Design Berlin. Yea, Anja! Rock n roll! Go to her blog post to see more images and get … Read More...
Free pattern: Fox-cub pillow cover
Helen Dickson of Bustle & Sew says, “Easy freestyle machine embroidery makes this cute on-trend fox cub design really special.” I couldn’t agree more. You can buy the design for this darling pillow cover from the Bustle & Sew online … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique a cardigan
Kathy Lewinski‘s post at Just Crafty Enough shows us how to take a discount store cardigan from plain to trendy with simple applique and embroidery. Kathy uses basic shapes and embroidery stitches; but she points out that, once you … Read More...
Tutorial: Milanese stitch pouch
Kris of How Did You Make This? shows us step by step how to make this beautiful zippered pouch — from how to do the Milanese stitch with metallic accents to how to construct the lined bag. See Kris’ tutorial… Read More...