By Wilma shares an idea for creating texture on a simple glass candle holder with nothing more than some acrylic paint and a little imagination. See how she does it.
“Bacteria” Treats
While I’ve never tried, I can say with almost near certainty it’s very difficult to make bacteria cute. But dang it if these aren’t adorable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, candy eyes make everything adorable. Find … Read More...
Imperial Stock Ranch Desitination Event to Return
There are lots of knitting-related travel opportunities out there, but some of them stand out as dream events and destinations. That’s the way I felt when I heard about the Vogue Knitting Live destination event at Imperial Stock Ranch in … Read More...
Technique: Shimmer Window
Using Perfect Pearls powder and acetate Sophia at the Magenta blog has a tutorial for making a pretty shimmer window card.
-Heather
Birthday Surprises from Cotton Clouds
Irene of Cotton Clouds Mail Order Yarns is celebrating her birthday this week and buyers will get the surprises. Now on her website there’s a range of gift packages available to choose from, ranging from a $50 value package going … Read More...
10 Foot Photo Frame
If you are looking to make a statement with your photographs, this is it. This is the idea you’ve been looking for. A full ten feet of frames for your wall that will surely have guests talking. Bold and beautiful … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Summer Stripes
Discover classic, beachy inspiration for Summer weddings with this stripy mood board at Snippet & Ink!
Free Pattern: Stranded in Oz Tam/Beret
It may be hot in the northern part of the world, but that doesn’t mean it won’t cool down again soon. Some winter accessories make great summer knitting projects because they’re small and easy and fun to knit.
Case in … Read More...
Stitchin for the kids
I had so much fun last Friday night with my friend Anne, CraftGossip’s sewing editor, improvising little drawstring bags for The Jennifer Project. The bags already have been filled with goodies and are on their way to young cystic … Read More...
New at TNNA
I need this t-shirt! Lazy Girl Joan Hawley spotted it at the TNNA needle arts trade show in Columbus, OH, in June. Go to her blog post to get the ordering link and see lots more new products for the … Read More...
Deri goes Norse
Squeeee! Odin! With removable accessories, sparkly crocheted chainmaille, and a gruesome empty eye socket. At twice the usual size, this DeriDoll still stands only 18 cm tall. Want want want! See more views at Deri‘s blog post.
Mr. Potato Head felt board play set DIY
Paula of the “Patriotic Peacock” is a stay at home mom and an Army wife. She loves Pinterest and she found this cute idea on there and decided to surprise her son Caleb with his very own Mr. Potato Head … Read More...
Stitch along in July
Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) is hosting this month’s stitch-along on Feeling Stitchy with several adorable vintage patterns for your stitching pleasure. You can join the group or just stitch on your own. Either way, the patterns are free. See Pam’s … Read More...
How Salley does it
I’m always awed by Salley Mavor‘s unique works of felt and embroidery, so I love it when she gives us peeks into her process. She’s hard at work on a project called Birds of Beebe Woods, and she … Read More...
Video: How DMC threads are made
DMC Threads has posted a fascinating video that tells a bit of the history of their company and shows how they manufacture embroidery threads. If you love thread, you’ll enjoy spending five minutes with this tidbit. Go to the video… Read More...
How to cut glass bottles at home
I’m not a big drinker, but I admit, I’ve spent plenty of time in the liquor section admiring the colorful bottles and the great graphic design some of them feature. And I hate to think of all the bottles that … Read More...
Rainbow Macarons
Once I finally master the macaron (that is, once I try to make them again, and again, and again until I master the macaron), I’ll definitely have to try this simple technique for making them rainbow tie dye. Find the … Read More...
How to make a recycled wall pocket vase
Not only do I like this idea for making a recycled wall pocket I like what Alma put in her vase. See the tutorial she shared at her blog on how to make a recycled packaging wall pocket vase.
Laura’s wrinkle remover
If you add fusible web to fabric in preparation for applique, you’ve had this happen at some point. Somehow, the web and the fabric get bunched, and you wind up with ugly, permanent ripples or creases. Should you just throw … Read More...
A trick for evenly spaced flower petals
Do you avoid embroidering flower motifs because it’s so hard to space the petals evenly and make them all the same length? (I do.) Mary Corbet to the rescue! Her solution is a snap for anyone with a computer and … Read More...