You can download this top hat as well as a clock image for Alice in Wonderland themed projects from Lexy Levin’s blog. Click here to get them.
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Day 8 and 9 Winners
I hope everyone was busy watching the Olympics, knitting or doing something else fun over the weekend! I got a little knitting done on something I’ll share with you on Tuesday, and spent way too much time out in the … Read More...
Going to school in a circus
We recently reviewed Ovo, currently touring Australia.
Have you ever wondered how the kids who travel with their artist mum and dad get their studies done? After all, just being part of a big circus entourage doesn’t mean you … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square eyeglass case
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use charm squares to make a small pouch to hold your eyeglasses (or sunglasses). Of course, you don’t necessarily need charm squares to make this. You … Read More...
Vote on the 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge
The 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge over at Ricochet and Away! has moved from the entry phase into the voting phase. The challenge was to create one item that had two uses. Even if you didn’t enter the challenge, head over there … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a broken purse into a new wristlet
Jillian from Jillian’s Refashions shows the wristlet she made using a free pattern from Butterick. She got all of the materials to make the wristlet from a (larger) broken purse and an old keychain. See photos from the construction process… Read More...
Hint: Keep blocks straight while sewing
Karen of Quilts Etc. shows quilters how to keep blocks straight and in order while taking them from the design wall to the sewing machine. Since tearing out stitches is no fun, I am bookmarking this handy tip. Visit her … Read More...
Tutorial: Kimberley’s stitched poetry beach quilt
Kimberley of My Brown Bag Studio has a new quilt project at the Moda Bake Shop. Of block construction, six of the solid blocks feature one of her verses extolling the joys of summer. Other blocks are from Lucy’s Crab … Read More...
Tutorial: Discovery box for baby
Danny of Mommy For Reals shares a tutorial for this discovery box she made as a gift for her daughter, soon to turn one year. With lots of photos and detailed instructions, you can make one too. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
In my random wanders on the interwebs looking for interesting glass topics to write about I found this web site, Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass. What a great site. They have memberships and give grants and sponsor events. And … Read More...
Humor: A quilter’s logic applied to the cost of quilt making
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand declares the cost is “free” for making this pretty pink floral quilt. She explains it’s due to specific financial calculations quilters use, a universal rule. I’m still laughing, you will too. Visit her post and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sunflower table runner by Staci
Sunflowers are in their glory this time of year. Staci at Crafty Staci created this sunflower table runner to celebrate the flower and to show off some cute buttons at the same time. The flowers are made of felt and … Read More...
Video tutorial: Union Jack pillow
Got Olympic fever? Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Union Jack pillow. You could also use the pieced flag as a cool applique on a t-shirt or bag. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a fork to make perfect pleats
Starlight Masquerade shows how you a barbecue tool can help you make perfect pleats. Actually, any fork with long straight tines will work. This is so cool! If, like me, you haven’t seen this technique before, be ready for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked Nautical Diva top
Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to make her Nautical Diva top. The design was inspired by a similar shirt she saw on Pinterest. The front is color blocked from a solid and a stripe. The back is also … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled fabric key fob
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a ruffled fabric key fob. This is such a cute project for using up your scraps!! Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Sugar Bee … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated lunch bag
Tammy Tutterow shares a tutorial over at the Fiskars blog showing how to make an insulated lunch bag. It has a simple foldover top that holds closed with a square of Velcro. Hers are made out of quilting cottons for … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid Step Card
Fall into Polymer Clay
I know it’s a little early. Here’s a bit of what’s coming up for autumn in polymer clay:
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| Pear Dioarama by ADifferentPlace | Leaf Earrings by CurlyGirlDesigns |
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| Pumpkin Cane by ikandiclay | Acorn Necklace by MySelvagedLife |