Nance over at Canopy Crafts has a terrific way of adding some interest to the edges of your stamps cards. She stamped down the opening edge and then cut around the images for a really unique look! Find out more … Read More...
Make a Pinterest Board for a Chance to Win Sunstruck Needles
Yesterday I told you about Knit Pick’s new Sunstruck needles, and the reception to them has been so great that Knit Picks has launched a Pinterest contest so a few lucky people can win some of the needles.
To … Read More...
Your Knitting Life Ceases Publication
Your Knitting Life, the two-year-old knitting magazine formerly known as Knitting Today, has announced that it will cease publication with the June/July 2012 issue, which is on newsstands now. Editor-in-chief Theresa Gonzalez, who has been with the magazine from … Read More...
Circle of Flowers
This lovely circle of flowers will be so pretty whatever color(s) you decide to stitch it up in. Choose a variegated floss set for an even different look. Get the free chart.
Make a Special Candle
Learn to make your own candle by filling a unique vessel. Follow these pretty instructions.
DIY Ombre Lace Jewelry
If you’re looking for a fun and funky gift for your bridesmaids, or even a special piece for yourself to wear on your wedding day, dont’ miss this tutorial at Glamour & Grace!
Make a Hand
In this tutorial Dawn Schiller – fabulous sculptor of Oddfae and Autumn Things – lends a hand on how to sculpt a hand.
Sheep(ish) Makes the Move to Bernat
I don’t know how much you know — or care to know! — about the business side of the yarn world, but last year the yarn company Caron was acquired by Spinrite, the company behind Patons, Bernat and Lily (which … Read More...
Free pattern: Maggie the Taggie Owl
EDITOR’S NOTE: This pattern is no longer available for free, but you can purchase it for $5 from the designer.
Meet Maggie. Maggie the Taggie Owl, that is. She’s a cute little taggie blanket made for small hands to hold. … Read More...
How to make a recycled container bowling pin set
Do you buy something in a container that you use a lot of? Why not make a set of bowling pins out of them. I bet you know a little one (or yourself???) who would get a kick out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Fruit Stripe Skirt for girls
Kristin from Skirt As Top guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Fruit Stripe Skirt for girls. The pieced stripes of solid fabric create … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing with vintage sheets
You can make some super cute projects out of vintage sheets. But, like any sewing project, a good result is often the result of a good fabric choice. Cindy from Cation Designs guest blogs in the Sewing with Vintage Sheets … Read More...
Tips: Digital Stamps 101
If you are new to digital (or digi) stamping, or are wondering just what the heck is a digital stamp and how do I use it, then this helpful post from Clearly I Stamp is for you! They’ve got … Read More...
Tutorial: Scoop neck bow tee refashion
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to refashion a plain tee into a scoop neck top with a contrast bow at the neck. It’s a quick addition that adds a lot of cute. Get her tute.
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Tutorial: Turn long sleeves into flutter sleeves
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a long-sleeved tee into one with flutter sleeves. This is a great way to get some extra wear out of a child’s shirt … Read More...
Spiff Up Those Clearance FlipFlops
Flipflops are dirt cheap right now.
This would be a great time to buy up a bag full of them and use your partial skeins to create some really cute wearables. There are still plenty of Summer days in these … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Adore You
Review: OVO by Cirque Du Soleil
A psychedelic dream. This is how it feels like when your brain is mush with the effects of a drug. A large black woman dressed in a lady bug costume. An insect of unknown origin who is carrying a massive … Read More...
Butterfly quilts + free download
Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration gives readers a visual treat with her roundup of butterfly quilts. You’ll ooh and ahh and learn some things too. Interested in making one? Towards the bottom of her post, she shares a free download … Read More...
The Boys are in town – Review of Jersey Boys, Brisbane
There was a hush around the theatre. Everyone was dead silent. And then it just exploded. So started the Jersey Boys story on the stage with everyone’s favourite tunes.
With a dramatic setting, a high value cast, and an engaging … Read More...