The Purl Bee has added several great new knitting patterns in the past few days, but most notable is the update to the Super Easy Baby Blanket.
The original blanket pattern was posted in 2008, and it’s a hugely popular … Read More...
Wind it up
I think we’d all like to have our embroidery floss this organized. But who wants to sit and wind all those bobbins! Allison of Little Lovelies has a completely brilliant solution. See her tute.
Squooshy face
Soooooo many awesome new pillow faces at Pollaz. This portrait is just one rockin example. See more at the blog post.
Win a vintage ‘Workbasket’
Sandra of Crazy Mom Tats is celebrating her 400th blog post by giving away three vintage issues of Workbasket magazine. Go to her blog post for entry details. Contest ends August 31.
Coldworking Glass and His Glassworks
I’ve got some rough edges on a few of my glass pieces that have just come out of the kiln. Those rough edges have got to go. The grinders I’ve got are a bit small for the pieces I’m working … Read More...
Mermaid Tail Cupcakes
Anyone else’s kid obsessed with mermaids? Mine even has theories about how they swim quickly versus slowly and how they transition from water to land. Find the how-tos to make these very-doable, edible mermaid tails and ocean cupcakes HERE at … Read More...
Quilt Square from Kinkavel Krosses
I love projects like this one because you can use any floss color and any size fabric – it is SO flexible. Make it your own! It’s also based on a quilt-theme and I love quilts. It’s free from Kinkavel … Read More...
The Shipping News
This is what I was up to last night: packing up a dozen items from the Olympic giveaway to finally leave my house! These are on the way out the door as soon as I’m done writing this, and they … Read More...
How to make a recycled cookie sheet perpetual calendar
Over at Terri’s blog A Creative Princess there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled cookie sheet perpetual calendar perfect to keep everyone organized!
Tutorial: Fleece-lined oilcloth iPad sleeve
Rachel from Always a Project used oilcloth to make a cover for her iPad, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s got a couple of pockets on the front (one large, one business card sized). It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple drawstring t-shirt backpack
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring backpack from t-shirt knit. She used knit yardage for the one she made, but you could get all the fabric you need … Read More...
Tips: Machine-embroidered finger puppets
Carmel of Solomon Sewing made these adorable felt finger puppets using an in-the-hoop design set from Embroidery Library. Benefit from her experience: See her tips for how to get the best results from this commercial pattern.
If you still … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Rainbow Dash birthday dress
Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs created this special birthday dress for her young daughter. She made it to look like Rainbow Dash, in response to her daughter’s request to have a dress that looks like her favorite My … Read More...
Where the sea kisses the shore
Remember Susan Elliott’s wrack-zone embroidery? Great minds (and needlewomen) think alike. Heather of In Love with Threads also has been stitching a wrack zone–in a totally different style. Her encrusted embroidery evokes the beach with “buttons and beads, including … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy elastic waistband skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make what she calls “The Easiest Skirt You’ll Ever Make.” The construction is super simple – fabric gathered on to an elastic waistband. If … Read More...
Softies a boy will love
Helen of Bustle & Sew gave us the heads-up about her precious new pattern for Brave Aviator Mice. Adorable! Hers are made from vintage wool scraps. I think they’d be awesome made from felt, too. You can purchase the pattern … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Beautiful apron from an antique petticoat
Cindy from Retro Revival shares photos on her blog showing the gorgeous apron she made out of an antique petticoat. The petticoat was loaded with beautiful details, but also had some damage that prevented it from being worn as is. … Read More...
Printables for Your Lemonade
If you’re feeling the urge to cling to summer a bit longer (and I’m guessing many are, though I for one welcome Fall with open arms), find links to some great lemonade printables created by Funkytime HERE. Shown are … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered paper-bag book covers
It’s back-to-school time! Let Urban Threads show you how to protect the kids’ textbooks with upcycled style. Turn a paper bag into a rockin book cover with a bit of embroidery. See the tute.
Congrats goes to……….
*drumroll please* The winners of theCricut and Close to My Heart Artiste Collections are…..
Evelyn and Pat from Central California!!
Congrats ladies! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you to claim your prizes!
And thanks to everyone … Read More...