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Do you love to sew? Would you like to earn some money and receive a lovely sewing gift in return for chatting about your favourite sewing projects? Future Publishing, publishers … Read More...
Another tutorial from Eskimimi, a great one on how to make a scarf pin.
One of my favorite crafty Tumblr blogs, 52 Weeks Project, shares how to make your own rustic rope candle holder. The author warns:
… Read More...“I will be the first to admit that this project is not for the faint of
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The Knitter’s Brewing Company has been doing KALs for a long time, I’ve participated in a few of them myself, for socks. This one is for this really pretty shawl. The Cardioid Shawl
Here’s the description: Cascading hearts set the … Read More...
So I have to tell you about this new phone I got. I know, I know, it’s nothing to do with knitting, but it’s pretty cool and I thought you might want to hear about it.
I know I live … Read More...
By Jaala Spiro of Knit Circus, the garter tab cast-on tutorial shows you how to start a garter stitch tab that blends right in with the rest of the border. Use this technique for crescent-shaped shawls beginning at the … Read More...
Scott Nelles Studios hand makes this beautiful bronze candle holder, inspired by the African Acacia tree. It can accommodate standard menorah candles, but this holder’s relatively season-neutral design would work well year round in any home. Check it out on … Read More...
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to used covered cording to make a pretty flower charm you can hang from a purse or keychain. She used covered cording that was left over from a previous … Read More...
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a couple of old umbrellas into some cute new bags for her kids to tote their swimming gear. The waterproof umbrella fabric is … Read More...
When you’re teaching a child to sew, easy projects that are quickly completed are the key to helping build excitement and confidence. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for a project that fits the bill – a simple … Read More...
I love it when I can find a truly lovely melt & pour soap, and here’s one from Coolah Creations. Who knew a goat’s milk m&p base could be so pretty? Get all the details here.
Just spotted this fun giveaway over at The Perfect Palette! Visit their website and leave a comment there for your chance to win an adorable custom stamp, 25 thank you cards, and 2 luggage tags from Invitation Consultants. … Read More...
Kathryn of the blog The Pickled Herring has come up with a darling and practical idea for the great chalkboard paint. She uses it on jar lids to label and date its contents.
Barbara of Cat Patches transformed a bulky stadium quilt into an easy to carry bundle with no hands required – always a plus on game day. She shows you how to do this on her blog. Get the know-how.… Read More...
Holly always comes up with the cutest and most creative ideas and this Triangle felt bird bean bag is certainly one of them. Holly writes: “He’s a very happy chappy! Make 3 of these and you can learn how to … Read More...
Danny of Mommy for Reals made this cloth baby book as part of the Farmer’s Wife in Your Life series at Love Affair With My Brother. Calling her creation The Farmer’s Wife’s Field Guide to Animal By-Products, her … Read More...
What a pretty and tasty homage to a Dutch mom… lovely meringue tulips to decorate a cake. Find the how-tos to make meringue tulips HERE at Bird on a Cake.
Hi all. My family and I are spending a glorious week in a rented house right on the Gulf of Mexico. I have limited internet access, but wanted to show y’all our beach-y kitchen curtains. Someone did silk embroidery motifs … Read More...
Show off your handmaking skills by stitching up a pattern that celebrates all things “Handmade” with the phrase in French. I just love the cute little scissor motif. Where would any of us needleworkers be without a handy set of … Read More...
