Linn of The Home Project shows off a potholder she just made from scraps she kept from her first quilt. Nicely done. She explains,
… Read More...For the batting I used thermal batting and I used two layers, because is there anything
Greatest Hits of Soda Lime Times – A Free PDF!!
Hey, it’s me again…today has been a great day to pass on cool stuff for you glass addicts and the curious..here’s some stuff for the lampworkers out there. A free pdf of the Greatest Hits of Soda Lime Times. … Read More...
DIY: May Day Basket quilt
Julie of The Crafty Quilter is doing a series of tutorials on her blog that will walk you through how to make her May Day Basket quilt, shown here. Go HERE for Part 1: Supplies and Piecing and HERE for … Read More...
Tutorial: A Message for Mom
Here’s a tutorial for a Fimo Mother’s Day card at RedTedArt. As they note in the tutorial, it would work for many other occasions as well and the simple flower motif is great for even small kiddos.
Tutorial: Squaring up quilt blocks
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to square up quilt blocks. Even if you’ve been very careful with your piecing, there is always some distortion from the sewing machine or hand, so never, … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini Mystery #8
Laura is sharing another pretty Mini Mystery needlepoint design over on her Two-Handed Stitcher blog. Go grab the pattern.
Wrinkling isn’t always a problem
Heather of In Love with Threads gives us a peek into the technique she uses to create gorgeous work such as the embroidery shown here. She says,
… Read More...You can see that the fabric has been gathered, ruched, pleated and folded
Teaching by example
Meri of Agulhas da Meri shares a slideshow examining a gorgeous sampler designed and stitched by embroidery teacher Maria do Céu Freitas. I spot a variety of cutwork and whitework techniques. Meri points out that it includes “more complex … Read More...
The Plastic Canvas Dr Who Tardis is in your bathroom
Jen of Knitolution Designs has designed a Tardis tissue-box cover…and she’s sharing the pattern! A dream come true for us nerdy Dr.-Who-and-plastic-canvas lovers. If you want to get your nerd on, too, go to the blog post for the link … Read More...
An X-Men mini-me
I didn’t think anything on this earth could be cuter than Hugh Jackman. But this Spooky Pooky rendering of Wolverine may have him beat. So tiny. So brutal. There’s a tiny doll version of Beast, too. Go to Alexz‘s … Read More...
What is tambour beading?
In the new series over on MrXStitch, Sequintial Art, Claire Barrett gives us an intro to tambour beading, which entails stitching with a hook. Many couture houses use this traditional Indian technique to cover large areas quickly with beads or … Read More...
Inspiration: Joy McC
Joy McC of New Zealand created this blooming landscape block for the CQ Journal Project 2012. Just looking at it gives me enough happy to last all day! Go to the blog post for an image you can click to … Read More...
Crocheted Jar Cover Creates Cute Candle Holder
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to add some personality to your home decor, consider making a crocheted jar cover. A Dash Sunlight, a Dutch blog, recently shared this idea on their website and it’s a simple … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ruffled boxer shorts
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of ruffled boxer shorts. Paired with a soft tee, they make cute and comfy summer sleepwear. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Secret Zipper Sweet Heart Purse
Prudent Baby shows how to make a fun heart-shaped purse with a hidden zipper stitched into the front. Their Secret Zipper Sweet Heart Purse would be so cute for little girls! It’s big enough to hold a handful of smal … Read More...
Quick Tip for Irid Glass from Bullseye Glass
Bullseye’s got a cool quick tip they’re offering up today so I thought I’d share it with you guys. It’s with gold or silver iridized glass and clear powder. The effects that are created are just lovely and super easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your sewing machine to stitch your buttons down
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use a sewing machine to stitch your buttons down. Her post includes the scoop on stitching down two-hole and four-hole … Read More...
DIY: Coconut Oil Scalp Treatment
I don’t even think about my scalp, let alone treat it, but the mums at The Mother Huddle make a very good point that healthy hair starts with a good scalp. And they thoughtfully provided an easy — and informative … Read More...
Technique and New Product: Coloring with Aquamarkers
Cindy with Flourishes has a great video tutorial showing how to use the new Aquamarkers. These markers are a water based pigment ink for a vibrant color and they are also acid free and light fast (meaning no fading). Click … Read More...
Priming Advice from Colour de Verre
Just got a newsletter from Colour de Verre about priming their molds. They have two suggestions for what works best with their molds. There’s Primo Primer or MR-97 spray. Both have their advantages but if you decide to go the … Read More...