Mimi Kirchner‘s tattooed-lady dolls make me happy for so many reasons. The workmanship is divine, of course. Only Mimi would look at toile and think “tattoo!” Only Mimi creates hair in just her way–fabric not yarn, dimensional not flat … Read More...
Newsy: Festival of Half Square Triangles
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is hosting the Festival of Half Square Triangles on her blog with a kick-off April 2. She has an impressive list of guest bloggers who will share projects featuring the beloved half square triangle. Participants … Read More...
No-Bake Marshmallow Lamb Cookies
In a rush? Make these cutie no-bake marshmallow lambs with graham crackers and a few seconds in the microwave. Easy peasy. Find the instructions HERE at Last Minute Mel.
Congratulations, Winners!
Mary Ann has won the Knitting Never Felt Better book and
Joanne has won the Noah’s Knits Book.
Thanks for playing everyone!
Sew Along: Feather Your Nest
Jenny and Angel from Stumbles & Stitches announce today they are hosting the Feather Your Nest Sew Along. They urge all sewists (themselves included) to do some projects for their own homes. Jenny explains,
… Read More...All through April, Angel and
Learn How To Take Better Pictures of Your Knitting!
This blog post by Kathleen Cubley of the Knitting Daily Blog gives you some pointers on how to take better pictures of your knitting.
Give it a try, it’s actually pretty easy!
Free Pattern – Finger Knit Door Curtain
You know you loved them in the 70’s. You know you still love them. On a cellular level you still want these door curtains! Well, now you can have them. Over at the Flax and Twine Blog, HERE
Drops Spring and Summer is HERE!
How’d They Hang that Dragon? – Hang Your Glass
Hang Your Glass First showed the glass dragon by Kate MacLeod and made you wonder how did they hang it? Well they have since sent out an email explaining with a picture how it was hung. They also mentioned the … Read More...
Jimmy Beans Wool Presents Stitch Red.
Jimmy Beans Wool is proud to present Knit Red an instant classic and must have coffee table knitting treasure for every knitter. This book contains 30 fabulously red garments and accessories designed and donated by celebrity designers who openly share … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter and springtime applique templates
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares some free Easter and springtime applique templates on her blog. She’s got a bunny, a chick, a happy sunshine, and an Easter egg. These would be so cute on t-shirts, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an indoor awning for a window
If you’re someone who loves to add a touch of charm and character to your home decor, then you’ll definitely want to check out this adorable indoor awning. The photo of this cute little awning is sure to catch your … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric notebook folder
Becky from U Create shows how to make a fabric notebook folder. On the inside, it has a pocket to hold a top-fold notepad on one side, and a pockets for pencils and papers on the other. Get the tute… Read More...
Tute with free pattern: Olivia baby quilt
Jenna of Sew Happy Geek created this adorable green and red quilt to celebrate the birth of her niece, Olivia. At 40″ square, it’s the perfect size for a baby. I’m impressed with how she used one quilt block pattern … Read More...
DIY: Facial Toner
Living in a humid climate — well, when it’s warm — I love facial toners. So if you’ve never tried one, The Natural Beauty Workshop has a fabulous primer on different types of toners and then the recipes to … Read More...
Inspiration: Soap ‘staches
Mustaches…they’re everywhere, and why not in your soap? Just had to share these cute ‘stache soaps made from chocolate molds, from Greenbean’s Crafterole. I think she had me at the handlebar…my best friend’s father had one, and I just love … Read More...
Bunny in a Hat Popsicles
A true work of magic… how cool (pun intended) is this bunny popsicles mold
? Find it HERE,
Cherries to Stitch
Spring Wreath
Fabric Carrots for the Easter Bunny tutorial
Clare created these spectacular Carrots to keep the Easter Bunny happy. I love the patterns in the materials she used and her complete pictorial tutorial. To get this tutorial go over to “Clare’s Craftroom”.