You know those lovely ruffled, colorful cakes that look too pretty to eat and too difficult to make? This tutorial by Bubble and Sweet to make a ruffled layer cake with buttercream frosting (not fondant! woo hoo!) is fantastic and … Read More...
Duck Macarons and Pond Cupcakes
Because macarons are one of these elusive confections I’ve yet to master, I’m doubly impressed by those that have not only mastered the technique, but then make crafty scenes from their shaped macarons. Make duck macarons and pond cupcakes HERE … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Your Own Baker’s Twine
Laura Beth from A Step in The Journey, shows you how you can fake baker’s twine with the simple DIY. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Mosaic: The Neat and Unusual
Some of the neat and unusual polymer clay work I’ve found lately:
1. dandelion clock, 2. Collana Puzzle piccola POP FROG per Miriam, 3. Three magii brooch, 4. ancient symbols in turquoise 4
Inspiration: Cathy K
What I think is going on in this block by Cathy K of Utah is embroidery with colored floss over black lace. I love the drama of this unique approach. And those yo-yo blooms up in the corner are so … Read More...
Help and win
Jodie of Ric Rac is helping her mother raise $2,600 to send two children to Camp Phoenix, a fun break for burn survivors and their families. Jodie’s mom is a volunteer at this Australian facility. For every $5 you donate … Read More...
Eye-eye
Jaw. Dropping. Detail. This thread sketch by Mrs. Gibson (Mrs. Gibson’s Atelier) in linen and silk on cotton gets a standing ovation from me. Scroll back through her blog to see a bit of the work in progress.
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
Karen Ruane never fails to take my breath away. See more gorgeous photos of her exquisite embroidery at her blog post.
Embroidered elegance
Mary Corbet‘s silk and goldwork embroidered medallion is finished. And–as we all expected–it is spectacular. She says the completed work will now be appliqued to the back of a chasuble, which she will demo for us later. For now, … Read More...
Giveaway: Vintage and new
This week’s Mondo Monday Giveaway on Tatting Tales blog is a 1953 issue of the craft-classic magazine Workbasket. It includes tatting projects, which you can try out with the other prize in this giveaway: a skein of Lady Shuttlemaker’s … Read More...
Luke wants you
Quilt artist and innovator Luke Haynes makes a blazer to wear to each of his major shows. The recent opening of his solo show, The American Context, in New York City merited the creation of this I Want You blazer, … Read More...
Winner of the Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine giveaway
Time to announce who will be getting a new Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine! But first, I gotta say… Wow. 972 entries! That is the most entries I’ve ever gotten into a giveaway before. But no wonder, because this … Read More...
Better Buttonholes with Creative Knitting!
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Free Pattern – Knit Cactus Pincushion
And you can knit your own…. Doesn’t everyone want a cactus pincushion? I think it’s awesome!
The free pattern is HERE
The Adventures of Percy, Bailey and Adria and Oakley….
Percy is a Penguin, and he’s very enthusiastic about the crafts, wool and knitting world. Read about his adventures with his friends, Bailey, Adria and Oakley, over at Linda’s Web Site, HERE
Enjoy!!
Find: Ouija Board Candle
Etsy seller Burke & Hare Co. features Victorian-themed teacups, candles and home decor. They currently have an adorable Ouija board candle available in their shop. I think it will look super cute all lit up, particularly as a party accessory. … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your serger to make fitted crib sheets
Prudent Baby shows how you can make a fitted crib sheet. They’ve published similar tutorials for crib sheets in the past, but this one shows how you can make quick work of it by using your serger. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing striped fabrics
Sewing clothes from striped fabrics can be tricky. If the pieces aren’t placed straight on the fabric, you’ll end up with crooked stripes. If the stripes on the front and back pieces don’t match, it can look messy at the … Read More...
DIY: Hand and Body Lotion
Lori from Always Learning shares a recipe for a hand/body lotion that’s so luscious her friends and family are clamouring for more! Get the tutorial and try it yourself.
Free pattern: Little girl’s racerback dress
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern on their blog for making a little girl’s racerback dress. It’s a simple A-line in the front. In the back, the dress is gathered on to the racerback. It’s a cute detail that … Read More...