Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how she used ruffle fabric to make this beautiful throw pillow. Because the ruffle fabric is stretchy, she included a cotton interlining so it would keep its shape over time. Get the tutorial to … Read More...
Win a year of free ads!
Help to publicize the new TAFA site and you could win US$1,000 in free ads for your business. Rachel Biel of The Textile and Fiber Art List says,
… Read More...TAFA’s new site was launched on January 16 of this year (
Tutorial: Stumpwork raspberry
Elizabeth of Sew in Love has put together a new tutorial for creating a stumpwork raspberry with felt padding and beads. So gorgeous. Go to her blog post to learn how to do it.
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Embroidery on cork = jewelry
Maya of The Little Treasures has come up with a brilliant and beautiful way to recycle corks. By embroidering on thin slices she creates, in effect, flat beads that make excellent focals for jewelry. Evidence: The Satellite Necklace 2 (shown … Read More...
‘EyeBombing’
Looking for an easy way to bring a smile not only to your child’s face, but to others in your town? Why not ‘eyebomb’ your town! This idea is perfect for growing your child’s observation skills, as well as their … Read More...
Teeny hoops to wear
Sonia of Dandelyne creates necklaces a needleworker has to love. Not only are they tiny works of needle art–applique and embroidery–but many are mounted in miniature embroidery hoops! Adorable. See a review of Dandelyne on All the Live Long Day … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Jar Lid Magnets
These lids are fabulous. Although they are intended as a St. Patty’s Day craft, you can pretty much transform this craft into anything you want it to be. Any holiday or fun picture could be used! You can find the… Read More... Project: Stamped Salt Dough Gift Tags
This post over on The Cheese Theif blog brought back a lot of memories. When I was little I remember many times making ornaments out of salt dough. Find the simple recipe to make the dough and some idea for … Read More...
Show Love for Your Ginghers
I have tons of scissors and I am not stuck on on particular brand or the other, but that said, I know some of you collect one brand and that brand might just be Ginghers. If it is, this chart … Read More...
The Runner
A recent running experience inspired Brigette Dadaux to post this Runner Silhouette project that will be great for anyone who’s looking to honor someone who loves to run. If you have someone in your household who is into track or … Read More...
Personalized Bookmarks
Get ready to fall in love with the adorable handmade bookmarks from the Etsy shop Handmadeit. These charming creations are bursting with cuteness and will add a delightful touch to your reading experience. Each bookmark showcases the meticulous artistry … Read More...
Easy Easter Cupcakes
For quick and easy Easter cupcakes, all you need are wafer cookies and some edible Easter grass. Make carrots-in-the-ground cupcakes HERE at No Time for Flash Cards.
Plastic Animal Hangers – different takes on the same craft
One of the beautiful things about the internet is getting to see different crafter’s takes on the same project. For instance, you might remember the Anthropologie inspired toy animal rack from Craftzine’s how-to video last summer. Or maybe you just … Read More...
Pi Day Pie Boxes (I Could Make That)
As Pi Day approaches, with its annual tribute to the number 3.14 and its delicious homophonic dessert counterpart, the awesome crafter blogger behind I Could Make That gives a tutorial for the perfect box to give a Pi Day present. … Read More...
Vintage Redux: Remake Classic and Collectible Jewelry
Amy Barickman is giving away a signed copy of Brenda Schweder’s Vintage Redux: Remake Classic and Collectible Jewelry
at her blog A Thimbleful of Thoughts. Hurry readers! The giveaway will end Wednesday, March 14, so jump over to A Thimbleful … Read More...
DIY Cocktail Ring
Arica shares her super easy tutorial for making a unique cocktail ring from a vintage earring. Buttons or a vintage brooch could also work to make your own statement ring. Take a look at Love and Rosen for the details … Read More...
Technique: The Butterfly Trick
When paper piecing, how can you be sure your next piece is large enough to cover the area you had in mind? Linda Worland at Paper Panache shares a tip on ensuring you do, calling it the Butterfly Trick. Go … Read More...
Green Beer Marshmallow Pops
I can definitely see grabbing a handful of these about halfway into a night of drinking the real green beer… Make these easy green beer marshmallow pops for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Roll Up Glass Blowing
The first time I witnessed a roll up was at Urban Glass in Brooklyn. It was absolutely amazing to watch. The piece being made was a very large, and would become the globe for a lamp. I never saw the … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Decorated Cookies
If it’s St. Patrick’s Day cookies you’re looking for, then make sure to stop HERE at Pink Little Cake. You’ll find decorating instructions for the whole set shown.