There’s nothing like a broken zipper to send a favorite bag or garment to the trash bin. But wait – that’s not necessarily true! Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how you can replace the broken zipper and save your favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: Pea coat pattern modifications
Jessica from Running With Scissors created this awesome pea coat. She used a McCall’s pattern as a starting point for the shapes of the pieces, but she adapted them to create the look she wanted and to avoid a bunch … Read More...
Tutorial: Cookie cutter pincushions
Did you know that you can use a cookie cutter to create a pincushion? How cool is that! Country Living has the how-to. You can buy the pincushions new at the craft store, but I think I’d go for the … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Doll House Book
HOLY COW! That’s the first thing I said when I saw this amazing book from Larissa over at the Crate Paper blog. This oh- so- cute doll house made from paper, cut outs and embellishments (and could easily be embellished … Read More...
Tutorial: Hourglass baby quilt
Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew shows how to make this baby quilt from a classic pattern, the Hourglass. With lots of steps and photos, this is a tutorial I’ll be Pinning. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Cluck Cluck Sew
Ta Dah!: Pieced Dresden cushion for friend
Amy at Badskirt made this cushion for a friend who gave her the fabric that’s in it. She explains,
… Read More...I discovered this pieced Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) Dresden technique at a quilt far[sic] a long time ago. I worked from
The Crochet Bible
That’s a hefty name to give your book – a Bible! I found this 2007 publication by Sue Whiting while browsing the crochet section at my library. This is not to be confused with the Crochet Stitch Bible which is … Read More...
Iknitarod 2012 Update
This is my Iknitarod project (over on Ravelry, Iknitarod 2012).
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=4575&lang=us
Figuring this may be the only way I’ll get this done, as it’s due for a baby shower in, oh, about a week! And yeah, I just started it.… Read More...
Tutorial: Isosceles Picnic Quilt
It’s large, but it folds up neatly with handles to carry. Penny at Sew Take A Hike made this super-size Isosceles Picnic Quilt to take on family outings. She picked perfectly cheerful colors that set a mood. You can see … Read More...
Polymer Clay Goodies for my Mom
Getting a jump on clayful wonders for moms – belatedly! I meant this to go up Friday night. My mom is a fan of baubles and pretty things:
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| Ivory Cuff Bracelet by PolymerPlayin | Polymer Pendant Necklace by StoneHouseStudio |
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| Poppy Brooch |
Softie Face Tutorial; How to Make a Monster Smile)
“Distractions”; hosted by Ashley is a fun blog to visit. Ashley lives in California and love photography and loves creating and writing about fashion, sewing and crafts. I know when I have made some toys for my kids; sometimes it … Read More...
Etched Glass Spice Bottles
These spice storage bottles were once Starbucks drink bottles. This project is a perfect example of how to recycle items you might have otherwise thrown away. Instead of tossing them in the trash bin, give them another purpose like these … Read More...
Wii Game Storage
I really like what Becky did to create some storage for all of their Wii games. This would work great for any type of CDs or DVDs. They store right in the door which is ideal for saving space! Head … Read More...
Mushroom Terrariums
When I first saw these I was just smitten. Aren’t they gorgeous? The tiny details and the whimsy! I mean really, how often do I get to use the word whimsy! I love this entire Flickr photostream from woolly fabulous … Read More...
Knit Picks Chroma
Dudes. It’s Chroma!
And it’s Knit Picks! And now Chroma has new colors! Made up of 70% wool and 30% nylon, it comes in fingering and worsted weights. The fingering weight is 396 yds/100 gm. The worsted in 198 yds/100 … Read More...
Owl Hat!
Now, this isn’t so much a pattern as a really cute idea. Take a pattern of choice, square off the top, add poms and fringies and get funky with the felt!
From The Vintage Umbrella, HERE
Free hand-embroidery patterns
(1) Promises and Borders block 3 from Jenny of Elefantz
(2) Miss Kitty from Primitives by the Light of the Moon
(3) Spring from Hudson’s Holidays
(4) Friday Freebie 3/1/12 from Pin Tangle
(5) Bird and branch from Broderie d’Antan… Read More...
Baby Moccasin Booties Pattern
Baby booties are not only adorable to look at, but they are also a functional and practical gift for new parents. Not only do they keep little toes warm and protected, but they are also easy to put on and … Read More...
Fair Isle Knitting For Beginners…
Learn this technique while knitting a pair of fingerless mitts. Both are easy, this is like learning two lessons in one!
From the Stitcherati, the free pattern is a link on her blog, HERE
Check out these Fair Isle Knitting … Read More...
Giveaway: Manya’s hand-stitched pendants
Manya of kézzel és lélekkel is celebrating her second blogaversary with a rockin giveaway. There will be two winners. One will win Manya’s lovely red roses silk-ribbon embroidery pendant. The other will win a pendant created in her choice of … Read More...