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...
Knitting Pattern – Northern Lights Shawl
Isn’t this gorgeous? I just love it. Imagine if you knit it in the jewel pinks/purples, teals, greens… that we associate with the lights. Definitely go to the link below to see different colorways of this pattern. It’s definitely worth … Read More...
Boot Liners, or Boot Toppers…
I think I’ve told you about these before. But how cool! Wearing these boots at least twice a day myself, this is not only a great fashion statement (? lol), but it warms up the inside of the boot. I … Read More...
The Iknitarod! Join Us!!
You’ve heard of the Olympics!
You’ve probably heard of the Ravelympics…
Now there’s the Iknitarod! Technically in its third season, this is a marathon knitting session. From the time the mushers GO (or whatever mushers yell) to when the red … Read More...
How to make a recycled stitched heart
Over at the blog The Kraft Farm there is a fun tutorial sent in by Jamie showing how to make a stitched heart out of some recycled cardboard tubing. I bet this technique would be great for all sorts … Read More...
Free Tiny Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
Cushion Tutorial
If you have ever wanted to turn your stitching into a cushion and weren’t sure how to do it, over at Tangled Threads blog, she’s got a great tutorial. Plus, I just love the project she uses as an example, … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered bag with jumbo grommets
Needing a new purse for spring? Carissa from Bumblebee Bliss shows how to make her Gathered Bag. The straps are made from a durable webbing covered with a strip of ruffled fabric and attached to the bag with jumbo grommets. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple snakey catnip toy
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making a simple snakey catnip toy. It’s easy to make – just one seam, plus some knots. Maybe if I make one of these, our littlest kitty will play with it instead of stealing all … Read More...
Vogue Spring/Summer 2012 Preview….
Lots of fresh new designs in this newest issue of Vogue.
And, dudes! They have stuff in green. And they also have a whole girly pink thing going on. (Pink seems to be my newest obsession, I’m not sure where … Read More...
Free pattern: Happy Elephant Family softies
Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for her Happy Elephant Family softie toys. This is so sweet!! The pattern includes an adult elephant and baby elephant sizes. You could sew up an elephant family that mirrors the make-up … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled half apron in three sizes
Raechel Myers from Finding My Feet shares a tutorial at Honest to Nod showing how to make a half apron with a ruffle around the bottom. You can make the different pieces out of coordinating fabrics, or make them all … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight drapey cardigan
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a lightweight cardigan with a drapey front. The front hangs down into long points that can be worn several ways – left hanging, belted, or even tied into a knot. Get … Read More...
Simply Sockupied 2012 AND a KAL!!
Simply Sockupied Hand Knit Socks, Step-by-Step.
You’ve always wanted to learn how to knit sock, and with Interweave’s newest Emag, you can learn how, Step-by-Step!
Cast on’s and Bind off’s, plus beginner friendly patterns. Learn the parts of the sock … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Wooden Birdhouse
I love birds, nests and bird house so of course I ADORE this great mixed media artwork! Tatiana of the Creating the Hive blog tranformed a plane wooden house picture frame with some paint, stamps, paper and twigs into this … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Quilts
Combining stamping, fabirc, thread and paper Becky Shander created these sweet tiny quilts. I love how she displys them on clothes pins! Find more info on how she made them over at the Crescendoh blog.
-Heather
Thin Mint Bunny Truffles
Support your local Girl Scouts AND make adorable bunny truffles. Wins all around. Find the recipe to make these cutie bunny truffles from Thin Mints HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
DIY: Blonde? Brighten It Up!
I admit, I’ve dyed wool with Kool-Aid, and of course I’ve drunk Kool-Aid, but never thought to use it on my hair. Sadly, I’m not blonde, but Stephanie of Henry Happened is and she swears by this simple technique … Read More...
Bird’s Nest Cupcakes
Easy, peasy, done and done. Find a quick and simple idea for bird’s nests from chocolate to top your Spring cupcakes (Spring already?!?) HERE at Paints and Pans.
Free pattern: Daisies & Dots quilt
This looks like Spring. It’s Daisies & Dots designed by Piece O’ Cake Designs. Go HERE to get the free quilt pattern; you’ll need to click Download more info to open it.
Image credit: Robert Kaufman