Virginia Spiegel‘s fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society, Foto/Fiber 2012, was a resounding success, meeting its goal of garnering more than $7000 in two days for this worthy cause. Well done! I’m so pleased to tell you that I … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt umbrella
Eep! Cynthia Treen’s guest post on The Crafts Dept. shows us step by step how to create a felt-sculpture umbrella. Maybe your doll needs one. Or adapt it for a beautiful, keepsake shower decoration. See the tute.
Sandy L from Arkansas
This work was created for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2012 by Sandy L of my home state, Arkansas. I love her delicate seam treatments. Go to the blog post for the clickable image that can be enlarged.
Inspiration: Ann Wood
If you groove on Ann Wood‘s amazing, scary owl fiber sculptures, you may be surprised to discover she has a sweet side. Witness: Miss Pink Ballerina. Gorgeous. And en pointe! See more at Ann’s blog.
“Shimmer” exhibit by John Eric Riis
Get a glimpse of John Eric Riis‘ solo show, Shimmer, through the lens and words of fiber artist Susan Lenz. The images in Susan’s review are clickable so you can enlarge them for study. Go to Susan’s post … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
How to re-vamp an old sweater into a fabulous new one
So pretty! Not only does this tutorial cover embellishing a plain sweater it also covers a bit of reshaping and resizing. So if you have a sweater that is in need of one or all three of these techniques pop … Read More...
Very Vesatile Ribbon Necklace
Take a look at this cool tutorial from the Silly Pearl Handmade showing you how to make this versatile ribbon necklace that can be worn many ways – including as a bracelet! Stephanie is busy crafting a bunch of these … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Forever Florals
The subtle colors in this lovely mood board from Pocketful of Dreams lend a sophistocated air to to the floral theme. Love the flowery bow tie!
Tutorial: Gathered fabric flower
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make a gathered fabric flower. Her version of the fabric flower uses two layers of gathered petals and a pretty bead finishing off the center. She put it on a headband to make … Read More...
Love Letter Cross Stitch Project
Motorcycle Duo
Cross Stitch Pattern – Lavender Fairy from Joan Elliot
Tutorial: Snap Trap Lil’ Kids Wallet
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Snap Trap Lil’ Kids Wallet. The small fabric pouch has two pockets – the zippered pocket across the front that you can easily … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro-inspired little gir’s top with a Peter Pan collar
Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a retro-inspired top for a little girl. The Peter Pan collar is all sweetness. She has a free pattern for a size 3T/4T. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Make a Wax Seal Stamp
Ragehaus has step by step instructions for turning a wooden dowel into a cool wax seal stamp using a wood burning tool. Note:I originally linked from another site but it was brought to my attention this post originated from Rage … Read More...
Tutorial: All-purpose organizing caddy
Jennifer Overstreet from Gable House Quilting and Designs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a handy organizing caddy. Thanks to a weighted sand pocket at the top, the bag can hang from the side of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pouch sling baby carrier
Marissa from Rae Gunshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pouch style baby carrier. It’s easy to slip on and allows for hands-free baby carrying. Get the tutorial at Rae Gun Ramblings.
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Operation Cookies
My immediate reaction upon spotting these Operation cookies was laughter. Then appreciation. Then nostalgia. Then awe. Wow, that packs a lot of punch in a cookie. Bravo to Oh Sugar! Events for having such an effect. Find the Operation cookies … Read More...
Freebie | Abraham Lincoln Quotation
In honor of Presidents’ Day The Rebel Crafter created this printable Abraham Lincoln Quotation. The 5×7 print comes in PDF, JPG, and GIF file formats. Click here to go to the freebie