I am truly honored to be a guest today on American Patchwork and Quilting Radio. I’ll be chatting with host and superstar quilter Pat Sloan. If you’ve been curious about my personal quilting journey (since I mostly talk … Read More...
Too Cute Hot Cocoa Cookies
Despite the language I sometimes use here, I’m not one who squeals, giggles (well, I do that sometimes, but only around the most ridiculous people), or bats her lashes. But when something comes along so cute, it almost makes me … Read More...
Next Up on the List of Heart-Shaped Foods: ‘Tater Skins!
See? They just keep coming. Foods shaped like hearts. You have your hot dogs, tortilla chips, (insert here a million others that I’ve posted in the last three years), and now potato skins. Make them HERE at Make … Read More...
Football Cake Pops
What got me with these was not just a cake pop that looks like a football, but the touchdown goal post thingies (sorry, I played tennis). Oh wait. I just got it. The football is going through the goal post … Read More...
Product review: Thread Candy stitch journals
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint reviews a purse-sized stitch journal from Thread Candy Studio. While she points out that the journals are too small to be comprehensive, it sounds as if they’re inexpensive and handy enough to justify purchasing … Read More...
New Crafting Tool | i-magicut Ribbon Cutter
I came across a video for this tool from Imaginisce and I wanted to get your opinion. I have to be honest, I don’t see the need for this tool, it seems to make a simple process more complicated. But … Read More...
A Wreath For Valentine?
Yes! I think this lovely, understated wreath would look fab with a pretty heart added to it. First, you follow the tutorial here to make the wreath.
Then, you crochet one or more hearts to add to the wreath … Read More...
Free pattern: Turtle pin cushion
Look what Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) made! The cutest little turtle ever. If you’d like to make your own crazy-quilted turtle pin cushion, you’re in luck. Kathy is sharing her pattern and tips for construction. Go to her post… Read More...
Tutorial | Word Bubbles & Tags with Silhouette and Cameo
Lisa aka Gluestick Girl shares a tutorial for cutting word bubbles and tags (shown above) with the Silhouette/Cameo machines. Click here to go to the tutorial
Decoupage furniture: roses!
Swampdragon on flickr has some AMAZING decoupaged furniture. I want this.
Inspiration du Jour | Sweet Love
Bottle Cutting Jig Makes Recycling Easier
I’m in the process of making some bottles into tumblers by cutting off the tops and grinding them top of the glass to even it out. I’m using a tile saw and it’s a bit uneven sometimes. When I saw … Read More...
riots not diets | Flickr – Photo Sharing!
Great riots not diets cross stitch. I’m not sure who created it but I love it!
Still, you can get a cute riots not diets button from socialgrace on Etsy here.
riots not diets | Flickr – Photo Sharing!.
Tutorial: HRTs
I’m familiar with Half Square Triangles but not Half Rectangle Triangles. Learn what they are and how to make them at the Modern Quilt Guild blog. It’s part of their 100 Days of Modern Quilting event – Week 1, … Read More...
Final Call For New Editor Applications
Ladies and Gentlemen ,
This is the final call for applications to become our new Bath and Body Editor.
You must be able to work 10+ hours a week to create a minimum of 5 Bath and Body related … Read More...
Candle Making Classes at General Wax
General Wax & Candle Company located in North Hollywood, CA is offering several candle making classes beginning in January 2012.
The beginner candle making class takes place January 14th, 2012 and costs $20 dollars if paid in advance. The same … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Hot Water Bottle Cover
What makes a more loving Valentine’s gift than the comfort from a Hot Water Bottle with a cover made from an old felted sweater? You might put a red heart on this to make it look more of a Valentine … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon bow headband
Dom from Crafted shows how to make a ribbon bow headband. A bit of elastic at the bottom keeps it fitting snug around your head. I’m loving the little bow at the top! Get the tute.
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Roundup: Getting 2012 Off to a Good Start
Seems like a lot of people are getting their new years off to a good start with some clay – I know I’m one of them!
- CraftyLittlePigtails played with her clay (and kids!) and made some adorable little kawaii figures
Tutorial: Leather glove refashion with cut-out and fur trim
Whitney from Freshly Given shows how to give a plain pair of leather gloves a shot of modern style. She cut out a portion of the glove, and then added fur trim to the bottom. Love!! Get the how-to.… Read More...