I love the texture that faux fur can add to a sewing project, but all that fur can be difficult to work with. If you cut it wrong, you end up with the pile chopped short at the edges. If … Read More...
Congratulations to our Giveaway Winners!
Our book, Knitting Socks From Around The World goes to Viretta
and the book, Knit Local, Celebrating America’s Homegrown Yarn goes to Enid
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Sea glass giveaway
Head over to GateArte for a chance to win 20 gorgeous pieces of sea glass that you can craft into a beautiful piece of jewelry! The winner will be announced in December. After you enter the giveaway, take a look … Read More...
Well Read Beads
These beads have a story to tell. Made from discarded books, each bead is cut by hand then rolled and finished using a special compression process. After glazing and curing these beads are ready to begin their new life as … Read More...
Framed Bird in a Wreath
What a pretty way to use some empty frames! These birds were cut out using a cutting machine and framed inside wreaths, and then enclosed in frames. Love the blue and how it contrasts with the birds. See them at … Read More...
Christmas Cookie Roundup
It’s not too early for Christmas cookies yet, is it? As far as I’m concerned, June isn’t even too early. Find a roundup of over 30 ideas for Christmas cookies HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Whit’s Knits: Felted Thanksgiving Oven Mitts
From the Purl Bee’s the Whit’s Knits are sharing their awesome and useful felt Oven Mitts. The mitts look so cozy while keeping your hands from being burned while busy in the kitchen Thanksgiving Day. There is a pattern and … Read More...
Repurposed Shutter Magazine Rack
If you haven’t heard of Gail from My Repurposed Life, you are in for a treat. Gail has an uncanny knack for seeing new life in old things. She turns old, used furniture into new and remarkable pieces. This old … Read More...
{DIY} Vintage Table Numbers
Create table numbers with a vintage vibe using this quick and easy tutorial from Bayside Bride. Love the large scale and the distressed paint finish!
Robot Cakes & Wedding Cake Toppers
If you or your groom are a fan of robots, please don’t miss this fun post at Poptastic Bride featuring adorable robotic-themed wedding cakes and toppers! So unique!
Make a Santa Owl ornament
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella has started a series of tutorials for 24 handmade ornaments. Yea! First up is this precious Santa Owl. Go to her blog post for the free pattern and tutorial. And be sure to bookmark the … Read More...
Dala Horse Christmas Ornament tutorial
This cute little Christmas felt horse ornament comes from “Better Homes and Gardens”. This has so many uses for the holidays such as on top of a gift or hang on the tree. Go over to Better Homes and Gardens … Read More...
Get JMD’s free November calendar
Janet M. Davies‘ desktop calendar design for November features a quilt composed of whitework blocks. Divine! Download the free image.
Applique a scottie
Bustle and Sew is sharing the pattern and tutorial for Best in Show, this adorable applique and embroidery scottie dog. Get the free PDF file.
Chalkboard Spice Jars
Here’s a fun idea using recycled baby food jars and chalkboard paint. File all those organized jars into a drawer and they’ll be at your fingertips whenever you need them. See them at Frugal Decor Mom — Kitchen Organization….
How to make recycled baby scribble paper gift bows
One of the things kids do in abundance is scribble so why not use some of their “work” in a new and fun way! Rachel of the blog Lines Across My Face shared her super easy and fun tutorial on… Read More...
Enter High Fiber Diet exhibition
The Bellevue Arts Museum of Bellevue, Washington, USA, has released a call for entries in BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet. The announcement says,
… Read More...Artists are encouraged to take a creative approach to the fiber medium, considering both traditional expressions
Read CQ Mag Online
The latest issue of CQ Magazine Online is available now. Included are articles by Lynn Schoeffler, Sharon Boggon (who created the gorgeous block of the month shown above), Allison Aller, and Lisette Root. Go to the free … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
Tutorial: Super Easy Snack Bag
Jen from New Green Mama shows how to make her Super Easy Snack Bag. The small fabric pouch is made from a single rectangle of cotton fabric and has an easy Velcro closure. It’s a quick and easy project, suitable … Read More...