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Tutorial: Knotted knit hat for baby or toddler
Meg from She Creates It All shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet knotted hat for a baby or toddler. The stretch knit fabric is soft on baby’s skin and gives the hat an adjustable fit. Get the … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Branch Art
I love how this cardboard tube wall art uses other elements to create a pretty fall display. I’ve seen plenty of cardboard tube wall art projects, but the three dimensional aspects of this one is quite different. Check it out … Read More...
Free chain patterns from About.com
Tammy Powley is sharing a list of basic chain patterns and resources for buying ready-made chains as well. If you love the look chains add to your jewelry making, check it out the lists at About.com Jewelry Making.
How to upcycle an old plain platter into a special one
Sometimes there are objects that we pick up that we know we can make special. That is the case with what Jenni did with this old wood platter she scored at a yard sale. See how she took a bit … Read More...
Magnetic Spice Jars
Here’s a fun and colorful way to keep your spices at your fingertips without compromising tidiness and design in your kitchen. Check these out at DAV.I.SON.: Check Out My Moves!.
Etsy Metal Blog Challenge
Etsy Metal Blog is having a design challenge to rouse your imagination. Drawing inspiration from the challenges and designers’ creations on Lifetime TV’s Project Accessory, the challenge invites you to get creative and make your own statement jewelry to fit … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Apples and Birds quilt
Cecily at Craftopotamus finished this baby quilt just in time for the shower. It shows you don’t have to do a complicated design for great results. It’s adorable, love her fabric choices. Click HERE to see more photos.
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Tutorial: Fabric gift boxes
Geta’s Quilting Studio shows how to make these adorable fabric boxes. She says it’s a great way to use up small bits of fabric, and just as important, bits of leftover interfacing. Go HERE to see how she did it… Read More...
The bead embroidery is going swimmingly
This fabulous work of bead embroidery is Dot Lewallen‘s entry in the Land of Odds Illustrative Mystery Book Bead Tapestry Contest. Dot (SpeedieBeadie) was selected as one of four finalists in the competition. The winner will be … Read More...
Win Julie Creus patterns
Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River is giving away four patterns by Julie Creus of La Todera Sewing and Craft Patterns. Julie created the fabric flowers shown in these photos. The pattern for the Camelia Gigantus (the big pink … Read More...
Christmas Felt Reindeer Wreath Tutorial
I am sure your guests will be delighted when they are greeted by this adorable Reindeer Wreath from “FaveCrafts” By: Debi Schmitz for Styrofoam. She has written instruction and a downloadable template for the Reindeer. Enjoy!
Make your stitching stand out
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some excellent guidance about choosing a background color for your needlepoint. See her post.
Sunday Roundup
- Polymer Clay Central’s challenge of the month theme is Turkey. This is perfect since I’ve been talking turkey on here lately!
- If you make beads and jewellery with your clay, give the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge a try
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Pattern and tutorial: Pocket bot
Someone you know needs a wee pocket bot in his or her Christmas stocking. And you can make one! Jodie of Ric-Rac is sharing the pattern and tutorial. My favorite part: the tiny pocket where you can tuck a charm … Read More...
Tutorial: Hope Rag Tote Bag
Seema SK from SSK Craft Shop shares a tutorial on her blog, Hooks, Needles and Brushes showing how to make her fringe-y Hope Rag Tote bag. She cut all of the fringed squares using the AccuQuilt Rag Die, but … Read More...
Project: Pocket Card
The Whiff of Joy blog shares directions for making a sweet pocket card, perfect for tucking in a little cocoa packet, gift card, etc. These make great simple holiday gifts for teachers or co-workers.
-Heather
Tutorial: Print your own fabric to make custom patches
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity wanted to add some patches to her kids’ Harry Potter Halloween costumes. It would have been nearly impossible to find them in a store to buy, so she made her own using her inkjet printer. … Read More...
Tutorial: French curve bobbin holder
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made a bobbin organizer for her wall – out of a French curve. Awesome! Get the tute.
[photo from Bored & Crafty]