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]
Drool-worthy stitching – Japanese embroidered felt balls
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shared this photo of Japanese embroidered felt balls. It gives me exactly the same feeling as a photo of a boxful of Belgian chocolates. What a treat! See more at her blog post.
(Unfortunately, Bronwyn … Read More...
Tutorial: Funky Fabric Thanksgiving Bird softie
Head over to the Fiskars site for a tutorial showing how to make this Funky Fabric Bird softie. Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and … Read More...
Leather pendant tutorial
I’ve posted about Katrinshine’s fabulous leather jewelry before. Now you can get Katrinshine’s easy and stylish leather pendant tutorial at the blog for the Russian Team on Etsy! This looks like a wonderfully simple gift idea.
Audrey has never looked better
Three years in the making, Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy quilt is complete, and it is spectacular. The overall composition is breathtaking. The details are exquisite. And the story behind it is fascinating. I’m so glad she’s sharing … Read More...
Broken Blocks Scarf
Broken Blocks Scarf (Free Pattern For Personal Use Only)
THIS PATTERN HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS PROBABLY NOT FOR A BEGINNER
2 Skeins Sheep(ish) Yarn – worsted weight yarn Magenta(ish) is Color A; Teal(ish) is Color B
Thanks to … Read More...
New from Elsa Mora
Oh, my. Look what Elsa Mora has been up to. See more at her blog post.
Green Stag quilt to honor deer widows
Saw Daniel Rouse’s art quilt and thought of all the spouses left behind this weekend since Modern Gun Deer season started today. Deer Widows they are sometimes called. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission explains what Modern Gun – Deer … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Zipper Pouch
Kat from Diary of a Flutter.Kat shares how to make this patchwork pouch with a zipper. She says,
… Read More...They make such great presents!!! And once you know the technique of how to make one – you will quickly be able
Share the Rack with a quilt
Marie from ran dum thots shows off the quilt she just finished draped over a bike rack in her home town of Portland. She says the bike shelter has an interesting back story. Click HERE to read more. Nice … Read More...
Would you stop to shop?
Laura from Joy in Cloth, along with a friend(s), spied this sign on a car trip to a show. She said by the looks of the place, she immediately thought of Dueling Banjos from the movie Deliverance. I … Read More...
Candle Holder/Vase by Steven & Chris
How to make a wrapping paper gift bag
This is one of those craft project that uses a recycled element, in this case a cake mix box, as a tool to make a gift bag. Check out the tutorial Carmen sent in featured at the blog Roca and … Read More...
Popsicle Stick Christmas Wreath
Here’s a fun simple craft you can do with your kids using popsicle sticks
! This wreath would be perfect on your child’s bedroom door to help welcome in the holiday season! Head on over to FunLab Blog for the … Read More...