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...
Project Bread: Holiday Spoons Project
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to be thankful for what we have and that we never have to experience hunger. But even more than being thankful, the holidays are a wonderful time to give! This Spoon project presented by Project … Read More...
Newsy: Identity CONF registration open | SAQA – SDA
Registration is open for the 2012 Identity: Context and Reflection conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA in 2012. The event is sponsored by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and Surface Design Association (SDA). Click HERE … Read More...
Pilgrim Pumpkins and More
The Nature of Grace is a wonderful blog that gives you full lesson plans for topics! Thanksgiving and Pilgrims is their most recent homeschool lesson. I love these Pilgrim Pumpkins, and think they would look great on a front porch. … Read More...
Giveaway: SewThankful | La Todera
Susan Brubaker Knapp from Blue Moon River is hosting a series of giveaways on her blog from patterns she got at the Fall International Quilt Market, Houston. Get a chance to win one of four patterns by Julie Creus of … Read More...
Tutorial: Frozen yogurt applique on kid’s tees
Ilene from Come on, Ilene! guest blogs at My Own Road with a tutorial showing how to add a cute frozen yogurt applique to a child’s t-shirt. Who wouldn’t love a sweet treat like that on the front of their … Read More...
Tutorial for dictionary pendants
Clay buttons
Take a look at these clay buttons from Creative Impressions in Clay! These make me think of Christmas cookies. Tari is giving away some of her pretty Celtic buttons to a lucky reader that answers a question on Art Bead … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls. The poofy tulle blossom is so cute perched on top of baby’s head. Get the tutorial.
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DROPS felted slippers for Christmas FREE pattern
Drop always has the newest and the coolest knit and crochet patterns for us. These “felted slippers” would look so amazing Christmas morning when you open all your gifts. Don’t forget keeping the little ones feet warm and … Read More...
Tip: Blending with Markers
Darlene from Darlene’s Designs shares a great video on how to get the blended look of Copic markers but she uses Stampin’ Up markers. Way to use what you’ve already got! We don’t always need to run out and spend … Read More...
Manmade lace
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread examines a work of Battenberg lace created by a priest for the hem of his vestments. It’s an amazing story. See the post.
Learn about Jacobean crewel
Revel in images of 17th century English bed hangings in the collection of the Embroidery Guild of America. See closeups of the Jacobean crewel embroidery. Get links to free patterns based on these works and courses in Jacobean embroidery. Go … Read More...
Mason Jar Snowmen
Decoupage some tissue paper onto empty jars, use a Styrofoam ball for a head and you have instant snowman decorations! See these cute guys and get the instructions over at Weeping Cherries — A Very Merry Mason Jar Monday!.
New PhotoSharing Site for Food and Crafts from Make and Takes
We all already know and love Make and Takes, but have you spotted Spotlight yet? It’s a photo sharing site from Make and Takes, in the same vein as Tastespotting or Foodgawker, for food and recipes and kid … Read More...