Our giveaway for The Colette Sewing Handbook ended Thursday of last week, but I’ve been out of town until this evening and hadn’t had a chance yet to announce the winner. But now that I’m back, I’m happy to announce … Read More...
Christmas Candle Cover Tutorial
Bonnie from Crafting a Green World took some tacky Christmas candles with battery bulbs
and transformed them by giving them a festive cover.
She created the floral pattern by painting toilet paper rolls cut into ½ pieces and hot glued … Read More...
French Provincial Rooster
This great looking piece of art would cost a fortune in high end shops, but you can make one yourself by following Walter’s tutorial over at Mod Podge Rocks. Head over now to get the how to on this awesome … Read More...
Glowing Holiday Hurricanes
These simple yet beautiful hurricanes are the perfect addition to your holiday fireplace mantel. Nothing says holiday warmth like the glow of white Christmas lights! Get the how to at Real Simple — Glowing Holiday Hurricanes.
Tutorial: Girl’s Party Dress with petticoat skirt
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this girl’s party dress that is all kinds of awesomeness. She started with her Twirl Skirt pattern, and adding a tank top and altering the … Read More...
Stitch your fingertips
When the weather is frigid, must you risk frost bite to use your smart phone? Not any more. Becky Stern of Sternlab says, “Use a bit of conductive thread to make your gloves work with your touch screen phone.” Go … Read More...
How to Transfer Graphics
Red Hen Home shows you how to take graphics and transfer them to your crafting surface. Head over to Red Hen Home for the how to — Transparency Transfers.
Frank A. Edmunds Graph Gripper
Looking for a great gadget to gift to a stitcher (or yourself)? The is a handy little tool for holding small graphs or working copies of charts. It attaches by a clamp to your hoop or scroll frame. The Graph … Read More...
Dreaming of Gifts – Writing to Santa
Christmas Village
Inspiration: Elsa Mora
Once in a while, Elsa Mora makes something for herself–like this headband. She says,
There are so many tiny embroidery details in it. Looking at the beads and stitches in this piece makes me happy.
Me, too! See more photos … Read More...
DIY: Natural Dye Table Runner by Kathreen Ricketson
Kathreen Rickets, did a quest post on “Poppytalk’ a design blog collecting inspiration and dedicated to promoting emerging design talent. They have many wonderful tutorials on their blog that will inspire you. The one I selected for you is “DIY: … Read More...
How to make a recycled wine box recipe container and display
Recipes from our past are positively the best. I have one of my great grandmother’s that I make all the time. I love this idea for recycling a beautiful wine box into a container that is perfect for storing and … Read More...
Inspiration: Chris Gray
Chris Gray (Textile Butterfly) made these fantastic pendants–needlepunch and a few beads in a handmade wooden bezel acquired through Etsy. Matte and sparkle, soft and hard. Wonderful. See more at Chris’ blog post.
Ed. note: Chris Gray … Read More...
25% off on Rachel’s art!
Rachel Biel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus is offering 25% off on goods in her Etsy shop during November. She says,
… Read More...Almost everything that I make now would rot away if it was buried. From dust to dust. That really appeals
Edible Muppets
As one who adores the Muppets with much of her being, the title up there just seems wrong. But I could think of no other. Spotted at this roundup from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, find Muppets ideas … Read More...
Winner of our book Giveaway “Uniquely Felt”!
Ready for winter
These colorful critters by Neta Amir of Doll Stories are adorably bundled up for nippy weather. Their hair, especially, gives me joy. See more photos of Neta’s latest art dolls at her blog post.
Glass Jar Photo Display
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know how much I adore unique ways to display snapshots and family photos. These jars are no exception, and you can get the how to over at Rikki … Read More...
Does this count as fiber?
Annet of Fat-Quarter crocheted this strangely beautiful doily. What is that unusual fiber? Old music tapes! So I’m wondering…is there a way to embroider with old tapes? And do I still have racks of them somewhere in my garage? Enjoy … Read More...