This canvas is tiny–just 4 inches by 4 inches. The quilt on the surface is pieced, hand painted, and machine and hand embroidered. So much beauty in such a small space. The work is by Dale Anne Potter. See … Read More...
Hardanger peep show
If you’re a fan of hardanger, Hannah of enbrouderie has some serious eye candy for you. Go to her post to see all the photos.
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Inspiration: Spooky Pooky
Oooooooooooo! Castiel (the angst-riddled angel) from Supernatural as a tiny softie from Alexz of Spooky Pooky Creations. See more at her blog post.
Blog Feature- Mini-eco
I am so excited that I have feature this blog! I borrowed this photo from LMNOP so I could show you all the cool stuff she does! I could spend hours and probably feature every single craft she has … Read More...
Fall Burlap Wreath
There are a lot of wreaths out there, but for some reason this one caught my eye. I love the pillow-y look and that great big focal flower in the front. it’s well done and very fallish. Go to Today’s … Read More...
Wooden Peg Board for Crayons
This is such a great idea for allowing your kids to get a great visual of all the color options they have with their crayons. My favorite part of her post is the pictures of her son taking the crayons … Read More...
Scrap Face- RePurpose Craft
Art is Basic gave her students an assignment of bringing in items from home that represented aspects of themselves, and they used them to make art…personal art. Love it!
Footprint Flying Witch
How adorable is this little witch? I hardly ever think of crafts for kids with witches, but this one seems perfect for any age! Head on over to Sweet and Lovely Crafts for the directions.
Cosy up to some cash
If you think tea cosies are quaint, then consider this: Your original tea cosy (or cozy if you’re in the US) could garner you AU$500 if it wins best of show in the World Tea Cosy Competition. The call … Read More...
Stitch some Christmas ornaments
Peggy of NeedlePaint has a rockin tutorial for making personalized needlepoint Christmas ornaments. She follows up with another apt tute about quick stitches for filling the backgrounds when you need to complete a lot of ornaments in a hurry. … Read More...
Make some Fake “tattoo” tights
Here’s a brilliant idea from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...Every once in awhile we get a photo of one of you, newly tattooed with an Urban Threads design. Like the idea, but not the commitment? Craft up some tattoo tights,
Tutorial: Hanging iPad holder for the car
Teresa from My Patchwork shares a tutorial showing how to make an iPad holder for your car. It hangs from the headrest of the front seat, creating a small movie screen for a backseat passenger. Brilliant!! This would be so … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand-worked buttonholes
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to make hand-worked buttonholes. In most cases, it’s faster and easier to use your sewing machine to make a buttonhole, but there are times when … Read More...
Tutorial: Petal Skirt
Adithi’s Amma Sews shares a tutorial showing how to make her Petal Skirt. The body of the skirt is made from eight petal-shaped pieces that overlap. The petals in her skirt are made from satin with an organza layer on … Read More...
Giveaway: Six half-yard cuts from Anna Maria Horner
Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a yummy bundle from Moona Fabrics. The fabric bundle includes 6 half-yard cuts of the Hugs & Kisses print from Anna Maria Horner’s Loulouthi line. Go to her post to get … Read More...
Read all about it: Repairing and repurposing old denim jeans
Nancy Minksy from Jean Repair and author of Denim Revolution guest blogs in the Drop Dead Denim series at Michele Made Me with a post full of ideas for repairing and repurposing old denim. If you have a much-loved but … Read More...
Technique: Whitewashed Background
Joy from Less is More shares a how to video for making a shabby chic whitewashed background using paint daubers. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Crochet Meets the Modern Health Industry
I’ve had a lot of jobs in my life. After college and my degree in English and Education, I worked in the Medical Record Department of a large, urban hospital where I had labored part time while attaining … Read More...
Measuring Cups/Spoons Organizer
Inspired by something she saw on Pinterest, Angie from Burton Avenue created this fun organizer for her measuring spoons. There’s also a version for measuring cups. She’ll show you how —Measuring Cups/Spoons Organizer.
