Here’s a few minis to get our autumn rolling in the polymer clay world. Autumn may be my favourite colour palette (then again, I seem to remember feeling like this as every new season rolls in).
1. Autumn Harvest, … Read More...
You Want Dishcloths? I Got Your Dishcloths!
And the patterns are free! Air Force Dishcloths, Christmas Dishcloths, 4th of July Dishcloths, Illusion Dishcloths, Stripes, Solids, Checks, Patterns, Colors… If you can dream it, it’s here. Oh, and dishtowels too!
Go to AllFreeKnitting.com and search “dish”!
I Love Yarn Day!
Little Black Owl, Perfect For Halloween!
Pink Flamingo
Tutorial: Enlarge a sewing pattern without using a photocopier
When I think about enlarging a pattern, my first thought it to run down to the copy shop. But what happens if the copy shop is closed? CraftStylish shares a downloadable project sheet showing how to enlarge a pattern without … Read More...
Kaps For Kendall – Charity Knitting At It’s Best!
Visit the Kaps for Kendall site to find out how you can help!
From Alison and Whitney:
In memory of our sister, we
have launched “Kaps for Kendall.”
Our goal is to raise money to fight Fanconi anemia, the disease … Read More...
Tutorial: A Little Fawn Tunic with hand-drawn illlustration
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Little Fawn Tunic for little girls. The sweet little deer illustration is hand-drawn with fabric markers. LOVE! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]
Mini Mice Cakes
Eek! A totally not-scary mouse! Must be the licorice ears. Learn to make these cuties HERE at Country Living.
Flavored Ice Cubes
Gorgeous ice cubes, gorgeous photography. Find the how-tos (for the former) HERE at Spoon Fork Bacon.
Gelatine Flower Cupcake Topper
This frosty see-through flower cupcake topper is just too cool, yes? Learn to make a gelatine flower cupcake topper HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.
Tutorial: Ribbon and elastic bookmarks and journal wraps
Sara from Craft Snob shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make stretchy bookmarks and journal wraps. Her tutorial shows a pleated ribbon version, as well as one made from bias tape. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Use a simple tuck to shorten straps
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a simple tuck to shorten shoulder straps on a shirt or dress. It’s a quick and easy fix for straps that are too long. Get the … Read More...
Huck Tallit Prayer Shawls
In a guest post on Embroidery-Methods.com, Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray shows us a beautiful, practical, and meaningful application of Swedish weaving.
… Read More...I was taught by a wonderful teacher, Ellen Temkin who realized that the horizontal patterns of Swedish Weaving would
Tutorial: Make a new cover for removable stroller canopy
Dina from Honey & Fitz shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a new cover for a removable stroller canopy. I’m loving the snappy chevron fabric she used on her example! Her tutorial shows how to make … Read More...
Join the Christmas Stitches class
Check out this awesome announcement from Carina’s Craftblog:
… Read More...I’m happy to say that the Christmas Stitches class is on again this year! We’ll have fun stitching up some pretty things to use as Christmas presents and decorating. This is
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
Tatting tutes and a giveaway
Recent tutorials from Tatted Treasures:
Too Scared for Two Shuttles?
On Buying Older Thread
And while you’re there, be sure to enter the drawing for a gorgeous white oak shuttle handmade by David Reed Smith. Go to the … Read More...
DIY: How to Felt a Bracelet
How stunning are these bracelets? Think of what amazing holiday gifts these would make. Just envision colors, designs, exclusively your own creations to wear with your special outfit or as a perfect gift for that fashion forward friend. I think … Read More...
Twiggy Christmas Trees
I love the look of these rustic Christmas trees. I made something similar for Kaboose a couple of years ago, but mine were more kid related. These would be easy enough for kids but they are definitely for grown ups. … Read More...