Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a fabulous feather tutu dress for a little girl. The feathered tutus were part of her entry into the Sienna Dress Pattern Remix challenge … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Knotted hat for a newborn baby
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little knotted hat for a sweet little newborn baby. The lined hat is made from two layers of stretch knit fabric, with a … Read More...
DIY Halloween Needle Felting Earrings
How freaking adorable are these needle felting Earrings? The only tutorial I can find on this project is this video “DIY Halloween Needle Felting Earrings (TheNightmareBeforeChristmasInspired)”! If anyone has the blog or web site for the “TheChocolateBerry” please let … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood Grain Technique
During the Lawnscaping blog hop this weekend (that I posted about on Friday) I was blown away by many of the cards I saw along the way! One that really stood out was Britta Swiderski’s door card, her … Read More...
Share your experience
Heather of Tatted Treasures needs your help. She’s been building a comprehensive series of tutorials for beginning tatters. In a recent post, she said,
… Read More...Here’s a question for experienced tatters: What does a beginning tatter need to learn to be
Owl Cookie Pops
One from me now… I made an owl cookie pop tutorial for Celebrations.
Tad’s ‘Home Sweet Home’ illustration
Amy at Design*Sponge shared this modern take on the ‘Home Sweet Home’ sentiment with this illustration by Tad Carpenter. I’m now inspired to take a phrase, perhaps a quote from a family member*, make a design using a modern typeface. … Read More...
American Crafter: Season 3
If you read my person craft blog, you probably already know that:
1) Season 3 of American Crafter is accepting auditions starting today through 9/29.
2) I’m a guest judge!
So head over and submit your best project, remember … Read More...
Owls are soooooo back
Owls were one of the home dec icons of the 1970s. They’re so popular again right now, I feel like I’m having flashbacks. Luckily, some of them are adorable. This new pattern from Carina Envoldsen-Harris, Owl Be Your Friend,… Read More...
How to decorate a recycled mint tin and a great thimble tassel idea
Over at the blog Between Cupcakes and Tea the two crafters Benice and Elna really know pretty crafting. Read how to decorate recycled mint tins. And I just had to share there great logo that is atop their blog. … Read More...
KnitCircus Fall 2011
26 knitting and crocheting patterns, book and yarn reviews, a kid’s video series, tutorial on broomstick lace, design it yourself lace cowl, who makes your yarn and many more articles and tutorials.
Head on over to KnitCircus.com and check it … Read More...
‘Design*Sponge at Home’ event | Chicago Anthropologie
This crafty Design*Sponge event in October at Anthopologie is regrettably already full (only 35 could attend). But hang on, there will be others in the Chicago area, the next one is in Naperville. After a bit of crafty fun, you’ll … Read More...
Delicate stumpwork
Check out Susan Elliott‘s progress on her Breakfast at Tiffany’s
stumpwork crazy quilt. Remember, this is an extreme close-up. The work is tiny. See more at Susan’s Plays with Needles blog post.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery… Read More...
Emoticon Cookies
I admit it. I’m guilty of the emoticon. Pretty much just the smiley. But you can’t convey inflection in one’s tone, sarcasm, jokes, and the like in a typed email the same way you can with your voice, so I … Read More...
Rat Eyeballs, Spider Legs and Ghost Poop Favors
Have kids giggling with these easy Halloween favors (kids always giggle at “poop, right?). Find the free printable for “Rat Eyeballs, Spider Legs and Ghost Poop” HERE at Glorious Treats.
Gumball Necklace
Now here’s a
grown-up take on the candy necklace…. Find the how-tos to make this gumball necklace HERE at I Heart Naptime.
Tutorial: Beginner thread sketching
If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at thread sketching, Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads has the perfect tutorial for you. She explains a basic thread-sketch project to get you started. See the tute.
Tutorial: Chiffon maxi skirt
Lorenna from Lorenna Buck Designs shows how to make a chiffon maxi skirt. It was inspired by a similar skirt from Anthropologie, though her DIY version is made from silk and still cost far less to make than to buy. … Read More...
Read all about it: Fabric grain
Kate from See Kate Sew guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a post all about fabric grain – what it is, why it’s important, and how you can make sure your fabric is laid out … Read More...
Block 12 | The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt
The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt challenge; 50 blocks in 50 weeks. Here’s Quiltjane’s Block 12 Diamond in the Rough on her blog Want it, Need it, Quilt!. She reminds everyone this is not a Quilt Along. Just make whatever blocks … Read More...