Check out the review and hurry to enter the giveaway for this fabulous new book from Lark!
Winner of Cricut Fancy Frames Cartridge and New winner of Steampunk Emporium
Bonniegene is the winner of the Fancy Frames Cartridge.
And the next winner of Steampunk Emporium I picked since I haven’t heard back from the first winner will be Gayle M. !
I have sent emails to these two lucky … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and button monogrammed zipper pull
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to make a cute zipper pull for back-to-school. It’s made from felt (easy sew!) and she used buttons to create a monogram. How cute would that be … Read More...
Tutorial: Java Bean dress for toddler girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Java Beans dress for little girls. The loose fitting dress is gathered on to a round yoke. Because there’s no defined waist, the dress can grow … Read More...
Handmade Vellum Wedding Card
Vellum adds elegance and a touch of luxury to this handmade wedding card created byJennifer Cuthbertson! Get the step-by-step tutorial at The Kraft Journal.
Video tutorial: How to read a sewing pattern
If you’re new to sewing, you’ve probably picked up a printed pattern and felt overwhelmed with the amount of information and unfamiliar sewing terms. Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog explaining how to read a … Read More...
Make an Easy Felt Coin Pouch
What an outstanding way to get involved with your children and have them creating instead of playing video games. This is something they can use and also make one for a friend. At Creative Dish, they are big advocates of … Read More...
Bug-Away Paper Cup Covers
I only recently discovered the wonders of Paper Source, and I rue the time we’ve missed together. And to learn they have a blog? Make clever bug-away cup covers HERE at the Paper Source blog. via Ohdeedoh.
Tutorial: Easy applique
Sara of the split stitch has put together an excellent twofer. Her tutorial not only explains how to make this sweet appliqued door hanger but also teaches how to use applique templates. Check out the tute.
Snacks on a Stick
I’m so used to raving about the wonders of sweet stuff on sticks, cakes, pie, cookies, etc., that somewhat healthy(ish) snacks on a stick are a nice break. Make Kix on Stix HERE and trail mix on sticks HERE at … Read More...
Twinkie Pie
There’s such thing as a Twinkie Pie? From Paula Deen of course. Learn to make it HERE.
Update on Surayia Rahman
Remember Susan Elliott‘s profile of needle artist Surayia Rahman? The story of this remarkable woman, who has spent her life helping hundreds of women escape from poverty in Bengal through embroidery, continues with the filming of a documentary … Read More...
How to make a recycled shirt apron
Over at Craftside there is an easy tutorial on how to make a full apron out of an old shirt and a half apron along with a chance to win a copy of the new book
Stitch on your photos
Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art transferred her original floral photos onto fabric and then embellished with embroidery. Gorgeous. See more at her blog post.
Artist profile: Joetta Maue
Kate of poesie grenadine has posted another in her excellent series of profiles of needle artists. This time, her subject is our beloved Joetta Maue. Enjoy her brief but apt review of Maue’s work and many wonderful photos.
Make Your Own Sugar Cubes
I love the vibrant colors of these homemade heart-shaped sugar cubes. Learn to make them HERE at Craft Passion.
Back to School Pencil Cupcakes
Making that day at school a little sweeter, I think. (My poor kid bawling at drop-off this morning could’ve used one.) Make super-clever pencil cupcakes HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Sweet Pea Treats for a Virtual Baby Shower
So many cute sweet pea treats made for the virtual baby shower for Maria and Josh of Two Peas and Their Pod, I don’t even know where to start. (Click on the pics to go to the original posts.) … Read More...
Eye candy: Helen Gibbs’ studio
Lilo Bowman, producer of The Quilting Show (starring Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson), visited the studio of ribbonwork expert Helen Gibbs recently. She is sharing her beautiful photos of Helen’s work and environment through a slide show, released in … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt chicken softie
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie. It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff. A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb. Get the free … Read More...