Fabric designer Anna Maria Horner has put together a pattern and tutorial for creating a traditional linen–a table scarf–with an untraditional design. The Plaid Pods embroidery was inspired by her Buoyancy print, which she used on the reverse. She released … Read More...
Winner of “Embellish CHIC” book review and giveaway
I am happy to announce that lucky #6 Kristie is the winner of “Embellish CHIC”, congratulations! Thanks to everyone for entering this giveaway and be sure to watch for new giveaways. Thank you all for following the rules. I will … Read More...
Power-ful CS designs
The Etsy profile of A. Koldeway (flamgirlant) describes her work modestly: “My collection of cross stitch patterns put a twist on traditional. Jackalopes, bacon and mustaches are the crafty things I pedal.” Her unique style often combines traditional … Read More...
How to make a recycled marker wheel
This project posted by Rashmie of the blog Mommy Labs is in celebration India’s Independence Day, August 15th. The wheel symbol on India’s flag called “Dharma Chakra” is the inspiration for making this wheel from homemade clay and recycled markers. … Read More...
Susan Lenz in Arkansas
Susan Lenz (Art in Stitches) is sharing her month-long journey as artist in residence at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. You already know I love Susan’s work. You may not know that I live in central Arkansas, only … Read More...
Back to School Bowl
I’m an official member of the Karen Noyes fan club because she makes the sweetest bowls. This one on Etsy is the perfect back-to-school sentiment. My daughter is grumbling at me for already talking school as she has two weeks … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Quick Tee
Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make her Quick Tee. It’s part of the Sewing With Knits series she is co-hosting with Shannon from luvinthemommyhood. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at sewing stretch knits, this top … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a French seam
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make French seams. The fancy-sounding seam finish encases all of the rough edges of your seam allowance, making the inside of your garment (or … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a scarflette from an old sweater
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial for making her Upcycled Scarflette out of an old sweater. This cute little neck scarf would be a great way to give new life to a sweater that’s stretched … Read More...
Make a huggable amphibian
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Trixi of Coloured Buttons shares the pattern and tips for creating her Froggy softie. Go to her blog post for the download. And while you’re there, check out the teensy froggy her son found in his yard in Hong
New Release: Close To My Heart
Close to My Heart has just released their new catalog and idea book. It’s filled with loads of new scrapbooking kits, stamp sets, embellishments and more. I notice they’ve lowered their stamp prices!! Click here to virtually flip through the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fitted cover for a changing pad
Elizabeth from E Tells Tales shows how to make a fitted cover for a contoured changing pad. The cover fits snugly around the changing pad because you shape it specifically for the changing pad you’re using. And making it yourself … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Summer Party Top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Summer Party Top for a little girl. This is such a pretty little top!! The bottom portion of the sleeveless top is gathered on to an empire waist bodice, and … Read More...
Pay it Forward with Urban Threads
We got this great announcement from Karline and the rest of the crew at Urban Threads:
… Read More...We just put up a new “pay it forward” freebie — a rescue pawprint design that people can use on tees, dog bandanas,
Freebie | Library Card Printables
Here’s another option for journaling: library cards! This freebie comes to you from Linda Tieu of torta gialla. Click here to go to the download.
FURTHER REFLECTIONS ON THE YARN CRAWL, 2011
I wanted to take some time and space for further reflections on the twelve shops that participated in this year’s Yarn Crawl. This is NOT a scientific endeavor. I have definite subjective feelings about each shop. I’ll try to make … Read More...
Freebie | Hand drawn Journaling Spots
Grab these hand drawn journaling spots free! They were created by Mou Saha for Creating Keepsake’s Summer Camp 2011. Click here to go to the download
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, Junk and writing journal supplies out … Read More...
Living with Punks: Tutorial: Mondo Pom Trim Pillow
I loved pompoms as a kid, they were very fun to make and so satisfying! Here’s a good tutorial from Living with Punks for making a pillow will giant pom poms all over it. heh.
Freebie | SVG Stork & Baby File
Here’s an adorable free SVG file for you: a stork carrying a newborn! The file is compatible with the SCAL and MTC software packages for the Cricut machine. Click here to go to the download on BeaOriginal.
Looking for Baby … Read More...
DIY Patchouli Hand Oil – Dry Midwinter Hands Will Love You For Using It
Dry midwinter hands will revel in this heavenly scented oil. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Patchouli. Smother your hands in it, leave on for 15 minutes then pat off the excess. Alternatively you could slip your oily hands into some cotton … Read More...