I managed to snag a skein of this yarn 80% Peruvian Wool and 20% Donegal Tweed yarn in the Indigo Heather colorway (the purple one in the middle).
I knitted up a swatch to start a vest. Used size 7 … Read More...
Chalkboard Cookies
I know I posted on chalkboard cookies not too long ago, but when I spotted these gems in my Inbox, I couldn’t resist sharing, especially with back-to-school on my mind (Seriously, how many days, hours and minutes til school starts? … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Signature Quilt for son
Carrie at A Passion for Applique finished this special gift quilt that incorporates signatures from guests at her son’s wedding one year ago. Go to her Post: Signature Quilt to see some close ups. Beautiful sentiment, beautiful quilt.
Sewing Pattern: Bandana shorts for little kids
Bandanas are a great source of fabric for sewing projects. The large squares of fabric are inexpensive and prehemmed. Ginger from Ginger Snaps shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use two bandanas to make a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing pintucks into fabric
Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing guest blogs in the Stitch Magic Stitch-Along at STC Craft with a piece all about making pintucks – making pintucks with a twin needle, with a special foot, without a special foot, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Watermark Tee
Sweet Verbena guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Watermark Tee, no sewing requird. She takes a store-bought t-shirt and uses fabric dye and school glue to create a fun design. Whether you do … Read More...
Hooter by Nicky Epstein FREE Pattern
I was looking through all my Nicky Epstein’s books last night and what to make sure you are aware of what an awesome designer she is. I looked all morning for free patterns from her books and I came … Read More...
DIY Just Married Banner
Add some style to your wedding getaway car with a festive Just Married Banner you can DIY yourself! Get a tutorial and all the details at The Sweetest Occasion!
Win a $30 Gift Voucher @ Cassias Garden
I love a giveaway. Today I am sharing with you a giveaway hosted by Sonya from KANELSTRAND Organic Living. Sonya has collaborated with Kelly from Cassias Garden to offer a surprise for one lucky Kanelstrand reader – a generous … Read More...
Tip: Easy Banner
Here’s a clever tip from Maria at the Joyful Stamper blog, turn a star die cut or punch into a banner! Banner are so trendy right now and if you don’t have a stamp or punch for one this … Read More...
Knit From a Bell… Wait! What?
These bells are made to hold a ball of yarn and keep it from, um, escaping!
Unique, as individual as you are, and a totally awesome knitting accessory.
You can get your own Yarn Bell by following the links on … Read More...
Inspiration: Janet Dann
Robin of Beadlust examines Janet Dann‘s incredible bead-embroidered portrait of Ganesh. Robin says Janet achieves this level of detail by using mostly 15/0 beads. (I’d have to do all the work under a magnifying glass!) Enjoy Robin’s commentary and … Read More...
Andrew said it
OMG! I’m still laughing! If you’re a Breakfast Club fan (or even if you’re not), check out all the photos of this swap gift made by Becky for Crystal Rhew Staley at Crystal’s FIBERARTSY/craftsy blog post.
The World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods
Do you agree with the final 50? Spotted on the kitchn (photo from the kitchn), CNN has compiled a list of what they deem the World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods, worldwide. Buttered popcorn and potato chips from the US, … Read More...
How to make recycled hanger campfire roasting sticks
With summer in full swing barbecues are all a light. Mel of the blog Mel Designs sent in this link that features a fun idea on how to make a recycled clothing hanger roasting stick.
Looking for more fun … Read More...
Adapting Japanese patterns for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has started a new series of posts “to help you use Japanese patterns to create exciting backgrounds for your needlepoint.” I’m going to enjoy this. If you think you might, too, go to her … Read More...
A Cool Way To Store Bits and Pieces of Your Precious Yarns!
Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread
A pineapple cream cheese
spread that looks like a pineapple, too? Definitely crafty. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at The Healthy Foodie. {spotted on pinterest}
Giveaway: Jeweled shuttle
Diane of Lace-lovin Librarian is giving away a beautiful custom tatting shuttle. Go to her blog post to enter before the August 6 weekend.
Tutorial: Drawstring stuff sack
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a small drawstring sack that can be used to hold all matter of smallish stuff. It’s reversible, too. I’m loving the t-shirt strips she used as the drawstrings! Get the how-to.… Read More...