If you liked the machine-embroidered inchies by Annette of Thread Addict, you will love her new post. It walks you through the process of creating these little works on a Bernina with Artista V5 software. See the tute.
Needleart on the runway
Susan Elliott focuses her needleartist eye on the fall haute couture collection of Elie Saab, which is lavished with applique, embroidery, and beading. Enjoy Susan’s commentary and see lots more photos at her Plays with Needles blog post.
Tutorial: Quilted bag to cure long project blues
The only cure for getting bogged down in a long quilting project is to turn out a quickie. That’s what Vanessa did at Craft Gemini by making this oh so cute and useful quilted zipper bag. She shows you how … Read More...
Crafty Gemini creates free mobile app
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Vanessa at The Crafty Gemini. She’s talented and shares her know-how with wonderful video tutorials. Well, that craft girl genius is up to it again, now she’s created a Crafty Gemini … Read More...
Bead Bento storage system on Ponoko
The person who designed this has it up on Ponoko and includes the files so that you can customize the size of the containers. The boxes are stackable and made of bamboo and quite pretty!
Here’s the link: Design your … Read More...
Get the latest on lace
Check out Lace News: Breaking News for the International Handmade Lace Community. You’ll find alerts about worthy eBay listings, notices about events and competitions, articles about lacemaking, and more. One recent article links to Lace News’ playlist on YouTube, … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby animal hats
Claire from Moth & Sparrow shares a free pattern for making a trio of super cute baby hats with animal faces appliqued on them. She includes patterns for making an owl, a raccoon, and a fox. These are SOOOO cute!!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated tunic top
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in The Pleat Weeks at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how she made a pleated tunic top for her young daughter. This little top is so sweet!! The simple lines … Read More...
Marshmallow Necklace
I have no idea how I missed this cuteness back in April. Learn to make an edible marshmallow necklace HERE at Cute Food for Kids. What a great activity for a children’s party, too…
Inspiration: Baby Cards
PSA Essentials stamps is hosting a baby themed blog hop. With a long list of talented card makers you can jump from blog to blog and find tons of inspirations and ideas for wonderful baby cards and projects. Starting hopping … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered fringed fabric flower with button center
Head over to Skip To My Lou to find out how to make this cute layered and fringed fabric flower with a covered button for a center. She shows all of the layers and the covered button made out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy garbage bag for your car
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shows how to make a garbage bag for your car. A single strap allows it to hang from the back of the front seat. The wipe-clean fabric (repurposed from a reusable shopping bag) is a … Read More...
Interview with Karen Drayne
Cindy Ann Steiler of Mary’s Granddaughter has posted an interview with Karen Drayne, whose quirky needleart riffs on embroidery and crochet. Go to the post to read the interview and see lots more photos.
Tutorial | CD Carousel Frame
Take your photos for a spin with this CD Carousel Frame idea by Photojojo. The tutorial by Tiffany Threadgould shows how you can make this for your desk. It could be adapted to many things, like mini scrapbook pages instead … Read More...
YARN CRAWL REVIEW – CONTINUED – PART TWO
Here is more information about Yarn Crawl, 2011 which occurred the last weekend of July. Twelve shops participated. Check my earlier article for reviews of the first few shops. This is Part Two. Please stay tuned for the final part … Read More...
Free Online Workshop | Big Idea Festival
Big Picture Classes invites you to take part in their free online workshop: Big Idea Festival.
… Read More...Join us for 12 fun-filled days featuring 12 of our talented instructors. Each instructor will be giving you a word of the day, which
ThinkGeek :: Death Star Giant Cookie Jar
Tutorial | Apple Journal for Back to School
Here’s a great idea for teacher’s gifts or something for your kids to keep in their backpacks: Apple Journals! Sarah at The Split Stitch shares how she made these handbound books using general crafting supplies. Click here to go to … Read More...
Giveaway: Blog buttons by Crafty Mummy
Inspired by Nuffnang Blogopolis via #NoNNB The Crafty Mummy is making some changes to her blog. As part of the process to declutter her sidebars and footer, she created these small buttons to get visitors to Madeit, About.me, Blogroll, Flickr, … Read More...
Softening Clay & Honey Hand Mask Recipe
Suitable for all skin types combine the ingredients thoroughly. Spread over the hands, leave 10 – 20 minutes then rinse off . You could follow up this hand mask with a hand oil.
You Will Need
1.5 tablespoons white clay.… Read More...