Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making a small child’s dress out of jersey knit. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at sewing knit fabric, this is a good pattern to start with. The construction is simple … Read More...
Is “liking” the same as spamming?
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has a lot to say about bloggers who use Facebook as a vehicle for contests, votes, and giveaways. Among other things, she points out that using features such as the “Like” button in this way violates … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with the zipper on one side
Keran from Sew La Vie! shows how to make a little zippered pouch. Rather than having the zipper stitched into the top seam, it’s placed on one of the flat sides. Cute! She used her pouch to hold her sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Libby tunic top for little girls
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness is not Optional shares a three-part sew-along showing how to make her Libby top for little girls. The tunic top has gathered sleeves and a contrast bib. It’s cute out of a small … Read More...
Free pattern: Circle Bags school bag set
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for making a set of school bags that all have circular bodies. The set includes a backpack, a messenger back, and a lunch bag. Make one or make all – they’re … Read More...
Filling with laid stitches
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread gives us a little tour of laid and couched stitches. Check out her post.
Technique: Crayon Resist Embossed Holiday Cards
Betsy Veldman shares a cool resist technique at The Simon Says blog, using a crayon and ink on embossed cardstock for a perfect holiday card background. Click here for her directions.
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Schweddy Balls Ice Cream
No, it’s real. An actual product from Ben and Jerry’s based on the famous NPR skits on SNL. HERE at Ben and Jerry’s.
Knit Starburst Pillow
Starburst and sunbrust mirrors are all the rage, so why not a starburst pillow to match? I love this, totally creative and a striking addition to your living room. Stop by the crafty cpa to get the tutorial for this … Read More...
Can a Crochet Square Change the World?
We have our chance to find our if a crochet square can change the world? We have the opportunity, as crocheters, to have a very positive impact on a city that has been smacked down with the terrible impact of … Read More...
Make your own sparkling spider
Remember those gorgeous beaded spiders made by Kathy Shaw (Shawkl)? She’s sharing her secrets with us. You know your classic crazy quilt must have a pretty spider. Go to Kathy’s tute to find out how to make one
I Got Me Some New Yarn!
So I aquired me some new yarn. I know, right? And I don’t even know what I’m going to do with it yet. 2 different yarns from Knit Picks new line. The first is called Stroll Glimmer. Made … Read More...
Four Sheets of Lined Paper by IndiaRosePrince on Etsy
Don’t ask me why… but I love things that are not paper to masquerade as paper. IndiaRosePrince on Etsy has created some lovely lined notebook paper out of sheets of felt.
Check it out here: Four Sheets of Lined Paper … Read More...
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Treg Silkwood and Candice Martin are Silkwood Glass
Thank you Daily Art Muse. You have again pointed me in the direction of a glass artist whose work is so lovely that I had to share it with my readers. Treg Silkwood works with Candice Martin to create … Read More...
Pop-Up Paper Zoo
It must be animal week…I feel like every post I come upon has something to do with animals! On another note… there are some bloggers that I come across where I truly wish I was a kid again, and living … Read More...
Read all about it: Lining vs. underlining
Lining vs. underlining. The names sound similar, and are often used interchangably, but there’s actually a difference between the two. Keran from Sew La Vie! shares a post all about lining and underlining. She explains what theyare and when it’s … Read More...
‘Word Family’ Spinners
This craft is perfect for teaching your children how to recognize words in specific word families. Come Together Kids shows you how to make these ‘word family’ spinners out of paper plates, and also includes links for lists of word … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn Tunic for little girls
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Autumn Tunic for little girls. This is such a pretty top! It’s a loose fitting cotton tunic with deep pleats around the neckline. It takes just a yard of fabric to make … Read More...
Pine Cone Animals
I lived in Lake Tahoe for 7 years where huge pine cones would fall from the Pine Trees in the fall season. I wish I had this idea of Pine Cone Animals when I was living there. Head on over … Read More...