The latest free Christmas ornament pattern from Bargello Needlepoint is this gorgeous, sparkly bell. Get the chart.
Free pattern: Sand pail
Here’s a bit of timely stitching for Northern Hemisphere readers and a goodie to be tucked away for warm weather in the Southern Hemisphere. Baby Gardner’s Baby Bloggie is sharing this image from her stash of vintage coloring books. Get the…
Free chart: Pink pony
If there’s a little girl in your house — or in the house of anyone you know — you must stitch up sarajessica’s latest pattern right now! This adorable, nostalgic pink pony is another in Cross Me Not’s new line of…
Summer Fun Ideas: Yarn Prints
All you need is some yarn, paper, paint and phone book for this creative project. Fun and easy enough for any age! Can even be used to discuss mirror image, reflection, rotation and other math words!!
Thrify Craft Mama gives you…
Sweet Princess soap
I adore this Sweet Princess soap, and it’s not just because I am an only child! At a very sizable 8 ounces, this soap would look beautiful gracing your bathroom! Find it at Good To Be You for only $12.95. For a…
Winner of “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”
I am pleased to announce that Aly won “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”! Aly has a blog called Polkanuts and she features some very nice projects that she has done. She has three daughters and I am sure this book will…
Winner of “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”
I am pleased to announce that Aly won “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”! Aly has a blog called Polkanuts and she features some very nice projects that she has done. She has three daughters and I am sure this book … Read More...
Kraftwork Show (Atlanta)
Kraftwork is the ATL’s monthly indie craft market hosted by Young Blood Gallery & Boutique and the Indie Craft Experience. Each month features a showcase of talented crafters from the Atlanta area, plus snacks, cocktails and good times!
Check out Kraftwork this…
Plastic Gift cards keep giving with a recycled magnet project
Over at Clever Nesting there is a fun project on how to turn those plastic gift cards into super cute magnets. I have been saving my used gift cards because it seemed a shame to throw them out but as yet…
Learn to Sew On A Buttonband!
Are you a visual learner? If so, you have so come to the right place!
Berroco has, in their tutorial library, this video, How To Sew On A Buttonband. Go here to learn how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odJeZnk9CQg
And here for more of Berocco’s tutorials:…
Tutorial: Quick and easy dishtowel apron
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy! If you don’t have a dishtowel, you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges. Find out how…
Tutorial: Quick and easy dishtowel apron
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy! If you don’t have a dishtowel, you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges. Find out … Read More...
Tutorial: Making iron-on patches
One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique. Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques. Go to the tutorial.
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Disecting a Knitted Frog
No more formaldehyde!!
Sometimes you run across something that makes you say, “Wait! What?”
Well this morning this was it. A knitted frog, complete with, um, er, uh, innards, ready to be disected!
Go here to read the story…..http://news.cnet.com:80/8301-17938_105-10274267-1.html
…July Daily Inspirations
Get ready for another month of inspiration with Jill at A Matter of Memories. Download the file, upload your creations and win! Go to download
July Daily Inspirations
Get ready for another month of inspiration with Jill at A Matter of Memories. Download the file, upload your creations and win! Go to download… Read More...
Shop: Baby Jewels Stamps
image by Baby Jewels
Baby Jewels is another one of those wonderful little stamp shops on Etsy. They make custom bookplate and address rubber stamps mounted on old fashion wooden handles. The images are absolutely adorable! I particularly love this monkey bookplate,…
Shop: Baby Jewels Stamps
Baby Jewels is another one of those wonderful little stamp shops on Etsy. They make custom bookplate and address rubber stamps mounted on old fashion wooden handles. The images are absolutely adorable! I particularly love this monkey bookplate, a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a line drawing to a quilt
Image from True Up
Modern quilter Kristin La Flamme integrates patchwork, embroidery, and kaleidoscopes better than anyone in her One Block Wonder quilt. She used Erin Michael’s Lush, Sky colorway to piece the top and lamented losing some of the theme. To make things right, she embroidered a stag’s…
Giveaway: Photography Class with Maggie Holmes
Maggie Holmes is giving away a free spot in her next online photography course! Just leave a comment on this post on the Studio Calico blog to enter. Prize will be drawn on July 8th. Get more details about the workshop…