In honor of the the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday … Use these turkey or pumpkin molds to make easy melt and pour gifts for friends and family whom you celebrate with!
The molds are available at Milky Way Molds.… Read More...
Needle felted Turkey
I found this adorable needle felting turkey in Karen Krafts ETSY shop!
Karen Chmielewski, is the artist behind KarenKrafts. She have been needle-felting since 1999 when her grandmother taught her what she had learned in a class; She fell in … Read More...
Noni Signed Pattern Giveaway, Just Fuchsias, Cascading Fuchsias Market Bag, The Unfurling Rose
Three Noni pattern will be given away and they are all signed and ready for you to knit for a gift or yourself! Noni’s stunning: Just Fuchsias (currently out of print) so how lucky are we), Cascading Fuchsias Market Bag… Read More...
Warm Up America!
What is Warm Up America?
It’s a group of knitters and crocheters coming together to make afghans for people in need. Oh, but it’s so much more.
Go here for the full scoop:
http://www.warmupamerica.org/whatIsWUA.html
They even have a Kids Warm … Read More...
Craft Events
Is there a craft event we should know about that is taking place in your area?
If you know of a crafty craft event that would interest our readers then make sure you drop us a line and let us … Read More...
Lion Brand, Free Fleted Knit Patterns!
If you are ever looking for a free felted knit pattern try Lion Brand Yarns first. They always have great selections of free patterns and ones you can buy and all are downloadable and there is no waiting to start … Read More...
Throw a Snowy Party…or Install a Skylight
Get tips on baking, decorating, and party planning from Domino Magazine's site.
Let The Fur Fly…
While searching for the perfect project to start my 3 pre-teen granddaughters on, Be Still And Knit boldly marched right up and saved me!
Isn’t this too fun? And talk about a stash buster, knit on size 13 needles, it … Read More...
Handpun Yarn From……
Recycled Newspapers? Why not? We spin anything from anything, but this is truly unique. Apparantly, this person can get about 20 yds of yarn from a sheet of newspaper. You can read the article here:
http://greenupgrader.com/2138/handspun-recycled-newspaper-yarn/
She includes pictures (I’m … Read More...
We’ve Got You By The Neck!
I was browsing around this morning (don’t laugh, you like to browse around also, or you wouldn’t be here!) and I found the coolest accessory for turning yarn into a necklace. Got leftover yarn from that scrumptious, yummy sweater you … Read More...
Knitter’s Rulers and Free Bag Patterns!
KaratStix over at Etsy graciously sent some items over for me to try out. She sent a Needle Gauge, a 2″ square stitch and row gauge and a fun key ring. These are all made from earth friendly bamboo, and … Read More...
Bath bomb surprise tutorial
This bath bomb surprise tutorial is a great idea for a kid’s birthday party favor. Just find some fun plastic trinkets for the surprise inside!… Read More...
Villianess Soaps
I’ve mentioned Villainess’s awesome products before, but I just can’t resist raving about them once more now that holiday shopping season is underway. What I am currently in love with right now are the Smooch! scrubs in Pyromania, Dulces … Read More...
Needle Felted Flowers
This is a very clear and concise video on how to make a needle felted flower with minimal supplies and little cost. You can use the basic instructions and create many types of flowers, like a red Christmas flower. After … Read More...
Knitting Retreat Scheduled!
Are you totally stressed out? Too much to do, overwhelmed and not getting your knitting done?
Here’s an idea… why not sign up for a knitting retreat? This time next year you’ll be so relaxed and mellowed out you’ll be … Read More...
It’s All About The Stockings!
While meandering around the net this morning (couldn’t sleep – again) I found these. Christmas Stocking Place Setters. Aren’t they cute? Love em!
Do I hear another project just waiting to jump on the needles? It’s not like i don’t … Read More...
Alice Benvie Gebhart Painted Glass
Have you ever seen painted glass? We’ve all seen store windows painted during the holidays or sales plastered in the windows but have you ever seen ART painted glass? Alice Benvie Gebhart works in mixed media glass combining fusing, painting … Read More...
Homemade hair remover recipe
I came across an interesting and easy recipe for a homemade hair remover on bellasugar using ingredients you can easily find in your kitchen. I’m not quite brave enough to try it out myself yet, but if you make it, … Read More...
The Funky Felter Nuno Felted Scarflette Contest!
Shalana, The Funky Felter is offering our devoted readers a chance to win this lovely designer scarf “pictured” and this is a prize you do not want to miss. I have done articles on her and she has some of … Read More...
Decoupage Bangles
Looking for some unique presents for your friends this holiday season? Why not whip up some decoupaged bangles for them? You can bust through some of your paper stash while giving your friends unique gifts. (source)… Read More...