Expert Trish Burr gives her rundown of the best threads to use for needle painting. You’ll want to see this. Go to Trish’s post.
Tutorial: Vintage Tie Apron
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots s shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Vintage Tie Apron. Sooo cute!! The design of the apron is based on one that she used to wear when she was … Read More...
Get A to Z from Gloria
Gloria of Blog di Gloria has wound up her series of gorgeous cross-stitch monograms. Page through her blog to collect all of the images. Go to Blog di Gloria.
All of the embroidery basics
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive has put together an index post for her complete Embroidery Basics series. And there’s a bonus: Mollie has added illustrations for lefties. Go to her post for all the links.
Sewing Tutorial: Turn a maxi dress into a slouchy shirt
Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how she turned a maxi dress into a slouchy shirt. The long dress wasn’t practical for a nursing mother, but shorten it into a shirt and it’s becomes way more wearable. It takes just a … Read More...
Learn knotted gobelin and woven plait stitches
Two new stitches for your Needlepoint Stitch Journal from Cheryl Fall of About.com! Go to Cheryl’s blog post for the link.
Tutorials: Beading a needlepoint canvas
Susan’s photos, Allie’s workshop
Feast your eyes on Susan Elliott‘s photos of Allie Aller‘s 3D-flower workshop at the CQ Adventure retreat. Gorgeous. Go to Susan’s blog post.
“LITTLE CROCHET” WINNERS!!
Two clever crocheters elected babyghans that immediately grabbed my attention. Here are the two winners:
http://www.free-crochet.com/detail.html?code=FC01043&cat_id=301
which was entered by Laura.
And, this beauty
http://crochet.about.com/od/babypatterns/ig/Patchwork-Baby-Afghan-Photos/Patchwork-Baby-Afghan.htm
submitted by Kae.
Several people submitted these same designs, but Kae and Laura were first.… Read More...
Japan Relief Camera Camera Case HOLGY no105 smoky fuchsia by hine
Too cute! Camera camera case. 20% of proceeds go to Japan Relief!
Japan Relief Camera Camera Case HOLGY no105 smoky fuchsia by hine.
New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps
Lawn Fawn, has recently released a whopping NINE new clear stamp sets! With cute themes like the fair, the farm, bikes, banners, pinwheels, get well, floral, eye glasses and more. Click here to see what new.
Card by Lawn Fawn … Read More...
Long-arm lust – I want a George!
Pat Sloan uses one – an APQS table-mounted long-arm quilting machine
and she loves it. The beauty of this machine is it’s smaller, more affordable and according to Pat allows closer contact with the fabric being quilted. Find out what … Read More...
DIY Weddings Wednesday Linky Party 2!
Do you have some amazing wedding inspiration to share? If so, please join our party by adding a link to your blog post, shop, or website! The party continues until midnight CST on Monday, and on Tuesday I’ll be featuring … Read More...
I Heart Art: San Francisco: Craft Party
Okay! Who’s excited about the upcoming I Heart Art Craft Party? I’m still feeling somewhat overwhelmed by Maker Faire. I haven’t even sorted all the various flyers and business cards I picked up.
What is a craft party anyway?!
… Read More...WHAT?
Caterpillar Craft
I had to post about this craft since we are learning about Butterflies this week in my home. A good caterpillar craft is always needed for this lesson! I love the different colors of these felt balls. Head on over … Read More...
Summer Paper Craft
Sometimes I get a little flutter in my stomach. The reason? Summer+Kids+Terribly Hot Florida+Time. This craft is sure to eliminate the excuses of both myself and my children as to wondering what to do with ourselves. You can customize your … Read More...
How to upcycle a standard pinata
I recently had my first pinata experience. We had to use one that was not properly themed for our event, I wish I had had this tutorial on how to transform a pinata to a pretty party theme.
I would like to get to know you and what you like? Opinions
I am always searching for new and interesting things for you to try, buy, inspire, win, learn and admire. I love finding free tutorials and patterns for you because I know many of us don’t have the money to indulge … Read More...
Flower Straws
So simple, I had a “why didn’t I think of that” moment for sure. Created by Make and Takes, learn to make them HERE at BabyCenter.
Cupcakes in a Jar
I know, I know, I’ve posted on cupcakes in a jar before. Several times I think. But you know my fascination with mason jars. And as long as you all keep coming up with this yumminess contained, well, I’m just … Read More...