I am all in favor of creative and interesting ways to display favorite family photos, snapshots and formal pictures. Gone are the days of 8×10 frames with cheesy school pictures up and down the hallway. People are much more inventive … Read More...
Learn single and double twill stitch
Learn single twill stitch and double twill stitch from Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com. Go to her blog post for links to the free stitch diagrams with journal pages.
Tutorial: Embroidered growth chart
Emily of The Student/Teacher posted a tutorial for a quilted and embroidered growth chart that will warm the heart of any stitchy mommy or granny. She says,
… Read More...This project is simply a long, narrow wall quilt designed to be a
Free pattern: Prick-and-stitch puppy
This darling free puppy is the perfect pattern for trying out stitching on paper. DJ of Prick and Stitch is My Craft says, “Children of 10+ should be able to stitch this (with some adult help and supervision). It is … Read More...
Win a Gertie Wandel pattern book
There’s a rockin giveaway over on Needleprint blog:
… Read More...We are having a draw for a free copy of Gertie Wandel’s lovely old cross stitch pattern book. It is paperback with 230 pattern pages, some in colour. The little text there
Star Wars Goodies for a Star Wars Party
Need a million and one ideas for turning party food into Star Wars party food? Check out these posts from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons: The Star Wars garbage masher cake (I’ve seen tons of Star Wars themed … Read More...
Babybel Dress and Tuxedo
More from the master of messing with Babybels
… how about a dress? And to complete the couple, a tuxedo. Find the Babybel dress HERE at Cute Food for Kids and the tux HERE.
How to recycle an old screen into a new DIY headboard
Check out this fun tutorial on how to make a headboard out of an old screen posted at Rebecca’s blog Born Again Creations.
This tutorial shows you how to make a DIY Headboard, headboards are a great way to add … Read More...
New Release: Little Darlings Stamps
Little Darlings stamps are a cute new line of unmounted stamps available from Love to Stamp. The first release has fun beach and summer themed stamps, click here to see them and then be sure to check out their blog … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern: Felted Bowl
Rachel of Crochet Spot has this free felted bowl pattern just for us. Here is a cute, fuzzy bowl to crochet! This small project that is great for practicing and learning how to felt if you’re a beginner. This … Read More...
Knitting 101
Don’t have a clue where to start with your knitting? Well, that’s easy. You start with the toys, I mean accessories. In this post Elisa outlines what you need to get started. What are you waiting for? You’ve got to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a canvas Tool Tub & Tote
Sew4Home shows how to make a Tool Tub & Tote. It’s a round-bottomed tote made from heavy duty canvas. Larger tools fit in the inside, and smaller tools are held in the pockets all around the outside. This would make … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffle bustle to a little girl’s dress
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy showing how she altered a simple little girl’s dress pattern to add a ruffled bustle at the back. In addition to gathered fabric ruffles, … Read More...
Free pattern: Drawstring sundress for 18″ dolls
Jess from Liberty Jane Patterns shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for making a pretty dress for 18″ dolls. It’s a simple gathered sundress with drawstring neck and straps. You can leave it plain for a pillowcase style dress … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew an exposed zipper
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to add an exposed zipper to a sewing project. It sounds like that would be a complicated technique, but it’s actually very easy. (Her method is intended for … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired embellished tee with pleated ruffles
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired embellished tee. She starts with a store-bought tee and adds pleated ruffles meandering down one side. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from iCandy Handmade]
Freebie: Crafting Ireland Magazine
There’s a new free on-line crafting magazine that has a focus on stamping and paper crafts called Crafting Ireland. It’s got techniques, ideas, samples and more, click here to read the first issue.
-Heather
Tutorial | DIY Embossing Folders from Cereal Boxes
Mel from Mel Stampz shares a detailed tutorial on how you can make your own embossing folders using the cardboard from cereal boxes. She covers how to choose the right thickness of cardboard, the steps to make the folders … Read More...
Quiltaway: Urban Utility l at Craftopotamus
Cecily from Craftopotamus is celebrating her one year blogiversary by giving away this quilt she calls Urban Utility I. She used all cotton fabrics and batting in its construction, plus it’s a generous size measuring 58″ by 75″. Go here… Read More...
Article | 6 Secrets of Perfect Stamping
This article at the Creaking Keepsakes Club CK blog, shares six secrets of perfect stamping. The article addresses inks, tools and techniques. Click here to go to the article.