The second issue of Modern Seamster is out and it’s still free and online only. This issue brings some new features and columns, including Dear Ms. Pinkingshears and What We Did, What We Saw and has tons of informative articles and fun…
Winner of the Born-Again Vintage Book
I am happy to announce that Eleanor of Undeadgoat (Her Blog) was the last number picked. I hope she enjoys this book and make some awesome things and shares them with us. Thanks to everyone that enters the contests and hang…
Cupcake Meets Veggies (A Must-See Short!)
This is truly edible crafts at its finest. I found this short film, Sweet Dreams, by Kristen Lepore at dessert girl. Sweet Dreams tells the tale of a contruction worker cupcake in his sweet-filled world who fulfills his (or her?) dream…
Cupcake Meets Veggies (A Must-See Short!)
This is truly edible crafts at its finest. I found this short film, Sweet Dreams, by Kristen Lepore at dessert girl. Sweet Dreams tells the tale of a contruction worker cupcake in his sweet-filled world who fulfills his (or her?) … Read More...
Getting “A Little Bazaar” in Islington (UK)
London’s A Little Bazaar is taking a summer holiday and setting up shop in Islington starting this week. An ever-growing contemporary craft and vintage market, A Little Bazaar boasts a mix vintage clothing, second-hand records, handmade bits and bobs (jewellery, accessories,…
KYarns Adds New Free Tilli Thomas Patterns
New patterns, from Tilli Thomas, like this one, Sparkle.
Awhile back, I got some yarn from Tilli Thomas, an off white merino with beads. Gorgeous! And soooo soft, if I had more, I would have knit up a bed. But alas……
Cranberry Melon Scrubbing Grains
Cranberry Melon Scrubbing Grains
From Majestic Mountain Sage
Ingredients:
374 grams raw sugar
19 grams aloe gel
109 grams Grapeseed Oil
20 grams Golden Jojoba Oil
Literally a couple of specs of Purple Raspberry Color
Between 2-3 grams of Cranberry seeds depending on your own personal preference
4-5 ml…
Do I hear the Ice Cream Truck?
by Roots and Wings Co.
Look at this cute as can be piggy bank from the Roots and Wings Co.! Made from a recycled can, it’s the perfect way to stash some change to have handy when the ice cream truck…
How-to: Needleart book cover
This delectable bit of quilting embroidery applique fabric origami needleart is a book cover created by Calamity Kim for her friend Petunia. Go to CK’s blog to find out how she did it.
New textile zine: Hand/Eye
Lainie of Red Thread Studio offers this heads-up on her blog:
Hand/Eye is a very exciting new magazine about global textile explorations, sustainable textiles and craft, and the relationship between culture and craft…I’m not sure if there is a print edition, but the online…
Free chart: Sneak-peek twinchy
Mark your calendar for July 1. That’s the release date for Janet Perry’s first e-book, Patchwork Blocks for Needlepoint & Cross Stitch. (An incredible bargain at US $5!) While you’re waiting to download the book of about 50 translations of patchwork…
Repurpose vintage t-shirts into spiffy baby duds
Oh so cute! Over at Life of Lindsey the mom-to-be is whipping up super cute onesies and baby t-shirts by repurposing adult size vintage t-shirts. This idea is such a great way to reuse a cherished adult shirt that may have…
Yo-yos = Art
This made my heart flutter: Fine art from appliqued yo-yos. Yes! This work is by Ruth Singer and is included in an exhibition of her art at Galanthus Gallery in Herefordshire, UK. Find out more from Ruth’s blog, Mantua Maker.
Learn to tat these lovelies from Martha
Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog gives us the heads-up about Palmetto TatDays in Winnsboro, SC, USA, September 11-12, where she’ll be teaching these lovely projects. Find out more about Martha’s classes from her blog. Or go directly to the event’s site to…
Free chart: Flowery coasters
Cross-stitch a sweet set of flowery coasters from a free chart by Mary Cosgrove. Get the chart from FreePatterns.com.
Amy Butler fat quarter giveaway
Image from Sew Fabulous
Jennifer Rotruck from Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop is giving away an Amy Butler fat quarter bundle of the entire Modern ll fabric line! Go here for details. Last day to enter is June 30, 2009.
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Tutorial: Bias tape v-neck on knit fabric
Bias tape, v-neck, knit fabric… Separately each of these add to the complexity of a garment. But put them all together in one project and they can be outright intimidating. Christine of Christine Sews shares her technique for adding a bias tape…
Tutorial: Keep elastic in a waistband from twisting
Elastic waistbands have many good qualities - they’re fast, they’re easy to fit, and they’re easy to construct. One of the drawbacks, though, is the tendency for the elastic inside the casing to twist and turn. Oliver + S shares a…
Tutorial: Woven pillow cover
Moda Bake Shop tells how to make this shabby sweet woven pillow cover. The strips are from a honey bun set of pre-cut fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Fun: Create a family quilt
Image from Family Fun
Alexandra Kennedy, of Family Fun shares six activities to help you celebrate your family history in Six activities from Family Fun. Number 4 activity is Create a Family Quilt. Go here to read article. Don’t miss Alexandra’s ideas for what to put into…