Independent craft blog since 2007
Bite-Lite® LLC has launched their mosquito repelling candles in Las Vegas at the National Hardware Show. Apparently, the formula was developed by Bedoukian Research Inc. and is made with natural ingredients.
According to a press release through Pr-USA.net, monkeys seem … Read More...
Carol Zentgraf shares a tutorial at Creative Home Arts Club showing how to make a fabric cover that transforms a humble bookcase into a pretty skirted table. Brilliant! Get the tutorial at Creative Home Arts Club.
[photo from Creative Home … Read More...
Elisabeth from Growing Home created this Elastic-Waist Flirt Skirt, inspired by a skirt she recently purchased from J. Crew. I love the shape of this skirt! It has pockets at the sides (a must for me!), and a waistband that … Read More...
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial over at Grosgrain for making this awesome ruffle bustle skirt out of knit fabric. This is such a cute skirt! And a great use for those bits and pieces left over from … Read More...
Lark books is preparing to publish a new gallery book. You have a chance to get your work included! 500 Beaded Jewelry, to be juried by Lark’s own Ray Hemachandra, will hit shelves Fall 2012 or Spring 2013. The … Read More...
Who knew napkins could be so versatile and elegant? With a few simple materials and the simple instructions found on the Made blog you’ll be whipping up gorgeous flowers for centerpieces, boutonnieres, favors, and more – all with paper napkins!
Dingbat fonts can be nice additions to your digital image library. The Typography blog shares 46 great dingbat fonts that are all free to download. With butterflies, military, animals, swirls, corners and much more, there’s a dingbat here for everyone. … Read More...
Hannah of enbrouderie introduced me to bisht — a type of embroidery on men’s garments by men that is traditional in Saudi Arabia. Beautiful! If this artform is new to you, too, you’ll enjoy her blog post.
Abstract designs, needlepoint, organic forms. It must be the work of Japanese needle artist parpi of Cresus Artisinat! What are these little works? Coasters. That’s right. Parpi has a practical side. See more at her blog post.
I can’t believe I haven’t yet mentioned Susan Lenz‘s latest embroidered installation, I do/I don’t. I was awed by her sheer banners embroidered with text in earlier installation work. The progression to similar treatment of bridal veils is logical … Read More...
If you’ve been wanting to try punchneedle embroidery (sometimes called needlepunch), DMCThread’s Blog has got your back. A recent post shows you the tools you’ll need, explains the basics, and even provides a video. Go to the post.
DMC Thread … Read More...
Amy of the blog A Nest for All Seasons sent in a link to her post about how she repurposed an “old ugly spoon rack” into a great revamped display and organizing element. And how she turned a chair into … Read More...
Arlyna of Dragon & Phoenix blog designed this adorable matryoshka tooth-fairy pillow, and she’s sharing her pattern with us! Enjoy her blog. Or go directly to the PDF file.
Many thanks to sweet tidings blog for pointing out … Read More...
Head over to Lark Crafts for a free downloadable tutorial for making The Crafty Chica’s Jumbo Tote out of a pair of scarves. The tutorial is offered as an excerpt from the book crafty chica
Signature Styles. Go to Lark … Read More...
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how to recreate the look of the popular Orimono pillow design from Anthropologie. The beautiful flower design can be made from the bits of fabric in … Read More...
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned her old maternity t-shirts into short gathered skirts for her little girl. This is such a great idea!! Because the bottom is already hemmed … Read More...
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs at Celebrate the Madness with a tutorial showing how to make her Garden Party Frock for little girls. The wrap dress is made with a gathered bodice and a bubble skirt. The gathered … Read More...
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how you can give a plain tape measure a makeover so it looks just as fabulous as the clothes you make with it. Hers is all done up in a bright … Read More...
Purple Onion stamps has some super duper cute new stamps from designer Stephanie Ackerman, pretty flowers, birds, banners and more. Click here to see all the new stamp designs and then be sure to check out their blog for loads … Read More...
Vivienne of Anlabyhouse blog shows us the simple steps to creating a charming butterfly seam treatment. See her post.
And many thanks to KERRYKATIECAKES for pointing out this find.
