Alphabet Glue is one of those things I stumble upon, and am instantly in love. It’s an e-magazine that is catered to children (and their grown-ups) who love to read. I can already tell that they will have great crafts … Read More...
Tutorial: Quiet Book
Heidi from Made by Heidi is guest posting on Kojodesigns with the tutorial for a quiet book made from scrapbooking and other craft supplies. It’s a great way to use up your stash. Click here to go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope Mini
As part of her Thrifty Thursdays series, Melissa Thiesse shows how to make this minibook using envelopes.
Click here to go to the tutorial
Inspiration du Jour – Snart Skolepike
Snart Skolepike by ania79
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Free Pattern – Little Girl’s Leg Warmers
These little girl’s legwarmers are cute fast and easy. Perfect for this time of year when the temperatures are so crazy and change fast.
From the Smashed Peas and Carrots Blog, Click HERE for the free leg warmers pattern!
Tutorial: Crazy Scrappy quilt block, quilt-along
Aneela Hoey from ComfortStitching shows her fave way to use up fabric scraps – by making crazy squares. She’s thinking of kicking off a quilt-along to motivate all of us to dig into our scrap piles, complete with a giveaway … Read More...
A Great View of Glass Craft and Bead Expo from Linda Steider
Another quick post…just found this link for a blog about the Glass Craft and Bead Expo experience written by Linda Steider of Steider Studios. Bullseye had a post about it on Facebook. It’s got pictures and commentary that I … Read More...
Fair Trade Bead Stitch Markers
Click on over to Willow On The Water for stitch markers made from Fair Trade Beads.
“These wonderful beads are handmade using discarded glass bottles, dishes, fan blades & other used found glass. The glass is crushed into a powder, … Read More...
Dale Chihuly – Three Videos to Watch…
Over on the PBS page there’s a listing for the documentary Chihuly Fire and Ice. Well, on that page there is also three separate videos you can watch right there. A great way to get to know Dale Chihuly, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing velvet without slippage
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to sew velvet and other napped fabrics on your sewing machine – without the annoying slippage. Get the video tutorial.
[photo from Shiny Happy World]
Tutorial: The Awesome Bag reversible tote with adjustable strap
Meg from Elsie Marley guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at Versus (by luvinthemommyhood) with a tutorial showing how to make The Awesome Bag. I think the name is quite fitting! It’s reversible, and all … Read More...
Relax your hands
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint offers a tip for relieving needlework stress in your hands. See her post.
Tutorial: Peony Pillow with ruching and rosette center
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics shares a free PDF tutorial for making this fabulous throw pillow. Called The Peony Pillow, it’s a round ruched pillow with rosette at the center. This is so pretty! Get the PDF tutorial.… Read More...
Enjoy StitchPunk blog
Urban Threads has given its blog a big refresh and a new name: StitchPunk. You’ll love the new design, and the focus is still on stitching with an edge. Check it out.
And while you’re there, enjoy the story … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot-Wire dragonfly
Pat Winter (Pat Winter Gatherings) created this gorgeous crazy-quilt embellishment using Kreinik’s new Hot-Wire thread. The resulting dragonfly may look as complicated as it is beautiful, but Pat’s technique is totally doable. See the tute.
Outdoor Wedding With Mason Jar Candle Holders
Thanks to Chellé Paperie (what a pretty name!) we see how elegant the simple mason jar can look in the right setting.
This is a photo of Chellé Paperie’s actual wedding and it’s beautiful. I do hope the weather held … Read More...
Princess Party Food
Even before ever having seen a Disney movie, my daughter was obsessed with the whole lot of princesses. It’s as if she absorbed princess knowledge through unseen molecules in the air. And thus, she would certainly appreciate this roundup of … Read More...
Marbled Easter Egg Cookies
A great hands-on idea for kids in the kitchen: Marbled Easter egg cookies. Learn to make them HERE at The Chocolate Muffin Tree.
Inspiration or Blatant Copying ?
(COMMENTS wanted and encouraged! I’m really hoping to spark some conversation here, so please feel free to chime in with your opinions. Keep it friendly and objective.)
Finding Inspiration.
There are thousands of places to find craft inspiration. Saving … Read More...
Free Pattern – Cardigan by Mari Lynn Patrick
I love Mari Lynn’s designs, and this is no exception. And you can love it too. Thanks to Tahki Stacy Charles and Mari Lynn Patrick, this free pattern can be knitted up and hanging in your closet in no time!… Read More...