Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a cute heart-shaped drawstring pouch. This would be a sweet way to package a special gift! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Heidi in Lederhosen]
Sewing Pattern: Ruffle shorts
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of ruffle shorts, just like the ones you see in the boutique-y catalogs. These are sooo cute! They’re easy to make when you start with a favorite shorts or … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod Peacock throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs over at Tatertots & Jello with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous Mod Peacock throw pillow. The bold peacock feather design is made with a combination of freezer paper stencil and applique. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn vintage spools into fabulous buttons
Look at this fabulous button! It’s actually the end of a vintage spool of thread that’s been cut and drilled to turn it into a button. Bettyjoy Tutorials shares a tute telling how to make one. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Copic Marker Tutorial and Free Template
Learn how to color in this monster with Copic markers with this tutorial by Michelle Houghton. She also includes a free template with a several monsters to color. Click here to go to the tutorial on Get it Scrapped.… Read More...
SAMPLE-A-STITCH
I love sampling new stitch patterns, but I want ‘instant’ gratification. One way to attain that is to use the new stitch or motif to create a scarf. That way, I’m not tied into a huge project like an afghan … Read More...
Teaching Your Child Photography
For the upcoming Take Your Child to Work Day (April 28th), Anna Aspnes, a photographer and designer working from home, was looking for information to help when she spent the day with her children, and compiled this list of … Read More...
Rhinoceros by aliette on Etsy
Tutorial: Leather Mini Book
This little leather book is meant for holding a stamp collection, but I think it would make a wonderful minialbum for a trip or maybe a Day in the Life Project. Learn how to make one from scratch with … Read More...
GAS Conference in Seattle…
‘Tis the season for conferences. I keep talking about BECon, but that’s because I’m going to it. But the weekend before Seattle is hosting GAS 2011 Conference, Creative Crossroads. Looks like a very interesting event. Wish I could go … Read More...
Tatting tute: Catherine Wheel join
yarnplayer has put together a still-photo tutorial for the Catherine Wheel join. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.
Tutorial: Stem and split stitches
Don’t miss Mollie Johanson‘s latest Embroidery Basics tutorial on stem and split stitches. Go to her Wild Olive post.
Inspiration: Iviva Olenick
Something new from needleartist Iviva Olenick. LOVE the addition of applique. See her Were I So Besotted blog.
Tutorial: Create a needlepoint mountainscape
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint saw a Craftzine.com video about reproducing this mountainscape photo as a painting. And of course she saw immediately that the technique could be adapted for needlepoint. Let Janet show you how.
Who has a surprise
kittykill of feeling stitchy found this awesome needle art by Onegroovyday on Craftster. Even if you’re not a Dr. Who fan, you will clap with delight at the tardis’ secret. Go to kittykill’s post.
How to monogram a tea towel
This gorgeous tea towel is almost too pretty to use! Find out how Mary Corbet created the monogram from her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.
Fill with French knots
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread lets us peek while she creates this fantasy flower of French knots. Along the way, she shares a bit about her technique and offers an excellent tip for French knots without tears. See her post… Read More...
From my studio last week: April 25, 2011
Last week I showed you a slouchy knit shirt that I made myself, and promised photos of two more.
Here’s the first, in a black and white and teal stripe:
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Free Sewing pattern: Marching Elephants applique template
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for her Marching Elephants applique. Look how cute they are with their blankets and their button embellishments! I love how she used different shades of brown and gray … Read More...
Storage Solutions for Candle Making Supplies
My son-in-law was kind enough to drop this massive shelf off yesterday. Now, I can store some of my candle making supplies away so they’re not bulging out of the coat closet and/or taking over the kitchen table.
I have … Read More...