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Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to understitch your facings to keep them from peeking out. Understitching gently pulls the facing down, and is completely invisible from the outside of the garment. Get the how-to.
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Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shows how to make these cool drawstring tote bags. The handles run through casings across the top, gathering the body of the bag. Her example is made from a linen solid, with bright contrast-y … Read More...
Danita of Danita Art is an amazing mixed media artist, I adore her work! Click here to see how she incorporated stamps to make pattered paper for one of her collage paintings.
-Heather
Every now and then I receive a copy of one of my crochet magazines (I subscribe to most of them!) that reminds me why I subscribe every year. The latest issue of Crochet! (May, 2011) is one of those special … Read More...
The Be Inspired prompts for April from A Matter of Memories are now available for downloading.
Click here to go to the download.
Using the basic bath salts recipe I posted about previously you can add your own herbal extracts, botanicals & clays to make an aromatic blend that will lift mums heart, soothe her mind and evoke positive feelings about her inner … Read More...
To celebrate reaching 400 fans on Facebook BeaOriginal has a special freebie of a set of props for photobooths. As usual the files are compatible with the SCAL and MTC software packages for Cricut. You can also download a … Read More...
Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can turn your photos into a sticky note pad that looks like Polaroids. Click here to go to the tutorial.
This is a tutorial for those that have glass fusing experience and access to a drill press and diamond bit hole saws. But for those of you not quite there yet you have something cool to work towards. First you … Read More...
I’ve got a bunch of old t-shirts, likely you do too!
Up until a bit ago I was making shopping bags from them (cut off the sleeves, cut off the neck in a scoop and tie shut the bottom, easy!) … Read More...
I love working with knit fabrics, but it can be difficult to find cool prints. Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka The Crafty Chica, has a solution. She uses spray dye and cut-out shapes to create a custom fabric print. Her example … Read More...
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how she created a keyhole cutout on the back of a dress bodice. This is such a neat effect, and it’s easier to make than you’d think. Get the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a diaper cover, from creating the pattern to sewing it up. She adds ruffles to the back of the one that she made … Read More...
Here’s a candle making video that illustrates an easy way to make a reusable candle out of cooking oil and sand. When the oil runs out, just add more! If you wanted to fancy it up, you could dye the … Read More...
One of these days, I’m going to start building my desserts skyward. Learn how to make your own macaron tower HERE at Funkytime, adapted from these instructions from Project Wedding.
The K Factor: So You Think You Can Knit? Live and Direct from Harry Hill’s TV Burp. A knitting book with a difference; this book parodies The X Factor in knitted form and celebrates the phenomenally successful ‘K Factor So … Read More...
Calling all sock knitters! Ram Wools Yarn Co-op is pleased to announce our first ever Summer
Sock Design Contest. Prizes and fame are in store for those who can create an original sock
pattern. Top down, toe up, lace, cables, … Read More...
Over at AllFreeKnitting.com they’re doing a yarn swap. This sounds like fun!
While it won’t bust your stash (because you get a skein when you give a skein) imagine the mega fun stuff you could score?
I am a sign fanatic. I love old signs especially, ones that are weathered or aged, ones that you distress yourself, or those gems that you are sometimes lucky enough to find already aged by the elements. Signs are a … Read More...
Tristin over at Two Girls Being Crafty sent me the link to this $3.00 knock off they made using paint chips. Isn’t it fabulous? I’m weighing the options here, let’s see… make it for 3 bucks or pay $129. I … Read More...
