Moonsilk Stitches is giving away five sets of charts for the Latvian designs shown in this sampler. Go to her blog post to enter before April 4. The contest is open to everyone worldwide.
Crafters help Japan
Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cosie gives us a rundown of craft-related fund-raisers for relief to Japan. Please see her post for links to many opportunities to contribute with your crafts or your craft-buying cash.
Tutorial: Nursing dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Spring Into Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered knit skirt. It’s attached at the back to a shirt, making a dress that can easily be untucked at the … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby bib with owl applique
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog showing how to make this baby bib with owl applique. His big eyes and tilted head are SOOO cute!! Get the pattern and instructions.
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Sewing Tutorial: DIY designer mod fabric
Do you see that cool mod stripe on the contrast band of that throw pillow? It started out as a plain white canvas. Marci from Timber & Lace created the mod stripe design from scratch using a permanent marker, and she … Read More...
The Winner of “Scrap Therapy, Cut the Scraps”
I am pleased to announce that lucky #21 Tabitha is the winner of our book giveaway “Scrap Therapy
”! I want to thank everyone that entered and there were many of you. I wish you all could be winners. … Read More...
New fabric necklace tutorial from LoLovie
I think the tag line at Elvi’s blog is perfect for National Craft Month – “But you can make it!” You might remember a recent tutorial from Elvi for a lovely fabric necklace. This week, Elvi shares a new tutorial … Read More...
Swiss Cross Swiss Cheese Flight Bag by acmebaggage on Etsy
Good stuff. This is a super stylish flight bag style bag. with a red cross cross on one side and a swiss cheese on the other. nice! Love the look of the texture on the red leather.
Project: Stamped Altered Box
Learn how to alter a box with lovely stamped butterfly papers. Visit Inkadinkado for instructions.
-Heather
6 Beautiful Dresser Make Overs
I’ve said before that I truly envy those who can take an old piece of furniture and give it new life through paint, stain, and glaze. Maybe someday I’ll try one myself, but for now I’ll enjoy the eye candy … Read More...
Red Fish Circle: Splish Splash Give Away
Go to the Red Fish Circle blog to enter to win a copy of Amy Schimler’s new book!
How to make a recycled candy wrapper treat pouch
Not only is this a fabulous idea, included in the great tutorial is a great NTM (new to me) product iron-on vinyl! Pop on over to Vanessa’s blog Punkin Patterns for her super tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More...
Article: Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
The latest in the Occasionally Technical Tuesday series from Karen Waldron is titled apertures and shutter speeds and iso (oh my!). In this post Karen comprehensively covers these three aspects – known as the exposure triangle – and supports … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-Way Ruffle Skirt and Dress
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how you can use ruffle fabric to make her 3-Way Ruffle Skirt/Dress. Because she’s using fabric with the ruffles already on it, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Getting Better Focus
Ariana from Becoming Mom discusses how to get better focus in your photos. She covers the two main focusing issues 1) Focusing technique and 2) Settings (aperture/depth of field and shutterspeed), using examples and helpful diagrams. Click here to go … Read More...
Tutorial: Belted throw pillow
Andrea from Lush Stuff shows how to make this beautiful throw pillow with a gathered sash running from corner to corner. A brooch in the center gathers it together and adds sparkle. Get the tutorial to find out how to … Read More...
Freebie: Fairies
Download some gorgeous fairy images free from Dover Publication by clicking here. Won’t these be so much fun to color?
-Heather
Tutorial: No-sew wired fabric flower
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a pretty spring bloom from fabric and wire, no sewing required. Each petal is made from a different fabric, giving it a wonderfully scrappy look. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Giveaway: 6 pack Krylon spray paint 3!
I know your loving National Craft Month so far! Here’s our third giveaway pack from our friends at Krylon. We are giving away a total of FOUR 6-packs of their fabulous spray paint with a new winner each week. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Carrot treat Easter pouch
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute little treat pouch, shaped like a carrot. What a fun way to gift a little Easter treat! Get the tute.… Read More...