Alert blogger JellieBean has news of a fabric giveaway sponsored by Jojo’s Quilt Shoppe. As pictured you get a chance to win this Sweetwater fat quarter bundle (40 fat quarters) over at Everything Etsy. Go to GIVEAWAY.
Free patterns for American Girl, BFC Inc, and Karito dolls
You can find free patterns for American Girl, BFC Inc, and Karito dolls at Liberty Jane Patterns. They have a full line of clothing patterns for these popular dolls, but they offer a number of them for free so you … Read More...
New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps
More adorable new clear stamp sets coming from Lawn Fawn, I’ve already bought the Critters in the Forest set and it’s so darn cute!
-Heather
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Mixed Media Album Workshop
Melissa Samuels will be teaching a mixed media album workshop both in person and online. The online edition on April 25th, will be broadcasted on her UStream channel and is free. Click here for more information.
Tutorial: Applique using fusible
Wendi at Shiny Happy World shows how to applique using fusible adhesive. She explains the options for finishing the edges and demonstrates the zig zag stitch. Get the TUTE.
WHY I LOVE INSIDE CROCHET MAGAZINE
I’ve written about Inside Crochet magazine before – and they’ve written about me! Isn’t that nice? But, I really LIKE this magazine. It’s only genuine US competition, in my mind, is Interweave Crochet. I read and enjoy all the US … Read More...
Freebie: Candyland Digital Images
This freebie from Claudya Designs contains one patterned paper, one cupcake image and one birthday cake image. This free download is for personal use only. Click here to go to the download.
Giveaway from Punk Projects and Creating Keepsakes
Creating Keepsake Magazine is guest posting at the Punk Projects blog with a tutorial and a giveaway! First check out the step by step showing how to make a personalised clock, then enter to win one of three prizes.
Inspiration du Jour – Kick & Run
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BE Con 2011 at Bullseye
I can only go to one conference this year. And BE CON is the one. It’s Bullseyes’ conference that happens every other year. This conference’s theme is Crossover: A Material Exchange. It takes place from June 16-18, in Portland and … Read More...
From my studio last week: 3-21-2011
I am so excited to show you what came from my studio last week.
It’s a dress for my daughter, because the little girl clearly needs more clothes. (That’s sarcasm, by the way.) Bwahahahaha!!!! The child’s closet is literally STUFFED … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy throw pillow cover
Ginger from Literally Inspired shows how to make an easy throw pillow cover. Because it’s made entirely from straight seams with no buttons, zippers, or complicated closures, this is a great project for a beginning sewist. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Create a single welt fake pocket
Sometimes it really is all about appearances. Like with pockets, for instance. Sometimes you need them to be functional, but often it’s just a matter of a garment not ‘looking right’ without one. For those times, a single welt fake … Read More...
Tutorial: Tie-dying stripes into your fabric
If you want a cool striped fabric, all you need are fabric dye and rubber bands and you can create the pattern yourself. Nicci from Mamon and Dye n’ Stitch shows how to use a tie-dye technique to create striped … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake Pincushion Box
Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling shares how she made this pretty little cupcake pincushion box. Besides holding your pins still, you can stash your thread, seam ripper or other sewing supplies underneath. Handy. Go to the TUTE.
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DON’T FORGET YOUR CROCHET VOTE COUNTS!
We all have our favorite crochet designers, crochet books, and hooks. So, why not let your choice(s) be known? You, too, can have a voice in t he world of crochet.
Crochet Liberation Front, a group devoted to Indy Crochet … Read More...
Cute Spring Animals
I have a few posts in mind on the theme of spring – which has only shown brief blinks here – and what better way to get started than with some of the cute critters we find in spring? I … Read More...
Rachel wins! Rachel wins!
WooooHOOOOO! I just love it when passion and talent are rewarded.
Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter) won the “2D Original” category of the Etsy and NASA Spacecraft Contest with her High Texture Hand Embroidery of the Moon. … Read More...
Techniques: Using Distress Inks
Tim Holtz is a highly regarded name in the world of crafting, and he has recently shared a fascinating video on the Stampington site that showcases the many different ways you can use his Distress Inks. Distress Inks are not … Read More...
May Arts Ribbon Winner!
The response to this giveaway has been phenomenal! Thanks so much to all the entrants for their participation and great comments! The winner was chosen using a random number generator. I’m pleased to announce that the winner of 5 spools … Read More...