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I love the examples Penny Nickels chose to illustrate her article on contemporary stumpwork. Some of the artists are familiar favorites; other names and works are brand-new to me. All are wonderful. Check out Penny’s MrXStitch post.
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This handmade pressed flower unity wedding candle set was made by Pleasant Ridge Candles and I discovered them on Etsy.
This is an easy way to add elegance and tie your candles into your wedding color scheme! Pleasant Ridge Candles … Read More...
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.
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.
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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.
Learn how to alter a box with lovely stamped butterfly papers. Visit Inkadinkado for instructions.
-Heather
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...
Go to the Red Fish Circle blog to enter to win a copy of Amy Schimler’s new book!
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
Download some gorgeous fairy images free from Dover Publication by clicking here. Won’t these be so much fun to color?
-Heather
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...
