This is the latest 4-Patch Fun! Block of the Month (BOM) still going strong over at Victoriana Quilters. Clubs is one of 4 suits in playing cards. This block looks more complicated than it is so if you are … Read More...
Tutorial from Tiny Apartment Crafts
Gabrielle shared this free tutorial for a last-minute craft idea before New Year’s Eve. I bet she looked stunning out on the town wearing her hammered chain statement necklace! Now you can craft your own just in time for St. … Read More...
Tutorial: Made Over Matchboxes
As part of her Week of Dollar Store crafts, Melissa Thiesse shares how she made over these match boxes to use for storing small embellishments or ephemera. Click here to go to the tutorial.
SPECIAL BOOKMARK
These cute, cute bookmarks come with a free pattern AND a nice tutorial – in English. The designer has kindly included English translation of her notes for her readers. I find these to be charming. When I was last in … Read More...
Freebie: March 2011 Creativity Prompts
The free Creativity Prompts for March from A Matter of Memories are ready to be downloaded. The prompts include ideas for photographs, journaling and layout sketches. Click here to go to the download.
Flossie Teacakes: Wiggly Bags Tutorial for Liberty Rose Trust
Crafting for good. Here’s another nice tutorial from Flossie Teacakes. I love finding inspirational new blogs. this one is a winner.
… Read More...I’d actually never heard of Wiggly Bags, but following the link that she sent, found that they are bags
Inspiration du Jour: Just Breathe
Mod Podge Photo Plaques
This is a project I’ve been meaning to complete for quite some time. I finally finished them and am really happy with how they came out! I left room on the wall to add more photos and plan to make … Read More...
9 Cool Photo Display Ideas
DIY Nail Polish
Discover a new unique nail polish color by making one at home with a simple recipe.
Click here to find out how to make homemade nail polish and let your fingernails stand out from others.
Video tutorial: Reversible trellis stitch
SharonB of Pin Tangle shares a series of video tutes by Beth Lea, an expert in Elizabethan embroidery, for reversible trellis stitch. You’re going to want to see this. Go to Sharon’s blog post.
In Like a Lion – Clay Pendant
This fierce looking guy by Mistyscreations pretty much sums up the – admittedly, the first day – start of March here: In like a lion. Hopefully the rest of the saying is true as well and it goes out like … Read More...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Be still my heart! Mimi Kirchner is making lumberjacks! With accessories. “Ohhhhhhhh, I’m a lumberjack and I’m okay…” See more photos at Mimi’s blog post.
Tutorial: Hand-dye your own silk ribbon
Pam of Pamela Kellogg’s Kitty & Me Designs shares her secrets for hand-dyeing silk ribbon. The materials she uses (except for the silk ribbon itself) are inexpensive and widely available. You can have every color you’ve imagined for your silk-ribbon … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross-stitch basics
Anna of Mochimochi Land blog is documenting the basics of cross-stitch. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at this style of embroidery, you’ll enjoy her clear instructions and plentiful photos. Go to Anna’s blog post.
Tutorial: Eyeglass case from wool or felt
Sew4Home shows how to make this eyeglass case out of wool or felt. The soft fabric will help protect the lenses. It takes just an 8″x8″ square to make one. (You’ll also need bias tape and other notions). Get the … Read More...
March madness sale at The Quilt Shoppe
All inventory is 50% off at The Quilt Shoppe. Go check it out.
Tutorial: Luxe faux fur coverlet
Need a little luxe in your life? Wise Craft shows how to make a beautiful faux fur coverlet. It’s lined with flannel to be extra warm and extra snuggly. Who wouldn’t feel completely spoiled cuddled up under one of these?!? … Read More...
Giveaway from Rosie Geissler
Innovative machine embroiderer Rosie Geissler is starting a monthly giveaway! The first prize up for grabs: this awesome embroidered quote. Go to Rosie’s blog post for entry details. Deadline: March 31, 2011.
Jewelry Arts Institute
If you live in New York City, then you may already know about the Jewelry Arts Institute. I was lucky enough to hear about JAI through Jeanette Caines who says, “we at Jewelry Arts Institute have been teaching students to … Read More...