If you’re new to needlework, you may not yet realize that needles are not created equal. Betsy of She Twinkles gives a quick rundown of the most-used types of needles. See her post.
Giveaway: Twelve by Twelve book
Oh happy day, Twelve by Twelve is finally out. The book celebrates the work of 12 quilt artists who chronicled their creative goings on via blogging at Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge. Here’s how Amazon describes … Read More...
Sherry Serafini earrings
Lark Jewelry and Beading recently featured a free earring project from the newest book in their Beadweaving Master Class series: Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
. Get Sherry’s free project called Arizona Sunset Earrings from Lark Jewelry & Beading. … Read More...
Inspiration: Creative Daily
This little pretty by Lorraine of Creative Daily makes me sing with delight. She says modestly, “I was practicing stitching and some more beading on this one! Background is strips of lace and a crocheted doily.” Imagine what she’ll create … Read More...
Helvetica Sandwiches
So simple, so clever, how creative people are. I love these sandwiches as seen through Helvetica from David Schwen. See the collection and purchase HERE. {via foodiggity}
How to make wine cork magnets
This is just a charming idea. See how to make wine cork magnets over at the blog Make the Best of Everything! Thanks Kristen for sharing this project and the great old photo! I also love her blog’s tag line, … Read More...
Enter Pat’s giveaway
Pat of Bird Nest on the Ground is celebrating her third blogaversary with an awesome giveaway: one of her gorgeous candlestick pin cushions, a mini appliqued and embroidered landscape, and more (including chocolate!). Go to her blog post to enter… Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a button fly
Trula from Trula Kids helps out with Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a button fly for the next pair of pants that you make. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Trula Kids]
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There’s an App for That!: Sketches 2 Scrapbook
If you own an iPod, iPhone or iPad you may be interested in these sketch applications for scrapbookers. The Sketches suite by Kihaku Design includes Scrapbook sketches and Card Sketches and comes in free as well as paid versions. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl potholder
Sunni from Love Affair With My Brother shares a tutorial for making an owl potholder. Not only is it soooo cute with its big owl eyes and owl feathers and owl ears and owl toesies, but it’s also practical. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred fleece scarf
Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make a simple fleece scarf. A bit of shirring gathers it near the ends and gives it shape. Get the tute.
[photo from Fleece Fun]
Tutorial: Make your dog a new collar
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a dog collar. She got the hardware from an old dog collar, but created a new strap and an embellishment. What a cool idea! Get the … Read More...
Flower Enamelware
I looooove love this flowered enamelware. Find it HERE at VivaTerra.
Tutorial: Pot o’ Gold Rainbow Scarf
Head over to Childmade to find out how to make this fun Pot o’ Gold rainbow scarf for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s sized for small children, but you could lengthen the rainbow stripes to make it for a larger child … Read More...
Idea: Hanging Tag Rolodex
Carolyn from Carolyn’s Homework shares this neat idea for organising business cards using your papercrafting supplies. Click here to go to her post.
Project: Stamped Memory Game
With some stamps and wooden discs you can make your own cute memory games for your kids, visit Clares Place for instructions.
-Heather
A must-make: Ticker Tape quilt
Joanna from Applique Today created this pretty little mini quilt, still a WIP (work in progress). She got the idea from the Ticker Tape quilt by Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts from a couple of years back.
The great … Read More...
Pop Cones
Popcorn ice cream cones! I love these. Find the recipe and learn to make them HERE at Martha Stewart.
St. Patrick’s Day Kabobs
Here’s a way to add green and veggies to your St. Patrick’s Day shindig… Make veggie Irish flags with (green!) ranch dip HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.
Free block: Dry in the Shade
This quilt is an exercise in pairing solids and prints. Cherri from Cherry House Quilts created it using a single block repeated throughout. She calls the block Dry in the Shade and is generously sharing it with us. Go to … Read More...