I’ve always used fusible webbing for making appliques, but did you know that it can also be used when making upholstered dollhouse furniture? The heat-activated double-sided adhesive keeps the fabric pulled tight and in place while you assemble the furniture. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a pieced scarf
Ginger Hendrix from Wiener Dog Tricks shows how to turn a t-shirt into a pieced scarf. This is a quick, easy project and it works great with a t-shirt with large words or graphics printed on it. If you don’t … Read More...
Ombre Wedding Cakes
You’ll be utterly smitten with the gorgeous ombre wedding cakes posted over at Postcards & Pretties today! Click here for some wedding cake inspiration.
Free pattern: Spring Fever dress for girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Spring Fever dress. I’m showing the back of the dress here because it’s so pretty, but with a tiered ruffle skirt and a fabric rosette at the … Read More...
The Ultimate Jeweler’s Guide goes to…
…Jeanne (four jacksons)! Thanks to everyone who entered and especially to Lark Books for giving me the opportunity to share this fabulous book with you. I’m posting new reviews and a new giveaway from Lark later tonight! Check back soon … Read More...
Newsy: Sue teaching at Madeline Island
Sue Spargo will be teaching a 5 day creative workshop at the Madeline Island School of the Arts located in Wisconsin, USA. Dates are September 26 – 30, 2011. Here’s her class information:
“Creating with Hand-dyed Wool and Textural Fabrics”… Read More...
Giveaway: Quiltmaking Tips and Techniques book
Don’t miss a chance to win a copy of this book, Quiltmaking Tips and Techniques. It’s a giveaway over at Kaye Woods Quilting Friends. Contest closes Monday March 7, 2011. Go to the post to enter.
3 craft gadgets plus a peephole
Nikki from Nikki in Stitches spills, giving us her three must-have sewing/quilting gadgets. See them at 3 Craft Gadgets You Really Don’t Need, But You Can’t Live Without! But wait, there’s more.
A commenter on her post, Nancy of Needles, … Read More...
Stars Design Candle Holders to Cure Parkinson’s
Ricky Gervais, Robbie Coltrane, Elaine Paige and several other British celebrities have designed 34 bone china candle holders for charity to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease.
Sir Michael Caine, Geri Halliwell and Matt Lucas among others, will also be signing … Read More...
New Release: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps
Fun new stamps are just out from Kraftin’ Kimmie, neato 50’s themes and sweet spring critters too. Click here to see what’s new and find loads of inspiration here at their blog.
-Heather
Technique: Embossing on Wood
Learn how to emboss on a wooden surface, perfect for decorating wooden boxes and pictures frames. Click here for a how to video from Stampendous.
-Heather
Free Pattern for Knit Felted Daffodils
Louise of “knit one bake two” has this wonderful pattern for her Daffodils to share with us. She says that it’s not the most elegantly written pattern but hopefully it makes sense. She’s really would be interested to hear of … Read More...
Geek Girl Con
I’m so excited about the GeekGirlCon coming up this October!
If you are in the Seattle area you might want to keep your eye of for their scheduled craft days. Sounds like so much fun!
GeekGirlCon is a non-profit organization … Read More...
How to turn a couched corner
Jeanne of Just String has a great trick up her sleeve. She says,
… Read More...When stitching a couched border such as this, you may face a dilemma because the couched thread ends in a hole at the corner and then has
Tutorial: Lacing needlework
Susan Elliott–with her typical patience, clarity, and excellent photos–shows us how to lace finished needlework onto a backing. She says, “The goal of lacing is to have a stretched piece of needlework with even tension, without bumps and bulges.” … Read More...
Free floral alphabet from Blog di Gloria
Don’t forget: The free floral alphabet series continues on Blog di Gloria. Go to the blog to see the latest designs.
How to make recycled clothing dinner napkins
This is such a fun idea! Erin sent in this link to her tutorial for sewing dinner napkins from her old clothes. Pop on over to her blog The Runcible Spoon to see how to sew recycled clothing dinner napkins… Read More...
9 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
Well here it is. The first of many St. Patrick’s Day round ups for the coming weeks. I love the thought of St. Patty’s because that means spring is on the horizon!
1. Rainbow Scarf
2. St. Patty’s Countdown Calendar… Read More...
New: Little Bargello Treasures – 2011
Look what Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) is up to! Her blog says,
… Read More...Do you love Bargello? Are you looking for a source of new Bargello Needlepoint designs and quick projects? Do you want explore different threads for
Make a hanging tuck
Debra of All About ME follows up her pillow-tuck tutorials with lessons for creating hanging tucks — fabric frames for displaying needlework. Go to her blog post for the links.