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I’m seeking information about this program from those crocheters who have used it:
http://www.greatknitdesigns.com/
What I’d be most likely to use the program for would be sweaters. Here’s the layout they use:
Since I’m mathematically challenged, I believe this program … Read More...
Want to find great wedding favors that won’t break the bank? You’ll be making a beeline for your nearest Dollar Store after you see the gorgeous goodies featured on the Crafty Moods blog!
The dates are February 16-20, 2011. The place Austin, TX. The event, American Mosaic Summit, The 10th Annual SAMA Conference. Are you going? I sure wish I was. I’ll be at my store…if you go give me a report … Read More...
Tacking Long Float
When working a stranded pattern, you never want to carry the non-working yarn across the back of the work for more than about 5 stitches, or whatever constitutes about a inch at your gauge. … Read More...
Famous bridal gown designer Monique Lhuillier is teaming up with D.L & Co. to create a new candle fragrance line.
Some of the scents that will be available include: blackberry, white flower, red rose and citrus. They’ll cost between $35.00 … Read More...
Beck from Corduroy’s Closet shows how she turned an adult-sized cardigan into sweater pajamas for baby. This is such a cool idea!! The buttons down the front of the cardigan become the buttons down the front of the sleepsuit. And … Read More...
Sew4Home shows how to make their Sleepover Pillowcase. The mix of pretty fabrics makes it special enough to take along for sleepovers. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Fleece Fun shows how to make a chrysanthemum embellishment from fleece. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing either! The layers of flower shapes are cleverly threaded together with ribbon. The long ribbon ends can then be used to … Read More...
I’m completely in awe of these gorgeous candy apple heart pops from Duhlicious (yes, there are actually apples hiding beneath that pink candy goodness). See the whole post, with how-tos and more eye candy photos, HERE. Thanks, Donna, for … Read More...
Make your own cupcake box! Find the how-tos with video HERE at Create Me Pink, inspired by a tutorial found on Memories by Anna Dawn (check out her apple box with apple cupcakes. so cute!!)
Learn how to stamp a lovely wooden tray using Stampendous’ new Jumbo cling stamps. Click here for pt. 1 and here for pt 2 of the video tutorial.
-Heather
Teresa, her sister and their mom host a blog called “Stitching ‘n Knitting”. Awhile back I posted Teresa’s knit felted hearts and she just wrote me to inform me that the pattern is now in English, French and German. These … Read More...
My kindred spirit Amy of the blog A Nest For All Seasons who, like me, loves to score stuff in the “free zone” as I call it (which is the space between the road and the sidewalk). Amy worked her … Read More...
These white chocolate doily pops by Mega Crafty are so dainty and pretty, I was struck by how easy they seem to be to make. Find a step-by-step tutorial HERE at Mega Crafty.
British artist Jeremy May transforms books into wearable works of art through a unique laminating process. Each piece is unique down to the literary secrets concealed within it. The piece is carefully cut from the book and the finished jewelry … Read More...
Jenny Wilding Cardon gives a video sneak peek of the projects in her soon-to-be-released book ReSew
. The book will show how to transform thrift store garments and linens into new, stylish clothing.
I’ll be posting a review of the … Read More...
These adorable vintage themed cards are a free download from Pretty Little Studio. So cute! Click here to go to the download.
Calli from Make It Do shares a tutorial on her blog showing how adding just three rows of ruffled fabric takes a hand towel from ho-hum to fabulous. It’s quick and easy, and it’ll make your everyday towels feel like … Read More...
