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...
Managing Long Floats in Fair Isle Knitting… and 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...
Monique Lhuillier Launching New Candle Line With D.L. & Co.
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...
Tutorial: Turn a cardigan into sweater pajamas for baby
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...
Tutorial: Sleepover Pillowcase
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]
Tutorial: No-sew no-glue fleece chrysanthemum
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...
Are Ya Goin’?
Candy Apple Heart Pops
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...
DIY Cupcake Box
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!!)
Project: Stamped Tray
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
Tutorial, Felted Valentine’s Hearts and (Olives English), in English, French and German
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...
From drawers to wall art
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...
White Chocolate Doily Pops
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.
Wear what you know
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...
Sneak Peek: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon
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...
Freebie: Printable Vintage Cards
These adorable vintage themed cards are a free download from Pretty Little Studio. So cute! Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Ruffled hand towels
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...
Tutorial: Kids’ pajamas from pillowcases
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making kids’ pajamas out of pillowcases. The first shows how to make a nightgown, using the pillowcase for the skirt and a t-shirt for the bodice. … Read More...
Cool idea: Use stretch lace to lengthen t-shirt sleeves
Don’t you hate it when the sleeves of your long-sleeved shirts aren’t so long anymore? Whether it’s from wear and tear, or just shrinkage from repeated washings, those sleeves have an annoying habit of creeping up. Tricia from Leafy Treetop … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked baby bonnet
Anna from Bumble Baybees guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a pintucked baby bonnet. Eyelet lace trims the front, and the back is made from a round doily. Get the how-to.
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