These simple but chic table numbers are the perfect detail for your wedding reception. You can download them for free over at the Knotty Bride. Don’t forget to download the matching set of mini flags!
Tutorial: Wedding Planner
A wedding planner is the perfect place to corral all the ideas, photos, magazine pages, brochures, etc. that a bride to be gathers for inspiration. Mrs. Cummings Rx sent in this tutorial for the planner she created for an engaged … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined Envelopes
A reader from Tradewind Tiaras, Inc. sent in this quick and easy tutorial for creating your own custom lined envelopes. A great way to personalize your invitations without breaking the bank! Thanks for the suggestion! Go here to read the … Read More...
9 Valentine Wreath Ideas you can make at home
Love is in the air! I can’t believe I haven’t made a wreath to hang on my door for Valentine’s Day. With Covid and lockdowns all around the world, I feel that dressing up and decorating our front porch really … Read More...
Newsy: Issue 4 Fat Quarterly
It’s almost here. The Fat Quarterly Issue 4 – Solids eZine is out Thursday Jan 27th. Woo hoo! You can preview some sample pages before committing to buy. It’s $8.00 for a single issue and $28.00 for a one year … Read More...
Victorine Scarf/Shawlette Pattern
This is really pretty. Now if you’ve read this blog for any amount of time, you know that I’m not a lacy shawl sort of person. If I’m going to wear a shawl it’s going to be something to keep … Read More...
That’ll do HearthSong: Portable light box
Carolyn the Crafter bought this portable light table from HearthSong, not as an accessory for the Fashion Design Studio Kit
, but for her quilting projects. She had this to say about the Light Tracer.
Jewels for Jen
Jewelry designer Heidi Stabler has set up a fundraising site on Etsy called Jewels for Jen. Jennifer Salandy, a 37-year-old mom of three young children, died on Christmas day following an accident. You can help her children by purchasing … Read More...
DIY Conversation Hearts
Not happy with “LUV U” and “4 Ever”? Find an idea to make your own conversation heart messages HERE at Real Simple.
Unempolyment Blanket
Learn how one gal used her time when she was unemployed!
http://theruncible.wordpress.com/2011/01/18/the-unemployment-blanket/
Tutorial: Make a batwing sweater from a pleated wool skirt
km17 shows off the fabulous batwing sweater that she refashioned from a pleated wool skirt she found at a thrift store. She turned it upside down, making the bottom of the skirt the top of the sweater. And, she gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Daylily Zipper Flower
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shares a tutorial for making her Daylily Zipper Flower. You can make one from 18″ of zipper trim, or from an actual zipper that you’ve separated. Get the how-to.
[photo from Craftaholics Anonymous]
Tutorial: Sturdy reusable grocery tote
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this sturdy reusable grocery tote. The large boxed bottom has room to hold plenty of food. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Heart Illusion Knit Socks
These are the LoveMeKnot socks. Illusion knitting is easy, another new trick for you to learn.
This pattern by the Slipped Stitch Blog is FREE by clicking HERE!
Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm … Read More...
Mini Brownie Bites
The Crafty Penguin is always so crafty. (Yep, sounds about right.) Find a quick and easy way to make brownie bites HERE. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, because you are short on time … Read More...
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Photography tips for crafters
Whether you are taking pictures of your crafts to sell or just to display on your blog having beautiful interesting photos of your crafts can be a big help to draw people in.
Elizabeth Carls has a nice blog post … Read More...
Year of the Rabbit designs from Anja Rieger
In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, Anja Rieger Designs is publishing these adorable bunny motifs. They will be available Wednesday (January 26) in machine- and hand-embroidery formats from Anja’s online shop.
Great tools for stitchers
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has has been talking about tools that make a needleworker’s life easier and more comfortable. Enjoy these recent posts:
Open thimbles
Embroidery scissors with curved blades
Goldwork scissors
Goldwork thread tray (and how to … Read More...
Valentine charts from Stofnest
Ria of Stofnest has some precious cross-stitch charts ready for Valentine’s Day needlework. The charts for all nine Loving Hearts samplers are included in the download for just 5 Euro. Go to the blog post for the link.