Christine Koh shares a tutorial at Craft showing how she made this camera cozy for her new DSLR camera. Foam padding in the sides and bottom protect the camera. Get the how-to.
[photo from Craft]
Rain
It’s a cold and rainy night in my corner of the world. I can hear it tapping my window even as I type. That’s why this pin is so perfect for the moment. Take a minute to look at the … Read More...
DIY: Two square quilt
The crafster behind Designs By Jessie shares how she made this lovely two square quilt saying it would be a great pattern for a beginner. Go to the tutorial.
Artistry from Pakistan
Zeshuregi’s jewelry inspires me! The bright color combinations have such an exotic flair. A student in Pakistan, Zeshuregi shares many crafts ideas on her blog; here are links to two of her jewelry related posts. The first post shares a … Read More...
Needle Felted Nativity Scene Anna Branford
What can I say about Anna’s little nativity scene that she needle felted last night accept brilliant and I would love the set. If the truth be known I tried the babe last evening myself, but no luck, so I … Read More...
Tutorial – Take a Yarn Loom and Leftover Sock Yarn and….
Spud & Chloe And A Free Hat And Mitts Pattern
Etsy Shop: Memi The Rainbow
I came across this fabulously cute little shop on Etsy the other day, filled with wonderful hand carved stamps and other handmade goodies. The owner also has a great blog full of wonderful ideas. Click here to visit her Etsy … Read More...
Pretty Gingerbread Garland
Sweet, sparkly, pastel gingerbread cookie garland. Darling. One more time. Darling. Learn how to make gingerbread cookie garland HERE at Glorious Treats.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
“Peppermint” Candy Containers
Learn how to turn Styrofoam bowls into “peppermint” favor boxes HERE at Paper Plate and Plane.
Clay Pot Nativity Craft
This adorable craft from Latter-day Homeschooling is great to put out for your children to admire what they have made… such a cute nativity craft!
Advent Calendar Kid Craft
Natural-Kids has a great simple sew craft for older children to work on during this Advent season. Its a craft you will all treasure for years to come!
How to recycle an old clock into a stylish new one with an old album cover
It is time for a cool recycling project. Check out this cool tutorial Ana of the blog I Made It So sent in on how to take an old clock and album cover and transform them into a stylish and … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas star ornaments
Aimee Ray of little dear tracks blog shows us how to make these quick and easy stitched ornaments for holiday decorating or giving. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Pie Fries
Pie? Fries? How could this combination be any better? (I know what you’re thinking, given my penchants for lollipop sticks. Lollipop sticks. But I won’t mess with this one.) Find the recipe for Pie Fries HERE at Serious Eats, … Read More...
Great idea: A stitchy ID
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny came up with a stylish way to identify her kids’ gym shoes. Get the details from her blog post.
Tatting tutorial: Adding a bead
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades has posted a tutorial for adding a bead in the center of a single-shuttle split ring. As always, Jon’s photos and text make the technique clear and accessible. See the tute.
Inspiration: Rosa Martyn
Rosa Martyn created this stumpwork portrait of Lady Gaga. Wow. Get the details and see more photos at her My Little Stitches blog post. (Be sure to check out the close-up of the needlewoven shoes.)
Looking for books on … Read More...
On sale from Anja Rieger
The machine-embroidery design for this Happy Angel is discounted 20% through December 5. Download it from Anja Rieger Designs.
Video tutorials: Indian embroidery
Responding to a tip from a reader, Deepa Balagopal of This and That… blog has uncovered a treasure trove of information and demos for Indian ethnic embroidery techniques. Deepa says,
… Read More...Mridula Nagarajan is well known across South India for her