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Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains the difference between S-twist and Z-twist embroidery thread. She says,
… Read More...In most commonly used embroidery stitches, you’re not going to see that much of a difference between the way the stitch looks, whether
So apparently, this fancy new 3D food printer, wherein a syringe “prints” dimensional objects by movements determined by a computer, will eventually allow home chefs to “design and print their own food constructions.” I have to admit I’m having trouble … Read More...
You may or may not know that, although CraftGossip is based in Australia, I live in the state of Arkansas in the USA. That is, I live about 30 miles from the town of Beebe, where about 5,000 blackbirds dropped … Read More...
Check out this stunning stamped calendar at Melissa’s Paperie blog, isn’t it lovely!? She’s stamped each month with a floral design from Papertrey Ink, her coloring is just wonderful!
-Heather
If you check out my prior post, Party Monday: Bingo Night, you’ll see a comment from Kara with a link to this picture of her BINGO cake on a stick. I think we can all agree that this … Read More...
I’m so intrigued by this thought provoking series of photographs documenting the last meals of Death Row prisoners by photographer James Reynolds. (spotted at manmadecreation.com)
I just adore these cozy sweater pillows! Makes me want to reach out and snuggle up with them, I can just imagine the warmth they must add! Megan from The Brassy Apple will now only show you how to make … Read More...
April from Prairie Grass Patterns shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Sweet Silhouettes wall hanging or pillow cover. Get the how-to.
[photo retrieved from Moda Bake Shop]
Isn’t this lovely? Biljana found this ornate framed mirror, painted the mirror in a beautiful rose design, and painted the frame of the mirror to give it a shabby chic look. Such a pretty before and after! The site is … Read More...
Over at the forums at Bullseye’s web site you can post a question and someone will help you find a solution. That’s a really good thing. So, someone is having difficulties with the edges of their glass. Not only did … Read More...
The two winners have been chosen for the first giveaway of the year…emails are going out in mere minutes. How exciting. Keep checking back for more giveaways…
I love this dollhouse that Sutton Grace has made for her daughter. She documents the process well in several posts (here’s the first in the series) and then also posts more detailed plans here. This doll house … Read More...
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making a pair of wrist warmers for these cold winter days. She makes them from a pair of socks. Because the stretchy tube is already made and partially finished, … Read More...
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how to give a new look to an old headband. You know, those headbands that were sooo pretty when you got them, but now have raggedy or missing flowers or sequins, or whose fabric … Read More...
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial and template for making her Favorite Oven Mitt. Literally. The template is based on an oven mitt that she has used for years and that was showing some heavy wear. She created … Read More...
Liz from Fast Daze shows how to create a cute tote bag from a pair of tank tops. The shirts need to be identical, so keep an eye out for end-of-season sales when you can pick them up for a … Read More...
C C Designs has just released some adorable new stamps! Lots of cute fairies and fantasy designs (my personal faves are the one from Sweet November!), along with lock and key and Valentine’s Day designs too. Click to see the … Read More...
I have a bunch of large wooden beads, all brown, that came from one of those seat covers I bought years ago for my Dad. After Dad passed away, no one wanted this thing, and it was showing some wear, … Read More...
Just look at the voluptuous curves on this dresser’s drawers! This little beauty was a marvelous Craigslist find at only $40.00. Al the hardware was in tact, so Cassie from Primitive and Proper went to work and transformed this from … Read More...
