I like a good passionate manifesto because I’m often rather middle of the road in my thinking about most things so it’s good to read someone else’s passionate take on things. Okay, that’s totally not true, about me being middle … Read More...
Wall Mural: Tree Branches
I will be moving in a couple of months and this inspired me. I love the tree branch and the little love birds are the perfect topper. Nicholette over at Craft Envy got her inspiration from a wall sticker that … Read More...
Giveaway – Power Cables by Lily Chin
Are you afraid to cable? Do you dream of all of those luscious cabled patterns but are intimidated by their seeming complexity?
Wow! I just put that whole sentence together all by myself.
Relax! Cables are E.A.S.Y!! Really, … Read More...
Halloween Subway Art
Ahh subway art, it’s all over the blogosphere and such a fun and quirky way to decorate a room or entryway. I knew the holidays would bring about more and am happy to see they are already popping up … Read More...
Cement Truck Lunch
Learn how to make a sandwich into a cement truck HERE at Little Nummies.
[tags]trucks, kids, sandwich, lunch[/tags]
Smart modern mini quilt giveaway
Kristina from Sew Domestic is giving away this smart modern mini quilt plus some girly fabric scraps to a lucky reader. Go here to see how to win. And while you’re there be sure and check out the IKEA … Read More...
Knitted Calendar….I Think….
Well my Swedish is a bit rusty, but I think this is a calendar. A knitted calendar. With the dates going from the bottom to the top, so this way, as time passes you can unravel it. How do I … Read More...
New Glass from Double Helix Glassworks
Double Helix, my favorite glass ever, has a new color coming out on Monday, September 6. It’s called Kalypso and it’s an opaque version of Clio. Sounds yummy! According to the folks over at Double Helix Kalypso is an … Read More...
Lavender Harvest Stunning felt couture giveaway (international) on hold
This giveaway is on hold because I just got this message! | ||||||
| Dear Linda, I have an emergency in the family. My shop is put in vacation mode. Please be so kind and inform the people for the Giveaway. I will |
How to sew upcycled boys hats
These hats are so cute and the boys are too! Well, tough guy cute if there is such a thing! Cheri of the blog I am Momma Hear Me Roar sent in this link to her awesome project that she … Read More...
Take a class with Orna
Orna Willis of Ornaments has just announced that she’ll be teaching a six-month online class for the American Needlepoint Guild. The Square Dance class begins January 3, 2011; the sign-up deadline is October 31. Get the details from Orna’s blog… Read More...
Paper Bag Album
What a great idea for helping your children to learn simply subjects like colors or letters. Head on over to Muffin Tin Mom to see this incredible idea.
Bacon Day
Apparently, tomorrow is International Bacon Day. Who knew? Well, My Last Bite did. Check out this roundup of bacon ideas, including bacon ice cream and bacon wrapped breadsticks. And if you need more bacon inspiration, don’t forget prior posts … Read More...
4 Rosh Hashana Crafts
Mother Nature Network has compiled a great list of Crafts for teaching your children about Rosh Hashana. My favorite is the apple core!
Lisa stitches in front of everybody
Lisa Legett of A Cuppa Tea with Me is so excited about having her Stitch in Public photo featured on feeling stitchy, she’s come up with several potential mottos for the occasion. Click over and see them, but beware. … Read More...
How to Decorate a Birthday Cake
Learn how to decorate a birthday cake with this step-by-step photo tutorial at Martha.
[tags]birthday cake, tutorial, Martha Stewart[/tags]
Win for stitching in public
So, you already know today is Stitch in Public Day, right? If you didn’t already have plans to join the movement, MrXStitch and beefranck are willing to bribe you. They created a flickr group for uploading photos of your … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl dress with military style
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super cute military-themed dress for a little girl. Get the how-to.
[photo from Happy Together]
Lookie what she made: Cropped sweater refashion
Lookie what Haley from Thinker Maker made out of a thrifted red sweater! It’s an asymmetrical cropped sweater, perfect for layering. She cut it short to remove the polo collar from the original sweater. Check out how she incorporated the … Read More...
Tutorial: How to create box pleats
Cook Clean Craft shows how to create box pleats. These inverted pleats are a nice addition to curtains, skirts, or even purses. Go to the tutorial to find out how to make one.
[photo from Cook Clean Craft]… Read More...