Come one, come all over to SpillyJane’s Ravelry site to get your own pattern for these simply adorable socks!
Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm this winter? Check out these knitted sock … Read More...
Smock for prizes!
Country Bumpkin announces Reach for the Stars, An International Smocking Competition. CB’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...We are delighted to promote Reach for the Stars 2011 through Australian Smocking & Embroidery. With great prizes to be won, this competition is
Free Embroidery pattern: Flowery triceratops
I’m loving this new free hand-embroidery design from Corvus tristis, not only for the charming art of the thing but also for the bit of education she offers about triceratops vs. torosaurus. She says,
… Read More...I’ve drawn a picture, for
Chocolate Owl Pops
Learn how to make these chocolate dipped owl pops (from Rice Krispie Treats or Oreos) HERE at Our Best Bites.
[tags]owls, kids, Oreos, Rice Krispie treats, lollipop sticks, chocolate, Halloween[/tags]
Tutorial: Easy fused fabric flowers
Kirsten from green… it’s the new blue shows how to create unique fabric flowers out of fused fabric. The eclectic feel means you can bust out your scrap bin for this project. Get the how-to.
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Free pattern: Betsy Handbag from Mademoiselle Chaos
Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Betsy Handbag. I love the shaping that the pleats create! This bag can be made up in any number of ways – printed fabrics, solids, quilting cotton, vintage … Read More...
Technique: Embossing on Sticky Back Canvas
Have you tried Claudine Hellmuth’s Sticky Back Canvas yet? I got some recently and it’s really cool stuff! It’s a thin sheet of canvas but it has adhesive on the back so you can cut it and apply it to … Read More...
Tutorial: Firetruck pillow
Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy! shares a tutorial for making this fire truck pillow. This would be awesome for a little boy’s bedroom! Get the how-to.
[photo from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy!]
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Tutorial: Create honeycomb tucks
Caroline from Atelier Caroline shows how to make these beautiful honeycomb tucks in a piece of fabric. It creates an allover dimensional design that would be fabulous on a decorative pillow or on the bodice of a fancy dress. Go … Read More...
Giveaway: Canon 5D Mark II
Epiphanie Bags is giving away a Canon 5D Mark II camera body! There are two ways to enter, either by purchasing one of the Epiphanie Camera bags, or by posting on your blog according to their specifics. Contest ends … Read More...
Zoo Sandwiches
Check out this collection of zoo-inspired sandwiches at Little Food Junction, and find tips on making them. Find the collections HERE, HERE and HERE.
[tags]animals, sandwiches, lunch, kids[/tags]
Filet Monogram Blanket
This idea is so simple and straightforward – and awesome – that I really wish I’d thought of it. Everyone seems to love the idea of a family name or monogram in filet. Filet is hard for me. I’ve done … Read More...
Giveaway: Sizzix eclips
Amy at Mod Podge Rocks is giving away a Sizzix EClips, their new electronic cutter. She has also posted a review of the machine. The giveaway is open to US residents only and entries close September 18th, 2010. Click … Read More...
Party Monday: Bandanas
Some bandana inspiration for your cowboy, cowgirl, Western, rustic, country, or well, bandanna party.
These Bandana crafts are perfect for parties and cookouts. Bandanas are cheap and a versatile fabric. You can buy them at most discount stores or party supply … Read More...
Freebie | Library Card & Paper Pocket Template
Now that pretty much all libraries have converted to digital systems, it’s fun to be able to make our own faux library cards with the traditional pocket. Maybe you want to use this to actually catalogue your reading books, but … Read More...
How to Get Shinier, Healthier Hair
Do you ever wish your dull hair was a bit shinier; therefore making it look healthier? If so, check out this recipe by Kristen Fraser Cotte of The Grapeseed Company that was posted on the Essential U blog that will … Read More...
Door Knob Pumpkin Patch
Halloween Hoop Art
Tutorial: Super cute Halloween monster softies
Heather from Dragonfly Designs shows how to make these super cute monster softies. Making them from felt keeps the sewing easy so you can focus your energy on more important things – like deciding how many eyes your little guy … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy cap sleeve t-shirt
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a basic cap sleeve t-shirt. It’s a lot easier than you’d think. If you’ve avoided making a t-shirt because the thought of setting in a sleeve seems … Read More...