Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework) shares several views of an astonishing piece of embroidery created by students of the Don Mazza school in Verona around the turn of the 20th century. Go to Jeanine’s post to see close-ups of this … Read More...
Cute melamine kitchen stuff
I love bright colorful melamine. That, combined with my new obsession with vintage pyrex, milk glass and Hazel Atlas glass is going to make sure my kitchen looks like a clown threw up all over it.
I think it’s pretty … Read More...
Get free shipping from Helen Gibb
Helen Gibb is offering US readers free shipping on orders over US$30 from HelenGibb.com through 5:00 p.m., August 30. This is your chance to stock up on SRE and ribboncraft supplies. Get the details from Helen’s site.
Upcycle those still working baby items with some fresh fabric
The new mom to be of the blog L. T.’s Mommy scored a still working swing that just needed a bit of cleaning and a fun and easy upholstery job to make it all fab for her little one on … Read More...
Make a Photo Plate
Martha Stewart shows us how to take a photograph and put it on a dinner plate using decal paper for your laser printer.
See how to make a decorative photo plate at Martha Stewart.
Video: Decoupage Distressed Furniture Fix
Author and artist Durwin Rice shows you how to take a damaged piece of furniture and make it new with decoupage artwork. Pay close attention to how he makes the stripes evenly spaced. I’ll definitely be using that tip in … Read More...
Inspiration: Robbie’s Paw Prints
I am awed by Robbie of Robbie’s Paw Prints. For her July Bead Journal Project piece, she used the image left-above as her inspiration and produced the bead embroidery left-below. Wow. See more on Robbie’s blog.
Tutorial: Couching
Sarah Whittle shows us the ins and outs of couching, and she demonstrates a variety of couching options. See the tute.
Tutorial: Chained cross-stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is chained cross-stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.
Tutorial: Mend last year’s clothes for this year’s back-to-school
Kids’ school clothes get heavy wear, and often they don’t make it through the year without a busted zipper, a missing button, or some other kind of mishap. Sew4Home shares links to tutorials for mending those clothes so you can … Read More...
Privacy window covering made from the bottom of recycled clear plastic bottles
If you look at this quick it has a beautiful vintage quality. The clever crafter R L Hall of the blog Artful Express made this window cover that provides a bit of privacy but still lets in light. She made … Read More...
Tutorial: Library tote bag
Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a tote bag to bring your books to and from the library. Darts at the bottom create a roomy space for your books, and a pocket on the outside gives a place for … Read More...
Where You Scrap: Danielle Flanders
Danielle Flanders, who is on the Design Teams of Jenni Bowlin, Melissa Frances, Pink Paislee and more, gives us a peek into her creative space. Click here to go to studio tour.
Tutorial: Catnip mouse kitty toys
Head over to The {New New} Blog to find out how to make these cute little catnip mouse toys out of scrap fabric. Maybe your bad kitties will play with the mice instead of scratching your couch. No? Well, they’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Create mirror image decorative stitch markings
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to create and mark mirror image designs for decorative stitching. She uses her signature stitch design for a jeans back pocket as an example, but this technique could be used any time … Read More...
Free pattern: Peek-a-boo shirt or dress for little girls
Bandy Canyon shares a free pattern for her Peek-a-Boo shirt for little girls. This is such a cute top! You can make it longer to turn it into a dress. The pattern is for a size 3T-4T, but you could … Read More...
Edible Crafts for Kids
How could I possibly not include this post from babble here: 5 Crafts Your Kids Can Eat. Especially as the opening line is “Edible crafts are a bit of a rage these days.” (Um, you’re welcome. OK, just kidding. … Read More...
Technique Tutorial: Stamping Resist with Gesso
Join Lydia at Understand Blue for a fantastic video tutorial on how to use gesso as a resist for stamping. I use gesso all the time in my collage work but never thought to use like this, very cool! Click … Read More...
Giveaway: Garden Gate quilt
Cecily from Craftopotamus is hosting a giveaway in honor of bloggers in blogland. Get a chance to win this wonderful quilt she calls Garden Gate. Winners annonced Sept 12. Go here for entry details. Be sure and read her entire … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Cravings
Lest those that know me misinterpret this post, this collection was only inspired by my memories of craving wine while pregnant. Memories.
Clockwise from top left:
1. 12 Noon to Midnight non-alcoholic wine, featured on the kitchn.
2. Salted … Read More...