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Reader Roberta Allen sent us this glowing recommendation for River Silks Ribbon:
… Read More...This is the best silk ribbon for embroidery and needlework I’ve found. Not only are the colors beautiful, but the ribbon is extremely durable. I can thread it
We’re giving away two copies of Jane Dunnewold’s Art Cloth at 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) on August 31. Go to the original blog post to enter.
The DIY Maven shows how to make this quick and easy knitting needle case. She uses prequilted fabric to give it padding. Small narrow pockets hold the needles, while a flap covers their sharp points. It all rolls up for … Read More...
Beccy from Wipster shows how she created this fabulous sundress. Would you believe she made it out of a full skirt? She used a dressform to pin out the excess fabric and reshape it to her figure. Get the how-to… Read More...
Farrant from Infarrantly Creative shows how to make these cute throw pillows with chalkboard silhouette appliques. The silhouette is of her son, and she uses dustfree chalk ink to write on the chalkboard cloth applique. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Read this article by Michelle Coleman on the Memory Makers blog. In it she addresses various programs you can use to organise your digital scrapbooking files, as well as how to approach the process. Click here to go to article.
Pink Penguin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty patchwork zippered wristlet. The pieced squares are just 2 1/4″. This is a great way to use up those tiny bits of leftover fabric that are … Read More...
Rachel from Fiber Focus talked a TAFA member Helen Klebesadel into dishing how she creates fabric from her own artwork (shown here) using Spoonflower. Helen takes you step-by-step through the process from creating an account, using Photoshop Elements to … Read More...
See how Sandy Ang used straws and a decorative box to organize her ribbons and keep them untangled. Click here to go to post.
Clippididoodah just sent me some wonderful hair clips to review and my two year old thought they were great. But you don’t have to be a child to fall in love with these handmade clips just a child at heart.… Read More...
It’s never too early to start working on all those hand-crafted holiday gifts you have planned. If you need a bit of inspiration, check out TipNut’s list of 42 Pampering Beauty & Spa Gifts To Make.
Kataryna from Chibi Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of cute little girl leggings with contrast cuffs. The cuffs allow you to introduce a contrasting color at the bottom, but they’re also an … Read More...
Earrings $50.00 handcrafted by Maggie Bokor Turtle Love Co. is a small website that curates cool jewelry handmade by independent artisans. Their main focus is Jewelry that is made with recycled materials and with eco friendly product practices.
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Sugar Mouse was founded two years ago by Faridah whilst she was studying for her undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford.
After investing in miniature drills, saws, files, and countless sheets of brass, Sugar Mouse has soared in popularity. … Read More...
TLK Designs shows how to make a girl’s tank top. You can use knit yardage, or you can repurpose the knit from an adult-sized t-shirt that you no longer wear. Go to the tutorial.
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Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial showing how to use a button foot to stitch buttons down using your sewing machine. I recently started sewing my buttons down this way, and now that I know … Read More...
Look at what Erin over at Lemon Tree Creations did with a a clearance rack watering can she found at the craft store. Some spray paint and pretty scrapbook paper turned this from drab to fab.
See how Erin made … Read More...
A little over a week ago I featured Kristine’s gorgeous cabinet makeover. The knobs on that cabinet were pretty unique and many wanted to know how she did it.
Stop over and see Kristine’s tutorial on customizing knobs and … Read More...
Sunburst mirrors always remind me of my aunt’s house. I wasn’t a big fan until I saw this yardstick version over at Made by Stephie. Stephie took a mirror, some bamboo skewers and rulers and put them together to make … Read More...
I love the effect of using the two contrasting colors to give texture. This would be a great sleepover project for a tween girls night. Head on over to Flamingo Toes to see how simply this project really is.
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