Dash over to Pat Winter‘s blog, Gatherings, and check out her fabulous giveaway honoring the first day of summer. The prize includes silk ribbons, beads, laces, and other delicious crazy-quilting tidbits, all delivered in a pocket made from … Read More...
Gay Ann teaches us about thread weight
Gay Ann Rogers has posted a new technique article on the weight of thread. She says,
… Read More...As I look at needlework past and present, I think much of technical success depends on the weight of the thread the stitcher chooses.
Enjoy a special hand-embroidery series
Kathy Andrews is blogging a guest series on Needle ‘n’ Thread about stitching a Spring in Italy sampler of her own design, based on Italian pottery motifs. Fascinating process. Go to the latest post. Links are included to previous … Read More...
Stitching with a modern vibe
This contemporary needlepunch design — created by PataPri and featured on MrXStitch — has my brain churning with ideas. The simple graphics. The excellent color choices. Let’s all go home and spend the evening needlepunching embroidering French knots!
Make a (cheap) traveling stitch kit
Karen of Sew Many Ways converted an ipod/cellphone holder into a traveling stitching kit. Just drop it into the cup holder as you leave on vacation, stitch conveniently while you ride, and easily carry the whole kit with you into … Read More...
A new site just for soft circuits
Becky Stern, soft-circuit maven, alerts us:
… Read More...LilyPond is a new site for sharing soft circuit projects, resources, and tutorials. It’s in development by the high-low tech group at the MIT Media Lab. It looks like a lot of their
Ryan is inspired to stitch by Aimee
Comics artist Ryan Claytor stumbled across a copy of Aimee Ray‘s Doodle Stitching and was inspired to express himself in embroidery. And, being a fastidious blogger, he lets us look over his shoulder through the whole process. You’ll enjoy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sword stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is sword stitch — totally new to me. I can’t wait to see what everybody does with it. Go to SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog for the tute. (All of the TAST tutes are linked, … Read More...
Recycle your tin cans into baking and gift giving containers
This recycled craft is YUMMY! Pop on over to the blog Chasing Fireflies to get the tasty recipe and how to for making recycled tin can banana bread.
This cleaver crafter ties a bow on top with a tea bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Flash Cards / Memory Game
What a clever idea from Abby of Sew Much Ado blog. How many times have you bought flash cards and they just disappear or get ripped? She offers a step-by-step tutorial for you to follow and below explains her … Read More...
Tutorial: Add texture to a Photo Background
Rebecca Cooper is guest posting on U Create Crafts with a tutorial showing how to add a textured background to a photo. Click here to go to tutorial.
Butterfly Snacks
Loving this clever kid’s snack craft from Baked Bree. See the cleverness HERE, originally from the Family Fun magazine.
Check out these fun printed snack bags
we found on Amazon for printed pattern wings.
Tutorial: How to make a circle skirt
Amber from Ruffles and Roses tells how to make a circle skirt, from drafting the pattern (easier than you think) to sewing it up. This simple skirt shape has beautiful drape, either as a standalone skirt or attached to a … Read More...
New Release: Stamps of Life
The Stamps have Life have three new sweet clear stamp sets for June, a new alphabet, a pretty swirl set and a stamped for you set. Click here to check them out.
-Heather
Tutorial: Maternity bubble tank
Being pregnant during the hot summer can be more than a little uncomfortable. Loose fitting, comfortable clothes will do wonders, though. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a bubble tank that’s perfect for summertime maternity. The elastic band … Read More...
Tutorial: CD Case Frame
Tutorial: One strap tank t-shirt refshion for girls
Kell from My Peach didn’t grow on a tree refashioned an adult-sized t-shirt into this fabulous tank for her daughter. The asymmetry of the one shoulder strap paired with the graphic from the old tee gives it an edgy look … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy to sew loose-fitted tee
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this loose fitted tee. With a wide neck, it’s roomy at the top and tapers into a fitted waist and hip. This look is very popular right now, and … Read More...
Freebie: Quotation Word Art
Download this free word art file from Jill at A Matter of Memories. Click here to go to download.
Giveaway: Online Class at Big Picture Scrapbooking
Emily at The Pilot’s Wife is giving away two spots in Jessica Turner’s class at Big Picture Scrapbooking: Don’t Blink, Scrapping Your Baby’s First Year. Entries close Friday June 25th. Click here to find out how to enter.