And it doesn’t have a name yet. This is where you come in. Knitters are being asked to cast their votes for a name for this sure-to-be-awesome new yarn.
Head over to their site to vote now: http://lornaslaces.blogspot.com/ Hurry, only … Read More...
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by Terrye
And it doesn’t have a name yet. This is where you come in. Knitters are being asked to cast their votes for a name for this sure-to-be-awesome new yarn.
Head over to their site to vote now: http://lornaslaces.blogspot.com/ Hurry, only … Read More...
by Katrina
If you have been following Alisa Burke’s shrink plastic tutorials, as posted here, check out her guest post on I am Momma Hear Me Roar. This time Alisa shows readers how to create this fun bracelet with fabric, paper … Read More...
Visit Bent Objects for some pretty amazing eye candy by Terry Border, author of Bent Objects: The Secret Life of Everyday Things. I could spend way too much time scrolling through the … Read More...
I recently came across a challenge blog with a really cool idea, for each challenge they pick a different shop on Etsy and ask you and their design team to make something inspired by that shop, what a clever idea! … Read More...
This space shuttle from the geniuses over at LooLeDo.com is such a great re-cycle craft that I just had to post it! I’m going to scour our recycle bins right now!
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Alpha Mom has a great post celebrating Cookie Monsters ‘assumed’ birthday! There’s a great cookie recipe on there too! Enjoy!
Check out these other fun Cookie Monster ideas below.
Cookie Monster Party food and snacks or purchase these Cookie … Read More...
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses turned a bit of frayed “bronzy” lace into a nest for a tiny fetish bird. And just look at those gorgeous bead eggs. Lisa says, “Birds nests, like new babies, make me think of hope … Read More...
A new stitchalong is taking off at Needleprint blog. If you have (or would like to purchase) the chart or kit for the antique Sarah Harris sampler, you can join the stitchy group that will be blogging their progress and … Read More...
This is one of my favorite bands ever from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band sampler. I claim to be modern and I love the edgy needlework I see popping up all over the blogosphere. But I’m also … Read More...
Oh, my! Look what SpeedieBeadie did to a 1940-era wool clutch purse. This kind of dense, improvisational beadwork takes my breath away. Read about it and see more photos at SpeedieBeadie’s blog post.
Go look at Mary Corbet‘s review of Embroidery Lessons with Colored Studies from the Brainerd & Armstrong Company, published in 1899. This antique promotional brochure is fascinating, and so is Mary’s commentary. See the post.
Sean Michael Ragan of Craftzine.com has posted a rockin article about Hannah Perner-Wilson, her innovations in soft circuits, and her newly available kits. Check it out.
I love how Jude Hill pieced striped fabrics to simulate the texture of feathers in these bits of applique. The series of tiny feather appliques and embroidery is ongoing. Go to Jude’s post and scroll backward through her what if … Read More...
by Terrye
From Caron, this adorable kitty throw and pillow. I just love the positive/negative effect, it’s just cute! It’s knit from Simply Soft yarn, a worsted weight, very, very soft yarn. Really soft. Really! Crazy soft. Snuggling up in this would … Read More...
by Terrye
So you went to a garage sale/estate sale/resale shop.. and found HUGE cones of lace weight mohair that you must have. Great price – that goes without saying. You must have this, no way around it.
The next day (or … Read More...
Over at the blog Grosgrain there is a super cute idea for transforming some old shoes into fabulous new ones. Pop back to this post to see how the cherries are made and there is the link to how to … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Wow! Free craft books from FaveCrafts. There are books for every crafter and they are FREE for you to download via a PDF format. These are complete books with pictures and complete instructions. I downloaded several and I found … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a scrappy D-ring belt. It’s easily made from your scrap bin. Better yet, make it using scraps from a bunch of shirts that you’ve made or embellished, and you’ll have one … Read More...
by Katrina
If you are around SF, be sure to check out the Maker Faire – May 22nd and 23rd. If you love toys, and of course you love jewelry or you wouldn’t be reading this, be sure to stop by and … Read More...
Miss Imagination is holding a contest for scrapbookers this month. Enter your 2-page water-themed layout for a chance to win a $50 scrapbooking prize. Click here for more information.