Good news for lovers of Stofnest‘s cross-stitch designs: Ria Lanser has started a Stofnest club. If I understand the translation correctly, for 10 Euros you’ll receive 26 new charts — one each week to your e-mail account. Go to … Read More...
Textiles and national identity
I like to read everything John Hopper wants to write on The Textile Blog. Today’s post, though, is especially interesting to me. Using Poland (and the works of Wladyslaw Skoczylas) for example, he examines the role of arts … Read More...
Tutorial: Shadow work
Deepa of This and That blog has posted a new tutorial. Yea! This time, she lets us follow along on her first experience with shadow work on organza. I think you’ll agree that the results are beautiful. See Deepa’s tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Wave stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is wave stitch. And it’s available a day early on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. See the tute.
Freebie: Summer Fun Downloads
Click here to download a bunch of summer fun backyard, picnic and BBQ images from Lettering Delights for free this month only. Perfect for quick BBQ or picnic invites or scrapbook pages.
-Heather
French Applesauce
Ooh la la, how clever are these simple, minimalist GoGo SqueeZ applesauce
packages from the French company, materne. I’m loving the retro packaging and pure ingredients. Found HERE at Chow,
Twister Party
Find sweet tips on throwing a Twister-themed party HERE at parents.com, like this simple Twister cake and bright rainbow pretzel favors. (Note: You may have to register on the site to get the details, but it’s free to register.)… Read More...
How to make a framed crayon initial
I love how modern this framed crayon initial looks! The clever crafter Carol of the blog Frugal Life Project needed teacher gifts. What’s a crafty gal to do? Think about cool things that other crafters had shared and give it … Read More...
Knit Picks Baltic Lace
For as little as 29.99 you can knit this incredible shawl! And out of Alpaca too! Knit Picks is known for its reasonably priced yarn and patterns.
Tutorial: Make a little girl-sized purse for dress-up fun
Crystal from Crystal’s Craft Spot guest blogs over at The Crafty Cupboard with a tutorial showing how to make this little girl-sized purse. If you’ve got a little girl who loves to play dress up, I bet she’d love one … Read More...
Prima Virtual Warehouse Sale
Once again Prima is holding a virtual warehoue sale. You can choose from small, medium and large grab bags. They will ship both to the US and Internationally. Click here for more information.
Tutorial: Wool felt floor cushions with Hawaiian-style motifs
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these oversized Hawaiian-style floor pillows. They’re made from wool felt (doesn’t fray), so you won’t find yourself having to turn under all those edges when you applique the … Read More...
Tutorial: Teach your kids to sew by making a pillow
Blair from Wisecraft guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp with a sewing tutorial aimed at the kiddoes. Her simple stuffed pillow tutorial would be a great project to introduce them to sewing. It introduces some basic … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Recover a set of crib bumpers
Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns join the Baby Bonanza at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to remake a set of crib bumpers. By starting with an existing bumper set, you can just create a new cover rather than having … Read More...
Rainbow Bacon
It seems everything is coming up rainbows lately (see here and here and here and here and, well, there are more, but you get the idea). According to cafemom, according to BaconToday.com, Neil Caldwell dies bacon. No how-tos, I’m afraid, … Read More...
Freebies and Ideas: Card Sketches
Visit the Two Sketches for You (2S4Y) blog for loads of wonderful free card sketches and lots of wonderful cards made with those sketches. Click here to visit the blog.
-Heather
Studio Tour: Lynn Ghahary
Take a peek into the studio of Lynn Ghahary, one of the members of the Pink Paislee Design Team. Click here to go to tour.
Freebie: Card Instructions for Slice
You can download instructions from Making Memories to learn how to use your Slice to make this card. Click here to go to download
Freebie: Geomancy Font
This free font is available in two versions, extra bold and hairline, to use separately or for creating overlay effects. Click here to go to download.
Inspiration du Jour – Pretty as a Picture
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.