Radical Cross Stitch — being in the southern hemisphere — is having a Brrrr It’s Chilly Winter Sale. Kakariki says,
… Read More...Heads up pattern nerds, for a strictly limited time, all Radical Cross Stitch E-Patterns are HALF PRICE! Yip I’m
How to make perfect knots
The trick to making perfect French knots and bullions is using the right needle. Get the facts from Mary Corbet at Needle ‘n’ Thread.
Learn to make ribbon flowers
Cassandra of My Artful Adventures writes:
… Read More...I offer monthly ezines with tutorials. I am doing a ezine for June themed around ribbon roses. I think that there is a lot of interest in ribbon flowers right now, and hope to
Glassphemy…what would you make with broken glass?
Over at Readymade magazine they like recycling. No, they really like recycling! So they were asking, “What would you make with broken glass?” They even have a contest in conjunction with Macro-Sea, they are putting on a contest. But first … Read More...
Tutorial: Seamless Ring Using a Disc Cutter
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I don’t have much experience with disc cutters myself, but this in an interesting tutorial from Rio Grande on how to make a seamless ring using a disc cutter. It looks pretty easy and much faster than trying … Read More...
Needle felting DVD giveaway at Felt Alive
Did you ever want to join a felting class and just don’t have the time or there is none in your area? Well, how about having a felting teacher in your home 24/7? Kay Petal’s in holding a DVD giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bubble skirt for girls
Stacy from Apple Tree Boutique and Patchyapple shows how to make an easy bubble skirt for girls. All it takes is two rectangles of knit fabric. This is a quick, easy sewing project great for beginners or anyone wanting … Read More...
Freebie: Party Hat Template from Jessica Sprague
Jessica Sprague is celebrating three years of her website this week, and as part of the celebration you can download this free template for a party hat. The template comes in both hybrid and digital versions and will be available … Read More...
Sewing Tutoria: Fruit Salad baby hats
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots guest blogs on luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make fruit-themed baby hats. These are SO cute!! She shows how to make strawberry, blueberry, apple, and orange hats. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Free pattern: DIY Diaper Cover
The next time you make a cute little baby dress, how about making a matching diaper cover? Click over to Prudent Baby to get a free pattern for a DIY Diaper Cover. Go to the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Make a gathered A-line skirt
Phiphi fromChez Vies and Indya Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered A-line skirt. She shows how to create a flared pattern piece so that there is more fullness at the bottom without creating … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own monogrammed pattern weights
I love using pattern weights when cutting out pattern pieces from fabric, but to purchase them as a set is ridiculously expensive. Junie Moon shows how to make your own weights from heavy washers. They’re perfectly serviceable straight from the … Read More...
Inspiration and New Release: Lollipop Holder for MFT
How cute is this!?! Visit Stamp Owl Studio’s blog to see this adorable Lollipop holder she made using a new Pure Innocence stamp from My Favorite Things. Then pop over to MFT and see all their new stamps.
-Heather
Beer n’ Hot Dog Cookies
These beer and hot dog cookies are making me crave a summer BBQ complete with…beer and hot dogs. When dessert makes you crave beer and hot dogs, I’d say that’s pretty impressive. Learn how to decorate the cookies HERE at… Read More...
Today Only: Free Online Class at Scrapbook.com
Today only (June 3rd 2010), you can sign up free for an online scrapbooking class from scrapbook.com. The class includes 24 lessons, e0mailed directly to you, and is normally sold for $23.959. In this online class (delivered via email), you’ll … Read More...
Tobie wins Kaffe book giveaway
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered the giveaway for a copy of the book Kaffe Fassett’s Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts: 23 Original Quilt Designs (STC Craft). There were 142 comments.
Commenter 116, Tobie Lurie is the … Read More...
Organization Week at Scrapbook Update
This week on Scrapbook Update you can read numerous articles on Scrapbook organization. Topics covered include “The Small Things” and “Trends in Scrapbook organization“. Click here to go to articles.
Inspiration du Jour – Tea Time?
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Vegan Beauty Recipes
As The Natural Beauty Workshop points out, one of the great things about making your own handmade skin and hair care products is that you can control what is or isn’t inside them. Their round-up of Vegan Recipes makes it … Read More...
Tutorial: Skeleton key buttonhole closure for a bag
Annekata shows how to make what may be the coolest closure ever for a bag. It’s a skeleton key and a handstitched key-shaped buttonhole. I love this so much!! Get the how-to.
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