That Susan Elliott! Even when she starts out with “simple seam treatments,” look what happens!
Susan was invited by DMC to create a crazy-quilt piece for The National Needlearts Association show in June. Big stuff!! Susan’s piece … Read More...
Technique: Polka Dot Background
Let Hero Arts stamps show you how to make a fun and inexpensive background for your cards using circle punches, click here for instructions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Turks Head Knot
The HANDS ON! site has two tutorials — slide show and video — for creating the Turks Head Knot, which the site says can “produce a flat knot or a tight ball knot that can be used as decoration on … Read More...
Free patterns: State flowers
Vicki of turkey feathers blog is sharing a series of state flower patterns for hand embroidery. Stitch one to honor your favorite state, or a collection for a sweet botanical display, or all of them for a fabulous quilt. Posted … Read More...
How to estimate bargello threads and costs
Bargello Needlepoint blog has a great post about how to estimate the amount of thread you’ll need for a bargello project. Three methods — from rough to precise — are sure to meet your needs. See the thread post.… Read More...
How to tie the knot
Little dear tracks shows us the easy way to tie a knot at the end of embroidery floss or sewing thread. I thought everyone did it this way! Somewhere in the distant past someone must have taught me. How many … Read More...
Mother’s Day Inspiration
These Blooming Flowers will just melt your heart…or your moms! Its also upcycled using bottle caps….awesome! Check out A Better Me for more inspiration!
Free Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern
Babies are so much fun to knit for, they’re cute in just about anything, and they won’t really tell you that your projects just aren’t up to snuff! All that aside, the only thing better than knitting for babies is … Read More...
Hello Kitty Oreos
How is it that Hello Kitty makes all things even better? Learn how to make these Hello Kitty Oreos HERE at justJENN recipes.
[tags]Hello Kitty, sandwich cookies, Oreos[/tags]
Knitted Jewelry
This is cool. I’m totally a gem and crystal girl, can see this working for me. But, it would likely have to be green!
Sarah White from Knitting.About.Com originally posted this article. Check it out!
It’s a Taco. It’s a Sundae. It’s a Taco Sundae.
So decadent. And sinful. Check out these taco sundaes HERE at Chasing Fireflies.
[tags]tacos, ice cream, sundaes[/tags]
Hot Tamales
I’ve never made tamales, but I just may now that I have this great tutorial as a guide. Learn how to make tamales HERE at T and T Crafts.
[tags]tutorial, tamales[/tags]
Use your binder clips to organize your cables
I don’t know about you but all my charging and connector cables are one big old mess. This is a wonderful and easy way to organize them. I think it is a brilliant bit of repurposing since the binder clip … Read More...
Free Mother’s Day design from Di
Here is Di van Niekerk‘s sweet Mother’s Day gift for you: Mother Goose, a dear watercolor that you can print on paper for a card or framing or on fabric for embroidery and embellishment. Get the free design.… Read More...
San Francisco Bead and Design Show – Craft Gossip Exclusive Interview and Giveaway
The San Francisco Bead and Design Show will be taking place from May 21-23, 2010. For more information about the show itself please see below.
Carole Witt of String Bead in Chico, CA will be teaching a number of workshops, … Read More...
Shawkl wins 2010 CQ purse contest
Holy mackeroly! Look what Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) made! Her tote, The Queen’s Garden, has such a wealth of exquisite details, it’s no wonder that it took first place in the Crazy Quilter’s International Yahoo Group purse contest for … Read More...
A Cactus You Can’t Kill! _ Cactus Knitting Pattern
No air, no water, no tender loving care—heck, not even a sprinkle of dirt needed to keep this little beauty thriving. Isn’t that just the dream plant? Seriously, if you’ve ever struggled to keep a cactus alive (no judgment here), … Read More...
Giveaway: Mother’s Day Treat
Sarah Hodgkinson is giving you the chance to treat a special mother for Mother’s Day. Nominate someone you think deserves a break and Sarah will choose one lucky person to receive a handmade bookmark and a KitKat bar. Click here… Read More...
Cool idea & free printable: Covered button bookmarks for last-minute gifts
With the advent of summer, many of us are scrambling for last-minute teacher appreciation gifts. Anna from Noodlehead shares an idea for an easy (and inexpensive) teacher gift – covered button bookmarks! To make this an even faster, easier gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth book cover
Prudent Baby shows how to make a book cover out of oilcloth. The wipe-clean surface of oilcloth is a good choice for a protective cover for a book. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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