Laura from Artfabrik demonstrates here the correct match of needle size to Pearl cotton embroidery thread. Go here to learn more.
[tags]embroidery thread, needle size, Pearl cotton, Artfabrik, handwork, art quilts[/tags]
Twitter for Scrapbookers
Jennifer Wilson of Simple Scrapper recently held a chat on twitter to help people make the most of the service. You can now download a transcript of that chat, as well as a video demonstration. Click here to access the … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Fancy Pants
Get a preview of the new spring collections coming soon from Fancy Pants. Click here to go to preview.
Inspiration du Jour – Already One
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Soapy Chica
Victorian-esque eye candy from Soapy Chica
1) Pink Rose Scented Crown Soap
2) Black Victorian Corset Shea Butter Soap
3) Angel Wings Soap – Antique Blossom
Tutorial: Chunky Zebra Ring
Just as I posted the previous post on shrink plastic projects, I noticed that Alisa Burke just posted another great project using it. This time she draws zebra stripes on the plastic before shrinking for a very fun look.… Read More...
Tutorial: Shrink Ring
Shrink plastic seems to be the material of the moment with numerous exciting projects coming out all over the blogosphere, such as this one posted previously.
If you are interested in this material and its many possibilities, check out Cathe’s … Read More...
How to make mushrooms from recycled leather scraps
If you read this blog on a regular basis then you know I love mushrooms. And I have posted (I think) one other leather recycling project, so when I saw this super cute leather mushroom project I fell in love! … Read More...
Cool Mosaic Catch-o-matic from Fusedglass.org
More newsletter love from the folks over at fusedglass.org. I just love getting their email newsletters. There’s always something cool going on over there. The tutorial in this issue is how to make a mosaic cutter with more…the catch-o-matic. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bubble dress for toddler girls
Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy bubble dress for toddler girls. What an absolutely cute dress!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Polkanuts]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, toddler, girl, dress, bubble[/tags]
Tutorial: Hanging organizer for your purses
Purses are fun to make and collect, but you can only carry one at a time. What do you do with the other purses in the meantime? Saffiertje shows how to make a hanging organizer to store your purses. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an oven mitt
Just because an item is practical doesn’t mean it can’t be pretty. Take this oven mitt by Prudent Baby, for example. The mitt protects your hands from a hot pan, but made from a fresh print it’s also pretty. … Read More...
Raspberry Rockets
I don’t know how exactly to justify these as edible crafts except that they are wonderfully clever and creative and I absolutely love them. Hmmm. Actually, pretty good justification. Learn how to (very easily) make these genius “raspberry rockets” from … Read More...
Maddy Laine’s New Accessory Cardigan
I’m always looking for a new twist on the cardigan. This certainly fits the bill, all the benefits of a traditional cardigan without all the bulk of a full length garment.
Pretty stitch too! The pattern comes in 6 sizes, … Read More...
Sweet Paul Magazine Debuts
I mentioned word of the impending Sweet Paul magazine debut back in February… well… it’s here! Check out the first issue HERE. The magazine is full of gorgeous photography and styling, recipes, inspirations, crafts, party ideas and more. … Read More...
Goldfish Cracker Anatomy
Check out this artwork of goldfish cracker
anatomy by Jason Freeny, available HERE along with more dissections of goldfish and other objects. {spotted on Super Punch}
[tags]artwork, goldfish crackers[/tags]
Read all about it: Tips for stitching down Velcro
Velcro (hook & loop tape) is a favorite closure for sewing projects because of its ease of use and its ease of installation. However, there are some tricks to stitching it down neatly. Keyka Lou Patterns shares these tips over … Read More...
Freebie: Little King Digital Stamp
Visit Sliekle’s Digi Staamps to download this adorable King stamp for free.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check out their free section … Read More...
Sweater Babe’s New Pattern
This is going to be my next project. It’s so pretty. Feminine without being too girly. Lacy yet useful, up here where the cold winds are still blowing.
Dramatic Lace Top-Down Wrap Cardigan is what she’s calling it. The back … Read More...
Water Soluable Knitted Wedding Dress
Engineering Students have designed a wedding dress that needs no post wedding storage. This dress is made from panels, put together with water soluable seams that when wet, make the 5 panels of the dress come apart and can then … Read More...