Cara AKA The DI Denizen shares her cure for the common jumper. She lopped off some length and used the fabric to create sleeves. Now she has this fabulous dress! Read more about her project at The DI Denizen.… Read More...
Inca Knits
The Incas, a culture and a people, have roots in small provincial towns, each with a unique language and history that is fascinating to outsiders. They were a democratic people who never allowed their Indian culture to be destroyed by … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: A little of everything
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
CG Giveaway: Pretty Little Mini Quilts
I’m honoring the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo this week by hosting a giveaway. The prize is this lovely little book Pretty Little Mini Quilts by Ray Hemachandra. Entering is simple. Just leave a comment on this post letting me … Read More...
Book Review: Pretty Little Mini Quilts
Lark Books has created another winner in their Pretty Little Series of craft books with this latest offering Pretty Little Mini Quilts
by Ray Hemachandra. The finished quilts measure no more than 36 inches (91.4 cm) making them perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a clothespin bag from a placemat
Kellie from Make It From Scratch shows how easy it is to turn a placemat into a handy clothespin bag. The handle is attached to the bag with velcro to make it easy to hang on your line as you … Read More...
Technique: Stamping on Acrylic
Visit the Scrapbook Trends blog to learn how to stamp on acrylic embellishments. Add a cool see through touch to any card or layout. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
Tutorial: “In the Garden” shirred twirly dress for girls
Christine from From an Igloo shares a tutorial showing how to make her “In the Garden” shirred twirly dress for girls. This is such a pretty dress!! The straps meet at the center back, creating a neat V-shape across the … Read More...
Tutorial: Cell phone holder shaped like a cardigan
Eleise from One Artsy Mama shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn scraps from an old t-shirt into a cell phone holder that looks like a cardigan. How cute is that?? (And functional, too!) This would work … Read More...
Tutorial: Feminine ruffle shirt from a man’s dress shirt
Cut Out + Keep user carlyjcais shows how to transform a man’s dress shirt into this sleeveless blouse for women. The ruffle down the front collar is ultra feminine, a nice contrast to the more masculine dress shirt fabric. Go … Read More...
Making Soap: 5 Tips for Homemade Soap
If you are considering taking on the project of hand-crafting soap, you may want to read through these tips from Mother Nature Network. The article closes with a video showing how to begin your quest.
Tutorial: Baby doll sling for little mamas
Holly from Domestic Dork shows how to make a baby doll carrier. After all, even the littlest mamas need to have their hands free to do their important mama stuff. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Teach a child to sew with an easy gathered skirt
LiEr from ikat bag helped her daughter make her first sewing project – a simple double-layer gathered skirt. A gathered skirt is an easy project for beginner sewists, but she made a few alterations to it in order to make … Read More...
Project: Tissue Paper Flowers
Join Mona Pendleton on the Splitcoast Stampers website and learn how to make this pretty flowers out of tissue paper. A perfect embellishment for any card!
-Heather
Happy May Day!
A Happy May Day to all!
Click here for a tutorial to make cute little clay flowers to celebrate!
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? Check these out on Amazon.
Tutorial: Maypole Dress for little girls
Susan from Crafterhours shows how to make this Maypole Dress for little girls. A strip of patchwork runs right down the center of this sweet sundress. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Crafterhours]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, maypole, dress, sundress, … Read More...
One Ball Knits – Gifts
Take one ball of yarn and create quick and easy one ball knit gift
items. This book contains an illustrated basics section covering yarn, tools, essential techniques, and finshes with felting, embroidery and sewing.
20 projects including coasters, table runner, … Read More...
Flower Pen’s For Mother’s Day
Charlotte’s Fancy shows you how to make these adorable flower pens in a flower pot holder…
Wesley Fleming – Amazing Glass Insects
Flipping through The Flow I came across an article and interview with the glass worker, Wesley Fleming. He makes really incredible and insanely realistic insects. His work is so detailed and real you’d swear it was an actual insect. … Read More...
Find out about fine macrame
Does the word macrame give you a 70s flashback of hemp plant hangers? The craft is so much older, and so much more. You’ll enjoy the post about macrame by Jeanine in Canada on the Italian Needlework blog.