These are so many different type of stamping inks on the market it can be confusing to know what type to choose for different surfaces and techniques, well Archivers to the rescue. They have a handy guide to help you … Read More...
I THINK THAT I SHALL NEVER SEE…….
a poem lovely as a tree. How about a crochet embellished tree? Check out this site for a slide show of some wonderful crochet installations in Atlanta. Nature is perfect as it is – beautiful to behold. But, sometimes, an … Read More...
The Art Of Gift Wrapping, by Wanda Wen
This book has nothing to do with knitting, but I came across it and thought you’d enjoy hearing about it.
Using some of the most unconventional items on the planet Wanda wraps gifts. She takes old jewelry leftovers and wraps … Read More...
Tutorial: Altering Die Cut Shapes
Laura Vegas shows how to alter the shapes you cut out using your Slice die cutting machine. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – I am a Dinosau
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Discount – Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products
In honor of Mother’s Day (May 9), Dagmar Breeden of Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products is offering a 20% discount on your next online order. To receive the discount, please email Dagmar at [email protected] before you place your … Read More...
Swarovski Chain
Ornamenta is now carrying this awesome Swarovski crystal chain, by the foot, in crystal, fuchsia and olivine colors.
I can think of a ton of projects off the top of my head that might be fun to use this chain … Read More...
It’s new: Project Teepee PDF sewing pattern
The Project Teepee PDF pattern is new from Childhood 101. This downloadable tutorial steps you through making a Project Teepee for your own kids. They’ll love a portable structure like this to hold their tea parties, pretend campouts, even … Read More...
Template and tutorial: Hedgehog applique
Jackie from Made by the Mama Monster guest blogs over at Megity’s Handmade with a free template and tutorial for making her sweet little hedgehog applique. She shows it on a baby’s shirt, but I’m betting it would be super … Read More...
Tutorial: Stashbustin’ zippered wallet
Some Art Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, Some Art Talk, for making this zippered wallet. It looks cool with the different pieces cut from different fabrics, which makes it a scrap happy stashbustin’ project. Go to the … Read More...
Watch the evolution of a CQ block
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles lets us watch over her shoulder as she crazy quilts a block. The first step: She has added simple seam treatments over the entire block. She says,
… Read More...I am not yet sure which seams
Tutorial: Fancy hem stitch
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is fancy hem stitch. When you see how it’s done, you’ll be itching to try it. See the tute.
Get to know an artist
Yvette Stanton of White Threads has posted an interview with needle artist Rachel of VirtuoSew Adventures. You’ll enjoy the chat, links, and photos. See the post.
Hydrangea Mini Cakes
Tutorial: Knotted broken chain stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas uses knotted broken chain stitch for a beautiful fill. Let her show you how.
Try two tatting tools
Jon of Jon’s Thread Escapade introduces two favortie tools that tatters are going to love. Go see.
Robin teaches how to blend bead colors
Robin Atkins of Beadlust acknowledges that, when it comes to beads, “there are only so many colors and those you have can’t be mixed like paint.” So she’s sharing a masterful technique for blending beads to achieve new color gradations. … Read More...
MY INDIAN YARN HAUL
It has only taken me about six months to figure out how to get these pictures uploaded, but here they are! I was in India in November, 2009, for a brief visit to accompany my mother in law back home … Read More...
Color Knitting The Easy Way by Melissa Leapman
Whenever I walk into a yarn store I am simply overwhelmed by the colors and textures. The choices. So many choices, so little time, and all that. Sensory overload!
This book is an oasis in … Read More...
Kinda Like Socks, But Kinda Not….
The answer to everyone who doesn’t like to turn heels or decrease for toes….don’t!
These Stirrup Socks fit the bill all the way around, and they’re way cute too. From Lion Brand, they are knit out of Amazing, a worsted … Read More...