If you’re lucky enough to have one of the new iPads, you probably want to keep your new toy protected and scratch-free between uses. Abbie, AKA The Green Wife, shows how to make this padded fabric sleeve for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of little girls’ leggings
Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making these leggings for little girls. Little leggings like this are so practical for little girl wear! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sparkle Power]
Tutorial: Easy pocketed apron from dishtowels
Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy apron from a pair of dishtowels. Clever layering and folding create pockets acrosss the front, and an optional step adding bits of elastic to the sides of the top create shaping … Read More...
How to bind an art quilt
Geni from Loose Ends is sharing a Quilting Arts ebook on how to bind an art quilt. It explores 12 different finishes. Go here to download.
Freebie: Earth Day Clip Art
Download a collection of environmentally themed clip art from Hub Pages just in time for Earth Day. Click here to go to download
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #3
First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint condition … Read More...
Article: Beating Scrapper’s Block
Lain Ehmann has posted an article on E-zine Articles.com with tips on how to beat scrapper’s block. Click here to go to article.
Digi Tutorial: Making a Sticker in Photoshop
Learn how to make a digital sticker in Photoshop from this tutorial on Robyn’s Chic Scrap. Click here to go to tutorial.
Lip Smacking Goodness
Roxana shares instructions for creating your own lip balm on Lillyella’s blog. The only raw materials required are two teaspoons cosmetic grade, grated beeswax and seven teaspoons almond, olive or jojoba oil. There’s also an additional ingredient list in case … Read More...
Grosgrain: Leila & Ben Patterns GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
Glass Classes at Penland School of Crafts
While I was in Las Vegas at Glass Craft and Bead Expo I grabbed a catalog for the Penland School of Craft for their summer class session. They had a booth there and were trying to get the word out … Read More...
Tutorial: Using a vintage button maker tool to cover buttons
Miia shows how to use a button maker tool to create fabric covered buttons. She uses an antique button making tool. I don’t know if it’s my weakness for gadgets, or the beautiful blue metal, but her tutorial is making … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Family portrait coasters
Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends. Aren’t they fabulous?? Read more about this project on her blog.
[photo from Hideous Dreadful Stinky]
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Free pattern: Unisex vest for little kids
Leila & Ben share a free downloadable pattern for a child’s unisex vest. Make one with a Peter Pan collar for a girl, or without a collar for a boy. Pattern is for sizes 6 months – 5t. Go to … Read More...
Foodie Flags of the World
Check out these foodie arrangements of world flags at TrendLand. A dozen countries are represented, and just to add another interesting element, created with foods from the countries. Shown here are Australia, France, and Korea.
[tags]food, world, flags[/tags]
Sale: Acrylic Stamping Blocks
For the Month of April you can save 25% off all acrylics stamping blocks at Inky Antics, their are 6 individual sizes and 2 sets to choose from. Click here for the sale.
-Heather
The New Stranded Colorwork
Do you want to learn to knit with color? Lots of colors? 5, 6, or 7 or 8 colors? Heck, even 2 or 3? This book is for you. Laugh in the face of steeks. Go one on one with … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
The Raw Colors of Vegetables
Check out this beautiful photographic journey capturing the raw color of food. Pure colors are harvested from vegetables and stained on cards, then categorized. Find the project HERE at Raw Color. Spotted on Design Mom.
[tags]vegetables, color, art[/tags]
Sewing Tutorial: Alphabet beanbags from old t-shirts
Katie from Notes From a Very Red Kitchen shows how to turn your old t-shirts into alphabet beanbags for the kiddos. This is a great use for the scraps of knit left over from your t-shirt refashions. Go to the … Read More...