Rumor has it that around May 2, 2010 the folks at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in New York are hosting an Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In.
Attendees will knit or crochet 7-inch by 9-inch acrylic yarn blocks for afghans to … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder!!
Don’t forget to enter our giveaway for the holiday themed products from Crafting Jewish Style! Entries close at midnight EST tonight, Wednesday 21st. Click here to go to the giveaway post.
Tutorial: Braided fabric headband with large flower embellishment
Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this braided fabric headband with a large stacked flower embellishment. These are pretty for little girls and and adults alike. It might be fun to … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn girls’ “highwater” jeans into capris with contrast panels
Whimsy Couture from My Whimsy Girl shows how to give a makeover to your daughter’s outgrown jeans to get another season of wear and create a matching outfit at the same time. She turns the too-short jeans into just-right capri … Read More...
Video tutorial: Baby leg warmers from a pair of socks
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial for making a pair of baby leg warmers out of a pair of socks. These leg warmers are a favorite among the parents of small babies, and it turns out they’re really … Read More...
Cakeland. And a Quick Study of Decadence and the Grotesque.
As spotted on Craftzine, Scott Hove is taking edible crafts to a new level with his cake sculpture. Though I suppose “edible” is not the best term. “Sculptures and installations resembling perfect delicious cakes,” rather, as these sculptures are … Read More...
Tutorial: Grandma’s Apron
Melissa from Frakers Acres guest blogs over at Ruffles and Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely Grandma’s Apron. I love the vintage styling of this apron! It’s reversible, too. Go to the tutorial.
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Tip: Stamping Ink Guide
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.