Learn how to make these mini hydrangea cakes HERE at Wilton. At least, I think they are hydrangeas. I suffer from a surprising lack of gardening ability and flower knowledge.
[tags]flower, hydrangea, mini cake, Spring[/tags]
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...
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
Hero Arts stamps has just released a brand new catalog supplement called the Artist Proof collection. It’s got some lovely floral and artsy images in clear, cling or wood mounted stamps. Click here to view the catalog on line.
-Heather
Rice Krispy Treat Edible Earth
The loveliest thing about the Earth made from Rice Krispie Treats? No waste. Not a crumb. Find the super-easy, kid friendly how-tos HERE at Amanda’s Cookin‘.
[tags]Rice Krispie Treats, Earth Day, food coloring, painting[/tags]
Tutorial: Make a “planket” – a blanket that folds into a pillow
Valerie from The Crafter’s File Box shows how to make a “planket”, a blanket that folds up inside a pillow. These would be great for traveling or kids’ sleepovers! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruched fabric headband
Katie from No Big Dill guest blogs on MADE with a tutorial for making this ruched fabric headband. Bias tape finishes the edges. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from MADE]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruched, fabric, headband, gathered, … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler’s Laminated Project Apron
Little hands love art projects (and the projects are sooo good for their developing brains), but there’s often mess associated with their creativity. Sew4Home shows how to make this retro fun laminated project apron for toddlers. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
The Cupcake Goddess is cracking me up – How to Make Your Eyes Glitter.
I’m a big fan of romance novels, mostly Georgette Heyer. She’s the badass of Romance and I highly recommend you read some of her books before you reject the entire idea of romance novels (The Grand Sophy is the best … Read More...
Weekend with the Wire Masters
Step by Step Wire Jewelry and Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist are hosting a Weekend with the Wire Masters at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa in October.
Sounds like a great place to relax, recharge yourself, learn some new techniques from … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Laptop Cozy
This styling laptop cozy was found on Design Sponge and was created by Derek & Lauren. I love these color combinations, but you can select your favorites. I love the way it opens and that it is a no sew … Read More...
Book Review- Playing with Books: Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book By Jason Thompson
Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book
By Jason Thompson
I was so “torn” when I first read this book, I couldn’t decide whether savor each page slowly and absorb all the details or keep furiously flipping each … Read More...
It’s new: Fat Quarterly e-Zine
Fat Quarterly is a new e-Zine for modern sewists. While the focus will be on quilting, there promises to be plenty of sewing projects in there as well. After all, those who quilt often sew other projects, and those who … Read More...
Tutorial: Oven glove and placemat for play kitchens
Kitty from Kitty Gardens Makes shares a tutorial for making this play-sized oven glove and placemat. The placemat is appliqued with shapes showing where to put the dish, the glass, and the flatware. Make one for your child’s play kitchen. … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic heel straps to keep flip-flops on the feet
Flip-flops are a favorite summer shoe, but they don’t always stay on little feet. Especially active, running little feet. Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shows how to make elastic heel straps to keep flip-flops more secure on little feet. The … Read More...
Celebrate Earth Day with Vodka in Your Laundry and Peanut Butter on Your Face
Vodka in your laundry, beer in your hair, cornstarch deodorant, banana shoe shine… Shed the chemicals and go to the kitchen for home and personal remedies in honor of Earth Day this year (April 22). The WebEcoist has a collection … Read More...