Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a reusable sandwich bag out of an old pair of pants. The back pocket of the pants becomes a place to stash a sweet note or an extra treat. Brilliant! Get the how-to… Read More...
Video tutorial: Monster softies from recycled jeans
John Murphy from Stupid Creatures appears on an episode of Threadbanger showing how to make a monster softie. Their bodies are made from recycled jeans and scrap fabrics. Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a sock bunny for Easter
Heidi Kenney from My Paper Crane shares a tutorial for making this sock bunny. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My Paper Crane]
[via Craftzine]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, sock, bunny, rabbit, Easter[/tags]
Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check … Read More...
Free pattern: Pottery Barn-inspired owl softie
Emily from Toad’s Treasures shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute owl softie. She was inspired by similar softies by Pottery Barn Kids. Go to the free pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Toad’s Treasures]
Tutorial: Beginning Digital Scrapbooking
The Scrapbooking Process
Becky Higgins discusses her scrapbooking process in a recent post on her blog. Click here to go to article.
I’m sucker for cute fat little birds
I like these digital ornithology illustration plates from Mirthquake on Etsy.
Artist bio from her Etsy shop:
… Read More...My name is Myrte de Zeeuw, I am a freelance fashion designer and illustrator from Eindhoven The Netherlands. I work from home, looking
Inspiration du Jour – A Little Sunshine
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: Stenciled and appliqued robot t-shirt
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial showing how to make a robot t-shirt using freezer paper stencil, applique, and hand stitching. The robot’s eyes are actually small metal washers that she has stitched down to … Read More...
It’s new: Chicken (and baby chick) softie PDF pattern
LiEr from ikat bag announces the release of her newest PDF pattern for making a chicken softie (and a little baby chick softie as well). The chicken has a little pocket tucked up on her underside so she can “lay” … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt dinosaur birthday party crowns
Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a felt dinosaur crown. She made one for each guest at her son’s birthday party. They’re quick, easy, inexpensive, and can easily be customized … Read More...
Giveaway: $25 Gift Certificate to JetPens.com
Kristina Werner has posted a review of several pens and is giving away two $25 gift certificates to JetPens.com. Click here to go to review and giveaway. Entries close tomorrow morning!
Knitting Green by Ann Budd
If it comes from a plant, it’s green. If it comes from an animal, it’s green. If it’s naturally dyed, it’s green. Clara Parkes, of Knitter’s Review goes further and says, “Going green may simply involve not buying any new … Read More...
Free pattern: Eggy Pop egg softie
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Eggy Pop. He’s an egg softie who has arrived just in time for Easter. See his little arms and legs popping out of the eggshell? Go to the free pattern and … Read More...
How To: Long Stripes In Your Hand Dyed Yarns.
Apparantly it’s pretty easy to do this. Apparantly dyeing yarn is easy no matter what label you give it, something I’ve only dabbled with. It’s a time thing. Other things take priority, like breathing, and knitting. But if you ever … Read More...
Lots and lots of great recycling ideas
I am afraid I don’t know the name of this site because it is in another language but there are a whole bunch of great recycling crafts and stuff for around the house and more like these ideas to use … Read More...
What Happens In Vegas Sock KAL!
Attention all Sock-a-Holics! Hop over to Ravelry and join in on this newest Sock KAL. Hosted by the Knitters Brewing Company. There’s no purchase necessary, but if you decide to buy the suggestion materials, 1.00 from the sale of each … Read More...
It’s Everything Beads!
Knitting with beads! You know you love it. What? You’ve never tried it? Not as hard as it sounds, and it sure does spice up your projects. And there are SO MANY beads to choose from. You’ll be hooked!
Why … Read More...
Tutorial: Scarf Using Lana Grossa’s Gnocchi Yarn
From Jimmy Beans Wool and also, Lana Grossa, we have this video showing how to cast on and knit with this unusual yarn. 
The yarn comes in many colors, which you can see here: http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/LanaGrossa/Gnocchi.asp?gclid=CMjXg93Q0aACFcvV5wodxXCyzw
and the video (as well … Read More...
Just a Reminder…Glass Craft in Las Vegas in Less than 3 Weeks!
Glass Craft and Bead Expo is less than three weeks away! Are you going? There will be glass manufacturers and tool makers and equipment resellers…so exciting for the glass folk. And in the middle of it will be the Bead … Read More...