Oh, SharonB, you make me sigh with envy. What an endlessly creative brain this woman has. Check this CQ seam treatment, for example. Outlining the pattern in the black lace with metallic stem stitch was inspired. And the little … Read More...
Free cross-stitch chart
A freebie from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com:
… Read More...This cute little dog is offering you a flower as a gift – maybe he’s trying to say thank you for something! He’ll make a really thoughtful card for someone special.
Nicki Lee: New CQ shop and a giveaway
If you love Nicki Lee‘s hand-dyed laces as much as I do (and you know you do!), this news is going to rock you: Nicki has opened an Etsy shop where you can buy her laces and other lovely … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Throw pillow covers with ruffled trim
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for making a throw pillow covers with ruffled trim around the edges. Make a couple for your couch, or to dress up your bedding ensemble. Go to the tutorial.
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Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Raise a neckline with a simple gather
Cara from Bigger Bolder Happier and DI Denizen shows how she raised the neckline of a top using a simple gathering stitch. The result is a pretty neckline with less “exposure”. Go to the tutorial.
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Project: Paper Easter Basket
Visit Splitcoast Stampers where Makeesha Byl will share with you her step by step tutorial and video on how to make this adorable little paper Easter basket! These would be perfect filled with tiny treats for school friends, co-workers, neighbors, … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ruffled trim with no raw edges
Head over to …the world more beautiful to find out how to add ruffled trim to the edge of a garment with no raw edges. The raw edges are encased within the bottom seam for a clean finish. Get the how-to… Read More...
Take a Glass Cruise…with the Corning Museum
The Corning Museum has paired up with Celebrity Cruises to take you out on a glass cruise if you’re game. It’s the Hot Glass Show and if you like going on cruises and the idea of watching glass blowing this … Read More...
Wool Flower Boa Scarf and Dolly Donations Patterns
I received a link suggestion and there were two different URLs and think both are worth our attention. The first one is for a lovely wool flower boa scarf pattern courtesy of Marcus Brothers a wonderful fabric supplier. The other … Read More...
Technique: Stamping on Candles
Visit the Stampington website for a fun video on how to add stamped images to candle, neato!!
-Heather
Another Giveaway….
This one is over at the Berroco site. They are giving away 50 copies of this book: Here’s how to enter: http://www.berroco.com/polls/poll_031210.html
Another Giveaway….
This one is over at the Berroco site. They are giving away 50 copies of this book: Here’s how to enter: http://www.berroco.com/polls/poll_031210.html
Leprechaun Finger Puppet
Check out this cute finger puppet just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! The how to is over at The Kids Fun Birthday Review.
Check out these other finger puppet articles we wrote or buy some finger puppets ready-made … Read More...
Green Beer
Even though the instructions for making green beer for St. Patrick’s Day are wonderfully easy and could be reprinted before I finish this sentence, taylor takes a taste relays them so beautiful I will send you there instead. Find the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern How To : Tracing vintage patterns
If you’ve got a vintage paper pattern that is particularly fragile, or that needs to be graded to another size, then you’ll need to trace the pattern before you begin your project. Casey from Elegant Musings shares information on her … Read More...
Free pattern: Snail backpack for kids
You can download a free pattern for a kid’s snail backpack from Sewing.org. The snail shell forms the body of the backpack, with his stomach sitting flush against the back. Cute, cute! Get the PDF here. Or, go … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s drop-waist tank dress with tiered ruffle skirt
Adrianna from Crafterhours saw a girl’s drop-waist tank dress from H&M that she loved. She almost bought it, but then realized she could use her mad sewing skills to make one herself. She gives a step-by-step tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Shop: The Star Box Stamps
If you read this blog on a regular basis (and a big thanks if you do!:)) you know I love hunting around Etsy for cool independent stamp shops, you’ll find stamps there like no others anywhere in rubber, clear and … Read More...
Book Review – BetterPhoto Basics
Better Photo Basics – By Jim Miotke
ISBN: 978-0-8174-0502-1
Absolutely anyone can take better photos!
If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular … Read More...
Book Review – Big Girl Knits
Big Girl Knits By Jillian Moreno and Amy R Singer.
25 Big, Bold Projects for real women with real curves.
ISBN: 978-0-307-58637-7 RRP $22.99
Forget about those clingy knitted vest, tank tops that you can only dream about wearing and … Read More...