Dana from MADE continues Celebrate the Boy Month with a link to her tutorial for dying fabric. If you’ve avoided fabric dying because it seems complicated, you’ll be happy to know that it can be done in only 5 basic … Read More...
Book Review – Mason Dixon Knitting
Mason Dixon Knitting – The Curious Knitters Guide
by Kay Gardniner and Ann Shayne.
ISBN: 978-0-307-58645-2 RRP $22.99
Enjoy the practical advice, real-life knitting instruction, and irreverent humor of Yankee Kay Gardiner and Tennessean Ann Shayne, the duo behind the … Read More...
Hallmark Is Not For Us
Happy Valentines Day, If there is one thing we love around here it’s handmade cards. (sorry hallmark)
These quick cards on Craftbits.com are perfect for last minute sentiments.
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Kids craft – Handprint Hearts
If you are looking for a fun and meaningful craft to do with your children, this Valentine’s Day keepsake is a great option. Not only is it a fun activity to do together, but it is also a … Read More...
Upcycled Valentine Friendship Bracelet Cuff
This craft is perfect for Valentine’s Day…or just when a friend wants to gift another friend something cute and unique. Visit Fine Craft Guild for the how to.
Secret Valentine’s Card!
The Magic Onions has a cute tutorial for making “Secret Valentine’s Cards”. Click on over to see how you can do it too!
Pocket Valentine Tutorial
The Brass Paperclip Project has a cute tutorial for making homemade Valentine’s. Check it out before Sunday! 
Tutorial: Quilted Hot Pads
has the how-to for these quilted hot pads. Make several in coordinating prints for a fun gift. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Perfect Olympic Pattern – Mario Rides Again!
Remember Mario? Knit your favorite “antique” gamer this awesome vest.
But hurry, Coming up in March and April the Happy Seamstress will be having a photo contest in conjunction with GameCity for the most interesting, funny, or creative photo of … Read More...
Mochimochi Land knitted Toys
When I found these knitted and sometimes felted darlings I fell in love. This new Hugs + Squoze pattern is been making its way around the internet to the delight of many knitters. Anna sells pattern but also has several… Read More...
Book Review: Steampunkery by Christi Friesen
OK you may be asking yourself why is this book review of Steampunkery in the Recycled Crafts section? I’ll tell you. One of the cool aspects of the Steampunk style is the reuse and recycling of old elements in new … Read More...
Interview: 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Donna Downey
The Paper Crafter’s Corner blog has posted a fun interview with Donna Downey. Click here to go to interview.
Interview: 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Donna Downey
The Paper Crafter’s Corner blog has posted a fun interview with Donna Downey. Click here to go to interview.
Freebie: Valentine Digi Kit
This mini Valentine digital kit is yours free, compliments of Linda from Torta Gialla. Click here to go to download
Giveaway: Banana Frog Stamps
Shimelle Laine is giving away a set of acrylic stamps from Banana Frog. Simply let her know which set is your favourite! Entries close February 17th. Click here to go to giveaway.
Tutorial: Woodgrained Patterned Paper
Learn how to make your own woodgrain patterned paper on Punk Projects. Click here to go to tutorial.
New Fringe Scissors from Martha Stewart
These new scissors from Martha Stewart Crafts are great fro creating borders as well as confetti. See them in action at Scrapbook.com
Free pattern: Madeleine Mini Bloomers
With all the Valentine’s sewing projects for kids, teachers, and significant others, why not whip up a little something pretty for yourself? These Madeleine Mini Bloomers are just the thing! Sarai from Colette Patterns is offering the downloadable pattern for … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Crinoline Skirt for little girls
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make this simple crinoline skirt for a little girl. Gathered tulle peeks out of the bottom of this pretty skirt. Make it from … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Simple CD Wallet
Jill from Homemade by Jill shows off this simple CD Wallet that she made. There’s no tutorial, but she does give the measurements of the pieces she used to make it. If you’ve made knitting or make-up rolls before, then … Read More...