Melissa from Perry Jayne shares a tutorial on her blog for making this sweet little needle book. Her project shows that pretty doesn’t have to be complicated! Pinked edges mean the edges won’t fray, and simple construction means this is … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Photo Tea Towel
Bethany from TAG Line Designs guest blogs on The Ivy Twines with a tutorial showing how to make a photo teal towel. Use a black and white photo like she did in her example for a lovely vintage look. Get … Read More...
New Releases: Inky Antics Stamps
Inky Antics has a big new supplement just out full of some wonderful new stamps, lots of cute turtles, sassy ladies, dogs, cats, cooking, travel and more! Click here to download a pdf of all the new images. My favorite … Read More...
Sneak Peek: New Products from Papertrey Ink
Papertrey ink has always brought you some of the best clear stamps around and more recently starting branching out into coordinating products like ink pads, buttons and ribbon in their exclusive color palate and now they are branching out even … Read More...
A treasury of freebies from JMD
A word to the wise and some fantastic sharing from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs, New Zealand:
… Read More...I have listed below all the freebees in my website. I am doing a major upheaval of my website so at
Reversible Scarf Pattern
Quite awhile ago, I found the Irish Hiking Scarf and decided to knit it. I loved it. The pattern was so easy and although I knitted it in a warm worsted weight, it was still rather elegant. The only change, … Read More...
Free pattern: Divine craftiness
Stitchy goddesses: Don’t you adore this free embroidery pattern from Heidi (aka Digital Misfit) of My Hiding Place in Cyberspace blog! Heidi says,
… Read More...If the response to this pattern is positive, I will be posting more hand embroidery designs
Vintage Valentines with Edible Ink
I’ve been wanting to try frosting sheets and edible ink cartridges
for ages upon ages, so I’m glad bakerella took the leap. Read of her trials and tribulations and ultimate stunning success in turning vintage Valentine’s into gorgeous heart cookie … Read More...
Heart Cane Tutorial at PolyPedia Online
There’s another learning resource for polymer clay, Iris Mishly’s PolyPedia Online. She has several free tutorials up, including this one for a heart cane. So, if you’re looking for a last minute Valentine’s project click here to head … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a patchwork wallet from clothing tags
Kalleen from At Second Street won the first round of competition at So You Think You’re Crafty with her patchwork tag wallet, and now she’s sharing a tutorial for it over on her blog. What a fun project!! She made … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: T-shirt for 18″ dolls
Trillium from Trillium Designs shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog this shirt sized to fit an 18″ doll. The next time you make a t-shirt for your little girl, use the scraps to make a matching shirt … Read More...
HERE’S MY QUESTION ON CAMO CROCHET….
Brent Kee Young and His Incredible Lampwork Glass
I received the new issue of Glass Line yesterday and started looking through it for interesting information to share with all of you out there in the internets and I came across an article about Brent Kee Young and had … Read More...
Valentine’s giveaway: Allie’s Quilt Skirt ePattern
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a giveaway of her Allie’s Quilt Skirt ePattern. The gathered patchwork tiers on this skirt are made of 5″ squares, which makes it a great pattern to use with your … Read More...
Tutorial: Aster Manor patchwork and linen pillow
Roslyn Mirrington of Bloom shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for her Aster Manor Pillow. The strips of a honey bun roll of pre-cut fabric are pieced together with linen, pearl buttons, and ric rac to make this romantic … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric dying
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.
