Leah from 365 Days of Free Motion Quilting has done it again. She’s created a wonderful filler design she says was inspired by the song “I heard it from the Grapevine”. Go to her video tutorial to see how she … Read More...
Resolutions for Photographers
This Week in Photography has an article up listing 10 Resolutions Every Photographer Should Make. This list is perfect for scrapbookers who also want to improve their photography. Click here to go to article.
BLOGTEST #1 – WEEK 1
SO, HERE THE FIRST QUESTION FOR JANUARY, 2010. If you don’t know how the blogtest works, please refer to my blog post of January 2, 2010 for all the rules.
WHAT IS YOUR CROCHET GOAL FOR 2010?
Be sure to … Read More...
Mosaic Information for 2010
In yesterdays post I concentrated on warm and hot glass classes and possible adventures. That’s not really fair to the cold glass working techniques so here’s a little about what’s up for mosaic adventures. We’ll do stained glass in an … Read More...
Olive Penguin and Cheese Snowman Appetizers
I’m loving this olive
penguin and cheese snowman from Peas Love Carrots, especially since the instructions on how to make them (easily) are so well done. Find the how-tos HERE.
And a side kudos to the blogger for pointing … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a keyhole neck on a t-shirt
What the Craft shows how to make a keyhole neck on a t-shirt. Add this detail to your next refashion or shirt that you sew from scratch. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from What the Craft]
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Lil Blue Boo & Dharma Trading Design Challenge
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo has just announced her design challenge. To enter, create a garment using a Lil Blue Boo pattern and then use at LEAST one of the following techniques: fabric dyeing, fabric painting, stenciling, fabric transfers, screen … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a mail sorter to hang on your wall
Gina from bright and blithe shows how to sew a hanging mail sorter. With pockets for things to be filed, things to be paid, things that require action, and things to be sorted, you’ll be able to keep your mail … Read More...
Birthday Cupcake Ideas
Just for Laughs
When I need a good laugh I love to visit the Dirty Shanks card blog. These are definitely not cards you’d want to sent to your grandma but would probably love to send to that horrible ex boyfriend or your … Read More...
Kid’s Potato Scarf Tutorial
This scarf is just amazing… Found over at Babble, and taken out as an excerpt from Todd Oldham’s book that I wrote about a little while ago..Kid Made Modern.
Again, this book never ceases to amaze me….Todd Oldham … Read More...
An oldie but goodie…Crayon Hearts
Martha Stewart can make any simple project look like it came right out of one of her magazines…Who knew that crayon hearts could look so pretty? Check it out here. {Found at childmade.com}
Announcing: 2010 lineup at Rabbit’s Lair
It’s good times for quilters who will be in the Northwest Arkansas, USA area in 2010. There are some super crafty teachers hopping into The Rabbit’s Lair.
Of special interest to quilters,
Donna Thomas, author of Portable Patchwork is teaching … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a clearance tablecloth into a Christmas tree skirt
Christmas may have come and gone, but there’s still time to squeeze in one last Christmas sewing project before you get all your decorations packed away. With all of the after-Christmas clearance sales going on, it’s a good time to … Read More...
Freebies: Lots and Lots of Downloads on Splicoast Stampers
Splitcoast Stampers now has a new section on their forums, it’s one easy and convenient place to find templates, charts, tip sheets, project instructions and digital images all for free.
Happy New Year!!
So it’s 2010. Time for glass! For me every year and every day is all about glass but 2010 is when it’s kicked up to the 10th degree, or something like that. To give you some ideas of possible glass … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Week calendar with daily weather
Papgena from Papgena Made It shows the fabric calendar she created to help her daughter learn the days of the week. A circle marker shows which day it is, and the removable icons show the weather for each day. Read … Read More...
BLOGTEST – AND HOW IT WORKS…
I really do have too many crochet books. Really! I’ve decided that the readers of my blog will be the recipients of my stash downsizing efforts. I’ve also got skeins and skeins of yarn and some other crochet accessories – … Read More...
Tutorial: Corsage from old jeans
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created this lovely corsage out of an old pair of jeans, with beads stitced into the center. You could also use a vintage button in the center for a similar look. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Start the new year with a clean sewing machine!
When cleaning out and organizing for the New Year, don’t forget about your sewing machine. Keeping your machine clean will keep in running smoothly for all your sewing projects in the year to come. Read about cleaning your machine from … Read More...