I love Mollie Johanson‘s brain. She has invented a stitching game to play while you watch your favorite TV show or movie. She says, “The idea is simple: start stitching, change stitches when something specific happens.” She created the … Read More...
Tutorial: Couching goldwork
Ruth O’Leary gives us lots of explanation and plenty of excellent photos to help us understand the goldwork couching technique she’s using for her “spirograph” wall-hanging project. You can get this, I promise! See Ruth’s tutorial.
Free pattern: Appliqued sachet bags
A bit of applique and embroidery turn these little cloth bags into treasures. FreePatterns.com says, “Use up some scraps to make sachet bags to give to honored guests, family members or friends.” Get the free pattern designed by Helen F. … Read More...
Night stitching
Most stitchers (especially stitchers who are my age) have to invest in special task lighting for handwork. But back in the day — before electricity — how did stitchers manage after the sun went down? Needleprint gives us a fascinating … Read More...
Cereal Box Bag
My kids love nothing more than to have their own bag, put things in it…and then walk them around the house. This Cereal Box bag is perfect for just that!
Visit The Lazy Stay at Home Mommy to see how … Read More...
Recycled Origami Hearts
These recycled crafts are just adorable…make them, and save them as ornaments, or gift tags! The Paper Source Blog gives you the how-to.
Upcycled Record Cuffs
Homemade Mamas are some of the most crafty creative people out there in blog world…. just look at these amazing Record Cuffs…. um, yes please!
Pasta Butterfly Garden
This is a really creative project to do for Spring. The kids will love painting the pasta! Visit Creative Nanny for the how to!
Do you know a little gardener? Check out these DIY Garden Kits
, perfect for gift … Read More...
Earth Day Recycled Banner
This project is so great! What kinds of goodies could you pull out of your recycle bins to make your banner special!! Love it… Visit Secrets of a Super Mommy to see how she did it!
Looking for some books … Read More...
Planet Pals- Great Kids Recycle Craft Resource
Planet Pals has an entire page dedicated to children’s crafts with recycled items. Check it out for some great ideas for Earth Day!
Alphabet Crafts- Giveaway
Check out this great new book by Allison from No Time For Flashcards has a great resource for teaching your children the Alphabet through visual crafts! ABC and 123 is having a giveaway for this great book!
Earth Sun Catcher Craft
This craft by Mama Jenn is perfect for teaching your children about the Earth. The technique is tried and true, but the outcome is amazing!
Waterbottle Craft
For Earth Day, why not recycle those water bottles into a nice craft! Check out Think Crafts for the scoop on how to make something great out of almost nothing!
Project: Altered Bagel Box
Join Vaneesa Spencer on the Stampington website for a cool eco friendly project, she altered and repurposed bagel boxes with paint and stamps, what super fun and very “green” idea!
-Heather
Giveaway: Toe Up Socks by Wendy D. Johnson
Hang on to your socks, Wendy’s done it again!
Up for grabs I’ve got 2 books from Wendy. Now, they’re not new, they’re a bit used, because, you know, I did have to try them out to make sure they … Read More...
Smashing Magazine Brings Us The Beauty of Knitting, Sewing and Crochet
A very nice article, with pictures for inspiration. Read the article, drool over the pictures, get inspired and then follow the links at the end of the article for more information! It’s all here….
New From Vogue…
Do you know what this is? This is truly High Tech Knitting. It’s Vogue’s new app for the i-phone. So cool!
The Vogue Knitting App allows you to keep track of your knitting life easily and efficiently. Store all of … Read More...
60 Quick Knits With Cascade 220
One of the freshest books to come down the pike in a long time. Cascade 220 has long been one of my favorite yarns. It’s so soft, warm and comes in a superwash variety! This entire book is devoted to … Read More...
Tutorial: Eye Glass Brooch
Ever wondered what to do with old eye glasses, or found a pair with a shape that was too cool to pass up at a local flee market?
Well, Jennifer at The Felt Mouse has the answer. She has shared … Read More...
Joins, Made Easy
If you’ve never read TECHKnitting’s blog, you’re missing out. This latest post talks about 10 different ways to join your yarn, the whys and wherefores of each method, as well as the whens and when not to’s. Hop … Read More...