Dianah shows how to make this potholder made from overlapping triangles of fabric. The overlapping triangles create a space to slip in your hand. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Dianah]
[via Field Trips in Fiber]
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Sneak peek: New patterns from Patty Young
Lookie, lookie! Patty Young is giving a sneak peek of the newest patterns to be added to her MODKID Sewing Patterns line. Yes, you’re seeing that right. She has some of her popular girls’ dress patterns sized for your favorite … Read More...
New Issue of Glass Line Full of Tutorials
I’ll start this post with a huge disclaimer. I’m in this issue of Glass Line with my Rose Skull Glass Bead Tutorial. Yay! But there’s so much more in this issue…it’s not just about me. There are boro tutorials and … Read More...
Chili Pepper Wreath
Another idea for a hot Christmas…a chili pepper wreath. Find the instructions HERE at No Fuss Fabulous.
[tags]chili pepper, Christmas, wreath[/tags]
A CROCHET GIFT (WISH) LIST.
Print this list out and post it on your refrigerator door. It’s full of items that every crocheter would like to see in her (or his) gift ‘loot’. Some will fit into stockings, others won’t. Some are costly, others are … Read More...
Classroom Art Project
I just happened upon Mintage Home today, and I love her idea for a classroom art project. This is great to hang on any wall…
Button Wreath
Wondering what to do with all those green buttons? Me too.
This craft uses a similar technique that children would use when learning to lace. These are so elegant…yet a child could make them! Yay!
HEad over to the Factory … Read More...
Submissions Call: Paper Crafts Magazine
Paper Crafts magazine is looking for submissions, they have calls out right now for lots of different types of cards to possibly be published in their magazine. Click here for details, hurry deadline is Dec 14th for most current … Read More...
Free Gift From KnitPicks To You
Boxer Press Audio and KnitPicks.com Entertain Craftsters with Free Holiday Audio
The knitting up of an elaborate stocking brings an amorous ghost to West Hill along with a most unusual proposal, an intrepid thief, and more than a few second … Read More...
Cookie Menorah
Find tips on crafting a cookie menorah HERE at Sweet Designs (the blog of the fabulous Amy Atlas).
[tags]Hanukkah, cookies, candles, menorah[/tags]
Christmas Gingerbread Train
My 2-year old is obsessed with trains so this is one I should be making for Christmas. Find the instructions on creating a gingerbread train HERE at Family Fun.
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Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, … Read More...
Recycle Target plastic bags into a cute Wreath
You can easily recycle Target plastic bags into a cute wreath by following eco-friendly crafting ideas, such as those shared by Kiwi Magazine Online. Using old plastic bags is a great way to reduce waste and create something decorative … Read More...
Free 2010 Calendar Template
Shutter Sisters is offering a free downloadable template to make a 2010 photo calendar. These would make awesome gifts! Click here to go to download.
Yay Snow!!
So N. Michigan woke up to over a foot of snow this morning. Yay!! I love it, really I do.
But that’s beside the point. Winter weather calls for Ultra-Cool sweaters and I found one just for the occasion. Not … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll hat and scarf
Care from Obsessively Stitching guest blogs at Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a hat and scarf set for your doll out of a dollar store knit hat. This would make a great present for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Capelet and twirly skirt from dish towels
With so many cute dishtowels out there, why should you leave them in the kitchen? With this pair of tutorials from Shelly at I Like The Way You Do, you can turn dishtowels into a pretty capelet and twirly … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa shirt pillow
Renae from The Sproutz Store shares a tutorial for a holiday take on the shirt pillow. She shows how to make a pillow that looks like it’s made out of Santa’s jacket. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Sewing a hem facing
The next time you make a skirt, why not use a facing for the hem rather than simply turning under the raw edges? The hem facing is actually easy to do and creates a more finished look. LiEr from ikat … Read More...
Project: Santa Spinner Card
Visit the Inkadinkado website for instruction on how to make the fun stamped Santa Spinner Card.
-Heather
Holiday Idea: Miniature Tree
Decorate a miniature Christmas tree using your punches and glitter. Tina from the Studio Calico Design team shows you how. Click here to go to tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these … Read More...