There are few words that bring more giddy excitement to me than “vintage” and “fabric”, especially when used together. If these words do the same for you and you’re in the Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) area, you’ve got to … Read More...
Vintage fabric sale this weekend in Little Rock, AR (US)
There are few words that bring more giddy excitement to me than “vintage” and “fabric”, especially when used together. If these words do the same for you and you’re in the Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) area, you’ve got to … Read More...
Contest: Design a Rub-On
KaiserCraft is calling for entries into their “Design your own rub-on” contest! The contest runs from November 1st to 20th, and entries are welcomed from all countries. Simply submit up to three unique quotations in one of three categories for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make-up bag from a Dollar Store Potholder
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows another cool way to repurpose dollar store potholders. This time she uses one to make a make-up bag. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fabric wrapped bangle bracelet
Jess from The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie shows how to make this bangle bracelet that’s wrapped with fabric. This is a quick, easy project. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patchwork camera strap
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how you can turn your fabric scraps into a patchwork camera strap. Bring out the scrap bin!! Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, camera, strap, scrap[/tags]
“Get back in your sewing room” quilt project
Sarah from The Cutting Table Quilt blog made this quilt from a charm pack, making it come together super fast. She says using precut fabrics is a great way to get back to sewing if you find yourself in a … Read More...
Giveaway: Artsy Urban Album
GCD Studios is giving away this album from their Artsy Urban Line. The line is designed by Melody Ross, who now works with GCD. Click here to enter the giveaway.
Cutest bat softie pattern!
My kid thinks all bats are Stellaluna and he says Stellaluna like this “Elloloolooolooloona” which, if you have a kid (if you don’t have a kid you probably don’t give a crap and I don’t blame you one bit), is … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – HEBrown
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
SOME MORE QUICK, CUTE GIFTS
I’m always looking for great gift ideas. Being a crocheter, picking up a hook and yarn is my preferred way of creating gifts. Here are some of the ideas I’ve found online that I like:
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Craft in America – Paul Stankard
Paul Stankard is a glass god. That is a fact. I have been fortunate enough to have met him years ago at the Gathering of the Society of Glass Bead Makers that was in Corning. He was the keynote speaker. … Read More...
Art Nouveau comes to Polymer Clay
Originally uploaded by Laureleee
Check out this oh-so-lovely pendant made with an image of an Art Nouveau ceramic tile transferred to polymer clay. It has such a wonderful old world charm!
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Free pattern: Cookie sales organizer
Robert Kaufman Fabrics shares a free pattern for this Girl Scouts cookie sales organizer. Within this little folio are pockets for your order forms and your pen, as well as a zippered pocket to hold money. It features fabrics from … Read More...
Tutorial: Day of the Dead tote bag
Day of the Dead (dias de los muertos) may be over, but there’s no reason you can’t celebrate year-round with this Day of the Dead themed tote bag. Totally Stitchin’ has a downloadable tutorial showing how to make one, along … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s sweater dress from an adult sweater
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this sweet little girl’s sweater dress out of an adult sweater. Don’t be intimidated by the sweater knit – this is actually a very easy project. I’ve been … Read More...
Tutorial: An easier way for elastic waistbands
Megan Nielsen from megannielsen.com shows her method for easy elastic waistbands. She ditches the casing in favor of a large zig-zag stitch. Go to the tutorial to find out how she does it.
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Apple Cupcakes
Find the recipe for these adorable apple spice cupcakes HERE at Tongue-N-Cheeky.
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Knitting Daily TV Series 300 Giveaway!
I’ve got another giveaway for you! But this one you’re gonna have to work for. Your favorite Knitting TV Series, on DVD!
Join knitting expert Eunny Jang, crochet ace Kim Werker, spinning and weaving fiberista Liz Gipson, and favorite stitcher … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving
Melissa of Elemental Stitches has put together a nice long list of free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns and charts. Yea! Thanks, Melissa! See the list.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.