The Free Pattern Maker site has added four pages to the 1899 Russian alphabet and embroidery album. Go see.
Free pattern: Nancy doll by Judith Prior
Judith Prior shares a free pattern for this Nancy doll. This fabric art doll pattern is s a blank canvas for experimentation with fabric and fiber. Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Judity Prior]
[via Freebies for Crafters]
…Tatting tute for novices
Linda Davies (Tattyhead) has put together a tatting tutorial for “absolute beginners.” Here’s your chance to add this lovely craft skill to your repertoire. See the tute.
Tutorial: In-a-Word message pillows
Make a statement with decorative pillows. Literally. Sew4Home shows how to make these In-a-Word pillows. Their example invites someone to take a seat, but you can easily customize with your own message. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: In-a-Word message pillows
Make a statement with decorative pillows. Literally. Sew4Home shows how to make these In-a-Word pillows. Their example invites someone to take a seat, but you can easily customize with your own message. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Giveaway, gorgeous felted brooch by Beth of Felting in Fibrespace
Run don’t walk over to Beth’s Felting in Fibrespace for you chance to win this stunning felted brooch. The contest ends tonight and the rules are simple. From Beth: it is my little giveaway to celebrate the International Day…
Tips and Techniques for using StazOn
Visit the Tsukineko site for tips on techniques on using StazOn ink. Click here to go to site.
Tutorial: Scrappy grocery sack holder
If you have an overabundance of plastic grocery sacks AND fabric scraps at your house, check out this tutorial by Constança from Saidos de Concha. She shows to make this scrappy grocery sack holder that will keep the leftover … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy grocery sack holder
If you have an overabundance of plastic grocery sacks AND fabric scraps at your house, check out this tutorial by Constança from Saídos da Concha. She shows to make this scrappy grocery sack holder that will keep the leftover bags…
Tutorial: Burlap pumpkin wall hanging
Amazing Mae shows how to make this folk-art pumpkin wall hanging out of burlap. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Amazing Mae]
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Tutorial: Burlap pumpkin wall hanging
Amazing Mae shows how to make this folk-art pumpkin wall hanging out of burlap. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Amazing Mae]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, burlap, pumpkin, wall, hanging, halloween, jack-o-lantern
Technique: Background with Acrylic Paints and Stamping
image by Splitcoast and Beate Johns
Check out this cool step by step tutorial and video by Beate Johns using acrylic paints and stamps for a totally neat background technique!
-Heather
Book: Quilting for Peace
I want this book. You can take a peak inside at Quilting for Peace online.
Via wisecraft
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Shrunken Heads
These shrunken heads made from apples over at Our Best Bites make me want to throw a Halloween party immediately. Find the how-tos HERE.
Technorati Tags: apples, Halloween, centerpiece
Tutorial: Stitched Canvas Minibook
Get instructions on the Scrapbooks etc. website to make this canvas mini album. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – jenncupp
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Inspiration du Jour – jenncupp
Janice Abarbanel’s New Website!
by Janice Abarbanel
Janice Abarbanel has a new website featuring her lovely, layered, many-colored beads! Click here to go check it out, there’s all sorts of eye candy to enjoy.
Be sure to visit her blog too, where she’s having a giveaway and one…
Handmade Canberra at Old Parliament House (AUS)
The fabulous people at Old parliament house, Ginger catering, and Handmade Canberra are joining forces to create a very unique twilight market in Canberra (Australia).
Ginger Lane will be once a month starting Friday 9th October, 5-9pm. Get along to Old Parliament House once a…
What’s New at Corning?
It’s fall and I’m sure it’s just gorgeous in Corning, NY right Now. The leaves are in full change mode and the colors are spectacular. Inspiring…so if you’re in that area stop by and check out the Corning Museum of … Read More...