Sure do wish I could have been in two places at once this past weekend. I taught a great glass bead making class and The Mandrel. While that was happening there was Glass Fest going on at Pacific Art Glass.…
Getting Ready for Halloween
Is your family getting geared up for Halloween? Here’s a really easy and inexpensive Halloween bag decorating craft that would be fun for any age! The tutorial even includes a printable stencil for the pumpkin bag face or make up your…
Tutorial: Stacked fabric butterfly
Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Stacked fabric butterfly
Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the back…
Tutorial: Button down shirt to ruffle front apron
Sigrid from Analog Me shows how refashion a button down shirt into this ruffle front apron. What a great idea! Read more about her project here. Get the how-to here.
[photo from Analog Me]
Tutorial: Button down shirt to ruffle front apron
Sigrid from Analog Me shows how refashion a button down shirt into this ruffle front apron. What a great idea! Read more about her project here. Get the how-to here.
[photo from Analog Me]
[via Wardrobe Refashion]
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Naya Organics
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Kelsey of Naya Organics at a workshop she was teaching on organic body products. While there, I also had the opportunity to sample some Naya products and I was impressed…
Fondant “Ravioli” and “Fettucini” Dessert
Find the how-tos (with video) to make these “ravioli” stuffed with chocolate cake and chocolate cake meatballs wrapped in “fettucini” HERE at Celebrations.
Technorati Tags: chocolate cake, dessert, pasta, fondant
Free pattern: Toddler’s backpack
Vegbee from Blueprints shares a pattern for making this backpack for your toddler. The opening is just a flap of fabric that overlaps with the body of the bag, no zips or snaps to make it difficult for young hands … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s backpack
Vegbee from Blueprints shares a pattern for making this backpack for your toddler. The opening is just a flap of fabric that overlaps with the body of the bag, no zips or snaps to make it difficult for young hands to…
Tutorial: Hexagonal patchwork throw pillow
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this cool hexagonal patchwork pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Hexagonal patchwork throw pillow
Must-have tatting tool
Tatting goddess Jane Eborall is sharing one of her tricks of the trade: One of the best tools for tatters is a safety pin without the built-in coil. Those little coils give the pin a longer, springier life, but they catch…
Inspiration: Rachel Biel Taibi
Go read Rachel Biel Taibi’s account of a commissioned work, Sidney’s Ties. You’ll enjoy a glimpse into the background of this project and, if you’re like me, you’ll have your face pressed up to the screen, studying the details of the…
Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
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Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
Great idea: Corner bookmark
I am totally stealing kootoyoo’s idea for quick, inexpensive, Christmas gifts: embroidered corner bookmarks. Ever have trouble figuring out which page the bookmark refers to? She says, “X marks the spot”: Put the X on the page you want to return…
Great stitch variation: Herringbone + needle weaving
Here’s another brilliant stitch invention from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. She wouldn’t call it an invention; but I’ve never seen this before, have you? She worked a line of herringbone stitch; then she filled the gap at the base and…
New Release: B Line Designs Stamps
B Line Designs has recently released some lovely new stamps called the Pick Me Up line, there are some wonderful birds, clocks, adorable vintage children and lots more. Also check out the B Line blog for more inspiration and info.… Read More...
New Release: B Line Designs Stamps
image by Michelle Bodensteiner and B Line
B Line Designs has recently released some lovely new stamps called the Pick Me Up line, there are some wonderful birds, clocks, adorable vintage children and lots more. Also check out the B Line blog for more…