Candy corn is an almost-universal Halloween favorite. Now in addition to real at-them-till-you’re-sick candy corns, you can make these oversized candy corn softies with a tutorial from Jess at The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Candy corn softies for Halloween
Candy corn is an almost-universal Halloween favorite. Now in addition to real at-them-till-you’re-sick candy corns, you can make these oversized candy corn softies with a tutorial from Jess at The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie. Get the how-to.
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Technique: Sewing with Your Stamps
image by Jenny Doh
Stamps are just always for stamping, visit Jenny Doh’s blog to learn how to use your stamped images as outline for embroidery and stitching, what a wonderful, fresh idea this is!!
-Heather
Video tutorial: Finding your way around your sewing machine
The first step to learning to sew is to make friends with your machine. All those moving parts and dials can be overwhelming at first, but once you know what they’re used for then you’ll know how to make your … Read More...
Video tutorial: Finding your way around your sewing machine
The first step to learning to sew is to make friends with your machine. All those moving parts and dials can be overwhelming at first, but once you know what they’re used for then you’ll know how to make your…
New fabric: Rouenneries
New fabric collection Rouenneries is splendidly sophisticated and beautiful - I must have some. It’s available at Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop by the yard, or in a variety of specialty cuts. Link to Rouenneries collection.
Technorati Tags: fabric collection, Rouenneries, French Country
…Plantscapes: Terrariums with polymer clay
by Thyrza Segal
I’ve always loved how terrariums can feel like small little worlds, and Thyrza Segal adds a whimsical touch with polymer clay to her unique terrariums. The interplay between her polymer clay sculpts and the carefully chosen plants is…
Glass Art History Lesson – Corning Museum of Glass
I blog about glass related events and places to go but I haven’t written much about glass art history. I’d like to present a posting ocsasionally on an aspect of how we got to this place with glass. Who first … Read More...
Glass Art History Lesson – Corning Museum of Glass
I blog about glass related events and places to go but I haven’t written much about glass art history. I’d like to present a posting ocsasionally on an aspect of how we got to this place with glass. Who first…
Discovering New Ways To Use Your Cuttlebug
Nikki In stitches shares her discovery of running fabric through her
cuttlebug machine to create these holiday cards.
If you haven’t already tried it, then grab some fabric and have a go.
Tutorial: Chinese lantern barrette holder
zakka life shares a tutorial and pattern to make this barrette holder in the shape of a Chinese lantern. Not only will it look pretty hanging on your daughter’s wall, but it will help organize her hair accessories. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Chinese lantern barrette holder
zakka life shares a tutorial and pattern to make this barrette holder in the shape of a Chinese lantern. Not only will it look pretty hanging on your daughter’s wall, but it will help organize her hair accessories. Go to the…
Tutorial: Woodsman finger puppet
Care from Obsessively Stitching rounds out her Red Riding Hood finger puppet series with a tutorial showing how to make a woodsman finger puppet. Look at his little hat – it’s made from the tip of a glove. Brilliant! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Woodsman finger puppet
Care from Obsessively Stitching rounds out her Red Riding Hood finger puppet series with a tutorial showing how to make a woodsman finger puppet. Look at his little hat – it’s made from the tip of a glove. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
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Worst Halloween Candy
What would be on your groan-when-thrown-in-your-trick-or-treat-bag list? As a kid, my neighbor (with all the good intentions) gave toothbrushes and dimes. That would be on my list. Visit bon appetit to see their 10 Worst Halloween Candies list, including such … Read More...
Worst Halloween Candy
What would be on your groan-when-thrown-in-your-trick-or-treat-bag list? As a kid, my neighbor (with all the good intentions) gave toothbrushes and dimes. That would be on my list. Visit bon appetit to see their 10 Worst Halloween Candies list, including such gems…
Tutorial: Fancy toddler dress from too-big skirt
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made this fancy dress for her daughter out of a larger thrifted skirt. I love the detailing at the bottom of the skirt! It’s just a little extra effort to make the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy toddler dress from too-big skirt
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made this fancy dress for her daughter out of a larger thrifted skirt. I love the detailing at the bottom of the skirt! It’s just a little extra effort to make the pick-ups,…
TEMPTING ADS
I purchased the latest two issues of Interweave Crochet Magazine at my LYS last night. I just love this magazine. There were some ads that were so appealing looking that I decided to visit the websites to see exactly what … Read More...
TEMPTING ADS
I purchased the latest two issues of Interweave Crochet Magazine at my LYS last night. I just love this magazine. There were some ads that were so appealing looking that I decided to visit the websites to see exactly what they had to offer crocheters. Here’s what I found:
This beauty if from purlbee.com, but most [...]