Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she refashioned a plain button down tee to one with a romantic gathered tulle neckline, inspired by a similar shirt she saw in a J. Crew catalog. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My…
Shop: Curious By Design
If you are looking for some gorgeous artsy style stamps then you must take a look at Curious by Design on Etsy, they offer unmounted and cling mounted rubber sets.
-Heather
Shop: Curious By Design
image by Curious by Design
If you are looking for some gorgeous artsy style stamps then you must take a look at Curious by Design on Etsy, they offer unmounted and cling mounted rubber sets.
-Heather
Sneak peek: Timber by Jessica Levitt
The Fabric Shopper has a sneak peek of the upcoming Timber line by Jessica Levitt. Go see the sneak peeks.
[photo from The Fabric Shopper]
Technorati Tags: sewing, fabric, sneak peek, timber, jessica levitt
Bread and Body (or, Bread AS Body)
Visit Craftzine to read an interesting article by Anna Dilemma exploring artists’ use of bread to sculpt bodies, from an animated Japanese superhero bread-man to self-portraits to Wonder Woman.
Tutorial: Curved burpcloth
This curved burpcloth by Dena from Threads to Fabric is shaped to stay put on your shoulder and is backed with soft terry for better absorbancy. She shares a tutorial so you can make some, too. Included in her tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved burpcloth
This curved burpcloth by Dena from Threads to Fabric is shaped to stay put on your shoulder and is backed with soft terry for better absorbancy. She shares a tutorial so you can make some, too. Included in her tutorial are…
Giveaway: Custom baby accessories
Julie from It’s Sew Stinkin’ Cute is hosting a giveaway for some custom baby accessories. Up for grabs is either a personalized taggie blanket, or a monogrammed burp cloth with matching diaper clutch. Get the details on the giveaway from … Read More...
Giveaway: Custom baby accessories
Julie from It’s Sew Stinkin’ Cute is hosting a giveaway for some custom baby accessories. Up for grabs is either a personalized taggie blanket, or a monogrammed burp cloth with matching diaper clutch. Get the details on the giveaway from Sew…
Vitrum Studios – Can I Hang Out Here?
Here’s a place I’d like to visit. Just kind of hang out. Absorb the atmosphere. Take a few classes. It’s Vitrum Studios in Maryland. They are a very well rounded glass studio offering many levels and types of glass and … Read More...
Vitrum Studios – Can I Hang Out Here?
Here’s a place I’d like to visit. Just kind of hang out. Absorb the atmosphere. Take a few classes. It’s Vitrum Studios in Maryland. They are a very well rounded glass studio offering many levels and types of glass and jewelry…
Pottery Barn Inspired Felted Pumpkin on a budget!
This is the cutest idea to duplicate an expensive project on a budget. I found this pictorial tutorial on a really cool blog called “Living with Lindsay” where you will find some awesome ideas and photos. When making these pumpkins don’t…
Crafty and tech-y – How to make a solar powered bag
I love this tutorial on how to make a solar powered bag so that you can recharge all your various devices during the day. Very handy for those out and about people who also forget to charge their phone or music…
Intarsia Vs Fair Isle Knitting…
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this … Read More...
Intarsia Vs Fair Isle Knitting…
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this pretty Seashore…
Cupcake Cars
As found via CakeSpy: the Cupcake Car from Neiman Marcus. Really. A cupcake car. How cute but sort of odd would it be to drive around DC in one of these?
Halloween Rice Krispie Tricks and Treats
Dress up Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween with these how-tos from Smashed Peas and Carrots for eyeballs (ewwwww!!!!!) and pumpkins. 
Rice Krispie Tricks and Treats
Dress up Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween with these how-tos from Smashed Peas and Carrots for eyeballs (ewwwww!!!!!) and pumpkins.
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Inspiration: Wonderful Gallery
image by Sirpaliina
Check out this amazing gallery on Splitcoast Stampers by Sirpaliina, she does some wonderful work!!
-Heather
Free patterns: Christmas stitchery
(1) Snowman needlepoint designed by Michele Wilcox from FreePatterns.com.
(2) Christmas rose from Among the Gum Trees.
(3) Joyeux Noel from Le blog de la marmotte brodeuse.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...