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Rather than bah humbug I prefer the more modern, ‘meh‘ accompanied by a frown-y mouth and a shoulder shrug.
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Katrina Kennedy has prepared this free downloadable tutorial to help those doing a Project 365 this year. Click here to download. You will have to register at Designer Digitals to access the file. Haven’t heard about Project 365? It’s … Read More...
I really like this, and it kind of surprises me. There’s absolutely no room in my life for any occasion that would allow me to wear something like this, but I still like it. It’s pretty. It’s feminine. And the … Read More...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some excellent (and surprisingly simple) advice for preserving needlework with proper storage. See her post.
This article on Photography Blog outlines seven good reasons for using a tripod. Click here to go to article.
Remember the silk-ribbon flowers that Allie Aller needlepunched for her repro vintage crazy quilt? Well, now she’s made luscious needlepunched flower brooches! And what’s more, she shows us every step! Yea! See the tute.
Looking for more Punch Needle … Read More...
TATBit Tats is on a pattern-sharing rampage again. Check these out:
Tatting is an art form that has been around for centuries, and it’s still going strong today! If you’re looking to get into tatting, there are plenty of free … Read More...
This winter I’ve been having a ball (and saving TONS of money) refashioning adult-sized sweaters into dresses for my daughter. (See the tutorials at Smashed Peas and Carrots, Get Your Craft On, or Make It and Love It.) Now that … Read More...
My 2-year old adores Frosty the Snowman (so do I, along with the classic 1960s Rudolph) so she exclaimed “Frosty!” rather jubilantly when she saw these cake pops on my computer screen. Find the how-tos HERE, along with more … Read More...
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make a ruffle-butt onesie and pair of legwarmers. The coordinating set would make an awesome handmade baby gift. Get the how-to.
[photo from Fireflies & Jellybeans]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, butt, onesie, … Read More...
The Scrapbook Trends blog is giving away a nice package of goodies from Hero Arts. Click here to go to giveaway.
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of adult jeans into a gored skirt for a girl. The flower appliques around the bottom of the skirt are absolutely … Read More...
One of my all time favorite stamp companies is Hero Arts, they’ve been around for a very long time and always continue to bring the latest and greatest images and styles to the stamping world. Their latest catalog in now … Read More...
Leah from 365 Days of Free Motion Quilting has done it again. She’s created a wonderful filler design she says was inspired by the song “I heard it from the Grapevine”. Go to her video tutorial to see how she … Read More...
This Week in Photography has an article up listing 10 Resolutions Every Photographer Should Make. This list is perfect for scrapbookers who also want to improve their photography. Click here to go to article.
SO, HERE THE FIRST QUESTION FOR JANUARY, 2010. If you don’t know how the blogtest works, please refer to my blog post of January 2, 2010 for all the rules.
WHAT IS YOUR CROCHET GOAL FOR 2010?
Be sure to … Read More...
In yesterdays post I concentrated on warm and hot glass classes and possible adventures. That’s not really fair to the cold glass working techniques so here’s a little about what’s up for mosaic adventures. We’ll do stained glass in an … Read More...
I’m loving this olive
penguin and cheese snowman from Peas Love Carrots, especially since the instructions on how to make them (easily) are so well done. Find the how-tos HERE.
And a side kudos to the blogger for pointing … Read More...
What the Craft shows how to make a keyhole neck on a t-shirt. Add this detail to your next refashion or shirt that you sew from scratch. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from What the Craft]
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Ashley from Lil Blue Boo has just announced her design challenge. To enter, create a garment using a Lil Blue Boo pattern and then use at LEAST one of the following techniques: fabric dyeing, fabric painting, stenciling, fabric transfers, screen … Read More...
