I was shocked to see Santa Claus at the mall last weekend, but the truth is people are already thinking about the fast-approaching holidays. If you are amongst the group of early planners, take note of Great Cakes Soapworks’ Christmas … Read More...
Tips for sewing with laminated cotton
As fabric manufacturers are expanding the kinds of fabrics they’re selling, laminated cotton is becoming more widely available (and in some gorgeous prints, too!). The polyurethane coating means that you’ll need to handle it differently than a 100% cotton quilting … Read More...
Tutorial: Recover an umbrella
Nothing makes me happier on a gray, rainy day than bright, happy colors. So why are umbrellas mostly so boring? That can change with this article at Threads Magazine. They show you how you can recover your umbrella. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Stripy apron project
Craftzine has the how-to for this stripy apron. It’s an excerpt from The Sewing Bible
by Ruth Singer. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craftzine]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, stripy, apron, The Sewing Bible, Ruth Singer[/tags]
More Info From GAS – Resources from their Newsletter
The most recent newsletter is full of information that needs to be passed on to my raders. There’s a bit of show info…video info…and a hot shop in France. Let’s go!! Let’s start with the 8th Annual Ugly Necklace Contest … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork baby dress from a charm pack and t-shirt
A charm pack and a t-shirt get transformed into this lovely patchwork baby dress with a tutorial Vicki from Sew Inspired. The empire waist and long skirt mean that the fit is flexible. Get the how-to.
[photo from … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable gift tags from chalkcloth
Oilcloth Addict shows how you can make reusable gift tags for your Christmas giftgivingf rom chalkcloth and oilcloth. Not only are they pretty, they’re practical, too. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Oilcloth Addict]
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Tutorial: Pomander ornament from scrap fabric
KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for making this ruffled fabric pomander ornament. You can make it from your scrap bin, and there’s no sewing involved. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from kojodesigns]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pomander, ornament, scrap, fabric, no-sew[/tags]
Free pattern: Mini frame purses
Head over to Cotton and Cloud to find out how to make these mini frame purses. They’ve got a free PDF pattern that you can download. You can make these fun little purses in a flat or puffy version. (I … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk fairy wings
Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff shows how to make a pair of silk fairy wings. Imagine how much fun your child will have running around with these beautiful wings fluttering behind! Go to the tutorial.
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Acorn Muffins
Check out these acorn shaped muffins for Fall from Whirly Bird. Find the recipe here as well as a link to the acorn pan.
New Release: American Girl Crafts
Ek Success has just launched the coolest new array of craft products from American Girl! Including some cute clear stamps, papers and card making kits along with loads of other items, perfect for crafty girls of all ages! I love … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Tutorial: Soutache braid loops
Threads Magazine has the how-to for making loops in soutache braid. You can use this braid to applique decorative designs and patterns on to your sewing projects. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Threads Magazine]
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Giveaway – Free Skein of Caron Yarn
Caron Yarn Giveaway!
Get Your FREE Skein of NaturallyCaron.com Country yarn!
Go directly to Caron’s site, here: http://www.caron.com/free_sample.html to find out how to get your free yarn.
Gotta go…. got knittin’ to do!
Deal of the Day!
I just found this! How cool is this? NobleKnits Designs has a Deal of the Day. Today it happens to be Circular Needles Point Protectors for only .99 cents!
Go here quick (as in don’t wait until tomorrow!): http://store.nobleknits.com/
Free chart: Festival of Lights frame
The needlepoint chart for this photo frame with glowing silver menorah (designed by Judi Kauffman) is free from FreePatterns.com. Get the chart.
Free Embroidery and Cross Stitch Patterns You May Have Missed
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Inspiration: Forged Iron Necklace
Originally uploaded by leonfangs
I have yet to blog about a forged piece, and that is probably because I don’t know much about forging nor do I know anyone who makes forged jewelry. But I stumbled across … Read More...
It’s All About The Slippers…
As the temperatures plunge into the single digits at night and frost covers everything in the morning, those hand knit slippers are a treasure. And you, because you can knit, have the ability to make all kinds of toes happy … Read More...