Here’s a back-to-school word problem for you: If you have two children who each take their lunch in a paper sack every day for the next 175 days of schoo, how many paper sacks have you contributed to the local … Read More...
Tutorial: “Back to School” reusable lunch bag
Here’s a back-to-school word problem for you: If you have two children who each take their lunch in a paper sack every day for the next 175 days of schoo, how many paper sacks have you contributed to the local…
Tutorial: Dress shirt to shirred toddler shirt dress
Lindsey from liliash made this adorable dress for her daughter from an adult-sized dress shirt that she no longer wore. I love the shirring detail above the pockets! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from liliash]
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Tutorial: Dress shirt to shirred toddler shirt dress
Register for Workshops for BeadFest
Registration has now opened for the workshops at BeadFest Portland, to register, click here. Remember as posted earlier, Portland BeadFest is the 24th – 27th of September.
It looks like there are some great workshops taking place. The … Read More...
Register for Workshops for BeadFest
OOAK Woolie wool fiber Fantasy sculpture dolls
Kasey lives in Victoria BC with her best friend/husband George and their new baby girl Bailey and their little fawn pug Rylie. She is the co-owner of an Interior Design firm called Acacia Interior Design. Kasey is a self-taught artist … Read More...
OOAK Woolie wool fiber Fantasy sculpture dolls
Kasey lives in Victoria BC with her best friend/husband George and their new baby girl Bailey and their little fawn pug Rylie. She is the co-owner of an Interior Design firm called Acacia Interior Design. Kasey is a self-taught…
Sale at Fire Mountain Gem and Beads
Fire Mountain Gem and Beads are having a big close-out sale on certain lines of beads.
Here is what they have to say about it:
The $3 Bead-a-Rama is back! Stock up on limited inventory closeout buys, starting under $3. Fill your bead box…
BareMinerals review
I had been curious about bareMinerals for some time, but had been debating for awhile on whether to believe the infomercials on how great it works. I have pretty sensitive skin and break out with most foundations, so I have … Read More...
BareMinerals review
I had been curious about bareMinerals for some time, but had been debating for awhile on whether to believe the infomercials on how great it works. I have pretty sensitive skin and break out with most foundations, so I have been…
Free machine-embroidery design: Rose cupcake
Reader Alexa alerted us to a new source of machine-embroidery designs, Embroidershoppe.com. She says the site has “the most beautiful embroidery designs thinkable.” I have to agree: They’re stunning. The rose cupcake shown here is a freebie! Get the design. And…
Classified ads for stitchers
Holy mackeroly! I just found the site of my dreams: Vintage Embellishments–”Classifieds for Stitchers Adjusting Their Stash.” That’s right. You can list items you’re hoping to destash. Or (my favorite part) you can shop for items that other stitchers are letting…
Free cross-stitch printables
Reader Katie tipped us off to some rockin free stationery printables at IDoItYourself.com (”Design goodies for ‘I-Do’-It-Yourself weddings”). Get the look of cross-stitch without all the time-consuming embroidery! See the post.
Free pattern: Sweet Memories Notebook Cover
It’s time for pattern #3 from the 2009 Stitchers Angel Project. May Britt designed the Sweet Memories Notebook Cover. Don’t you love it! Go get the pattern.
Win a Trip to CA Just for Liking Sprinkles
Become a fan of Sprinkles (you know, the super famous Callie cupcake shop) on facebook and you get a chance to win a trip to California, a bakery tour, stays at fancy places, cupcakes and loads more. When the fan … Read More...
Win a Trip to CA Just for Liking Sprinkles
Become a fan of Sprinkles (you know, the super famous Callie cupcake shop) on facebook and you get a chance to win a trip to California, a bakery tour, stays at fancy places, cupcakes and loads more. When the fan list hits…
Technique Video: Tim Holtz Rock Candy
It’s no secret that I LOVE Tim Holtz, his products are always wonderful and I’m so excited when he comes out with something new. One of my favorite products from him is his crackle paint, it’s so easy to use … Read More...
Technique Video: Tim Holtz Rock Candy
image by Tim Holtz
It’s no secret that I LOVE Tim Holtz, his products are always wonderful and I’m so excited when he comes out with something new. One of my favorite products from him is his crackle paint, it’s so…
Tutorial: Herringbone stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is herringbone. Find out how to create the basic stitch and two interesting variations. See the post.