Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses has added two versions of the spider-web rose to her cream-and-white CQ project. The top photo is the silk-ribbon version, which is much more familiar to me. The lower photo is the same technique executed with floss…
Bridal tatting
Linda S. Davies (aka Tattyhead) is tatting a bridal bouquet! Lucky, lucky bride! See Linda’s blog.
Free chart: Tiny piglet
This little piggee totally made me squeal! Get the chart for this tiny character (free for your personal use) from designer sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog.
Take a class from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle fame has two online classes coming up. Sharon’s blog says,
Encrusted Crazy Quilting starts September 24th. Encrusted Crazy Quilting offers students the opportunity to learn how to piece, develop and heavily hand embellish a crazy quilt block with hand…
PB and J Pops
Find the how-tos for making peanut butter and jelly pops HERE at Martha.
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Realism = No symmetrical flowers!
As I browsed through Annies Crazy World just now, I had one of those lightbulb moments.
Her latest work includes a band of gorgeous silk-ribbon flowers. They’re truly lovely and the ideal touch for this piece — an embellishment I’d like to emulate.…
Free charts — French!
Charts for three lovely cross-stitch designs are available free from the French embroidery-shop site www.broderie.net. Get the charts, and while you’re on the site, look around at some of the sweet projects available for purchase. You can use an online translation…
Recycle a ceramic insulator into a cute flower pot
Smita writes the blog Voice of Heart and she made this very elegant flower pot from a ceramic insulator. I have never seen one in this shape, I have a small collection of the blue clear glass ones but this … Read More...
Recycle a ceramic insulator into a cute flower pot
Smita writes the blog Voice of Heart and she made this very elegant flower pot from a ceramic insulator. I have never seen one in this shape, I have a small collection of the blue clear glass ones but this shape…
If you were a bar of soap
Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy is hosting a contest and giveaway! The challenge is to describe yourself with soap colors, layers, scents, etc. Visit here and leave a comment voting for your favorite entry and you just may win a…
Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed throw pillows
Pom pom trim, AKA dingleberries, create a whimsical edging for these decorative throw pillows. Sew4Home shows how to make them. Go to tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed throw pillows
The geek in me – mini tools and such
For whatever reason I googled ‘ tiny level necklace‘ this morning. What?! It’s funny, wearing a level necklace is. I found geek after my own heart in YOUnGEEK on Etsy.
I love tiny things and I love surprises. I am a…
Online Class: Learn Something New Everyday
For the fourth year in a row Shimelle Laine is running this class in September. You will recieve a promt every day to help you be creative each day in September. Additional class materials include hybrid and digital downloads and…
Ann Martin
Reader and crafter Ann Martin sent me links to her blog. She does really interesting work with filigree paper jewelry. Some of her work affixed to what she calls, “altered jewelry” and some is stand alone. In either case is…
Giveaway: Scrap This Kit August Kit
Paula Gilarde is giving away the August kit from Scrap This Kit. Ina ddition she has posted a code for 30% off in the store until August 31st. Click here to go to giveaway.
Tutorial: Turning a long, thin tube right side out
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares her favorite method for turning a long, thin tube rightside out. If turning a tube turns you into a cursing seamstress, give her method a try. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Make It…
Tutorial: Upcycled denim wallet
Jennifer from Frugal Front Porch shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this denim wallet. She made it from upcycled denim from an old pair of jeans. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Upcycled denim wallet
Jennifer from Frugal Front Porch shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this denim wallet. She made it from upcycled denim from an old pair of jeans. Get the how-to.
[photo from Make It From Scratch]
Tutorial: Stitching on a lamp shade
Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to add subtle elegance to an inexpensive lampshade. She puts it in the machine and stitches it! Find out how she does it.
[photo fro The Long Thread]
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