Maggie from Pearl Schell made this winter scarf from one leg of a pair of thrifted wool pants. The long pieces of fabric found in a pair of pants is a great choice for reashioning into a scarf. And because it only…
Tutorial: Art tote with marker pockets
In celebration of her birthday, Anjeanette from Roots and Wings Co shows how to make this art tote, complete with pockets for markers. This is just the thing for your budding little artist! Go to the tutorial. While you’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Art tote with marker pockets
In celebration of her birthday, Anjeanette from Roots and Wings Co shows how to make this art tote, complete with pockets for markers. This is just the thing for your budding little artist! Go to the tutorial. While you’re there, be…
DIY Towel Treats
I posted waaaay back last October (here) on cute Japanese washcloth favors shaped as sweet treats. Well lo and behold, No Fuss Fabulous has a tutorial on crafting your own HERE.
Technorati Tags: tutorial, wash cloths, towel, favor, dessert
…Sneak peek: More coming from Free Spirit Fabrics
Free Spirit Fabrics gives us some more sneak peeks of upcoming fabric lines. Included in this batch of swatches are Anna Maria Horner’s Little Folks, Jane Sassman’s Sunshine and Shadows, Jay McCarroll’s Germania, and Tanya Whelan’s Dolce. See the swatches at…
Tutorial: Rolled felt flower
Wee Folk Art shows how to make a rolled flower embellishment out of felt. The felt gives these flowers more body than their cotton fabric counterparts. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
…Knitting Retreats…
Have you ever gone to one? A Knitting Retreat? Personally, I never have, being of the farm-girl variety, it would be awfully difficult to get away, but I hear they’re great!
Here’s one I just saw listed in the Charleston Daily…
Cute Metro Market fabrics on sale!
I’ve been scouting for the Metro Market prints from Robert Kaufman on sale and finally they are at Hancock’s of Paducah. A great selection are on sale for under 5$ a yard!
Fall Stringing Challange
The Fall Challenge by the Editors of Stringing is to come up with a beaded or wire worked project on the theme “Around the World”
Projects should be photographed and sent to the editors for judging no later than September 7th. All…
Last Few Days: Earring Swap
Beading Daily is hosting a earring swap, which sounds like fun. It is to celebrate Denise Peck’s new book 101 Wire Earrings
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The basics are: make a pair of earrings and send them in with a self addressed stamped … Read More...
Last Few Days: Earring Swap
Beading Daily is hosting a earring swap, which sounds like fun. It is to celebrate Denise Peck’s new book 101 Wire Earrings.
The basics are: make a pair of earrings and send them in with a self addressed stamped envelope and…
Watermelon seed oil properties
Watermelon seed oil properties
from Aroma Web
Botanical Name: Citrullus vulgaris
Aroma: Faint. Slightly Nutty.
Viscosity: Light.
Absorption/Feel: Penetrates Well.
Color: Yellow.
Shelf Life: Indefinite/Highly Stable
Notes: Watermelon Seed Oil (WSO) is a very nourishing yet light oil with good absorption. It is a good choice for use…
Big Mocha Dick created from Industrial Felt Tristin Lowe
What an enormous undertaking, creating this 52-foot Whale out of Industrial Felt and the details throughout this sculpture are incredible. Tristin did use an inflatable base as the armature for this wonder. The use of Industrial Felt is just…
How to turn a pretty placemat into an inspiring journal or scrapbook
Desiree of the blog Beyond A Garden posted a lovely tutorial on how to recycle a placemat into a journal or scrapbook cover. I could see making one for each member of the family as a kind of “back to … Read More...
How to turn a pretty placemat into an inspiring journal or scrapbook
Desiree of the blog Beyond A Garden posted a lovely tutorial on how to recycle a placemat into a journal or scrapbook cover. I could see making one for each member of the family as a kind of “back to school…
SCARVES FROM INDIA
I ran across these when I was looking for a site to see what kind of crocheted scarves are available in India:
http://priyaglobal.tradeindia.com/Exporters_Suppliers/Exporter5081.63961/Crochet-Scarves.html
I especially like the one that is third from the right. (I believe the two in the … Read More...
SCARVES FROM INDIA
I ran across these when I was looking for a site to see what kind of crocheted scarves are available in India:
http://priyaglobal.tradeindia.com/Exporters_Suppliers/Exporter5081.63961/Crochet-Scarves.html
I especially like the one that is third from the right. (I believe the two in the center –…
Inspiration: crewelwhorled
Check out the amazing hand-embroidered jewelry by crewelwhorled. I’m in love! See her Etsy shop.
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for pointing out this rockin work.
Inspiration: crewelwhorled
Check out the amazing hand-embroidered jewelry by crewelwhorled. I’m in love! See her Etsy shop.
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for pointing out this rockin work.
Free pattern: Little Owl bookmark
Enjoy the latest precious freebie from Charlie of Happy Threads. Get the pattern.