My Longest Year shares a tutorial for a “booty bag” – a bag made out of the top part of a pair of pants. In her example she uses a pair of wool slacks, but you could make cute booty … Read More...
Tutorial: “Booty bag” purse from pants
My Longest Year shares a tutorial for a “booty bag” – a bag made out of the top part of a pair of pants. In her example she uses a pair of wool slacks, but you could make cute booty bags…
Tutorial: Large fruit softies
Fun in the Making shows how to make these large fruit-shaped softies from old sweaters and old t-shirts. Go to the tutorial.
[via The Crafty Crow]
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Tutorial: Large fruit softies
Fun in the Making shows how to make these large fruit-shaped softies from old sweaters and old t-shirts. Go to the tutorial.
[via The Crafty Crow]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, fruit, softie, plushie, pillow
Panini Pops
Will the pops madness never end? I hope not. Find the how-tos for making panini pops HERE at Panini Happy.
Technorati Tags: pops, lollipop sticks, panini, sandwich
Edible Pencils
I already posted on edible crayons, so here’s a how-to from Family Fun for edible pencils.
Halloween mold sale
SoapCrafters is having a sale on two 3-D Halloween molds. Each mold is in two parts and makes one soap. Find deals on the spooked pumpkin and spooky pumpkin while supplies last. Halloween will be here all too soon!
Halloween mold sale
SoapCrafters is having a sale on two 3-D Halloween molds. Each mold is in two parts and makes one soap. Find deals on the spooked pumpkin and spooky pumpkin while supplies last. Halloween will be here all too soon!
Art for Art Sake/Thomas Mann
Angele from Thomas Mann Design sent us info about their involvement in the annual Art for Art’s Sake event in New Orleans.
During the festival they are running what promises to be a fun series of classes and events:
The workshop is…
Vintage tins turn into vavavoom little dresses
Shixie’s Etsy’s store is filled with dreamy dresses that are made from recycled tins and tin toy cars. I love the delicate quality of these little pieces yet they are made of metal. I love irony!
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Vintage tins turn into vavavoom little dresses
Shixie’s Etsy’s store is filled with dreamy dresses that are made from recycled tins and tin toy cars. I love the delicate quality of these little pieces yet they are made of metal. I love irony!
Technorati Tags: Etsy, recycled craft, tin…
Morgane’s drawer hangers
These fantastic drawer hangers from design gurus, design*sponge, are a pretty way to add some organization to your bath or bedroom. They are also a great way to show off your favorite new or vintage drawer pulls and knobs! … Read More...
Morgane’s drawer hangers
These fantastic drawer hangers from design gurus, design*sponge, are a pretty way to add some organization to your bath or bedroom. They are also a great way to show off your favorite new or vintage drawer pulls and knobs! Find…
A crazy abundance of quilts
I am awed by the variety of themes, styles, and techniques showcased in the Crazy for Quilts Contest Gallery at The Alliance for American Quilts. You have got to see these crazy quilts! Set aside a little time, because you’re going to…
A new design from Eva
I was already in love with the elegant and original embroidered softies created by Eva of Apple & Eve. Her bunnies and hedgehogs are so dear, I sigh each time I see a new photo. How much cuteness can one woman produce?…
Free chart: Cross-stitch owl
Check out this free chart from CoatsCrafts.co.uk. The site says,
Stitch this colourful cross stitch owl on black aida for a modern picture – great for a child’s bedroom, an owl lover or perhaps a brainy bird you know.
Roll your embroidery!
kootoyoo tells us to stop folding and scrunching our embroidery WIPs. Be gentle to your projects: Roll them. And store them in stylish, functional boxes recycled from kitchen debris. The how-to is available in slideshow and PDF formats. See the tute.
Overcome your fear of satin stitch
Embroidery maven Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching demonstrates how to fill an area with plain or padded satin stitch. If you’ve been limiting your embroidery to outline stitches, here’s your chance to stretch a bit and add some elegance to your projects.…
Lion Brand New Fiber Artist Joetta Maue
What a fascinating fiber artist featured on Lion Brand Yarn Studio. Joetta has created a stunning wall hanging for this occasion. Her work will be shown from now until the end of October we are proud to display her wonderful … Read More...
Lion Brand New Fiber Artist Joetta Maue
What a fascinating fiber artist featured on Lion Brand Yarn Studio. Joetta has created a stunning wall hanging for this occasion. Her work will be shown from now until the end of October we are proud to display her wonderful…