I think this needle carrier is just delightful and the complete pattern and felting instructions are in a PDF format for you to open and print. This is a Cat Bordhi Design. The Moebius-brimmed bag is worn Robin Hood-style like…
DIY Milk Bottles
I am already planning a trip to Starbucks to collect Frappucino bottles for this project from Design Dazzle, as I found on Gordon Gossip. Find the how-tos here.
Technorati Tags: nursery, milk bottles, DIY, crafts, recycle
New Release: Hanna Stamps
image by Frances Byrne and Hanna Stamps
Hanna Stamps has just released this touching new Breast Cancer clear stamp set. Design team member Frances Byrne designed this wonderful card, check out her blog for more terrific Hanna Stamps samples.
-Heather
…Cute headgehog and pincushion giveaway at Glass Dragon Bears!
Spikey hedgehog plushie giveaway at Glass Dragon Bears
He measures, just so you have an idea of his size, 3 inches from nose tip to back. He has German glass eyes, perle cotton nose, polyester fiberfill and leadshot filling and an…
New Purse Pattern from Maddy Laine
This Lattice Work purse is cool! Here’s the description: Easy garter stitch knitting creates strips of “lattice” that are woven to give color and texture to the front side of this stylish purse. The back and front inner panel (behind…
I’m a Little Teapot!
New Silver Clay (PMC) Work – Teapot
Originally uploaded by lifeartdesigns
Many polymer clay artists are using their skills with clay and branching out into the precious metal clays with great success. Janie Zetsch of My Polymer Clay Canes on … Read More...
I’m a Little Teapot!
Many polymer clay artists are using their skills with clay and branching out into the precious metal clays with great success. Janie Zetsch of My Polymer Clay Canes on Etsy recently returned…
Pattern: Sew Pretty apron
Make this apron with a charm pack (forty 5″ squares) and charm your dinner guests. Original design by Margot Languedoc. Available to purchase at The Pattern Basket.
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Pattern: Sew Pretty apron
Make this apron with a charm pack (forty 5″ squares) and charm your dinner guests. Original design by Margot Languedoc. Available to purchase at The Pattern Basket.
Technorati Tags: quilting, patterns, applique, rabbit, quilted aprons, Margot Languedoc, The Pattern Basket
Desert mist hydrating spray recipe
Desert Mist Hydrating Spray (aka Arizona AC in a bottle)
From Snowdrift Farm
1/2 teaspoon polysorbate 20
4 oz. distilled water + 1/4 teaspoon freeze dried aloe vera
15 drops Phenonip
1 drop peppermint essential oil
2 drops lavender or lavandin essential oil
1 drop Roman chamomile…
Knitting Daily – New Editor!
Interweave Names Kathleen Cubley Editor of KnittingDaily.com
Loveland, Colo., July 1, 2009: Interweave announced today that Kathleen Cubley is the new editor of KnittingDaily.com, effective today.
KnittingDaily.com, serving more than 300,000 knitting community members, recently introduced a newly designed and expanded…
Handwritten recipe cards add flavor in a new way
Cathe Holden of The Right at Home blog has a whole “menu” of ideas for recycling and up-cycling recipe cards into fun home decor projects including framing them in geometric checked patterns, boarders, and transferring them to fabric. Pop on … Read More...
Handwritten recipe cards add flavor in a new way
Cathe Holden of The Right at Home blog has a whole “menu” of ideas for recycling and up-cycling recipe cards into fun home decor projects including framing them in geometric checked patterns, boarders, and transferring them to fabric. Pop on over…
On Sale: Shiny and Bright quilt pattern
- Image from Jojo’s Gift Shoppe
Get started on your holiday cheer with this pretty quilt pattern Shiny & Bright designed by Sandy Gervais for Moda. Uses Layer Cake precut. Jojo’s Gift Shoppe is offering the pattern for 1/2 off. Go here to see Shiny &…
Tips for sewing on linen
Linen is a great fabric choice for summer clothes. Threads magazine shares an online article by Susan Khalje filled with tips for sewing this versatile fabric. Go to the article.
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Tutorial: Inserting an exposed zipper
Most instructions for inserted a zipper assume that you want the zipper hidden, but many of today’s fashions feature an exposed zipper. CraftStylish shows how to add a zipper when you want the zipper to show. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Inserting an exposed zipper
Most instructions for inserted a zipper assume that you want the zipper hidden, but many of today’s fashions feature an exposed zipper. CraftStylish shows how to add a zipper when you want the zipper to show. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from…
Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits
One of my favorite coloring techniques is using colored pencils and blending them with odorless mineral spirits. It gives a really smooth, soft look and makes for wonderful shading, shadowing and blending. I recommend the Gamsol brand of mineral spirit… Read More...
Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits
image by Heather Hobrook
One of my favorite coloring techniques is using colored pencils and blending them with odorless mineral spirits. It gives a really smooth, soft look and makes for wonderful shading, shadowing and blending.
I recommend the Gamsol brand of mineral spirit put…
Free pattern: Sugar Cookies table runner
- By Moda Bake Shop
This table runner uses hexagons and triangles to show off fabric collection Patisserie by Joanna Figueroa. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Margo Languedoc of The Pattern Basket. Be sure and check … Read More...