Wish I’d thought to combine self-striping yarn with modular construction. This combination creates a really interesting but simple to create effect. The babyghan shown is knit, but check out the diagram to figure out an easy way to convert this … Read More...
A SELF-STRIPING MODULAR MOMENT
SELF STRIPING MODULAR DESIGN
Wish I’d thought to combine self-striping yarn with modular construction. This combination creates a really interesting but simple to create effect. The babyghan shown is knit, but check out the diagram to figure out an easy way…
Handmade Faire – NJ
Watch out, New Jersey! Burlington County’s most cutting edge art and craft show - The Handmade Faire - Summer of Love is coming at you soon. The festival will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 10am-4pm at Freedom Park…
Shannons Quilts Need Your Help
Shannons Army is an Australian Group who provide quilts to Terminally ill children and adults so they have a little home comfort whilst staying in hospital.
Shannons Army needs donations to make sure they can keep the program running, they … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer cardigan from long-sleeved tee
Amy Karol, AKA angry chicken, shows how to transform a long-sleeved t-shirt into a summer weight cardigan. There’s actually no sewing involved - just three well-placed cuts. Go to the tutorial.
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, summer, cardigan, long-sleeve, tee, t-shirt
…Mixed Bag to Quilt
Diane of Sewman Maniac Quilter just sewed up this wonderful purse using a Nanette pattern Mixed Bag to Quilt. Available at Freda’s Hive Etsy.
Pattern only $9.00 Kit (pattern and fabric) $22.00
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Diane of Sewman Maniac Quilter just sewed up this wonderful purse using a Nanette pattern Mixed Bag to Quilt. Available at Freda’s Hive Etsy.
Pattern only $9.00 Kit (pattern and fabric) $22.00
…Sewing Pattern: Anthropologie-inspired t-shirt refashion
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial for an Anthropologie-inspired top. It’s made from a long-sleeved t-shirt. Find out how to make one.
[photo from Happy Together]
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired t-shirt refashion
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial for an Anthropologie-inspired top. It’s made from a long-sleeved t-shirt. Find out how to make one.
[photo from Happy Together]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, refashion, anthropologie
Tutorial: Owl softie
Find out how to make this owl softie at Mel’s Own Place. The fabric requirements are two 5″x11″ rectangles, so go raid your scrap basket! Go to the tutorial.
[via Freebies for Crafters]
[photo from Mel’s Own Place]
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Tutorial: Owl softie
Find out how to make this owl softie at Mel’s Own Place. The fabric requirements are two 5″x11″ rectangles, so go raid your scrap basket! Go to the tutorial.
[via Freebies for Crafters]
[photo from Mel's Own Place]
Tutorial: Throw pillow from a placemat
Thrifty Decor Chick shows how she made these throw pillows from placemats. Each pillow is made from one placemat, with the stuffing inserted between the front and lining layers. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Throw pillow from a placemat
Thrifty Decor Chick shows how she made these throw pillows from placemats. Each pillow is made from one placemat, with the stuffing inserted between the front and lining layers. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Get the how-to.
[photo from Thrifty Decor Chick]
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Tutorial: Baby halter dress from an adult tank
Care at Obsessively Stitching shows how she made a halter dress for her baby girl out of an adult-sized tank top. This refashioning is so clever! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Obsessively Stitching]
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Tutorial: Baby halter dress from an adult tank
Care at Obsessively Stitching shows how she made a halter dress for her baby girl out of an adult-sized tank top. This refashioning is so clever! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Obsessively Stitching]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, refashion, baby, halter, dress, tank
…Family Tree Cake
Wilton.com always has a wealth of sweet cake, cookie, candy and brownie ideas, but I have to admit, I was still blown away by this idea. Find the how-tos for crafting this family tree cake HERE.
Technorati Tags: cake decorating, family tree,…
Summer in Marrekech Purse By Jennifer Ladd
Originally uploaded by Jennifer Ladd handmade
I found Jennifer’s designs in our Craftgossip Flickr Pool and I have already fallen in love with several of her purses.
Jennifer is a self taught sewer who has a keen eye for great … Read More...
Hot process soapmaking tips
Gracefruit has posted a fantastic list of tips and tricks for making hot process soap. Hot process is much faster than cold process soap and a great next step for those who are bored with making melt and pour soaps…
New Release: Playmat pattern from Patricia Bravo
Patricia Bravo (Art Gallery Fabrics) shares her latest sewing pattern. It’s a baby playmat with shape-matching fun. Large shapes are appliqued on to the mat coordinate with 3-dimensional fabric shapes. Read more at her blog. Plus, enter the giveaway … Read More...
New Release: Playmat pattern from Patricia Bravo
Patricia Bravo (Art Gallery Fabrics) shares her latest sewing pattern. It’s a baby playmat with shape-matching fun. Large shapes are appliqued on to the mat coordinate with 3-dimensional fabric shapes. Read more at her blog. Plus, enter the giveaway there…