Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this handy pincushion that straps around your wrist. This is such a simple sewing project, you can easily make one for yourself and for all of your sewing friends. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Apple applique
Wee Folk Art shares a pattern for this apple applique. This would look so cute on a kid’s t-shirt, or perhaps on the side of a tote bag. Get the pattern.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
…Project: Stamped Drawstring Purse
image by Catherine Moore
Catherine Moore is a wonderful mixed media artist and she makes some of my favorite stamps too! On her website she shares instructions for a wonderful drawstring purse, it’s an amazing mix of stamping and sewing!
-Heather
…Project: Stamped Drawstring Purse
Catherine Moore is a wonderful mixed media artist and she makes some of my favorite stamps too! On her website she shares instructions for a wonderful drawstring purse, it’s an amazing mix of stamping and sewing!
-Heather
Freebie: Tombstone Template
Just perfect for HAlloween crafting is this template for a set of tombstones. Visit Cheekie Magpie to download the .gif file, and see a tutorial on how to use the template. Click here to go to site.
11 Free Fall Printables and Templates
Just perfect for Halloween crafting is this free Halloween template for a set of tombstones. Visit Cheeky Magpie to download this spooky Halloween file. You’ll also find a variety of other Fall and Halloween crafting templates including a filigree pumpkin, … Read More...
CROCHET YOUR HALLOWEEN
Do you like to make Halloween costumes for your kids (or yourself)? If so, you might like some of these nifty crochet ideas.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Crochet_a_Mustache_Hat_Costume/
Click on the link below to get to the pattern for this:
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63281
Here’s a simple freebie from LionBrand:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70442AD.html?r=1
Finally, a…
CROCHET YOUR HALLOWEEN
Do you like to make Halloween costumes for your kids (or yourself)? If so, you might like some of these nifty crochet ideas.
lick on the link below to get to the pattern for this: Looking for more Halloween Crochet … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Chris Dodaj
Inspiration du Jour – Chris Dodaj
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Craftsman Drill Review
A couple of months ago, Craftsman contacted me to find out if I would be willing to review one of their products.
Um, yes please!
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had completely given up the…
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had completely given up the…
Craftsman Drill Review
A couple of months ago, Craftsman contacted me to find out if I would be willing to review one of their products.
Um, yes please!
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had… Read More...
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had… Read More...
Beading Demos
If you haven’t already been to Metalliferous in NYC, it is a must visit for jewelry makers.
The store is a treasure trove of jewelry making supplies from tool to materials. Located in the Diamond District, I always feel especially in touch…
Tutorial: Three Little Pigs finger puppets, and their houses
Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial for making these adorable Three Little Pigs finger puppets. I love the ric rac for the big bad wolf’s sharp teeth!! She also shares how to make props for the three houses they live…
Tutorial: Three Little Pigs finger puppets, and their houses
Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial for making these adorable Three Little Pigs finger puppets. I love the ric rac for the big bad wolf’s sharp teeth!! She also shares how to make props for the three houses they … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower pincushion
Abyquilt shows how to make this flower pincushion. You might not guess it immediately, but it’s made entirely of 2.5″ squares. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Abyquilt]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, flower, pincushion, square
Tutorial: Flower pincushion
Abyquilt shows how to make this flower pincushion. You might not guess it immediately, but it’s made entirely of 2.5″ squares. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Abyquilt]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, pincushion, square[/tags]
Free pattern: Housework Whenever!
This free pattern features the cute retro Housework Whenever! fabric line created by Sharon Yenter for In The Beginning fabrics. The quilt is an original design by Jason Yenter. Go here to download.
Via fabtalk
Technorati Tags: retro, 50s housewives, housework, fabric, free pattern
…Tutorial: Patchwork tablecloth with tassels and vintage buttons
Sew4Home shows how to make this patchwork tablecloth with vintage buttons sewn around the edges and tassels at the corner. (They make their own tassels out of embroidery floss, and provide a link to a tutorial showing how to do that…
Apple Popcorn Balls
I find these apple caramel popcorn balls insanely cute, and it’s not just because I’m obsessed with sweet things on sticks. Find the how-tos HERE at Conversations with a Cupcake.
Technorati Tags: popcorn balls, caramel apples, lollipop sticks