Free pattern: H quilt
Janet Wickell of About.com quilting, shares directions for this lively quilt. My maiden name starts with the letter “H” so this is especially appealing to me.
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Sewing Tutorial: Summertime tote bag
Ellen from The Long Thread tells how to make this summertime tote bag. Made from polyurethane coated cotton, it can be used to tote wet swim suits to and from the pool. There’s an optional detachable pouch that can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Summertime tote bag
Ellen from The Long Thread tells how to make this summertime tote bag. Made from polyurethane coated cotton, it can be used to tote wet swim suits to and from the pool. There’s an optional detachable pouch that can be used to keep…
PolyPubs: Polymer Clay Publications
If you want to read about all the latest polymer clay and polymer clay-related books and publications, look no further than PolyPubs. It began as a mailing list started by Lisa Clarke of Polka Dot Cottage, and has now … Read More...
PolyPubs: Polymer Clay Publications
If you want to read about all the latest polymer clay and polymer clay-related books and publications, look no further than PolyPubs. It began as a mailing list started by Lisa Clarke of Polka Dot Cottage, and has now … Read More...
A Place to Sell Your Handmade Glass Beads – JustBeads.com
Are you a glass bead maker? Do you need a place to sell your beads? Have you seen justbeads.com? It’s the perfect place to sell your beads since that’s all they sell. Or do you need to buy beads? … Read More...
A Place to Sell Your Handmade Glass Beads – JustBeads.com
Are you a glass bead maker? Do you need a place to sell your beads? Have you seen justbeads.com? It’s the perfect place to sell your beads since that’s all they sell. Or do you need to buy beads? They…
Pretty in Pink
These are just about the craziest cutie pie cupcakes ever. Visit Conversations with a Cupcake for the recipe and how-tos for creating this pink vision (topped with Big League Chew) as well as a cotton candy topped version.
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New Release: Whipper Snapper
Because of CHA last week this week is going to be chocked full of great new releases. If you’re anything like me I hope you enjoy seeing all the wonderful new stamps and products coming out. It’s so hard … Read More...
New Release: Whipper Snapper
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Because of CHA last week this week is going to be chocked full of great new releases. If you’re anything like me I hope you enjoy seeing all the wonderful new stamps and products coming out. It’s so…
Free pattern: Sleepy cat
The pattern for this sweet, sleepy cat is free for your personal use from Paula Storm. Yes! Get the pattern.
And many thanks to Deepa of This and That for pointing out this great find.
Vote in the “Summer” challenge at Polymer Clay Smooshers
It ends today, but there is still time to vote in the Artfire Polymer Clay Smooshers “Summer” themed challenge. Click here to visit the blog and pick your favorite!
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Piec-lique: Curved piecing technique
Simply Quilts guest Sharon Schamber demonstrates her Piec-lique technique she says makes curved piecing as easy as applique. Go here to get the tutorial. Go here for Piec-lique book info.
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…Tutorial: Herringbone stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas demonstrates using herringbone stitch as a fill stitch. She says this easy stitch is appropriate for beginners. See the tute.
Clearance on Disney items
Scrapbook.com is clearancing out hundreds of Disney themed items. Click here to go to sale.
After shave recipe
I got the recipe for this After Shave from Snowdrift Farm’s newsletter to promote Cremophor CO 40, which is hydrogenated castor oil. Cremophor CO 40 is an emulsifier and can be used to make clear water-based sprays and lotions and…
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
I got a sweet note from Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog suggesting that I feature Karen Ruane’s lovely work on Contemporary Embroidery blog. Meri says,
Exquisite embroidery! It is worth a detailed observation, I think.
I couldn’t agree more. I check her blog every…
Embroider a Victorian toy
I’ve seen versions of this Victorian toy many times, but I never knew it has a special name: thaumatrope. The disk has an image of a bird on one side and a cage on the other. Spin the disk and the…
New Disney and Sea World Papers
Reminisce has released two new lines that are perfect for your summer travel. Real Magic works for Disney or Theme Park projects, and Under the Sea for Sea World or other water related projects. Click here to go to the Reminisce site to…