I am pleased to announce that Aly won “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”! Aly has a blog called Polkanuts and she features some very nice projects that she has done. She has three daughters and I am sure this book … Read More...
Winner of “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”
I am pleased to announce that Aly won “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”! Aly has a blog called Polkanuts and she features some very nice projects that she has done. She has three daughters and I am sure this book will…
Kraftwork Show (Atlanta)
Kraftwork is the ATL’s monthly indie craft market hosted by Young Blood Gallery & Boutique and the Indie Craft Experience. Each month features a showcase of talented crafters from the Atlanta area, plus snacks, cocktails and good times!
Check out Kraftwork this…
Plastic Gift cards keep giving with a recycled magnet project
Over at Clever Nesting there is a fun project on how to turn those plastic gift cards into super cute magnets. I have been saving my used gift cards because it seemed a shame to throw them out but as yet…
Learn to Sew On A Buttonband!
Are you a visual learner? If so, you have so come to the right place!
Berroco has, in their tutorial library, this video, How To Sew On A Buttonband. Go here to learn how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odJeZnk9CQg
And here for more of Berocco’s tutorials:…
Tutorial: Quick and easy dishtowel apron
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy! If you don’t have a dishtowel, you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges. Find out … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy dishtowel apron
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy! If you don’t have a dishtowel, you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges. Find out how…
Tutorial: Making iron-on patches
One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique. Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Making iron-on patches
One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique. Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques. Go to the tutorial.
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Disecting a Knitted Frog
No more formaldehyde!!
Sometimes you run across something that makes you say, “Wait! What?”
Well this morning this was it. A knitted frog, complete with, um, er, uh, innards, ready to be disected!
Go here to read the story…..http://news.cnet.com:80/8301-17938_105-10274267-1.html
…July Daily Inspirations
Get ready for another month of inspiration with Jill at A Matter of Memories. Download the file, upload your creations and win! Go to download
July Daily Inspirations
Get ready for another month of inspiration with Jill at A Matter of Memories. Download the file, upload your creations and win! Go to download
Shop: Baby Jewels Stamps
Baby Jewels is another one of those wonderful little stamp shops on Etsy. They make custom bookplate and address rubber stamps mounted on old fashion wooden handles. The images are absolutely adorable! I particularly love this monkey bookplate, a perfect … Read More...
Shop: Baby Jewels Stamps
image by Baby Jewels
Baby Jewels is another one of those wonderful little stamp shops on Etsy. They make custom bookplate and address rubber stamps mounted on old fashion wooden handles. The images are absolutely adorable! I particularly love this monkey bookplate,…
Tutorial: Add a line drawing to a quilt
Image from True Up
Modern quilter Kristin La Flamme integrates patchwork, embroidery, and kaleidoscopes better than anyone in her One Block Wonder quilt. She used Erin Michael’s Lush, Sky colorway to piece the top and lamented losing some of the theme. To make things right, she embroidered a stag’s…
Giveaway: Photography Class with Maggie Holmes
Maggie Holmes is giving away a free spot in her next online photography course! Just leave a comment on this post on the Studio Calico blog to enter. Prize will be drawn on July 8th. Get more details about the … Read More...
Giveaway: Photography Class with Maggie Holmes
Maggie Holmes is giving away a free spot in her next online photography course! Just leave a comment on this post on the Studio Calico blog to enter. Prize will be drawn on July 8th. Get more details about the workshop…
Share your AC Albums and win!
AC Albums
Until Thursday July 2nd at midnight PST, if you share a link showing how you store or use your American Crafts Albums, you will be entered in a drawing to win two AC albums. Go to giveaway
…Jillibean Soup Sneak Peeks
Starting July 1st, check the Jillibean Soup blog for sneak peeks of the new products being released at the summer CHA show. Each sneak peek post will also give you a chance to win the product being revealed. Get more info.
…Simply Gemstones Book Review
Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry by Nancy Alden
- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Potter Craft (July 14, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0307451356
- ISBN-13: 978-0307451354
If you’re a jewelry maker, chances are you have lusted after a gemstone or … Read More...