If you’re new to needlework — or if you’re switching from a familiar type of stitching to a new technique — you may have a bit of trouble figuring out which needle to use for what. Needlework Tips & Techniques has…
Tutorial: Sew a roomy Bow Bag
Beccy from Wipster shows how to make this cool Bow Bag. She designed the bag to hold papers and files. Pretty and practical, too! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sew a roomy Bow Bag
Tutorial: A-Line Girl’s Dress from Man’s Shirt
Head over to The Idea Room to find out how to make this lovely girl’s dress from a man’s shirt. I love how she used the direction of the stripes as a contrast on the bodice! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: A-Line Girl’s Dress from Man’s Shirt
Head over to The Idea Room to find out how to make this lovely girl’s dress from a man’s shirt. I love how she used the direction of the stripes as a contrast on the bodice! Go to the tutorial.
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New Manufacturer: Shabby Green Door
New Manufacturer: Shabby Green Door
Check out the Farmer’s Market line from Shabby Green Door, a division of Daisy Bucket Designs. The line includes patterned papers, stamps, rub-ons and stickers. This looks like a great line for scrapping all those summer photos!
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…Safe surfing for bloggers
Active bloggers at some point must concern themselves with secure surfing. Once the ‘what came with my computer’ McAfee subscription ran out, I began using free PC security software. But, is it enough?
I searched the Web, naturally, for answers. Of the commercial variety,…
Hundreds of Printables!!
Visit Don’t Eat the Paste for hundreds of free printable files including gift boxes, cards and minibooks. Go to site.
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Call for Eastern Repouse Jewelry work
Victoria Lansford’s latest DVD, Metal Tehcniques of Bronze Age Masters: Eastern Repousse will be released this fall, and she’s looking for images of Eastern repousse work to include in the gallery section.
If you have taken one of her repousse … Read More...
Call for Eastern Repouse Jewelry work
Victoria Lansford’s latest DVD, Metal Tehcniques of Bronze Age Masters: Eastern Repousse will be released this fall, and she’s looking for images of Eastern repousse work to include in the gallery section.
If you have taken one of her repousse classes…
CARLA – PART TWO
Carla learned to crochet during her years in France while on holiday. Her right handed mother taught left handed Carla to crochet, so Carla feels that she crochets “the wrong way around”. Now, this makes one wonder what the ‘right … Read More...
CARLA – PART TWO
Carla learned to crochet during her years in France while on holiday. Her right handed mother taught left handed Carla to crochet, so Carla feels that she crochets “the wrong way around”. Now, this makes one wonder what the ‘right way’…
Handmade Brigade – CA
The one and only HandMade Brigade Indie Craft Show is back again! For those of you who don’t know the Brigade, you’re in for a wild ride. They will be showcasing 30+ of the greatest talent in DIY/indie crafts. Their emerging designers…
Spots quilt pattern
These are the kind of spots I like to see. This adorable pattern called Spots is available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here for price and product description.
4th Of July FireCracker Gift Can
4th Of July FireCracker Can – Craftbits.com Craft Project.
Submit your own 4th of July Craft ideas to the free projects area for others to view, rate and create.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out. … Read More...
Our art corner
I created a little art corner/kids table for my son Jakson about six months ago out of some things we had laying around—a wooden step ladder, the top of an old coffee table, leftover peg board for displaying art and…
Mini Merry-Go-Round quilt
This happy mini quilt from Pink Chalk Fabrics makes me smile. Go here for order details.
Pattern description:
American Jane Patterns Designed by Sandy Klop. These sweet hexagons look like a kaleidoscope of jewels.
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…Fabric swatch: Folklore
I need a cut of this fabric to satisfy my soul. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, however, I want it in my stash. It’s My Folklore by Lecien which I found at Sew, Mamaw, Sew! but, she’s sold out right now. I didn’t give up, I jumped over to…
New Coats & Clark thread colors, plus new numbering
Coats & Clark has made some big changes to their sewing thread lineup. First of all, they’ve added some fresh new colors that reflect current fashion and home decorating trends. Second, they’ve revised the numbering system to make it more … Read More...