Contagious Hope is in need of some people to help volunteer their time and talent to help make toys, clothes, and blankets. All items will be sent to orphangages and local shelters to those in need. Please check out this website for…
Dori embroidery = couching
Deepa of This and that blog shows us Dori embroidery, an Indian take on couching. You’ll especially enjoy how she used Dori to disguise a bit of damage to her daughter’s favorite skirt. See the post.
Modern Art Wall Decor made from squares of paper
ALEXA WESTERFIELD A.K.A. SWELLDESIGNER posted this cool design that re-purposes scrapbook paper into a very colorful and non-permanent decoration/art. I have tons of wallpaper sample pages that I could see doing this design with. Or making individual squares of art … Read More...
Modern Art Wall Decor made from squares of paper
ALEXA WESTERFIELD A.K.A. SWELLDESIGNER posted this cool design that re-purposes scrapbook paper into a very colorful and non-permanent decoration/art. I have tons of wallpaper sample pages that I could see doing this design with. Or making individual squares of art and…
Tutorial: Fold your fabric neat and square
Sew Diva Diane shows how she folds her fabric into neat squares. She uses comic book boards to get crisp folds and uniform size. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Fold your fabric neat and square
Sew Diva Diane shows how she folds her fabric into neat squares. She uses comic book boards to get crisp folds and uniform size. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Diva Diane]
Tutorial: Meditation floor pillow
Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a floor pillow perfect for a meditation space. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Meditation floor pillow
Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a floor pillow perfect for a meditation space. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craftzine]
Go to the tutorial.
…Candy Buffet Tips
Having a candy bar at your party or wedding? Project Wedding has a great, detailed tutorial with tons of tips. CLICK HERE for more information, including links for resources.
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Shop: That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams
Let me share with you yet another wonderful little stamp company on Etsy, That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams. Shelia carries a great selection of clear stamps. I really love this “Shrooms to Grow” set, mushrooms are still really popular! She’s … Read More...
Shop: That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams
image by Shelia Ox and Amy Duff
Let me share with you yet another wonderful little stamp company on Etsy, That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams. Shelia carries a great selection of clear stamps. I really love this “Shrooms to Grow” set, mushrooms are still…
Tutorial: Stitch and Split friendship quilt
- Image from Wonder Woman Creations
Deborah Raymond of Wonder Woman Creations blog shares how she and her friends made this quilt to gift a mutual friend who was about to move. Get the tutorial.
Black and White Conversion
Tina Cockburn of the Studio Calico Design team, shares a simple method for converting your photos to black and white. Click here to go to tutorial
Minibook Class
Sign up for this minibook class with Vee Jennings and venture into the world of layering, ink and paint! Class starts July 20th and costs $10. Click here to sign up.
Renegade Craft Fair – San Francisco
The second annual Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco will take place July 18 and19 from 11:00am to 7:00pm, at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. This FREE urban art, craft, and DIY extravaganza will include over 200 artists traveling from all…
Tutorial: Chair seat pads
Dress up your table with pretty chair pads. Janome Sew4Home shows how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Janome Sew4Home]
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Tutorial: Chair seat pads
Dress up your table with pretty chair pads. Janome Sew4Home shows how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Janome Sew4Home]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, chair, seat, pad, cushion
Lollipop Bling
Even lollies have gone couture, at least in Tinseltown. These bejeweled lollipops can be found at Sugar Factory (and a lot more is on the way, including a new “entertainment spot”). The $22 handles come in a variety of colors, … Read More...
Lollipop Bling
Even lollies have gone couture, at least in Tinseltown. These bejeweled lollipops can be found at Sugar Factory (and a lot more is on the way, including a new “entertainment spot”). The $22 handles come in a variety of colors, like Silver…
Tutorial: Refashion a tee for a flattering fit
T-shirts seem to follow me home from just about every event I participate in. Unfortunately, the fit on these tees is less than flattering.
Deborah from Wonder Woman Creations shows how to refashion the standard boxy tee into something you’d … Read More...