Join Global Goods Partners and Etsy for a craft workshop in support of women artisans in the developing world. “Craft for a Cause” will take place at 7pm on July 22nd at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn at 325 Gold St. All…
Tutorial: Pretty hostess apron
Sew4Home shows how to make a pretty hostess apron. Tie one on for your next party and serve your guests with style. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Tutorial: Pretty hostess apron
Tutorial: Sewing pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam
Flipt Studio shows how to sew pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Flipt Studio]
[via Craftzine]
Tutorial: Sewing pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam
Flipt Studio shows how to sew pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Flipt Studio]
[via Craftzine]
Tips: Sewing with mesh fabric
I have several pieces of very pretty mesh fabric sitting in my fabric closet, feeling all neglected because I haven’t known exactly how to use it. That is going to change!
Gorgeous Things just finished a making a top from mesh fabric, and…
The Natural knitter, Review and giveaway USA only
This is a very bittersweet review of Barbara Albright’s “The Natural Knitter
”. Barbara wrote both knitting and cooking books. Sadly she died last fall of a brain tumor at the age of 51. This was her last … Read More...
The Natural knitter, Review and giveaway USA only
This is a very bittersweet review of Barbara Albright’s “The Natural Knitter”. Barbara wrote both knitting and cooking books. Sadly she died last fall of a brain tumor at the age of 51. This was her last book, and regrettable…
Tutorial: Thread catcher fabric basket
Sue Daley Designs shows how to make this fabric basket with a hexagonal base. She designed it to be a thread catcher, but don’t limit yourself to the sewing room. This little basket would be pretty just about anywhere in your…
Tutorial: Throw pillows from vintage tea towels
I love the idea of using vintage tea towels as fabric, but the designs on some towels don’t lend themselves to being cut in the middle, or folded, or gathered. For those tea towels, a pillow may be just the … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillows from vintage tea towels
I love the idea of using vintage tea towels as fabric, but the designs on some towels don’t lend themselves to being cut in the middle, or folded, or gathered. For those tea towels, a pillow may be just the thing. …
Curster – Bad Girl Plush
I love the sidelong glance of this Bad Girl Plush doll by Curster
Aka governess of the dead.
Long ago these girls did something very bad and they were banished from association with the other living CurstersThese cute girls were made as…
Chocolate Cake Favors
The Polymer Clay Central Challenge is back!
One of my favorite polymer clay communities and websites on the internet, Polymer Clay Central, has released the new rules for their monthly challenge! Click here to read the new rules and participate in the challenge!
Technorati Tags: polymer clay central, monthly…
Freebie: More Card Sketches
Visit the Unscripted Sketches Blog every Saturday for a wonderful free card sketch along with lots of great samples made using that weeks sketch. April Hall did the wonderful card shown above, here’s April’s Blog for more great cards from … Read More...
Freebie: More Card Sketches
image by April Hall
Visit the Unscripted Sketches Blog every Saturday for a wonderful free card sketch along with lots of great samples made using that weeks sketch. April Hall did the wonderful card shown above, here’s April’s Blog for more great cards from…
Let’s Sail Away!
This lovely sailboat entitled “Up The Creek” by Terry Kenniston caught my eye in the Craft Gossip Flickr pool today! I enjoy the unique dimensionality that polymer clay brings to his work. Click here to browse through…
Summer Fun Ideas: Make a Mobile
Roots and Wings has a fun idea for making a Fish Mobile out of paper and other things you have in your home. Great way for children to display their artwork as well! They can add glitter or other embellishments … Read More...
Summer Fun Ideas: Make a Mobile
Roots and Wings has a fun idea for making a Fish Mobile out of paper and other things you have in your home. Great way for children to display their artwork as well! They can add glitter or other embellishments…
Tutorial: Photo Editing
Tina Cockburn shows how to lighten, boost colour and add sparkle to a portrait using steps in Adobe Photoshop. I followed her instructions and was quickly able to edit the photo of my son as shown above. Go to tutorial.
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