Rush over to The Tarnished Tatter and enter Heather’s Mystery Tatting Contest. You stand to win…um…well, that’s a mystery, too — but you know it will be something wonderful! Go to the blog to enter.
Survey and Giveaway
Have you been using the Daily Inspirations we’ve been posting about each month? If so you can respond to Jill’s survey, and be entered for a chance to win the Cosmo Cricket Collection shown above! Entries for the gieaway end…
Trend: Kawaii
There is a fun trend coming to the US from Japan termed “kawaii”, pronounced “ka-why-ee”, the simple definition is “cute” and it’s a big trend in clothes, food, toys and even crafts and stamps. This trend borrows alot of influences … Read More...
Trend: Kawaii
There is a fun trend coming to the US from Japan termed “kawaii”, pronounced “ka-why-ee”, the simple definition is “cute” and it’s a big trend in clothes, food, toys and even crafts and stamps. This trend borrows alot of influences from…
MORE UP-CYCLING
Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:
You can also purchase plarn ready made here via Etsy.
This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :
http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
I can think of plenty of other ideas … Read More...
MORE UP-CYCLING
Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:
This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :
http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
I can think of plenty of other ideas for this than holding clothes pins. How about a diaper holder, lingerie holder, or plastic bag ‘dispenser’?
Here’s another…
Squaring up blocks the wrong way
- Image by YCMT
Lorie from You Can Make This blog has so much to say about the correct way to square up blocks she starts by pointing out seven of the least effective methods people try when attempting it. Read … Read More...
Squaring up blocks the wrong way
- Image by YCMT
Lorie from You Can Make This blog has so much to say about the correct way to square up blocks she starts by pointing out seven of the least effective methods people try when attempting it. Read the article, The Hall of Squaring Shame! to…
Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim for Sewing
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair of jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Instructables]
Looking for more re-fashion patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Instructables]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, refashion, denim, jeans, cutting, recycled
Tutorial: Pressing a bag for professional results
Joan from Lazy Girl Blog shows how to press a handbag that you’ve sewn in order to achieve perfect shaping. This important step helps create sharp corners and good shaping. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Lazy Girl Blog]
Ladybug, Ladybug, fly away home!
by Corrine Sinclair
Want to make some cute as can be ladybug beads? Click here for the tutorial on Squidoo!
Technorati Tags: tutorial, squidoo, polymer clay ladybug beads
Tutorial: Reverse applique a t-shirt
Cathie Filian shows how to add some “cool” to a t-shirt or hoodie with reverse applique. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Cathie Filian blog]
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Tutorial: Reverse applique a t-shirt
Orange n’ Daisy Centerpiece
Create a clever centerpiece from oranges and daisies with the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
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Orange n’ Daisy Centerpiece
Create a clever centerpiece from oranges and daisies with the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
Technorati Tags: orange, daisy, centerpiece, fruit, flowers
BOM: Sugar Stick quilt block
- Image Empire’s BOM
The Empire Quilt Guild of NYC invites you to participate in their 2009-2010 BOM. Organizers promise lots of fresh new ideas. Instructions for making the Sugar Stick block available here. I heart this quilt, shown here, made from this BOM. Via Attic Window Quilt Shop.
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Mega tutorial: Girl’s summer skirts series
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel … Read More...
Mega tutorial: Girl’s summer skirts series
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel skirt, a circular skirt,…
Tutorial: Bandana pillow
Sometimes the simplest projects are also the most striking. This is certainly true with this bandana pillow by Cut Out + Keep user craftalien. The square pillow really shows off the detailing on the bandana. Get the how-to.
[photo from Cut Out…