A lettuce-edge adds a little bit of ruffle to the hem of a knit garment. Christine Sews shows how to achieve this quick but stylish hem. Go to the tutorial.
Summer Fun Ideas: Activity Bucket
Make and Takes has filled a “Summer Tub o’ Fun” with lots of craft and art supplies to keep the kids busy during the summer. When her kids claim boredom, she points them in the direction of the tub. What a…
Tutorial: Plastic bag holder
If you save your plastic grocery bags for a later reuse, this plastic bag holder from Homemaking Honeys will help keep them corralled. Find out how to make one.
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Tutorial: Plastic bag holder
If you save your plastic grocery bags for a later reuse, this plastic bag holder from Homemaking Honeys will help keep them corralled. Find out how to make one.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, plastic, grocery, bag, dispenser, holder[/tags]
Tutorial: Plastic bag holder
If you save your plastic grocery bags for a later reuse, this plastic bag holder from Homemaking Honeys will help keep them corralled. Find out how to make one.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, plastic, grocery, bag, dispenser, holder[/tags]
Tutorial: Plastic bag holder
If you save your plastic grocery bags for a later reuse, this plastic bag holder from Homemaking Honeys will help keep them corralled. Find out how to make one.
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, plastic, grocery, bag, dispenser, holder
Tutorial: Dyed silk flowers
Sayra Adams, a.k.a. The Hat Diva, shows how to make this gorgeous silk flower. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: T-shirt to toddler skirt
For a soft knit skirt for your toddler girl, look no further than your own closet. Lil Blue Boo shows how she made this knit skirt for her daughter from an old t-shirt. Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: T-shirt to toddler skirt
For a soft knit skirt for your toddler girl, look no further than your own closet. Lil Blue Boo shows how she made this knit skirt for her daughter from an old t-shirt. Get the tutorial.
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Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry, Book review and Giveaway USA
When I received this book and first thumbed through all the projects, the words “up-cycling and recycling” kept popping into my mind. Sherri uses many items that we have stockpiled in our crafting areas that can be used to … Read More...
Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry, Book review and Giveaway USA
When I received this book and first thumbed through all the projects, the words “up-cycling and recycling” kept popping into my mind. Sherri uses many items that we have stockpiled in our crafting areas that can be used to create…
Add a little sparkle!
by Marie Segal
If you would like to add a little sparkle to your work, check out this tutorial posted by Marie Segal!
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Free chart: Umbrella
Sarajessica of Cross Me Not is sharing her original pattern for this cross-stitch umbrella. You need a wee red bumbershoot!! Get the chart.
Mojito cold process soap recipe
Snowdrift Farm has shared a very interesting recipe for a mojito scented soap! As a bonus, instructions for a swirled version and a recipe for the drinkable kind of mojitos are also listed.
Free CQ foundation art: Darling!
Here’s the latest CQ foundation block from Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART. Isn’t it…well…darling! Janet says,
Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block with the center…
A simple fill technique: Seed stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us an elegant yet simple embroidery fill using seed stitch to “take the background further back” and make the focal element stand out more. Get the details.
Inspiration 2009 Machine Knitting Conference
BT YARNS machine knitting conference
westlake (cleveland), oh
Sept 24-27, 2009
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Instructors:
- lily chin - yes, she machine knits!
- susan lazear - garment designer and more!
- mary anne oger - a year’s worth of new garments!
- carol scott - nationally known instructor!
Go here to…
How to choose the right ironing board
Ironing is key to a successful sewing project. Fabric should be ironed before it’s cut, seams should be ironed along the way, and the final product often should be ironed to get the right shape. Janome Sew4Home shares some tips for…
More inspiration from Jude Hill
Jude Hill’s needlework is so beautiful — and original — it makes me ache. Here’s a new piece in her new medium-sized mini-quilt group, somewhere Under the rainbow. She says it will be available on Etsy “with the new moon.” In…
Some love for Bernina’s Endless Embroidery
In a guest post on Bernina Blog, Nancy Bednar shows off a gorgeous table runner she created using the Bernina 830’s Endless Embroidery feature. See the post.