I came across this lovely set of pendants in a monochromatic color scene by Leila Bidler on Flickr today. Click here to see more of her elegant work!
Tutorial: Terrycloth kitty softies
We are the towel cats, meow-meow. We are made from towels, meow-meow. You can find out how from Runo Dollmaker, meow-meow. Go to the tutorial and we will refrain from clawing your couch.
Tutorial: Terrycloth kitty softies
We are the towel cats, meow-meow. We are made from towels, meow-meow. You can find out how from Runo Dollmaker, meow-meow. Go to the tutorial and we will refrain from clawing your couch.
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Lookie what she made: Craft Clock!
If you’ve ever lamented the fact that there’s just NOT ENOUGH time in the day, then you’re gonna love this Craft Clock by Ric Rac. It’s a working clock with a fabric cover. When she was stitching all the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Craft Clock!
If you’ve ever lamented the fact that there’s just NOT ENOUGH time in the day, then you’re gonna love this Craft Clock by Ric Rac. It’s a working clock with a fabric cover. When she was stitching all the numbers on…
Tutorial: Hanging letter writing center
This summer, make good old-fashioned letter writing a priority. It’ll keep the kids’ brains active and it will strengthen relationships with family and friends. Craftzine shows how to make this family letter writing center that hangs on the wall. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging letter writing center
‘Hop on Spot’ baby quilt
Look at how Kristen from Unraveled finished the back of this baby quilt. Great color combination, IKEA print, finished with a seersucker binding. Now, here’s a section of the front of the quilt.
The circles look hard don’t they? According to Kristen,
These…
Tutorial: Terry cats
Cats and quilters go together like peanut butter and jelly so when I saw these two cuties I had to share them. Think of ’em as an add-on to the baby quilt you just finished! Get the how-to here, offered at…
Born-Again Vintage Book Review and Giveaway! US Only
Whether it is called up-cycled, re-cycled, altered designs, deconstructed or reconstructed, many of us are trying this eco friendly crafting and saving money in this repressed economy. I know when I go through my wardrobe I am more aware to … Read More...
Born-Again Vintage Book Review and Giveaway! US Only
Add braid to CQ seams
This lovely crazy-quilt seam treatment is not as complicated as it looks. SharonB of Pin Tangle created this look by tacking a gimp braid with detached chain stitches in a matching ribbon floss. Gorgeous. See the details on SharonB’s blog.
…Giveaway: CQ bits and baubles
Sign up now for the June blog giveaway at RibbonSmyth. Prizes are sure to include ribbons, fibers, trims, buttons, and bits of fabric — a crazy-quilter’s delight. Go to the blog to enter.
Free Cardi from Flint Knits
This is the kind of sweater that you could toss on over jeans, or dress it up a bit and wear it to the office! I must be on a bamboo string, because I can see it in a swingy, drapey…
5 Months until Halloween-It’s never too early to start upcycling those Used Fedex Boxes in Gravestones
Dave Lowe over at his blog is always crafting for Halloween, he really outdoes himself each year. I want to post this now so you have plenty of time to save your Fedex boxes and repurpose them into some mighty fine…
Monogram How-tos
Visit Everyday with Rachel Ray to learn how best to monogram sweets. Find all 6 ideas here, including pears, brownies and plates.
Knit A Tiki Lamp!
Isn’t this too cool? Perfect to string along the deck or porch. The designer, Patternbox.com suggests putting a battery operated tea light inside.
Add some fun to your outdoor parties with this swiss darned and then felted cutie.
Here is the free…
Tutorial: Felt teddy bear kit for kids
This felt teddy bear project from Chica and Jo is a great summertime craft for the kiddos. The pieces are all precut, so all the kids have to do is assesmble and stitch. Make a bunch and host a teddy … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt teddy bear kit for kids
This felt teddy bear project from Chica and Jo is a great summertime craft for the kiddos. The pieces are all precut, so all the kids have to do is assesmble and stitch. Make a bunch and host a teddy bear…
Tutorial: Sewing a pair of jeans from… a pair of jeans!
J. Stern Designs walks you through the process of constructing a pair of jeans from another, larger pair of jeans. She makes use of a printed pattern for the shape of the pieces, but places them on an existing pair … Read More...