If you love Japanese fabric, then check out the sale going on at This and That From Japan. They’re offering 20% off fabric from the “cotton” and “linen cotton blends” and 10% off from fabric from the “Sanrio/Character,” “Sale” and “Designer Fabric”…
Felt Rugs from Iran by Melina Raissnia
I found this interesting article and would like to share it with you. It is about Melina Raissnia and how she became interested in Iranian felted rugs. Melina offers us a little history about the master rug felters in…
Tutorial: Sew a pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt
Megan Nielsen made this pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt. You can make one, too, with the tutorial she’s written. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sew a pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt
Megan Nielsen made this pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt. You can make one, too, with the tutorial she’s written. Get the how-to.
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial. refashion, shirt, skirt, pencil
Free tat patterns: Butterflies and doily
Heather Johnston of The Tarnished Tatter is sharing her patterns for these butterflies and doily. Lovely! And so generous. See the patterns.
Free tat patterns: Butterflies and doily
Heather Johnston of The Tarnished Tatter is sharing her patterns for these butterflies and doily. Lovely! And so generous. See the patterns.
Tutorial: Lace bird
Make this gorgeous lace bird from fabric or paper for a holiday tree or to dangle in a sunny summer window. Judy Hartman shows us how on Fabric Art & Crafts. See the tute.
Hand-hooked dolls from Tara Ross
Today, I want to be Tara Ross. I have passionate love and nostalgia for hand-hooked rugs. Now Tara has taken this folk art to three dimensions. Just look at these dolls! You can see much more and read the details…
Free charts: Snail friends
Hooray for sarajessica! Look at the adorable little friends she has created for us! And she’s sharing her charts for these cross-stitch snails on her blog, Cross Me Not. Get the charts.
The felt answer to the fascinator
The Candy Thief has come up with these gorgeous leafy flowery felt headbands that bring to mind the more delicate fascinators that have been making a resurgence.
I bought a fascinator headband a year or so ago and immediately ruined it…
Spam spam spam…
Here’s the latest in Carina’s spambroidery series — embroidered subject lines from spam e-mails. She says,
Isn’t it weird? “Said the Quangle Wangle Quee”, what on earth does that mean?! Edit: I actually just googled it and it turns out that it…
SF Zine Fest call for vendors
SF Zine Fest is coming up this August 23-23 2009
and you can register to vend here.
Zine Fest is returning! The San Francisco Zine Fest will be returning for our eighth annual celebration of small press, zines, comics, and all things DIY…
Giveaway: Trish Burr embroidery kit
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is giving away a Trish Burr needlepainting kit. Mary says,
This project is suitable for anyone beginning needle painting, who has some knowledge of stitching in general. I think, given the clear and detailed instructions, a flat-out…
Sweets Station Ideas
Find ideas for creating a dessert bar (for your wedding or any party) HERE at brides.com. Love the ice cream float station. 
Summer Sweets from Wilton
Wilton.com always has tons of dessert ideas, including these for summer: a sandcastle cake, ice cream pops, and this mini sunshine cake.
Summer Sweets from Wilton
Wilton.com always has tons of dessert ideas, including these for summer: a sandcastle cake, ice cream pops, and this mini sunshine cake.
Free Pattern – Seasonal Napkin Rings from Lion Brand
These knitted napkin rings are featured in the June 09 BK4K magazine. Knitted in Vanna’s Choice yarns from Lion Brand, but also good for sparkly leftovers.
The free pattern for this super quick, and super easy napkin rings is here: … Read More...
Free Pattern – Seasonal Napkin Rings from Lion Brand
These knitted napkin rings are featured in the June 09 BK4K magazine. Knitted in Vanna’s Choice yarns from Lion Brand, but also good for sparkly leftovers.
The free pattern for this super quick, and super easy napkin rings is here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90205AD.html?noImages=&utm_campaign=3528&utm_source=54596&utm_medium=email&letterId=54596
…Siren Song Necklace by Avalon Potter
When making seasonal themed jewelry, it’s important to think of what evokes the thoughts & feelings of that season for you. For Summer jewelry, its usually tropical or beach/sea inspired. Using yellows, bright orange, red, lime green and hot pink … Read More...
Siren Song Necklace by Avalon Potter
photo copyright Avalon Potter
When making seasonal themed jewelry, it’s important to think of what evokes the thoughts & feelings of that season for you. For Summer jewelry, its usually tropical or beach/sea inspired. Using yellows, bright orange, red, lime green…