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This is a great ring by Bloom Studios. The jeweler describes it as looking like the ocean with the dendrite inclusions forming tiny seaweed and it definitely does look like that.
I love the simple but elegant feel to all … Read More...
From now on I will try to post only about more current books, however I felt that I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this book. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight is by far the best book that I…
From now on I will try to post only about more current books, however I felt that I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this book. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight is by far the best book that … Read More...
Find a tutorial on making these beautiful sand candles on that artist woman’s blog. The candles are very easy to make and are also a great kid’s craft, or just a pretty way to bring summer into your home!
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Find a tutorial on making these beautiful sand candles on that artist woman’s blog. The candles are very easy to make and are also a great kid’s craft, or just a pretty way to bring summer into your home!… Read More...
Rather than spending the holiday season frantically sewing your Christmas decorations, why not get a head start now and save your sanity? Sew4Home shows how to make these adorable stockings. With the curly toes and pointed cuffs, they look like elf…
Rather than spending the holiday season frantically sewing your Christmas decorations, why not get a head start now and save your sanity? Sew4Home shows how to make these adorable stockings. With the curly toes and pointed cuffs, they look like … Read More...
Over at ehow there is a cool tutorial on how to fry marbles. Why you ask would you want to fry marbles? Because when you do they crack and look crystallized. The tutorial over there includes directions on how to…
If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project, consider frying marbles to create a beautiful, crystallized effect. Not only is it a great way to transform ordinary marbles into stunning pieces of jewelry, but it’s also an interesting … Read More...
If the instructions on the little plastic invisible zipper feet leave you confused or frustrated, then take a look at this tutorial offered by Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog. They give step-by-step instructions and plenty of photographs to show you…
If the instructions on the little plastic invisible zipper feet leave you confused or frustrated, then take a look at this tutorial offered by Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog. (This blog is no longer activie and re-directs) We were … Read More...
Oooooooooooooooo, yeaaaaaahhhhh. MrXStitch’s Craftster Pick of the Week is this portrait of Adam Lambert created by SophieAngele. (Being from Arkansas, I have a soft spot for this year’s American Idol winner, Kris Allen. But no one can deny that Adam Lambert…
Oooooooooooooooo, yeaaaaaahhhhh. MrXStitch‘s Craftster Pick of the Week is this portrait of Adam Lambert created by SophieAngele. (Being from Arkansas, I have a soft spot for this year’s American Idol winner, Kris Allen. But no one can deny … Read More...
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Another fabulous giveaway! Josh, of eknittingneedles.com is offering a complete set of bamboo knitting needles or crochet hooks, “you pick and choose”! I now own several sets and I am so impressed with these needles and hooks and the great pricing…
Another fabulous giveaway! Josh, of eknittingneedles.com is offering a complete set of bamboo knitting needles or crochet hooks, “you pick and choose”! I now own several sets and I am so impressed with these needles and hooks and the great … Read More...
Janet Stauffacher (Nostalgic NeedleART) is sharing the pattern and image for her Many Happy Days crazy-quilt block. She says, “Print this block onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block with…
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is a variation of the eyelet stitch called daisy stitch. Lovely! See the tute.
Mollie of Wild Olive has come up with another adorable embroidery project that is simple enough for a child to try and challenging enough for a veteran stitcher to enjoy. See Mollie’s tute for this ice-cream-cone mobile.
Melissa Crowe (aka Checkout Girl) shows us how to create a sachet with a charming little corsage of bright felt appliques. See the tute.