CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
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Tips for buying an old sewing machine
Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]
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Tips for buying an old sewing machine
Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]
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Summer Fun Ideas: Tangrams
Let’s Explore has started a new series of ideas for summer learning. The first activity is about tangrams. Her post includes links to printable worksheets and an explanation of how she used them with her kids. Let’s Explore has even listed resources…
Sewing Pattern: Ruffle tube top
Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffle tube top, and shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Great style for summertime! Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Jessica Fediw of Happy Together]
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Tutorial: Ruffle tube top
Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffle tube top, and shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Great style for summertime! Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Jessica Fediw of Happy Together]
…Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich bag
Jerilyn from French Sleep Deprivation Study shares a PDF tutorial for making these reusable sandwich bags. Make up a couple of these and you can stop using (and throwing away) plastic sandwich baggies. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich bag
Jerilyn from French Sleep Deprivation Study shares a PDF tutorial for making these reusable sandwich bags. Make up a couple of these and you can stop using (and throwing away) plastic sandwich baggies. Get the tutorial.
[via CraftGawker]
A new Modern Seamster issue is out – free indie sewing magazine
The second issue of Modern Seamster is out and it’s still free and online only. This issue brings some new features and columns, including Dear Ms. Pinkingshears and What We Did, What We Saw and has tons of informative articles and fun…
Winner of the Born-Again Vintage Book
I am happy to announce that Eleanor of Undeadgoat (Her Blog) was the last number picked. I hope she enjoys this book and make some awesome things and shares them with us. Thanks to everyone that enters the contests and hang…
Cupcake Meets Veggies (A Must-See Short!)
This is truly edible crafts at its finest. I found this short film, Sweet Dreams, by Kristen Lepore at dessert girl. Sweet Dreams tells the tale of a contruction worker cupcake in his sweet-filled world who fulfills his (or her?) … Read More...
Cupcake Meets Veggies (A Must-See Short!)
This is truly edible crafts at its finest. I found this short film, Sweet Dreams, by Kristen Lepore at dessert girl. Sweet Dreams tells the tale of a contruction worker cupcake in his sweet-filled world who fulfills his (or her?) dream…
Getting “A Little Bazaar” in Islington (UK)
London’s A Little Bazaar is taking a summer holiday and setting up shop in Islington starting this week. An ever-growing contemporary craft and vintage market, A Little Bazaar boasts a mix vintage clothing, second-hand records, handmade bits and bobs (jewellery, accessories,…
KYarns Adds New Free Tilli Thomas Patterns
New patterns, from Tilli Thomas, like this one, Sparkle.
Awhile back, I got some yarn from Tilli Thomas, an off white merino with beads. Gorgeous! And soooo soft, if I had more, I would have knit up a bed. But … Read More...
KYarns Adds New Free Tilli Thomas Patterns
New patterns, from Tilli Thomas, like this one, Sparkle.
Awhile back, I got some yarn from Tilli Thomas, an off white merino with beads. Gorgeous! And soooo soft, if I had more, I would have knit up a bed. But alas……
Cranberry Melon Scrubbing Grains
Cranberry Melon Scrubbing Grains
From Majestic Mountain Sage
Ingredients:
374 grams raw sugar
19 grams aloe gel
109 grams Grapeseed Oil
20 grams Golden Jojoba Oil
Literally a couple of specs of Purple Raspberry Color
Between 2-3 grams of Cranberry seeds depending on your own personal preference
4-5 ml…
Do I hear the Ice Cream Truck?
by Roots and Wings Co.
Look at this cute as can be piggy bank from the Roots and Wings Co.! Made from a recycled can, it’s the perfect way to stash some change to have handy when the ice cream truck…
How-to: Needleart book cover
This delectable bit of quilting embroidery applique fabric origami needleart is a book cover created by Calamity Kim for her friend Petunia. Go to CK’s blog to find out how she did it.
New textile zine: Hand/Eye
Lainie of Red Thread Studio offers this heads-up on her blog:
Hand/Eye is a very exciting new magazine about global textile explorations, sustainable textiles and craft, and the relationship between culture and craft…I’m not sure if there is a print edition, but the online…
Free chart: Sneak-peek twinchy
Mark your calendar for July 1. That’s the release date for Janet Perry’s first e-book, Patchwork Blocks for Needlepoint & Cross Stitch. (An incredible bargain at US $5!) While you’re waiting to download the book of about 50 translations of patchwork…