Babies grow so fast! Sometimes an article is clothing is only worn once or twice before baby has moved on to the next size. Obsessively Stitching shows how to take outgrown baby pajamas and turn them into a new pair of…
Tutorial: How to make a “no drop” bottle strap
Little ones are notorious for holding something in their hand one second, and sending it careening to the floor the next. Luckily, you can plan ahead and attach a “no drop” strap to bottles, toys, etc. HomeSpun Threads shows you … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a “no drop” bottle strap
Little ones are notorious for holding something in their hand one second, and sending it careening to the floor the next. Luckily, you can plan ahead and attach a “no drop” strap to bottles, toys, etc. HomeSpun Threads shows you how…
3 IN A ROW
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
Image from Unraveled
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.
Image from Unraveled
The circles look hard don’t they? According to Kristen,
These…
Tutorial: Terry cats
Image from Doll Maker
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
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…
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…