As promised, here are a few ideas of ways to use those motifs we all fall in love with. Use these links to learn more about modular or motif crochet -just a few examples:
Use a beloved motif as the … Read More...
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by jd wolfe
As promised, here are a few ideas of ways to use those motifs we all fall in love with. Use these links to learn more about modular or motif crochet -just a few examples:
Use a beloved motif as the … Read More...
Here’s a set of 2 freebie digital templates for you from DigitalFreebies.com
There are 12×12 and 8.5×11 (psd and png) versions included!
Written by guest Editor Shellie Wilson
by Anne Weaver
Look at this new line from Jenean Morrison. It’s called Picnic Parade and it’s filled with dots, flowers, and hot colors. You can see sneak peeks of this line in the purse pictured here. See more at Jenean Morrison’s … Read More...
Provo Craft have been in hot water a few times now and their lack of good customer relations (check out the complaints board here ) is starting to take it’s toll on small store owners and now the individual scrapper. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
If a complete kitchen redo is out of the question, you can still add a punch of color with a small sewing project. Just Deanna did just that when she made these cafe curtains. She gives a run-down so you … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Gift cards are a convenient gift to give, but it’s a bit challenging to wrap them up in cool ways. The Sproutz Store shows how to make a fabric gift card holder. I think that counts as a cool wrapping … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Windham Fabrics offers a free pattern for the Barrister apron. It was designed to showcase the Wainscott fabric line, a collection of classic florals in soft colors. Get the free pattern.
[via FabTalk]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, apron, Barrister[/tags]
by Anne Weaver
Lila Tueller has a handful of new patterns to offer. Siz of them, if I counted correctly. Skirts, bags, a blanket, even a pair of fabric boots. Check them out on Lila Tueller’s blog.
[tags]sewing, patterns, lila tueller[/tags]
by jd wolfe
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What is a motif? Dictionary.com defines motif as:
1. | a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work. |
2. | a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design, as in |
by Anne Weaver
I don’t think I know a single little girl who wouldn’t love this pom pom tutu by Happy Together It’s a simple gathered skirt made from tulle, with pom poms trapped between the layers of tulle. I love this!! Get … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Su from Vively Online shows how to sew a hairband much like the ones she saw for sale at a high-end yoga boutique. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, hairband, headband[/tags]
Grab some pretty envelopes the next time you need a smaller gift bag – perfect for a gift card, a piece of jewelry, or a thousand other little gifts! The tutorial from How About Orange will show you how to … Read More...
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a STAR!!!
The deadline is soon approaching for Bead Star jewelry competition, last day to enter is May 1, 2009. The grand prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Bead … Read More...
If you have not experienced the glass art of Kevin O’Grady, you are missing out. But, don’t fret because his work is in galleries around the world. It sounds so corny to say, “these pictures do not do the … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
I ran across this amazing three-dimensional fiber artist Donna who creates the most charming fairies, mermaids and other fanciful items. Each month she holds a giveaway on her website “DZFANTASY” sharing her beautiful creations with her readers. She also has … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
SnazzleCraft shares a free pattern for this versatile toddler dress. With a shirt underneath, it’s a jumper. Without, it’s a sundress. The pattern is sized for 18-24 months. I suspect it would be easy to size a little up or … Read More...