It’s getting warm here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it’s time for all the eco-conscious crafters out there to start hanging their laundry out to dry in the warm sunshine. And while this is great on the environment (not … Read More...
Baby Bottle Cozy
With new mommas growing more and more conscious of the types of items they pick up for baby, plastic baby bottles are going the way of the glass bottle. Great for keeping harmful toxins from plastic out of baby’s system, … Read More...
Start stitching holiday squares
Bargello Needlepoint blog links us to nine free holiday square patterns from Rainbow Gallery. The blog notes that the squares can “be made into ornaments, small box tops or pin cushions.” Get the designs.
Simon Pearce sculpture benefits bird watcher group.
Simon Pearce supports the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s 31st Annual Birdathon happening from April 20 – May 22 with 100% of proceeds from the sales of his glass bird paperweights going to the Birdathon. This event is the world’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Doorway puppet theater
Turn a doorway into a puppet theater with just a few colorful curtains. Jennifer of Ellie Bellie Kids shares a tutorial for a doorway puppet theater on Make and Takes. Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, doorway, puppet, theater, … Read More...
Free chart: Spring birdy
Oh, no! While I was distracted by marrying off my kiddo, I missed another adorable free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get Spring Shower Birdy designed by Jenny Barton.
Amp up your machine embroidery with UT hacks
Karline of Urban Threads gives us this heads-up:
… Read More...When I first started paying attention to machine embroidery, I assumed it wasn’t … you know … *creative* enough for my taste. You just push the button and let the computer do
Giveaway: Silk ribbon
Here’s some news from Helen Gibb Ribbonwork:
… Read More...All orders placed on our website through May 11th that include the Ribbon Catalogue will be eligible for our drawing* of free ribbons. On May 20th we’ll have the drawing, and announce one
Free chart: Springtime Bloom
You’ll love this week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com: sweet Springtime Bloom designed by Sue Page. Get the chart.
Tutorial: Knee-pad pants for your little ones
Dana from MADE designed these knee-pad pants when her son began crawling. The extra layers at the knees are practical in that they prevent the fabric from wearing out, but they also look pretty darn cool! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Fins, Feathers, and Fur!
1. MPBird 4, 2. sea turtle green, 3. Picture of Animals at the farm – Polymer clay, 4. The Walrus, 5. Zebra Head, 6. Fantasy Fish Pin, 7. Birds Nesting Eggs, 8. Polymer … Read More...
Digital and home Decor!
Hi Everyone:
Have you tried digital yet? if not why not? Karen created this wonderful digital home decor, using a digital kit from Marks Paper Company..
I would luv to see what home Decor you have created using digital, leave … Read More...
This sewing video is a blast from the past
Saidos de Conchaposts a link to a Simplicity sewing video, circa 1948. It’s called, “A Pattern for Smartness.” I think it was designed as an educational video for a home economics class. The video is rather long (19 minutes) … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase pattern for beginner sewists
**Editor’s Note** The links in this post are no longer active. Luckily, you can find tutorials to make similar pillowcases here and here.
Karlee Fuchs shares a free pillowcase pattern that’s perfect for those learning how to sew. Her … Read More...
Andrew Brown featured on the front page of the Albuquerque Journal
Andrew brown made the cover story for the Albuquerque Journal today. Read the article and hear about how he found glass and what his technique is. Andrew says his “quest is to make things that have not been made … Read More...
Free garment patterns for medical care
Recently, my grandmother fell and broke her arm. Given that she’s nearly 94 years old, it is incredibly lucky that she did not hurt herself worse than she did. However, the broken arm did present a considerable clothing challenge. With … Read More...
Glass Floral Beads for Spring on Etsy
Beautifully light and springy floral handmade glass beads on Etsy by seller DerondaDesigns. I love the soft pastel background with the intricate flower on the front. And there’s a whole set of them!
DIY Pop-Tarts
Make your own Pop-Tarts at Bake Me More.
Tutorial: Lengthen onesie sleeves with a layered look
Lengthen the sleeves of a standard onesie by giving it the layered tee look. All it takes is a little bit of knit to stitch to the bottom of the short sleeves. Samster Mommy shows you how. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Fabulous Felt Flowers – Part 1 and part 2 By: Lynne Farris Designs
These two tutorial videos were found on one of carol Duvall’s shows on HGTV.com. These videos on fabulous felt flowers by Lynne Farris come in two parts. Part one is how to create a bird of paradise and part 2 … Read More...