You gotta love this one – a free scarf pattern posted on the parent site of this blog. Can you think of a little boy or girl (or maybe their mom) who wouldn’t love this scarf??
I think I’d make … Read More...
Book Review: Beading VISUAL Quick Tips
Beading VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels
- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Visual; Spi edition (January 9, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470343834
- ISBN-13: 978-0470343838
- Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
Need a little help with your bead working … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork oven mitts
Linda Permann shares a tutorial on Cut Out + Keep for making these patchwork oven mitts. She uses a cocktail napkin for one side. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, hot, pad, oven, mitt[/tags]
Tutorial: Sew a carrying case for your DS Lite games
Instructables user xrissy posts a tutorial for making a roll-up carrying case to store Nintendo DS Lite games. You can easily alter the size to accommodate the number of games you have. (I’d suggest leaving plenty of room for additions to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a nursing cover-up
If you’re a nursing mama, are planning on being a nursing mama, or know someone who is a nursing mama, you’re gonna love this tutorial by Made By the Mama Monster. It’s a nursing cover-up, just like the high-dollar … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a sleeping mask and sleep like a starlet
Dear Martha shows how to sew this sleeping mask. All you need now are some fuzzy toed high heel slippers and you’ve got the vintage Hollywood starlet thing down. Go to the tutorial.
Stencil 101 Review and Giveaway
Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions
Author: Ed Roth
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books has published another wonderful craft title with Stencil 101
. The author, Ed Roth, is a graphic designer based in … Read More...
Upcycled Clothespin Bag
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...