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Totally cool book! Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol J Sulcoski goes into detail about the differences between hand dyed vs machine dyed yarns, different fibers, and blends. Oooooh, the blends!
And the patterns! Gorgeous patterns, not just for handpaints,…
Totally cool book! Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol J Sulcoski goes into detail about the differences between hand dyed vs machine dyed yarns, different fibers, and blends. Oooooh, the blends!
And the patterns! Gorgeous patterns, not just for … Read More...
Go to Westminster Fabrics to get this free pattern featuring fabric from the Poinsettias and Holly collection by Martha Negley. The pinwheels are made using paper-piecing. Click here to download.
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Go to Westminster Fabrics to get this free pattern featuring fabric from the Poinsettias and Holly collection by Martha Negley. The pinwheels are made using paper-piecing. Click here to download.
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The next time you order some delectable fabric from Purlsoho online store, don’t miss their bonus pattern featuring the Carla Miller Plume Collection. Since the pattern is not in a down-loadable format, it must be shipped to a physical address. Go here to add…
image by Amanda and Paper Works
Take a look at the absolutely adorable new stamps from Paper Works. They have two cute lines, Safari Friends and the new Aqua Amigos. Their pre-cut stamps are mounted on EZ Mount so they are ready to use…
Take a look at the absolutely adorable new stamps from Paper Works. They have two cute lines, Safari Friends and the new Aqua Amigos. Their pre-cut stamps are mounted on EZ Mount so they are ready to use … Read More...
Learn post procressing tips from a professional in this tutorial on the MCP Actions blog. Sandy Bradshaw uses a variety of techniques including curves and layer masks to add colour and pop to a Senior portrait. Click here to go to…
Enter for a chance to win a three-day, three-night all expenses paid trip to NYC for the chance to “wrap up” $10,000!
WHAT: The 13th annual Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest sponsored by 3M
WHERE: Three-day, Three-night all-expenses-paid trip to New York…
If you’re having a festive (and very color-coordinated) patio party, you can’t have your occasional table sitting out there naked, can you? Sew4Home contines their Patio Party series with a tutorial showing how to make a quick cover to drape over…
If you’re having a festive (and very color-coordinated) patio party, you can’t have your occasional table sitting out there naked, can you? Sew4Home contines their Patio Party series with a tutorial showing how to make a quick cover to drape … Read More...
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to insert an invisible zipper into a side seam. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from J. Stern Designs]
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Craftster user Pink Hickey shows how she made this summer sundress. The top is darted and pleated for a perfect fit. She calls it the Dragon Dress, after the print on the fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Craftster user Pink Hickey shows how she made this summer sundress. The top is darted and pleated for a perfect fit. She calls it the Dragon Dress, after the print on the fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Only 13 years old and already baking and blogging! Oh, if only I had the internet when I was 13. What cute, yummy-looking cupcakes. Find the recipes and how-tos HERE at Bite Me Baker.
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Only 13 years old and already baking and blogging! Oh, if only I had the internet when I was 13. What cute, yummy-looking cupcakes. Find the recipes and how-tos HERE at Bite Me Baker.
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Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Leslie of Feisty Elle. I’ve known Leslie for a number of years and have always admired her work, but her new stuff just blows me away. It’s unique, hip, strong but still girlie. So…
Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Leslie of Feisty Elle. I’ve known Leslie for a number of years and have always admired her work, but her new stuff just blows me away. It’s unique, hip, strong but still girlie. … Read More...
Visit CakeSpy for a cute, clever, illustrated history of the chocolate chip cookie. Read the tale HERE. I’m a total sucker for such things. (I put a very lengthy chapter on the history of the decorated cookie–from 3000 BC to present–in…
