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 … Read More...
Thread guide for Brazilian embroidery
When you see Deepa’s guide to the threads used in Brazilian embroidery, you’re probably going to want to take up this style of needlework just so you can handle these fabulous fibers. So gorgeous! Take a look.
Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco this weekend
Don’t forget to stop by the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend at Fort Mason if you are in the Bay Area!
You can check out the amazing vendor list here.
July 18th and 19th
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
Parking information and directions are here.
there…
Inspiration: Stamped Water Bottle
image by Colleen Penn
Why carry a plastic water bottle with you when you can carry your own cool stamped water bottle. Show off your own style and help the environment at the same time! Visit Collen Penn’s blog Clever Nesting to…
Big tatting giveaway
TattingChic will soon welcome the 50,000th visitor to her blog!!! (Wow. Congrats, Chic!!) And to celebrate, she’s having a mondo tatting giveaway. The prizes include Learn to Tat by Janette Baker, a shuttle and thread, and a luscious tatted heart. Go to…
Glace de perfume recipe
Glace de Perfum recipe
from Snowdrift Farm
An excellent carrier for scent, this formula is rich, yet sinks right into the skin, leaving NO greasy after-feel.
Ingredients List
Beeswax, white or yellow 5 grams
Carnauba wax 4 grams
Fractionated Coconut 50 g
Mango butter 5 grams
20-25 drops…
Glace de perfume recipe
Glace de Perfum recipe
from Snowdrift Farm
An excellent carrier for scent, this formula is rich, yet sinks right into the skin, leaving NO greasy after-feel.
Ingredients List
Beeswax, white or yellow 5 grams
Carnauba wax 4 grams
Fractionated Coconut … Read More...
Recycled magnetic cord clip organizer
I don’t know about you but my cables and cords are such a mess! Well this brilliant crafter, Julie P. posted over at Cut out and Keep this great how-to on how to make a magnetic cord clip out of recycled…
Recycle used sweater yarns (tutorial)
We have heard so much about felting old wool sweater, but maybe you would like to use the wool yarn from a sweater to knit or crochet something new. Neauveau fiber arts has a high-quality, pictorial tutorial on how to…
Double Rose from the Walker Treasury Project..
Another entry into the Walker Treasury Project. I’m thinking….. socks!
See this pattern, and more, here: http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/double-rose-leaf/
Were you there?
Were you in attendance at the IPCA conference? Have you blogged about your experience? Do you see that “Send Us Gossip” link at the top of the page?
If the answer to the above questions is “yes,” then click on the…
Tutorial: Fabric strawberries – yum!
One of my favorite things about summer is that strawberries are in season and are plentiful. With this tutorial at Moda Bake Shop (written by Vanessa of V and Co.), you can have strawberries year-round. No, you can’t eat them, but…
Tutorial: Fabric strawberries – yum!
One of my favorite things about summer is that strawberries are in season and are plentiful. With this tutorial at Moda Bake Shop (written by Vanessa of V and Co.), you can have strawberries year-round. No, you can’t eat them, … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding gimp trim to a project
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add gimp trim to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
Tutorial: Adding gimp trim to a project
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add gimp trim to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Tutorial: Sew a buckwheat heating pad
Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to make this buckwheat heating pad. Why buckwheat? According to Jenya, buckwheat holds the heat longer, is hypoallergenic, and is not as likely as other grains to burn when heating in the microwave. Go to the…
Tutorial: Sew a buckwheat heating pad
Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to make this buckwheat heating pad. Why buckwheat? According to Jenya, buckwheat holds the heat longer, is hypoallergenic, and is not as likely as other grains to burn when heating in the microwave. Go to … Read More...
Is It Too Early??
Ok, so if I show you some free Christmas themed patterns are you gonna throw stuff at me? If so, that’s ok, I can handle it, just make it stuff like Candy Canes and Chocolate, k?
So here goes, free Christmas…
Is It Too Early??
Ok, so if I show you some free Christmas themed patterns are you gonna throw stuff at me? If so, that’s ok, I can handle it, just make it stuff like Candy Canes and Chocolate, k?
So here goes, free … Read More...
Blog and Shop: New Look for Hero Arts
image by Hero Arts and Tami Hartley
Hero Arts has totally redone their website and blog. Some of the new features include wide screen videos, a new store (with the option to pick up orders at your local store) and the site…