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It seems everybody is clipping coupons these days. Do it in style with this coupon clutch by the object project. The simple pouch with elastic closure will keep all your coupons in one spot. Get the tutorial.
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Tuesdays with Molly shares a tutorial for making a minky baby blanket that any high end baby boutique would be proud to carry. Get the tutorial.
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Hoodie shares links to sneak peeks of her latest fabric lines: Sparkling Paris and Spring Fever. Read more at Hoodie’s blog.
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[tags]sewing, fabric, sneak peek, hoodie, sparkling paris, spring fever[/tags]
Grading (resizing) a pattern is something I always figured was outside the reach of my sewing skills. That is, until I saw a tutorial by The Closet Seamstress showing her quick and dirty approach. Instead of complex calculations, she shifts … Read More...
katie did shows how she made these stunning ruffled flower collars for her girls’ Easter dresses. The clusters of dimensional fabric flowers look like they should be making their way down the runway, but it’s actually a fairly simple (though … Read More...
I came across a very interesting recipe for a scalp tonic to encourage new hair growth on Aromatics & More, a New Zealand-based company.
Scalp Tonic for Hair Growth
An exciting study conducted by Scottish researchers ( Archives of Dermatology… Read More...
Every Thursday in April, Jennifer has been revamping a project from her book The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry. Not only do you get to see her ‘in action’, but every week she is giving … Read More...
This is a real treat for my readers! Josh, of eknittingneedles.com is offering a complete set of their circular knitting needles. There are 15 gorgeous bamboo needles running from size US 0 through size US 15. I ordered a set … Read More...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this darling Sunbonnet Sue mini-sock design plus detailed instructions for how to stitch the piece. What a lovely gift! See the tute.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More...
Connie G. Barwick, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is sharing a sweet pattern that you can stitch up in time for Mother’s Day. This pattern incorporates candlewicking, a style of knot-embroidery that is explained in detail on Connie’s … Read More...
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Looking for a unique camera strap? Head to the junk yard and rip the seat belt out of an old car to make yourself a unique one following the pattern from Photojojo!
Junie Moon shows how to make these padded seatbelt sleeves. They keep the seatbelt from rubbing and chaffing your neck. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, car, seatbelt, sleeve, padded[/tags]
Oilcloth Addict sshares a great tip for pressing crisp folds into oilcloth. Go read how she does it.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, oilcloth, pressing, crisp[/tags]
To round up a week of blog posts celebrating Simple Scrapbooks magazine, Cathy Zielske is giving away two Epson Artisan 700 printers
. Just leave a comment including the words “Simple Rules” on the post on her blog to enter… Read More...
While looking through the craftgossip flickr pool I saw these cute Enami Eyes sparkly craft safety eyes (also in cat).
If you make softies of any kind I recommend you check out their cute safety eyes, they have … Read More...
The Sproutz Store shows how to piece charm squares together to make this small folded wallet, perfect for tucking a little bit of cash or your credit cards in your pocket. Get the tutorial.
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Threads Magazine shows how to finish the edge of a garment with a shell hem. Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, shell, edge, hem, finish[/tags]
I don’t know if this is a sneak peek, as much as it’s a sneak peek of a sneak peek. Talented artist Laura Gunn shares a photo of a bag featuring a print from her upcoming fabric line, Lantern Bloom. … Read More...
In keeping with the swine flu media craze sweeping the country, try out this Revitalizing Recovery Bath Salts recipe Stay healthy and well!
This is an excellent bath for those feeling achy or have the flu. Also excellent for those … Read More...
