Ollie the Octopus would love to come to your home, and you can get the pattern free from Lion Brand’s website, here:
He’s got friends too, fish, owls, mice…. check out the link above for free knitting critter patterns!
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by Terrye
Ollie the Octopus would love to come to your home, and you can get the pattern free from Lion Brand’s website, here:
He’s got friends too, fish, owls, mice…. check out the link above for free knitting critter patterns!
by Terrye
Who needs to go out and buy a needle holder when all that’s required is a little stash-raiding?
This free pattern from Berroco knits up quick, quick enough that you’ll be able to knit the 7 or 8 that you … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
I met Sharon Sinclair on Facebook and she founded America Creates in 2005 along with her husband, Larry Hitchcock. America Creates reflects the diversity of the artists, artisans, co-ops, guilds, galleries, events, art schools and museums represented on their site. … Read More...
Animal prints are always in. With this style now you can get them in any color too. The magnification of the glass bubbles on top make for a popping impact and guaranteed conversation piece. You can see these rings in … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Fresh Figs‘ Patisserie line is hitting the shelves. This new fabric line is marked by soft, creamy tones. To celebrate the release, she’s giving away a stack of Patisserie goodies, including 1 Jelly Roll, 1 Honey Bun, 2 Turnovers, … Read More...
In need of a side table but don’t have tons of money to spend? Re-Nest (a perenial favorite of mine) has offered up a tutorial for using accordian files to make this kitchy table your own! If you spray painted … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Small Fry & Co created a fabric version of an Easter basket, and wrote a tutorial to show you how to make one for yourself. Use it for an Easter Egg hunt or just to decorate your house. Get the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These pencil rolls would make awesome birthday gifts for youngsters. Make one, fill it with colored pencils, and then add a pad of paper to complete the gift. (You can also alter the pattern to work with crayons.) You Go … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These pencil rolls would make awesome birthday gifts for youngsters. Make one, fill it with colored pencils, and then add a pad of paper to complete the gift. (You can also alter the pattern to work with crayons.) You Go … Read More...
Stitch up this sweetheart for the kitteh-lover in your life. The chart is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart.
Here are some chances to win various scrapbook related prizes
Nancy Nally is giving away a copy of the book Paper, Scissors, Death
Julie Balzer is giving away some of her newly released papers with Sultane
Mimi Leimbech is giving … Read More...
Hi Everyone:
Have you seen the latest issue of Altered Sampler ?
There are some really yummy yummy inspirations on there.. [tag]Stamping[/tag], digital, houses oh my 🙂
Readysetcreate you can purchase here
We are giving away 1 copy of this … Read More...
Dr. David Weiman, is the Marketing Director for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist since 1986 as well as marketing director of Step by Step Beads, and Step by Step Wire Jewelry. This man knows how to sell jewelry! In his new … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Look at what Just Deanna is making! She’s taking children’s t-shirts to the next level by adding a simple animal applique. Want to make one yourself? Read her blog post for more the how-to. Want to buy one already made? … Read More...
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses has two treats for us today: a vintage Sunbonnet Sue pattern and a chickenscratch butterfly pattern. Go to her blog and grab them up!
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sandra Leichner of Sandra’s Snippets blog is sharing some tips about organizing a large hand-embroidery project that requires frequent thread-color changes. She says, “I have found by doing this one small thing, I can eliminate a day or more off … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Nicole Marie posts at Apartment Therapy showing how to make your own duvet cover and coordinating shams. If you’ve been unable to find already-made bedding at the stores in the colors or fabrics you like, then this might be a … Read More...
This week on the Studio Calico blog, Kirsty and Jenn from the Design team are posting tips and tutorials on how to add flair to your pages using digital elements and techniques.
So far this week:
Read this tutorial on … Read More...