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...
Tutorial: Pillowcase pattern for beginner sewists
**Editor’s Note** The links in this post are no longer active. Luckily, you can find tutorials to make similar pillowcases here and here.
Karlee Fuchs shares a free pillowcase pattern that’s perfect for those learning how to sew. Her … Read More...
Andrew Brown featured on the front page of the Albuquerque Journal
Andrew brown made the cover story for the Albuquerque Journal today. Read the article and hear about how he found glass and what his technique is. Andrew says his “quest is to make things that have not been made … Read More...
Free garment patterns for medical care
Recently, my grandmother fell and broke her arm. Given that she’s nearly 94 years old, it is incredibly lucky that she did not hurt herself worse than she did. However, the broken arm did present a considerable clothing challenge. With … Read More...
Glass Floral Beads for Spring on Etsy
Beautifully light and springy floral handmade glass beads on Etsy by seller DerondaDesigns. I love the soft pastel background with the intricate flower on the front. And there’s a whole set of them!
DIY Pop-Tarts
Make your own Pop-Tarts at Bake Me More.
Tutorial: Lengthen onesie sleeves with a layered look
Lengthen the sleeves of a standard onesie by giving it the layered tee look. All it takes is a little bit of knit to stitch to the bottom of the short sleeves. Samster Mommy shows you how. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Fabulous Felt Flowers – Part 1 and part 2 By: Lynne Farris Designs
These two tutorial videos were found on one of carol Duvall’s shows on HGTV.com. These videos on fabulous felt flowers by Lynne Farris come in two parts. Part one is how to create a bird of paradise and part 2 … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a halter top for your toddler
The Green Wife shares a tutorial for making a halter top for a toddler girl. The shirt is pretty in its simplicity and can be completed in an hour. Go to the tutorial.
[via Sevi Designs]
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Tutorial: Cool blouse from a boxy dress shirt
Take a boxy dress shirt to loose-fitting summer cool with this tutorial from Jezze. In this refashion, the shirt collar is removed and the extra width gets taken out with a huge pleat in the center. Get the how-to … Read More...
CRAFTS ‘N THINGS
Crafts ‘n Things is one of my favorite general crafting magazines. It always has the latest crafts, great pictures, and you can usually count on at least one or two crochet projects in it. The April, 2009 issue is one … Read More...
Free quilt pattern: Starry nights
Tutorial: Double-point darts for great shaping
Double-point darts are used to nip a shirt in at the waist and then let it expand back out at the hips. The process for inserting a double-point dart is different than for a single-point dart. Wardrobe Refashion tells how … Read More...
Free pattern: Stitched lady
Arlee of Albedo Design Journal is sharing this original image, which begs to be stitched! Get the design.
Tutorial: Sew a small purse for your toddler
Little girls love dressing up like their mamas. And that includes slinging a little purse over their shoulders. Dee from Getting Crafty shows how to make a purse for your little one. I love the flat bow embellishment! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Jordy tote bag
Jordynn Mackenzie offers a free pattern for the Jordy bag – a versatile, roomy tote. Get the free pattern.
[via Craftzine]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, bag, tote, jordy, purse[/tags]
Free pattern: Embroidered pillow
Designer Mary Ayres uses embroidery and buttons to give this throw-pillow an extra dash of flair. And the pattern is free! Get the pattern from FreePatterns.com.
DIY Blue Delft China Crafts
Find DIY blue delft china crafts at Country Living.