Wow. Look what Rachel of Cornflower Blue Studio is doing with French knots! You can see more of her work. Just go to the blog. And click on the images to see close-ups.
Bottlecap and Bamboo Tile Necklace Supply Giveaway
Remember that gorgeous Romantic Rose Necklace by Ten Two design team member Peace Schuyler that I blogged about last week?
Lisa Vollrath; the owner of Ten Two Studios, thought that one of our lucky readers would like to create … Read More...
Free patterns: Vintage borders
Get these vintage border-embroidery patterns — free for personal use — from Stitchado Handmade.
Free patterns: Vintage borders
Get these vintage border-embroidery patterns — free for personal use — from Stitchado Handmade.
Free patterns: Vintage borders
Get these vintage border-embroidery patterns — free for personal use — from Stitchado Handmade.
Free patterns: Vintage borders
Get these vintage border-embroidery patterns — free for personal use — from Stitchado Handmade.
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a “wet bag” to carry wet swimsuits
Just in time for summer swimming, Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial for a “wet bag”. The wet bag is lined with plastic vinyl, so you can place a wet item in here without the moisture seeping out onto everything … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch up some cork coasters
Crafting a Green World shares a cool idea for plain cork coasters. Stitch on them!! Use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine and some contrasting thread to create patterns on. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Crafting a Green … Read More...
Calling all knitty geeks – your iPhone app is here.
I randomly decided to do a Google search for ‘iPhone craft app’ (or iPod touch in my case) here is what I found:
Stitchminder FREE
… Read More...The program provides four customizable counters that can be used to track rows completed, pattern
Another Great Crafty Food Roundup…
This must-see blog o’ daily inspiration for the crafter has yet again collected wonderful ideas for the foodie from the web (and I’m not just saying that because a few of my ideas are in the roundup, though it helps, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls’ patchwork skirt
Head on over to the Moda Bake Shop for a tutorial for making this super sweet patchwork skirt for little girls. The patchwork is made from a charm pack, while the contrast band and ties require 1/2 yard of each … Read More...
Book Review – Mixed Metals: Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold, Copper, Brass & More
Mixed Metals: creating contemporary jewelry
with silver, gold, copper, brass & more. Melinda Barta & Danielle Fox
- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 159668092X
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680920
The authors Danielle Fox & Melinda Barta … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a fluffy chiffon rosette collar to a cardigan
Take a cardigan from ho-hum to over-the-top with the addition of a fluffy chiffon rosette collar. Mighty Girl shows you how. Get the tute.
[via One Pretty Thing]
Looking for more cardigan sewing patterns for little girls? Check out … Read More...
Read up on dupioni silk
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what “dupioni silk” is, and how it differs from other types of silks, then head on over to True Up for an in-depth article on this elegant textile. There’s even a video showing the process … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a man’s Checkpoint Charlie hat
Instructables member Rachel postsa a tutorial showing how to make this ultra-cool Checkpoint Charlie-style hat. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, hat, man, checkpoint charlie[/tags]
Aftershave lotion recipe
After Shave Lotion
From Soap Maker Supplies
Ingredients:
½ cup witch hazel
¼ teaspoon propolis
½ cup mineral water
1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon aloe vera concentrate
¼ teaspoon lime oil
Instructions:
Combine the witch hazel and propolis … Read More...
More Glass Houses
Today must be the day for glass houses in my Google alerts. Check out this enclosed dining area on this glass house. It looks like this house is nestled in the woods. What a great way to enjoy the … Read More...
Free pattern: Farmgirl Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue embroidery pattern. This time Sue and her friend Hannah have been gathering eggs. So sweet. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More...
People who live in glass houses…
It takes a special kind of person to live in a glass house. Especially at night when you kn0w that people can see in but you can’t see out.
Check out this elegant home that allows you to be closer … Read More...
Cupcakes are HOT!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that cupcakes are the years hottest dessert trend. Don’t have a sweet tooth? Well, now you can wear them too. Check out these great glass cupcake beads by Laura Sparling.… Read More...