A hem is usually the last step in creating a garment. I don’t know about you, but by that time I’m ready to be done with my project and I want the fastest hem possible. However, a little time and … Read More...
Bubblegum Bouquet
Bubblegum bouquets from Vintage Glam Weddings.
Blog Tour With Donna Druchunas
We’re going to be part of a blog tour! Donna Druchunas, in promoting her newest book, Ethnic Knitting, Exploration has agreed to stop by on April 23rd. So, in honor of this event, I cast on for yet another project. … Read More...
Steve Immerman: Surgeon and Glass Artist
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Steve Immerman, surgeon and kiln-formed glass artist discusses the similarities between his vocation and avocation.
Tutorial: Taggie toy from charm squares
Babies love taggie toys – small fabric shapes with little ribbon tags sticking out all around. Laura from The Sproutz Storeblog shows how to make these little taggie toys from charm squares. These would make awesome baby gifts! Get … Read More...
Recycle Your CD’s
RePlayGround is looking to help you unload some of those hundreds of cds you’ve uploaded to your computer and your digital playing device. Instead of leaving them sitting around your house taking up space, send them on over to the … Read More...
Winner of the Package GIVEAWAY “Needle felted figures” & “needle Felting Kit”
Thank you all for entering our package giveaway! It’s so very hard to pick winners in any of our giveaways and we depend on random.org to pick the winners. I wish you all could win! Sheryl is our winner and … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Inspired by Picasso
1. Picasso, 2. Picasso Dove of Peace Pendant Necklace, 3. polymerclay picasso pendant, 4. Picasso beads, 5. ‘Picasso’ pendant for my niece, 6. Picasso’s box
I found these polymer clay pieces inspired by Picasso while … Read More...
Tutorial: A smaller version of the potholder mitt
Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber recently posted a tutorial for a potholder mitt. She’s followed that up with a tutorial for making a smaller verion of the potholder mitt. Get the tute!
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More on color theory for bargello
The second in Bargello Needlepoint‘s series on color theory shows how to apply a monochromatic color scheme to bargello. See the post.
MORE COOL GRANNIES
Another good site to find some free (and for sale) nifty squares, granny and otherwise: This one looks like flowers in the center to me.
And, I love this U.S. Flag Granny:
There are many, many more free (and for … Read More...
Say It With Coffee
Speak with your coffee thanks to coffeestencil.com (via A Merry Mishap).
Glorious Stained Glass
This beautiful stained glass image was photographed by Aaron Bennet. You can see more gorgeous images at Aaron’s Flickr stream. The cathedral (Chichester) is unbelievable…and Aaron’s images capture it in all it’s glory.
Tutorial: Sew a new high chair pad
High chairs take a lot of abuse. It doesn’t take long before the pretty chair pad that comes from the store becomes stained, or faded, or ripped, or maybe all three. Vermillion Rules! shares a tutorial for making a new … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an eco-friendly tote
EvaForeva shares a tutorial f or making this eco-friendly tote. The body of the bag is made from industrial felt, with the accents from recycled leather. The materials won’t be cheap (she predicts about $40 USD), but the resulting bag … Read More...
Tips for sewing on fluid fabrics
Threads Magazine calls them fluid fabrics. I always called them crawly or drapey fabrics. You know, the fabrics that make beautiful, fluid gargments but are difficult to sew because they crawl all over the place, often not holding a pressed … Read More...
Tips for drawing tatting charts
Jon of Jon’s Thread Escapade blog is sharing some tips for creating tatting diagrams using drawing software. See the post.
Tutorial: Make a table topper
Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this oh so cute Cherries and Blossoms table topper using a Charm Pack of Oh-Cherry-Oh by Me and My Sister. Designer Sheri Howard. Get the tute.
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up at the beginning of May (May 4-8th). It’s a wonderful time to express gratuitude to your kids’ teachers for all of the time and energy they put into preparing and teaching. Some of my … Read More...
Finale Eggy Homage
A few final inspirational eggs for Easter.