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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Seat Belt Camera Strap
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!
Tutorial: Soft sleeves for your seatbelt
Junie Moon shows how to make these padded seatbelt sleeves. They keep the seatbelt from rubbing and chaffing your neck. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pressing oilcloth for a crisp finish
Oilcloth Addict sshares a great tip for pressing crisp folds into oilcloth. Go read how she does it.
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Win an Epson Printer!
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...
Following the trail of cute craft supplies to even cuter crafts.
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...
Tutorial: Small folded wallet from charm squares
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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Tutorial: Shell edge hem finish
Threads Magazine shows how to finish the edge of a garment with a shell hem. Go to the tutorial.
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Sneak peek: Something pretty is on its way from Laura Gunn
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...
Revitalizing bath salts recipe
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...
Colette Patterns launches with sewing patterns for the indie fashion-lover
Colette Patterns is launching their online shop. We recently saw a sneak peek of their spring line, and now they’re available for purchase. Shown here is a photo of the Macaron dress.
Designer Sarai Mitnick wanted sewing patterns that were … Read More...
Transform A Men’s Shirt Into A Dress
Looking for a new dress for your favorite little girl this summer? Grab one of her dad’s (or your brother’s or your husband’s) shirts, and follow the suggestions laid out on MADE to make your own version of this adorable … Read More...
Free Pattern – Cottage Tea Cozy
I know you love your tea cozies! Here’s a really cute one, in the shape of a cottage. Imagination is key here, you could do just about anything with this pattern, and it’s free!
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Baby Crinke Toy
Little kids sure do love crinkly-sounding toys, and thanks to the tutorial from Craft Stylish you can make your own to give as presents this season at baby showers and birthday parties! Some felt, batting, and empty baby wipes packages … Read More...
Ways to get children reading
I love this list of 50 ways to get children to read from Read Aloud.
I think the first one is especially important:
Make a love of reading be your most important education goal for your children. Children who love … Read More...
Tutorial: Dish towel tote bag
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a tutorial for making a tote bag from a dish towel. Get the how-to.
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I love swear words on my greeting cards
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The Spotted Sparrow sells these great vintage inspired digital collage cards on Etsy. For some reason the background of this card makes it for me.
Despite the fact that I hoard greeting cards and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower corsage for your mother
Honor your mama on Mother’s Day with this fabric flower corsage. Or make one for yourself. The Object Project shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Tumbling blocks baby quilt
I love this bright happy quilt! It’s an original design by Jennifer Arey of Baby Breath’s Quilts blog. She uses one peiced block and rotates it four times for each row. Very clever. Go here to download it for … Read More...