Make schoolwork a bit more exciting by studying with Cap’n Crunch, Count Chocula or (shown) Toucan Sam! Etsy member Nature Made Scents has created a few fun notebooks using cereal boxes as covers. How about using Alpha-Bits for English class? … Read More...
Dipped Tapered Candles
Today I tried my hand at the ancient tradition of dipping candles. I decided upon the color black but after the chips melted they were purple. Both my daughter and husband informed me it was purple but I was in … Read More...
Meet UK’s Craftiest…
The Leeds Craft Mafia was founded in Autumn 2006 when Michelle Duxbury-Townsley got together a group of crafty ladies who are dedicated to spreading the word of the crafting revolution and DIY ethos across the fair city of Leed. They … Read More...
How Fast They Grow – Scrapbooking The Little Ones
How Fast They Grow is a website that offers parents a way to scrapbook the digital photos of their little ones that is not only quick, but impressive looking. I think their albums are just darling and I can imagine … Read More...
Celebration Of Needlework – Kentucky
2007 Celebration of Needlework Louisville, Kentucky held September 12 – 16
Check the schedule of classes as it’s posted for more details.
Pamper your creative self for 3 days surrounded by needleworkers
Shop the merchandise mall filled with quality vendors … Read More...
Floss Information
Here’s a breif and concise article to help you with that tricky floss selection! It from Better Homes and Gardens, you should check out their other articles while your there.
Then you should hop over here to delight in the … Read More...
Goldwork by Tracy Franklin
New Ideas in Goldwork by Tracy A. Franklin
ISBN 0-7134-8780-1
This book Lists different types of metal threads, their uses in both traditional gold work design and contemporary designs. Some beautiful pieces are colorfully displayed to inspire your creative talent. … Read More...
Quoth the Raven
Artist Mark Orr of Scavenger Art repurposes an interesting family of items — billiard balls, shutters, stair balusters, wooden shoe forms and more — into striking one-of-a-kind artworks. Take this “Raven on 8 Ball,” for instance, made of carved and … Read More...
Is your gent a smart squid?
These hand screened ties by toybreaker on Etsy are a great idea for indie office wear! According to the artist “This original illustration with a human brain superimposed on a cuttlefish will tell the world that you got smarts. Cuttlefish…cuddlefish…too … Read More...
Maker Faire Comes to Austin, Texas
This past May, a jaw-dropping 45,000 people gathered at the San Mateo Fairgrounds in California for an event some called, “The Woodstock for inventors.” — A one-of-a-kind event for tech geeks, crafty hipsters, DIY lovers, and basically, anyone who builds … Read More...
Sew a Drawstring Bag
Child’s Drawstring Backpack
This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securely on their bodies. This backpack … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Offer
Here’s a free pattern to inspire you to get those sewing machines out, blow off the dust and create something wonderful to wear or give!
Special Offer
Free Pattern!
McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007
For a limited … Read More...
Scrapbooking and Sewing Unite to Make Outstanding Pages
A great way to create a unique look for your scrapbooking pages is to add stitching. You heard me right – stitching. Needles can be used with paper just as it is with fabric and adding thread as an embellishment … Read More...
Quilt Pink Auction
Have you surfed on over to eBay to see the beautiful pink quilts on auction? Better Homes and Gardens and American Patchwork and Quilting organized the event. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Susan G. … Read More...
Q- Snap Love
My most used tool as a cross stitcher is my group of Q-Snap hoops. I use these more than any other tool or hoop I own.
The versatility of this set soamazing. The various sizes interchange, giving you almost … Read More...
Glad To Be Here!!!
I am so glad to be here! I think it’s possibly the most exciting thing to share your passion with other, like minded individuals. I hope to keep you entertained,inspired and on the road to a long romance with stitching. … Read More...
Amigurumi Patterns for Knitting
According to [tag]Wikipedia[/tag], [tag]Amigurumi[/tag] is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small animals or anthropomorphic creatures. Amigurumi are typically cute animals (such as bears, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc.), but can include inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features. Amigurumi … Read More...
Candle Country’s Donuts, Bears and More
I found out about Candle Country through the Facebook group Canadian Candle Makers and the People Who Love Them.
Candle Country makes the most realistic and delicious looking bakery candles. These donuts look good enough to eat! They also create … Read More...
Start Your Own Quilt Club
Are you all stitched up with no where to go?
Well, according to BeSewStylish, why not start your own stitch club and get together with your friends for some quilty good fun.
Starting your own club is easy. Get your … Read More...
Stained Glass Candle Holders
Emily Holmes Designs creates one of a kind stained glass candle holders along with jewelry, sun catchers, lanterns and more. Emily started her business in 2003 and now sells her products in over 100 stores across the country. Her studio… Read More...