Don’t miss out on your chance to be a STAR!!!
The deadline is soon approaching for Bead Star jewelry competition, last day to enter is May 1, 2009. The grand prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Bead … Read More...
Kevin O’Grady Glass Art
If you have not experienced the glass art of Kevin O’Grady, you are missing out. But, don’t fret because his work is in galleries around the world. It sounds so corny to say, “these pictures do not do the … Read More...
Fiber Artist Donna of “DZFANTASY”
I ran across this amazing three-dimensional fiber artist Donna who creates the most charming fairies, mermaids and other fanciful items. Each month she holds a giveaway on her website “DZFANTASY” sharing her beautiful creations with her readers. She also has … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew a toddler dress or jumper
SnazzleCraft shares a free pattern for this versatile toddler dress. With a shirt underneath, it’s a jumper. Without, it’s a sundress. The pattern is sized for 18-24 months. I suspect it would be easy to size a little up or … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a teepee for the kids
Sweet Cheeks shows how to make this teepee for the kids to play in. Whether you put it outside for some sunny day play, or move it inside for some special rainy day coccooning, this teepee is sure to be … Read More...
Target $Spot & Me!
Hi Everyone:
Lately I’ve done nothing but peruse the $ Spot at target, looking for goodies I can alter..
2 months ago I found a baby clock for 75%off I knew I had to get it to alter it at … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Jewel Tones fabric from Michael Miller
More sneak peeks from Michael Miller! This times it’s of their new Jewel Tones fabric group. Dots, stripes, flowers, geometrics, even owls – all in bold jewel tones and jet brown. Mmmm…. See more of this fun new fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a bunny bowling play set
Bunny bowling, anyone? The Long Thread posts a tutorial on Etsy’s The Storque showing how to make this adorable play set. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, bunny, bowling, softie[/tags]
Stamped Scrapbook Candy Wrappers
I will be filling in for Francine whilst she spends some time with her new baby and I have some new tutorials to share with you from our sister site Craftbits.com Starting with these stamped candy bar wrappers. What … Read More...
Stamped Scrapbook Candy Wrappers
I will be filling in for Francine whilst she spends some time with her new baby and I have some new tutorials to share with you from our sister site Craftbits.com Starting with these stamped candy bar wrappers. What … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Arcadia by Sanae for Moda
Actually, this isn’t really a sneak peek since the fabric is already available for purchase… But it IS a hot new fabric line, and I like to keep my categories relatively consistent. But I digress… The fabric I’m talking about … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a monk’s bag from a pillowcase
Croq Zine shows how to turn a pillowcase into a monk’s bag. The inside sports four pockets and a key clip. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, monk, bag, purse, pillowcase[/tags]
So Many Uses for Chocolate Chips, So Little Time
Chocolate chip recipes collected by Real Simple's Simply Stated.
Fixing A Too Short Sweater.
If you have knitted a sweater, tried it on, and it is too short, there is a relatively easy way to fix it. Of course, if the sweater is knitted top down, you can just rip … Read More...
Free Pattern – Louisville Toddler Sweater
A.Dore.Able! Might have to knit one for me! That’s how cute this sweater is. And, it’s a free pattern, from Caron, designed by Kathy Perry. http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/louisville/louisville_1.html
Tutorial: Sew a sleepover ensemble
Marcus Fabrics shares a free pattern for making a sleepover ensemble, including a sleep mask, a drawstring backpack, and a quillow (blanket that folds into a pillow). Get the how-to.
[via FabTalk]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, sleepover, ensemble, mask, blanket, … Read More...
Baby Shower Ideas
Find baby shower food ideas at Tip Junkie.
Free Pattern – Fingerless Mitts
From Donna Druchunas’ new book, Ethnic Exploration, is the Fingerless Mitts pattern.
Donna will be stopping by our blog on April 23rd on her blog tour, be sure to join us! And here’s the free pattern: http://independentstitch.typepad.com/files/ethnicexplorationexcerpt-fingerlessgloves-.pdf
Michele Lynch glass, painting and metal work.
Beautifully painted fused glass beads and pendants by Michele Lynch. Fused glass, painted and cured for 24 hours and then fused again to form a durable, scratch proof piece of art. Be sure to check out Michele’s blog to see … Read More...
Tutorial: A yoga mat bag from a pair of pants
Lorina posts a tutorial on The {New New} Blog that shows how to make a yoga mat bag from a pair of pants. The pants pockets become pockets on the outside of the bag. How handy is that?? Get the … Read More...