For those living in older houses, you know that one of the first things to get updated in a room, unfortunately, are the heating grates. As the heating system is updated, it becomes almost necessary to update the outflow system … Read More...
Scrapbooking Blog of the Week
I admit I am somewhat biased in highlighting this blog, but I guarantee that it is full of inspiration. It Takes All Kinds is an inspirational blog written by an international group of scrapbookers from all walks of life. See … Read More...
Weddings on my mind! & a Giveaway!
Hi Everyone:
I’ve been having wedding on my mind ever since I saw the lovely digital kit from Lilys
Designs..
My friend Leah has created a wonderful wedding card using the kit 🙂
You can win the wedding kit The … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an award ribbon
Plays with Needles shows how to make these awesome award ribbons. They’re made out of scrap ribbons and fabrics. She uses it (cut in half) as an embellishment for a purse, but you could also stitch a pin back … Read More...
Amigurumi Toys embellished with needle felting “Tutorial”
Armina of “Everything Amigurumi and Everything in Between”, has an interesting tutorial on her blog on using needle felting to embellish her sweet Amigurumi toys.
Armina is self-taught in knitting and crochet and she has been loving her craft for … Read More...
Sew a cover for your hot iron
Linda from Life, Quilts and a Cat Too shows how to make this hot iron cover. Use a cover like this to transport your iron to and from sewing circle meetings. Find out how to make one!
[via Field … Read More...
Cupcake Coin Purse Giveaway
Win a cupcake coin purse and support crafty bloggers.
Tutorial: Mend a broken belt loop on your jeans
CraftStylish posts a very useful tutorial showing how to repair a broken belt loop on your jeans. This isn’t exactly fine textile art, but it’s an important sewing technique nonetheless. And think of all the fabric you can buy with … Read More...
Free chart: Stitch a burger
I’m dying to stitch this Heavenly Hamburger designed by Maria Diaz. You want to stitch it, too, don’t you? Luckily, the chart is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Yea! Get the chart.
MORE EASTER GOODIES
Here are a few more ideas for quick Easter goodies to crochet.
http://pie.midco.net/grammalowe/easter.html
crochetmemories.com
How about an Easter Bonnet?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/image/70678/index.html?cat=7
Check out our NEWÂ Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about Crochet!! Free pattern links, tips tricks and … Read More...
Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures Book Review
Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures
 by Amy Hanna
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592535356
- ISBN-13: 978-1592535354
Like one perfect decadent chocolate truffle in a little gold box, this book luscious, rich, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a clutch from a placemat
With just a few seams, you can make a clutch from a placemat. Spool {} offers a tutorial to show you how. Get the tute.Â
[via Dollar Store Crafts.]
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview: Jana Roberts Benzon of JRB Art & Design
Today we meet Jana Roberts of JRB Art & Design. She is an EXTRAORDINARY polymer clay artist. She creates these AMAZINGLY organic pieces that look like wild sea creatures. (pictured above). So lifelike, you want to gently hold one … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a draft stop shaped like a dog
This fabric dog is more than just a cute face. He’s also a draft stop to keep the cold air from sneaking in your house. You can sew one with a tutorial from CraftStylish. Get the tute!
looking for more sewing … Read More...
Read up on zippers
BurdaStyle has an article about the wonderful invention we call the zipper. For instance, did you know that the original name for the zipper was “an Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure”? Read the artcile and become an expert on zipper trivia.
Treat Bowls
Happy Mundane posted these gorgeous treat bowls, made using old lampshade frames and leftover yarn, from camillahhalvorsen’s Etsy shop! I love this idea, and I “might” have so much yarn laying around it’s ridiculous. Makes me wonder what other … Read More...
Fun fusion with Digital
Morning Everyone:
I’ve created this fun fusion of digital, [tag]stamping[/tag], cuttlebug, by downloading a fun digital kit..
More inspirations at the cuttlebug challenge blog
Have a fabulous weekend,
Maggie
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs … Read More...
Free embroidery designs: Circus cuties
These adorable embroidery designs are free for your personal use from Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog. Kira says “trace onto a onesie or bib for a cute DIY baby shower gift.” Get the patterns.
Simple STYLE in the STYLE Series by Ann Bud
I run across quite a few knitting books in my travels, excursions and jaunts, most are kind of cool, however since my life and tastes run far, far from the NY runways, and while I can drool over patterns and … Read More...
Recycled Pendant Giveaway
Jesse Janes creates fabulous, colorful pendants on Scrabble tilesand has over 200 designs offered in their online shop. Pendants make wonderful, affordable gifts for the holidays, wedding favors, party gifts and more.
Jesse Janes does offer wholesale to other … Read More...