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“THE CONTEST” Aslan Trends first annual KNITTING CHALLENGE 2009
Go here for rules and entry forms http://www.aslantrends.com/KNITTING_CHALLENGE_2009.pdf
ASLANTRENDS KNITTING CHALLENGE “THE CONTEST”
will be an annual contest in which, through the use of AslanTrends Yarns, we ask entrants to … Read More...
My friend Denise clued me into the Clover yo-yo makers, and since them I’ve been obsessed with making these little gathered fabric circles. The only problem is coming up with enough stuff to make from them! This little Easter chick … Read More...
Lara from Kirin Notebook shows off the new drying system for her fabric screen printing business, Ink & Spindle. I had always wondered how screenprinters did with such large pieces while waiting for them to dry. See more pics of … Read More...
The Domestic Ninja days-of-the-week series of free hand-embroidery patterns continues on Sibling Craftery. And while they’re all perfectly adorable, I think I’ve found the one closest to my heart: Sunday, the stitching ninja! Get the pattern.
Amy of Park City Girl shares a nicely detailed tutorial on creating mitered corners that should give excellent results every time. She suggests you practice her technique on fabric scraps until you get the hang of it. Get it here… Read More...
Here’s a fun use for your fabric scraps. Cakies shows how to make these fun braided necklaces from fabric scraps. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, braided, necklace, scrap[/tags]
CraftBlog shows how to make this Very Hungry Caterpillar
softie. Very cute! Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books
on Amazon.… Read More...
You can find a free pattern for this reversible Marketplace Wrap Skirt at P&B Textiles. The skirt is designed by Bethany Mann of Bitter Betty Designs. Get the free pattern.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, wrap, skirt, reversible[/tags]
Hi Everyone:
I know Spring is almost here for some, but for me it came 2 months for me here in Florida1 yep we are already experiencing 90’s weather…
I’ve been feeling Spring fever for a while now…I just got … Read More...
JuxtaPoser shows how to repurpose a stuffed animal into a cat toy. She rips it open, inserts a bag of catnip, and closes it back up to create a toy that cats will love. Get the how-to.
[via Dollar … Read More...
Elinor Peace Bailey created a pattern for this Perfectly Extravagent Pincushion to accompany her new fabric line, Dance With The Fairies. Get the free pattern.
[via Fabtalk]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, pincushion, extravagent[/tags]
Loop By the Yard is a new textile-like material made from Tyvek. Think of the possibilities for this fabric! It’s eco-friendly, and they’ll even include a postage-paid envelope for you to mail back your scraps to be recycled into new … Read More...
Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.
Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.
Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.
Sew, Mama, Sew shares a tutorial for making these fabric eggs. The secret pocket on the sides allow you to hide a little treasure inside. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing … Read More...
Make Baby Stuff posts a free pattern for making this maternity wrap skirt. The idea is to create an adjustable garment that works for you when you’re pregnant, but can still be worn after the baby arrives. Get the pattern… Read More...