Threads magazine describes a “quick lining” technique for lining a garment and attaching the lining to the facings. Read about this technique at threadsmagazine.com.
[tags]sewing, technique, lining, quick, facing[/tags]
Free pattern: Make a fabric bunny basket
Liesl from Disdressed altered a basic fabic basket pattern to make this bunny basket. Okay, all together now – aaawwwwwwww….. Read more about this project on her blog, and download the free pattern for the face and ears. Get the … Read More...
Free Pattern – Recycled Recycle Tote
I LOVE this tote bag. But have to admit the flowers caught my eye. We are soooo very far away from flowers yet…. And what a wonderful bag it would be to take to the farmer’s market (provided, of course, … Read More...
New Shawl Pin From Annie Adams
One of my favorite jewelry designers has done it again! The fabulous Annie Adams has this very cute new shawl pin in her arsenol. Buttons to match too! I love Annie’s designs (I probably already implied this), got some stitch … Read More...
Paint Chip Bookmarks
A few weeks ago I was on a fast trip, and picked up a new book. Reading on the plane, as we were about to land I realized i didn’t have a bookmark. I hate to bend down the corners … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an egg warmer
Just in time for Easter, Pascale from //between the lines// shares a tutorial for making these egg warmers. I love the look of them in the oatmeal linen! (Of course, I think just about anything is prettier in oatmeal linen.) … Read More...
Fiber Event! Spring Knitting Beach Retreat
May 29-31, 2009 in the Ballroom at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon
Nestucca Bay Yarns would like to invite you to their Spring Knitting Beach Retreat. It is scheduled for the last weekend in May and will … Read More...
Free chart: Skating Ted
This sweet skater teddy, designed by Sharon Welch, is free for your personal use from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart now.
Free Pattern – Lumpy Bumpy Scarf
This is one of those cool projects that you just have to knit…. just because.
Designed by Julie Weisenberger and knit with Lumpy Bumpy yarn by Charlene.
The free pattern is here: http://www.cocoknits.com/knit/garments/accessories/wormscarf.html
Alter a pants pattern at the seams
Judith Rasband posts an article for Threads magazine, wherein she describes what she calls the “seam method” for altering pants. The basic premise is that the closer to the seam line you alter the pattern, the less distortion in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro reversible wrap skirt
Nothin’ says retro like a wrap skirt. I remember as a kid I’d go thrifting with my grandmother and a reversible wrap skirt was always the number one item to score. Don’t f eel like scouring the thrift stores? Craftzine… Read More...
Digital Scrapbook Freebies
The Digital Scrapbook Faves website compiles hundreds of links to freebie digital elements from across the web. If you want to try out digi scrapping without having to buy kits you should definitely check this site out!
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All-Natural Egg Dyes
Dye your Easter eggs naturally with help from BH&G.
Sparkle-a spelling game
There are moments in the classroom of unexpected down time; an assembly is late, a guest speaker doesn’t show or recess is canceled. Other times, a teacher wants to give the students a reward for good behavior in the form … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated purse pattern
Want a quickie sewing project that offers maximum compliment potential? This pleated purse designed by Sarah from My Spare Time should fit the bill. Get the pattern.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, purse, pleated, bag[/tags]
Tutorial: Felt bunny bookmarks
Lollychops shares a fun Easter sewing craft with her bunny bookmarks made from craft felt and large paperclips. This is some serious cuteness. Get the tute!
[tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, rabbit, bunny, bookmark, paperclip[/tags]
Looking for more Easter themed sewing … Read More...
Save Money…Bring Your Lunch
Save money by bringing your lunch to work. Find lunch ideas for kids that work great for grown-ups at parents.com.
Gaffer Glass Introduces New Color: Chalcedony
I just received a notice that Gaffer Glass has released a new color: Chalcedony G-109. Actually, it’s an old color, originally from 1862! and is being re-released. The Gaffer Girls are writing about it on their blog, where you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique camouflages a ripped shirt
The folks over at Craftzine show how to camouflage a rip in your favorite shirt. Instead of covering the hole, use reverse applique to turn it into a design feature. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse applique, mending[/tags]
Tutorial: Sew a girl’s patchwork skirt
Grace Violet designed these fun patchwork skirts to supplement her girls’ warm weather wardrobe. I love the bright fabrics she chose! She shares the how-to and has created a PDF pattern so you can make your own. Get the pattern… Read More...