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Flickr Member Ayelet Beads has posted a photo tutorial of how she creates her lovely leaf canes. You can click through and find the first step here. This is great for … Read More...
The pattern for Patchwork Posies by Judith Sandstrom – a charming quilt that features dimensional flower appliques – is free from FreePatterns.com. Go get it.
Jodie from Ric-Rac made this ambulance in response to a gifting emergency. (A child’s birthday coming up, and what to get him??) She shares a tutorial so you can make one to, either for a last-minute gift or just because. … Read More...
So you’ve made the earth-friendly move from tissues to handkerchiefs… Now make a fabric bin to hold all of the hankies. Allyson Hill shows how. Get the tutorial. The embroidery details of Clean and Dirty us adorable… Love this! … Read More...
Homespun Threads shares a tutorial for making these kimono baby shoes. I don’t have a little baby any more, but I’m thinking that a pair of these will be my gift at the next baby shower I attend. Get the … Read More...
I have a not-so-secret fabric crush on Anna Maria Horner. I have a set of fat quarter from the Good Folk line that I literally flip through and stroke. So I was a very happy girl when I saw that … Read More...
These little zippered key pouches by Thimbleanna hold everything you need for an evening out, without the bulk of a purse. They sport a window to show your ID, a zippered opening to keep your money where it oughtta be, a … Read More...
Keyka Lou Patterns shows how to make these sweet cherry blossoms. She uses them as a purse embellishment, but they’d also look great as a brooches. Get the tutorial.
Jennifer Lethbridge (aka Rabid) has published an excellent article about chickenscratch embroidery on examiner.com. Go see it!
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch? Check out these article we wrote about Chicken Scratch Embroidery and this Book by Jack … Read More...
CarterQuilter created this beautiful quilt (with the help of Kaylin Francis, Marie Chestnut, and Michelle Brown, and the Washington State Internet Quilters) to honor Melissa Erickson, a 30-year-old former professional basketball player who has been diagnosed with … Read More...
HHH Enterprises is having a giveaway on their blog . They are giving away lots of flatback crystals to use in jewelry, or bejewel a pair of sunglasses, your cell phone or whatever strikes your fancy! Leave a comment before … Read More...
Just because it’s not the beginning of the year, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get a new planner. And you definitely don’t have to go out and buy one. Head to your recycle bin and sit down … Read More...
WOW! It appears that some of those sleepless nights are worth having when you’re able to come up with such an awesome idea.
The owner of the blog “Over the Crescent Moon” says:
“This is what happens when I … Read More...
Make and Takes’s blog has a great scrabble tile pendant tutorial by Mark and Stefani from HomeStudio. It has great photos and is so easy, you’ll spend a day whipping up a ton of them! You can also … Read More...
If you dry your laundry on a clothesline, this project is for you! Casasugar shows how to turn an old sleeveless dress into a clothespin bag. Get the tutorial.
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We have had such a wonderful turnout for this book giveaway and I want to thank everyone that entered. The winner is lucky number 13 Gael! She has a wonderful site called Gaudy’s Good, unique presence with spirit. Click … Read More...
You’ve labored over your creation, put your love into your sewing, and made something really fabulous. Now put your mark on it! Christina from The Sometimes Crafter shares a tutorial for making your own custom fabric labels using Microsoft Word … Read More...
Three local scrapbook stores (LSS) in Southern California will be organising a Tour de Crop on May 16th. The three stores involved are
Creative Paradise Scrapbooking in Sherman Oaks
Strictly Scrapbooking in Cerritos
Scrap-n-Yap in Monrovia.
The tour gives scrappers … Read More...