Beads by Mail
EDITOR’S NOTE: (MAY 16, 2012) Beads by Mail is re-opening! Don’t miss their great deals.
I recently got an email from the owner of Beads by Mail, that after 24 years in the business she is retiring. We wish her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a backpack from placemats
Move over, McGyver! Crafty Gal shows how to make this backpack using four placemats and two neckties. Get the tutorial.
[via Dollar Store Crafts]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, placemat, necktie[/tags]
Tutorial: Sew your small gift packaging
Here’s a new twist on packaging a small gift. Instead of taping paper around a box, try STITCHING paper together to make a small gift container. Whosies shows how to make sew these small packages from brown kraft paper. Now … Read More...
Free pattern for a Purl Rabbit Easter Bunny
The Purl Bee offers a free pattern for this nostalgic muslin bunny. I love his (or her) long floppy ears!! And in case you think he (or she) needs some clothes, there’s a pattern for those, too. Get the bunny … Read More...
Milk Carton Coin Purse
For those who still carry around a ton of change (I’m one of you!), make yourself a great coin purse using an old milk carton! Be sure to rinse out first, though.
Homemade Peeps!
Buddha Pudding Molds
Tutorial: Add a contrast hem
A contrast band is a great way to finish off the hem a skirt. The little pop of color adds interest and kicks the design up a few notches. Just Deanna shows how to achieve this hem. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Craft Your Own Chocolate Golden Eggs
New Free Patterns For Your Toddler From Classic Elite
Classis Elite Yarns offers 2 new free patterns for you, just in time for Spring. This very cute toddler sweater, with just the right amount of buttons and these lacy socks are free patterns you can download.
Go here to … Read More...
Giveaway: Fat quarters from the new Lulu line
To celebrate the release of their new Lulu line, the Sisters Gulassa are have a giveaway. Up for grabs is a fat quarter kit from the new collection. Get the details from their post on SistersGulassa blog. You can purchase … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a keychain with your kid’s art
Share your child’s artistic genius with the world with a custom keychain. vlijtig shows how to make one using transfer fabric. Don’t have a kid? Draw your own picture, or print a photo. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a wipe-clean baby bib
Iron-on vinyl is the secret to make this wipe-clean baby bib. Homemade by Jill shows you how. *mentally adding iron-on vinyl to my notions hoarding list* Get the tutorial.
Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns … Read More...
Free Downloadable Printables
Check out the Modish blog for various sets of free printables! These will be added to on a regular basis to be sure to bookmark the page!
[tags]scrapbooking, freebies, printables[/tags]
“Stamp It!” Week on Moxie Fab Blog
This week on the Moxie Fab Blog celebrate all things Stamp It! There will be challenges, tips and techniques and giveaways all week long!
[tags]scrapbooking, stamping[/tags]
Crochet Uncut
Online magazines are coming our way. There are two crochet related mags online that I know about. Crochetme is the first. Now comes Crochet Uncut.
Check it out at:
http://crochetuncut.com/
There are articles and some free patterns. The idea of … Read More...
Glitter and more glitter
Hi Everyone:
I’m a stickle kinda girl at heart, I luv the easy way to glitter with it and not have to deal w/the mess.
But sometimes you need something a little finer than stickle and have to tackle the … Read More...
Glitter and more glitter
Hi Everyone:
I’m a stickle kinda girl at heart, I luv the easy way to glitter with it and not have to deal w/the mess.
But sometimes you need something a little finer than stickle and have to tackle the … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower brooch
Add a spring flair to your jacket or purse with this frayed fabric flower brooch. Maize in Montana shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
[via Wardrobe Redesign]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, brooch, fabric[/tags]