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Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions
Author: Ed Roth
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books has published another wonderful craft title with Stencil 101
. The author, Ed Roth, is a graphic designer based in … Read More...
It’s getting warm here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it’s time for all the eco-conscious crafters out there to start hanging their laundry out to dry in the warm sunshine. And while this is great on the environment (not … Read More...
With new mommas growing more and more conscious of the types of items they pick up for baby, plastic baby bottles are going the way of the glass bottle. Great for keeping harmful toxins from plastic out of baby’s system, … Read More...
Bargello Needlepoint blog links us to nine free holiday square patterns from Rainbow Gallery. The blog notes that the squares can “be made into ornaments, small box tops or pin cushions.” Get the designs.
Simon Pearce supports the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s 31st Annual Birdathon happening from April 20 – May 22 with 100% of proceeds from the sales of his glass bird paperweights going to the Birdathon. This event is the world’s … Read More...
Turn a doorway into a puppet theater with just a few colorful curtains. Jennifer of Ellie Bellie Kids shares a tutorial for a doorway puppet theater on Make and Takes. Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, doorway, puppet, theater, … Read More...
Oh, no! While I was distracted by marrying off my kiddo, I missed another adorable free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get Spring Shower Birdy designed by Jenny Barton.
Karline of Urban Threads gives us this heads-up:
… Read More...When I first started paying attention to machine embroidery, I assumed it wasn’t … you know … *creative* enough for my taste. You just push the button and let the computer do
Here’s some news from Helen Gibb Ribbonwork:
… Read More...All orders placed on our website through May 11th that include the Ribbon Catalogue will be eligible for our drawing* of free ribbons. On May 20th we’ll have the drawing, and announce one
You’ll love this week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com: sweet Springtime Bloom designed by Sue Page. Get the chart.
Dana from MADE designed these knee-pad pants when her son began crawling. The extra layers at the knees are practical in that they prevent the fabric from wearing out, but they also look pretty darn cool! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
1. MPBird 4, 2. sea turtle green, 3. Picture of Animals at the farm – Polymer clay, 4. The Walrus, 5. Zebra Head, 6. Fantasy Fish Pin, 7. Birds Nesting Eggs, 8. Polymer … Read More...
Hi Everyone:
Have you tried digital yet? if not why not? Karen created this wonderful digital home decor, using a digital kit from Marks Paper Company..
I would luv to see what home Decor you have created using digital, leave … Read More...
Saidos de Conchaposts a link to a Simplicity sewing video, circa 1948. It’s called, “A Pattern for Smartness.” I think it was designed as an educational video for a home economics class. The video is rather long (19 minutes) … Read More...
**Editor’s Note** The links in this post are no longer active. Luckily, you can find tutorials to make similar pillowcases here and here.
Karlee Fuchs shares a free pillowcase pattern that’s perfect for those learning how to sew. Her … Read More...
Andrew brown made the cover story for the Albuquerque Journal today. Read the article and hear about how he found glass and what his technique is. Andrew says his “quest is to make things that have not been made … Read More...
Recently, my grandmother fell and broke her arm. Given that she’s nearly 94 years old, it is incredibly lucky that she did not hurt herself worse than she did. However, the broken arm did present a considerable clothing challenge. With … Read More...
Beautifully light and springy floral handmade glass beads on Etsy by seller DerondaDesigns. I love the soft pastel background with the intricate flower on the front. And there’s a whole set of them!
Lengthen the sleeves of a standard onesie by giving it the layered tee look. All it takes is a little bit of knit to stitch to the bottom of the short sleeves. Samster Mommy shows you how. Get the tutorial… Read More...