Tanya “The Cutie Goodie” is an Eastern European girl, who currently living in Maine, USA.
She was a teacher of Russian language in her homeland. After moving to the US she found there were very few positions for her … Read More...
Light makes glass shine.
Glass is one of the few mediums that uses light to make it sing and nothing says that more than stained glass windows. Opaque glass can be beautiful in itself but when you ad the element of light, moreso sunlight, … Read More...
Cupcake Flower Arrangement
Make a cupcake flower arrangement.
MY LATEST WIM
http://milobo.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/chevron-lace-cardigan.pdf
Here’s the next project I want to make. It’ll have to be fitted between baby and wedding afghans, but I just fell in love with it when I saw it. There are several great free sweater patterns at this … Read More...
Fabric bucket = endless storage possibilities
Still in the mode of organizing, it being the New Year and all, I found this fabric bucket tutorial offered by pippiejoe diary particularly appealing. The construction is fairly simple, but the possibilities are endless. Use them for fruit, for … Read More...
Vintage Redux Book Review
Got a box of jewelry (old and new) that doesn’t appeal to you anymore?? Don’t want to throw out Great Aunt Millies Faux Pearls but they are SO not you?? Not to worry, Vintage Redux
author Brenda Schweder has the … Read More...
Some more giveaways
Another chance to win a Project 365 kit
Win a set of Minimarks from American Crafts
Cosmo Cricket is giving away four awesome prize packs!
Shirt fix: Add a pocket!
Say you have a shirt that’s almost perfect – except for the absence of a front pocket. Say you want to add a pocket to said shirt. But suppose that this almost perfect shirt is storebought, which means that you … Read More...
Gorgeous Fused Glass Pendants
Lynette over at the My Journey in Glass blog titled her post “A Slow Start” but if you take a look, I think you might agree with me that she’s off to a great start. Her pendants are so crisp … Read More...
The Winner of the book giveaway, Knit to Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt
Via a random number generator, Edina from: Del Mar/San Diego, ca is the winner of “Knit to Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt
” from Interweave Press. Interweave Press is a fascinating site to visit and see … Read More...
Grafting With Ms. Kitchener
I know, I know, you don’t like to sew it together. That’s why you have a whole basket full of UFO’s. Like mine, they’re all just waiting for you to put down the pointy sticks and pick up a sewing … Read More...
Friendship Valentine cards!
Hi Everyone:
Continuing on our Valentine post. Remember yesterday I told you guy’s we exchange cards in my family.
We also exchange cards among friends as well.
Here’s a Valentine card I made for my friend..Creating a friendship card for … Read More...
Christmas Advent Calendar Sew-Along
Yes, you read correctly. Christmas 08 is hardly out the door, and we’re already talking about sewing for Christmas 09. Specifically, CraftApple is announcing an Advent calendar sew-along for Christmas 09. Every year, I say I’m going to make … Read More...
Needle felting supplies (GOOD DEAL)
I posted the Gourmet felted, needle felting contest, yesterday urging everyone to participate and send pictures of their needle felting. Now is the time to stock up on supplies and if you are new to needle felting they have … Read More...
To Pattern or Not – That is the Question.
(THIS IS A PICTURE OF A BOOK I DO NOT OWN AND DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BUY!!)
So you always use a pattern and follow it to create your crochet masterpieces? I must say that I find patterns to be … Read More...
Make Your Own Spinning Wheel!
Getting started on any new hobby can be expensive, and spinning is no different. Do I want a wheel or a drop spindle to start with? What fiber should I use. How much processing do I want to do myself?… Read More...
Sew a toddler smock in 30 minutes with this free pattern
My House Boutique has a free pattern to make this cute little smock for your even cuter little one. She claims it can be made in 30 minutes, and judging from the simple construction I believe her. My little one … Read More...
NEEDLE FELTING CONTEST- NEW YEAR CONTEST!! Held by Gourmet Felted
The Gourmet felted, designs by Gerry, is holding a needle felting contest and it looks like it will be a fun idea. The rules: Send your entries. Anything can be entered that is needle felted. You can enter … Read More...
Polymer Clay Safety – reassuring words from the Doc!
Doc Sarah is the self-described “Guild Cheerleader and Web Tinkerer” for the PAPCG (Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild) and as her username indicates, a medical doctor. Recently, in a discussion about the safety of polymer clay, and concerns over the … Read More...
Polymer Clay Safety – reassuring words from the Doc!
Doc Sarah is the self-described “Guild Cheerleader and Web Tinkerer” for the PAPCG (Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild) and as her username indicates, a medical doctor. Recently, in a discussion about the safety of polymer clay, and concerns over the … Read More...