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It’s all about the color. You know this. Kaffe Fassett has revolutionized the industry with this concept!
I’ve seen projects using the modular or domino knitting technique that didn’t even register in my little brain, certainly didn’t make me want … Read More...
Threads magazine is accepting submissions for handmade garments to be featured on the pages of their magazine. They’re looking for handmade garments made from an original design or from commercial patterns. To submit your garments, upload them to the Reader’s … Read More...
This Amber Marquis bead is a tutorial that I did for Step by Step Beads Magazine back in October 2007. It is now available for free download at Beading Daily. Find out how to achieve the rich amber colors by … Read More...
Try this recipe from Make Your Own Cosmetics for a warming emulsion.
Ginger Citrus Body Emulsion
by HBN Founder and President Donna Maria
This body oil is special not only because of the aroma, but because of the luxurious feel … Read More...
Turkey Feathers came up with a fun way to patch her jeans. She made a “tourniquet patch” that wraps around the entire leg, and then added a bow at the side to “tie” it off. Great idea! Visit Turkey Feathers … Read More...
Is your computer chair plain, boring, ugly?? Candied Fabrics shows how to recover an office chair to give it a fresh new look. Get the tutorial.
[via Whip Up]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, slipcover, upholstery, chair[/tags]
I’ve been reading Melissa Goodsell’s blog for over a year now and I am always inspired! She blogs about a lot more than just scrapbooking (other crafts, every day life, even recipes!) so click on the Scrapbooking Category to see … Read More...
In the current economy, printable elements that you buy once and can use over and over are a great idea!
Hop on over to Blueberry Freckles, a new store and check out their section of printables for scrapbooking.
They also … Read More...
Don’t forget to wear a bit of green on March 17 – this Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day. St. Louis, where I live, has what is reputed to be the second largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the world, second only … Read More...
One of my daughter’s best friends is getting married this June. I’m trying to come up with some ideas for small gifts for the bride and groom that I can crochet. The bride is fairly easy – a shawl or … Read More...
Threads (my fave sewing magazine!) posts a tutorial for making boxed pillows, complete with piping around the edges and a lapped zipper closure. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pillow, box[/tags]
If you’ve ever sewn on oilcloth or vinyl, then you’ve most likely wrestled with the problem of holding the fabrics in place while you sew. You can’t use a traditional pinning method, as that would put holes in your fabric. What … Read More...
Virtual guilds are popping up all over the place. Take for example, the Etsy Street Teams and Guilds. This piece is from Sierra Creations of the Creative Glass Guild of Etsy and is part of their March Challenge: Animal Magic. … Read More...
It’s been 5 years since I was pregnant, but I still remember how difficult it was to sleep on my side with my big belly hanging out there. I wish I had seen this idea from instructables user kinawera. … Read More...
Corvus Mellori has started a blog to showcase and share her beautiful and unusual line art and embroidery patterns. Corvus says,
… Read More...By and large, when I embroider, I use my own line art. Recently I decided it would be great
Printable numbered tags from Poppytalk
A digital template from LaRessie Mason. Check out the rest of her blog, she has a number of freebies posted!
[tags]scrapbooking, printables, freebies[/tags]
Creative Chicks posted a tutorial for making a reversible chef’s apron. (The apron is reversible, not the chef!) Bias tape makes this project quick and easy. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, apron, reversible[/tags]
Need a place to organize all of your customer loyalty cards? This card wallet designed by A Spoonful of Sugar is sized to hold all your punch cards and credit cards. Get the tutorial.
[via One Pretty Thing]