i love this idea for a dream swatch book – this one has the dream fragments typed up, but i love the thought of making one of these to leave by the bedside. you’d just need to attach a pen … Read More...
March is National Craft Month
National Craft Month (NCM) is a nationwide consumer awareness program designed to draw attention to crafts and the benefits derived from craft activities. Celebrated each March by consumers and the industry alike, NCM activities and promotions take place nationally and … Read More...
Free Dishcloth Pattern
These cool Zinnia washcloths are courtesy of Knit A Little Store.
The free pattern is here: http://knitalittlestore.blogspot.com/2009/03/zinnia-free.html
As you can see, this pattern works with any solid or variagated yarn.
Be sure to check out Susan’s blog for a lot … Read More...
Free Dishcloth Pattern
These cool Zinnia washcloths are courtesy of Knit A Little Store.
The free pattern is here: http://knitalittlestore.blogspot.com/2009/03/zinnia-free.html
As you can see, this pattern works with any solid or variagated yarn.
Be sure to check out Susan’s blog for a lot … Read More...
Anna Griffin’s got a new fabric line
Anna Griffin’s new fabric line Fiona has hit the stores. I love the color combinations – rich blues, celery greens, mustardy yellows, pumpkin oranges, and candy pinks. See the fabrics at True Up or from the manufacturer, Baum Textile Mills/Windham … Read More...
Sew a kicky spring purse with this free pattern
One of the joys of sewing is that I get to make myself a new purse for each season. This spring, my purse will be made with this free pattern. It’s called the Buttercup Bag and it’s so yummy I … Read More...
Wraps Per Inch Explained…..
Wraps per inch, or WPI is a way to determine the weights of any yarn.
Simply take a pencil, dowel, or ruler and mark off an inch. Then wrap the yarn around your pencil, dowel or ruler until you get … Read More...
Knotions Online Knitting Magazine. Spring 2009 Issue Is Here!
This publicaton is new to me, I didn’t even know about it! But, this morning as I was wandering my way through the inter-webs it found me, so here it is! http://www.knotions.com/
This current issue features patterns, techniques including yarn … Read More...
February Bestseller List at Polka Dot Creations!
Polka Dot Creations has just released their “Best Seller ” list for the month of February. Click on through here to check ot out, and see what’s hot in the polymer clay world! (And perhaps add a couple of titles … Read More...
Grape Popsicles…and a Great Vegan Blog
Make easy grape popsicles and find a great raw vegan blog.
Happenings at The Art Needlepoint Co.
The joint is jumping at All Things Needlepoint blog and The Art Needlepoint Co.! Check out their news:
… Read More...There are a few major initiatives underway…One is creating needlepoint as practical and beautiful solutions to everyday needs in the home.
Happenings at The Art Needlepoint Co.
The joint is jumping at All Things Needlepoint blog and The Art Needlepoint Co.! Check out their news:
… Read More...There are a few major initiatives underway…One is creating needlepoint as practical and beautiful solutions to everyday needs in the home.
Happenings at The Art Needlepoint Co.
The joint is jumping at All Things Needlepoint blog and The Art Needlepoint Co.! Check out their news:
… Read More...There are a few major initiatives underway…One is creating needlepoint as practical and beautiful solutions to everyday needs in the home.
Tutorial: Handy door organizer
Keep your keys, phone, and other “running out the door” essentials right where you need them – by the door. Design*Sponge shows how to make this handy door organizer for just that purpose. They show it made out of felt, … Read More...
Melusine!
Make this gorgeous shawl in any color you want, because, when it’s all done, you paint it! Melusine is a magical entity unto itself, discover all of her faces with this free pattern! Brought to us from the fun and … Read More...
Adorable felted birds, by MaryLynne
MaryLynne operates an ETSY shop “Bethany Homecrafts“ and creates the most adorable felted birds. These little guys would be so cute in a spring arrangement, for Easter or just hang near to cheer you on a dreary day. … Read More...
St. Patty’s Day Roundup–Drinks!
A cocktail round up for St. Patrick's Day.
Innovative Fused Glass
This is some of the most interesting fused glass 
that I’ve seen around. I found this image (and many others) at the Objetos con Vidrio blog. Be sure to scroll down this post and dig deeper into the site.
If … Read More...
The many charms of charm packs
Charm packs are all the rage right now. Who could turn down a set of 20-40 5-inch squares, each a different fabric? But once you get your hands on the cute little charm packs, what do you do with them? … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polyshrink
When I was a kid, we called it Shrinky Dinks and it was just a silly afternoon craft for kids. Now it’s all grown up as polyshrink and it has far more grown-up uses, like making buttons for your next … Read More...