Broken Glass Jello
Make a beautiful dessert of broken glass and layered Jell-O.
New Free Felting Patterns and Tutorials!
For all us felted! Here are some of the latest felting ideas and tutorials. I hope you check them out, there are some neat ideas. I al going to try the “Feel Like Felting a Fish?” so cute! Please click … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a hanging book display
ohdeedoh shows how to make this hanging book display that will keep your children’s books out where they can see them, but still keep them contained and off of the floor. Get the tutorial.
[tag] sewing, tutorial, book rack, … Read More...
2 Cent Dishcloth!
Brilliant! And way cute too! This latest design from Elizabeth is here at Knit A Little Store.
Check out all of her designs, there are so many, you’ll never get tired of them!
2 Cent Dishcloth!
Brilliant! And way cute too! This latest design from Elizabeth is here at Knit A Little Store.
Check out all of her designs, there are so many, you’ll never get tired of them!
Etched Shamrock Shot Glass Tutorial
This St. Patrick’s Day, do it yourself! Here is a nifty tutorial using glass etching cream from the Hallmark Ladybugs that will show you how to make this shot glass. Personalize any glass for any occasion!
Build Your Own Adirondack Chairs
Looking for some inexpensive Adirondack chairs
for your deck? If you’re not opposed to grabbing some city-owned traffic horses, this post will tell you how to have yourself some all-but free chairs in no time!
If you’re not up for … Read More...
Free Mini Easter Basket Pattern is Soooo Cute….
Looking for a quick and easy knitting pattern for Easter? Look no further than this adorable pattern from Knitting On The Net, designed by Vivian Keys!
With just a few simple stitches, this pattern creates a … Read More...
Making Invitations
If you’re planning a party and looking for ideas for invitations, check out this gallery by the American Crafts Design Team
[tags]scrapbooking, american crafts, invitations[/tags]
I’m Seeing Stars….
If the idea of beachcombing for sea critters is on your to-do list for this summer, you might want to knit up a souvenier. (You can knit and beachcomb at the same time, maybe beach-knitting?).
This star, from Classic Elite … Read More...
Soft Flex’s Eco-Friendly Beading Wire
Did you know that Soft Flex® Wire is the first wire manufacturer to go “green”? I didn’t until recently! HOW cool is that! All stainless steel used in the construction of Soft Flex products is 100% recyclable. The nylon … Read More...
Celtic Bag Pattern, Free on Ravelry
I’m thinking laptop bag if made just a bit bigger, or knitting bag, or just a classy tote bag. Any way you look at it, it’s a really nice pattern, just in time for the March holiday! Cables and eyelet … Read More...
Bath & Body Works sale
Bath and Body Works is having a sale on their Signature Collection shower gels! Only $6, a savings of $4.50. Choose from 26 different scents, including Blushing Cherry Blossom, Irresistble Apple, and Midnight Pomegranate.
2 Handed Fair Isle Technique
Everyone knows about the gorgeous sweaters produced by the folks at Philosopher’s Wool. Their method of knitting with 2 colors at once, one in each hand is most easily understood by seeing it done.
And… I’ve got just the thing … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a gathered circle pincushion
Amazing Mae shows how to make these pretty pincushions from a large fabric circle. She tops them with a felt circle and a covered button. Get the tutorial.
[via One Pretty Thing] Looking for more Pincushion patterns? Check out … Read More...
A Tribble A Day….
It’s a bird, it’s a frog, it’s a Tribble! Made from leftover bits and pieces of dishcloth yarn, they’re handy as pot scrubbers and bath scrubbies.
And, the pattern is free…. here: http://1870pearl.typepad.com/TRIBBLE2.pdf
And a wonderful tutorial, is here:
http://wishingiwasknitting.blogspot.com/2008/02/tribble-tutorial.html… Read More...
Tutorial: Use a coverstitch to help sew a narrow hem
When hem a curve, I use a narrow hem. Even with the narrow hem, a tight curve can make it difficult to keep the edge smooth as you turn under the fabric. Pranamama posts an instructable that shows how she … Read More...
These Baby Booties Stay On…..
This pattern was published in Threads no 22 (April 89) in a letter to the editor from Christine Bourquin. She was at the time 95 and living in Redwood City CA, still knitting, and expressed the desire to have her … Read More...
Prayer Shawls Give Comfort For Cancer Patients
The original story is here: http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=10808
For other ideas on these Prayer Shawls, go here: http://www.shawlministry.com/
A free, easy pattern using any soft, warm yarn, is here: http://www.standrews-bigrapids.org/p8-9.pdf
Looking to chat about Knitting and Patterns? Check out our Facebook … Read More...
The Creativity Project
Lisa Day is launching The Creativity Project as a way to encourage scrapbookers (and others!) to do something creative every day.
Lisa says:
Imagine the creativity you will unleash inside when you have to find something fun and creative to … Read More...