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...
St. Patty’s Day Roundup
A roundup of some St. Patrick's day recipe and entertaining ideas.
Downloadable Printables
Shamrock notepaper and cute animals from Urban Debris and Lotta Bruhn respectively.
[tags]scrapbooking, freebies, printables[/tags]
Catch-all Box
Everyone needs cute boxes to hold their extra keys, random bobby pins, and so much more! Instead of spening a fortune, grab an old wooden box and the supplies listed in the tutorial at Apartment Therapy, and personalize a … Read More...
Electroforming on Glass Tutorial
Last week I alerted you to a bead that had copper electroforming in the center. Now you can learn to electroform yourself. Vickie Hallmark has written a five part tutorial that explains, in depth, what it is and how … Read More...
Scrapbooking Blog of the Week – March 2nd
Click on over to Obsessed with Scrapbooking to find numerous posts on everything you need to know about using your Cricutmachine, as well as lots of other great scrapbooking information.
[tags]scrapbook blog of the week[/tags]
Book Review: Designing Jewelry with Semi Precious Beads
Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads
: Stringing Instructions and Techniques for Necklaces, Bracelets, and Much More by Kim Gover ISBN: 978-1-59668-104-0Whatever your skill or interest level, you’ll find lots to inspire you in Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads. By … Read More...
Sew a kids’ wall tote with this free pattern
Jennifer Casa from J Casa Handmade designed this kids’ wall tote, and they sold like hotcakes from her Etsy shop. Now she’s offering a free pattern so you can make your own. Get the pattern.
[via Crafty Crow]