Taggies, soft blankets or stuffed shapes with little ribbon tags sticking out the sides, make an awesome baby gift. Jill from Handmade by Jill has a pattern to make taggies in the shape of an alligator and an elephant. Do … Read More...
Sketches, sketeches and more sketches
Hi Everyone:
Valerie Salmon sketches are just pure fun.. It gives you an extra incentive to get your stash out and play, [tag]stamping[/tag] off course.
Here are some great incentives to play with this sketch..
This fun card was created … Read More...
Save your sewing scraps for the birds
If your sewing space looks anything like mine, you’ve most likely got a pile or two of sewing scraps laying around. You know, the bits of selvedge or extra thread tails and other debris that is generated during a productive … Read More...
Tutorial: Hipslinger pouch
A fanny pack may be uncool, but this isn’t really a fanny pack. It’s a hipslinger pouch and it’s, well… hip. Rocknroar shows how to make one in this tutorial on Craftster.
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Another Free Sock Pattern From Knitting.About.com
Ribbed socks offer a great combination of comfort and ease, and these ribbed women’s socks are a great choice on both counts. They fit a wide range of feet without a lot of alteration and are nice and cozy as … Read More...
Scrapbooks etc. Challenge Blog
Check out the weekly challenges posted on the BHG Scrapbooks etc. challenge blog. Upload your projects to their challenge gallery for a chance to win prizes!
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More on Pardo Clay
There’s a new post about the new “Pardo Jewellry Clay” up at Martha Aleo’s blog, Ornamento. Be sure to check it out if you’re looking into trying out a new clay!
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Tutorial: Easy shoe bag
White shows how to make these lovely shoe bags on her blog. This is such a simple sewing project, and it looks so luxurious. I think it’s the vintage fabrics she uses. Requiring only half a yard per bag, … Read More...
Free Sock Pattern – Easy Toe-Up Socks
From http://tiajudy.com/putmeon.htm
Why toe-up socks? Ahhh, let me count the ways:
- It’s a new technique to learn
- You can try them on as you go – perfect fit
- If you’re short on yarn, you can knit the important part first,
All about feedsack fabric
There’s just something about old feedsack fabric. For some, it’s the vintage prints. For me, it’s the brilliance of making food packaging specifically to be repurposed. After reading about the history of feedsack fabric from QuiltHistory.com, I love this … Read More...
More free patterns from SharonB
Check out the latest free (for personal use) patterns from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. Lovely as always, Sharon, and so generous. Get the patterns.
More free patterns from SharonB
Check out the latest free (for personal use) patterns from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. Lovely as always, Sharon, and so generous. Get the patterns.
More free patterns from SharonB
Check out the latest free (for personal use) patterns from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. Lovely as always, Sharon, and so generous. Get the patterns.
Tutorial: Sew a sock doll
You can make a little doll just like this using a sock as the base for the body. Add some hair, a dress, and of course some mile-long eyelashes and you’ve got a delightful little doll. Mrs. D Lightful shows … Read More...
O’ Chronicle. How I Love Thee.
Chronicle Books...the perfect publisher?
Free pattern: New Sues from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another in her series of Sunbonnet Sue patterns – so vintage-y sweet! This time, Sue and Hannah are taking their dollies for a stroll. Thanks, CC! Get the pattern.
Mollie crafts for caregivers
Mollie of Wild Olive blog has made a commitment that touches me and makes me want to help. She says,
… Read More...For over 10 years I have financially partnered with World Vision…One of the projects that I have recently learned about
Small Balls – Why Pay For Yarn You Don’t Need?
First of all, that question is just ridiculous. If we didn’t pay for yarn we didn’t need, our stashes would be in dire shape.
But, if you only need just a bit of a certain color and don’t want to … Read More...
Glass in the Vegas Condo Scene
You just never know where your internet travels will take you. This glass screen came up on the vegascondoscene.com site. I didn’t know there was a Vegas condo scene.
This particular condo includes a men’s spa, where this glass … Read More...
Rose Cold Cream
Try making your own cold cream with this recipe from Soapnuts.
Rose Cold Cream
1 1/2 cups rose petals
6 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tbs. beeswax
1 tsp. distilled water
Pick through rose petals and only use un-blemished ones. … Read More...