A recessed zipper is a nice way to add a zipper to a bag. My Spare Time has a great tutorial showing how to add this feature. Get the tutorial.
Book Review – Vegan Cupcakes
Make vegan cupcakes.
Vickie Howell’s New Free Pattern!
Vickie Howell has a new free pattern every month. This one is just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Go here for more info on Vickie’s ultra cute neck decor! Perfect!
http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/2008/01/love-rocks-free-pattern-of-month.html
Tutorial: Sew a tea wallet
Get 1200 free photo prints
First time users at Artscow can get 600 free 4×6 prints and 600 free 5×7 prints. I have heard good things about the print quality and so plan to try this offer out myself. You can get all the details … Read More...
Etsy Glass Artists Street Team
If you love buying handmade items for gifts, today, I have a resource for you! The Etsy Glass Artists Street Team. While I’m not proficient with all things Etsy, I believe that the Street Teams over there are groups … Read More...
Rachel of DreamWoven Fiber Designer
Rachel of dreamwoven is the spectacular fiber designer. She designs art for your head and art for your body and art for your home. Her designs are so unique and you can see the talent that she possesses. When you … Read More...
A MUST read!!
I’ve just discovered Unplug Your Kids and I am ready to spend hours reading this blog’s archives!! The ideas are perfect for use at home or in a formal classroom setting. Every week a new Unplugged Project theme is introduced … Read More...
Stitch tip: Chicken scratch Embroidery hearts
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog has figured out how to chickenscratch loopy hearts. Cool! Get the details.
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch embroidery? Check out these articles we wrote about Chicken Scratch Embroidery and this Book by … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe
This week, doe-c-doe has lots of valentine treats for us. Get the free patterns.
Caterpillar Exchange
Eric Carle is one of my very favorite children book authors. I love his vibrant illustrations and simple story lines that include a life lesson.
Carle’s books are timeless and great to use in the classroom, which is why I … Read More...
PCAGOE Valentine Scavenger Hunt
The PCAGOE, or Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy, has announced a Valentine Scavenger Hunt! (along with a lovely selection of heart art from its members!) The hunt will be taking place from February 6 to 12, you can … Read More...
Buttons go from plain to pizzazz
Hannah at knick knacks & ric rac has a great idea to give your buttons some extra flair. She combines two plain buttons to make one two-toned button. Not only do you get a high-end look without the high-end price, … Read More...
Doodling in Chicken Scratch Embroidery
In response to SharonB‘s Stitch Explorer Challenge, Conni of The Scoop, Score and Deal blog has been churning out amazing chickenscratch experiments. See them all on Conni’s blog. And if you enlarge the photos, you can see Conni’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a child’s apron and chef hat
Here’s a project that every budding little cook will love – an apron and a chef’s hat to match. Make them with this tutorial offered by Michael Miller fabrics, and see what your child’s imagination will cook up next.
Check … Read More...
Digi freebie on the Shutterfly blog
Mindy Terasawa from Designer Digitals is giving away this cute kit over on the Shutterfly Blog. You can download the papers today, and check back later to get the rest of the elements.
[tags]shutterfly, digital scrapbooking, freebie[/tags]
Giveaway Reminder
Just a reminder that the giveaway for Corel Painter Essentials ends midnight EST tonight! Leave a comment on the giveaway post to enter.
[tags]giveaway, corel[/tags]
GETTING THOSE HEARTS READY FOR VALENTINES
My annual computer surf for Valentine’s Day crochet patterns has revealed some great new finds for you this year. Most are free and can be worked up quite quickly. Here are my favorites:
I LOVE this idea! So easy and … Read More...
Tutorial: Cozy camera case
Amy a la Mode offers a tutorial for this cozy camera case. The quilting adds a little bit of padding to protect your camera, and the bound edge makes the shape POP. The case is sized for a Canon G10 … Read More...
Knit simple magazine is holding a contest
After being locked in my house yesterday in Ohio, I braved the foot of snow and went to the bookstore. I generally head straight for the magazine rack because they carry all the new knitting magazines. After scanning through many … Read More...