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You all seem to like the dishcloth patterns we dig up, and of course, if they’re free, that’s all the better, so I went a-searchin’.
Probably the largest repository I found was here:
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/dishcloths.php
They’ve got everything you can imagine, … Read More...
Yesterday, Marie of Make and Takes blog alerted us to The Mother’s Day Project, a needlework tribute to “the mothers, daughters, wives and lovers – the female members of the Coalition forces who died in service to their country while … Read More...
I love these great, chunky, fused and painted glass pendants. Everything about them. See more at shoozles Etsy shop along with other great pieces.
Joy Madison has posted three cute and quirky Valentine’s Day cards on her blog. Click over and scroll down to see them all.
[tags]valentine’s day[/tags]
Outback fibers was a suggested site although I’ve done a few columns on specific projects offered by them before. They are so much more than a wool fiber shop. One of the items that has caught my attention is their … Read More...
who would have thought junk yard car parts could be worked into beautiful items, but that’s exactly what 8 Mile Creek Designs has done. From hubcaps and license plates turned into clocks to light covers turned night lights, this shop … Read More...
I want to be a model for this magazine! Pretty sure I’d never make a good model for anything, but if you’ve seen where these models get to strut their stuff, you’d want to be one too. But, this is … Read More...
Gee, I have to tell you, I thought this ‘technique’ was MY idea! I find a stitch I want to try, crochet it for a while, become bored with it or just dislike it, and voila! I put an edging … Read More...
Let’s face it. Maternity pants are more about function than style, and that’s especially true of the elastic band. It’s gotta be there. It’s gotta stretch. But does it have to be ugly? Christy from Christy’s Creations doesn’t think so. … Read More...
Check out this cute page by Amy Bender. I love the big heart! You can see a larger version in the Scrap Love gallery
[tags]valentine’s day[/tags]
This week’s freebie from The Chart Shop at Cross-Stiching.com is this sweet Asian-inspired fan design by Sue Page. The site says, “This pretty design would look perfect mounted on a handbag or mirror.” Get the chart.
These adorable seasonal stumpwork creations by Apol Lejano-Massebieau of La Pomme blog will be included in the Forget Me-Not show at Gallery Hanahou in New York beginning February 6. I wish I could be there to see them in person!… Read More...
I recently provided a link to a seller on Etsy who sold this type of glass marble art magnets. Now, you can make your own. Flickr user tootieu has a pictorial, step by step of what you need and … Read More...
Join the domino craze with Knit to Be Square! Vivian Høxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of eye-catching two- and three-dimensional projects. Combine these geometric patterns … Read More...
Photojojo has a great tutorial up showing how to make a cool photo display from an old Scrabble board (or other board game).
[tags]photojojo, scrabble, photo display, tutorial[/tags]
Hi Everyone:
If you are looking for a way to use all those scrap papers look no further than this fun card project using your scraps and [tag]stamping[/tag]
Lori created this fun tutorial and is giving a way this wonderful … Read More...
Hi Everyone:
If you are looking for a way to use all those scrap papers look no further than this fun card project using your scraps and [tag]stamping[/tag]
Lori created this fun tutorial and is giving a way this wonderful … Read More...
Today’s mini interview is with lampwork artist Jennifer Cameron. Her business name is “Glass Addictions” and you will easily understand why when you see her work!
How did you start doing jewelry/beadmaking as a business?
My obsession with glass started … Read More...
If you want to add a chin strap to a hat but don’t want the awkward knot in the cord, check out this tip from Noiledotnet. She uses a bead instead of the knot. Read more about it.
My son is really excited about the alphabet. He points out letters on signs as we drive and finds letter shapes in every day objects. I want to take advantage of his new-found obsession, so I’ve been searching for fun … Read More...
