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...
French Girl Knits by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
French Girl Knits, by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes (who just friended me on facebook! How cool is that!!), known in the knit and crochet community for her pattern company, French Girl, utilizes inventive combinations of texture, color, and stitch patterns in her … Read More...
Cool idea: Wallet made over with oilcloth
Kristin at GraceViolet shows how she gave her plastic wallet/organizer a makeover with a bit of oilcloth. She was able to slip the oilcloth in under the existing binding and then restitch. Get the details at her blog. I’m … Read More...
Book Review – Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects
Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects by Jacqueline Myers-Cho
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (January 2, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600611370
- ISBN-13: 978-1600611377
Jacqueline Myers-Cho is an award-winning mixed-media artist who’s been showing and selling her work … Read More...
COOL Crochet GIFT FOR A YOUNG BOY – Tool belt
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It’s really hard, IMO, to find cute, easy patterns to make for young boys. Of course, there are always the camouflage caps, mittens, and afghans – but what after that? I ran across this tool belt a mom made … Read More...
Key to my heart!
Hi Everyone:
Create a fun Valentine home decor as a gift in a snap!
Tracy Pounds created a fun tutorial on how to use metal, and [tag]stamping [/tag]to create a fun canvas project and frame.
More instructions on the blog … Read More...
Key to my heart!
Hi Everyone:
Create a fun Valentine home decor as a gift in a snap!
Tracy Pounds created a fun tutorial on how to use metal, and [tag]stamping [/tag]to create a fun canvas project and frame.
More instructions on the blog … Read More...
Read It: D is for Dancing Dragon
Picture books are appropriate for any age-from birth on up. And they make great introductions to mini-lessons. Read a picture book to the whole class, go over a correlating concept as a class, then have the students work individually to … Read More...
Add seam allowances the easy way
If you draft your own patterns or trace them out of a magazine, you’ll probably need to add your own seam allowances. Off the Cuff shows an easy way to do just this using your sewing machine. Get the details.
PrinceDesignUK soap dishes
I love the bird dishes available in PrinceDesignUK’s shop. Pressed with vintage lace, the intricate dishes are perfect for soap and would be a beautiful addition to most bathrooms. Also available are plainer birds with heart shaped feathers, as … Read More...
Theresa Honeywell’s lace tattoos and other bada**itude
I’m so in love with these tattoos made out of lace created by Theresa Honeywell. Aren’t they glorious? I’m having this feeling like I better buy one now before she is so famous that I can’t afford it even … Read More...
Keep your eye on the Making Memories Blog
Happy Birthday, Jackson Pollock
In honor of the abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock’s birthday, I found these wonderful handcrafted polymer clay buttons by Cassy Muronaka Design on etsy. Aren’t they fabulous?
Tutorial: Sew a purse from a fat quarter
Much of my fabric stash is in fat quarters, so I immediately perked up when I saw that We Wilsons had designed a sling purse that could be made from a fat quarter. Get the tutorial.
Free button-size embroidery designs
Check out these precious embroidery patterns available from Incy Wincy Stitches. The free designs are just perfect for embellishing a button or adding a hand-stitched touch to a greeting card. Get the patterns.
And many thanks to Patty… Read More...
Simple Glass Casting Demo
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Have you ever wondered about glass casting? Here is a quick video that walks you through the basics. They make it look so easy.
Let’s get this party started: At home
It’s fun to start thinking about all the great projects you are going to work on with your children. But before you add kids to the glue and glitter mix, you’ve got to organize your space.
Even though our house … Read More...
Direct from CHA-W: Jillibean Soup
It’s no secret that I love the products from Jillibean Soup, so I was happy when Sarah sent over these photos from the show!
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