Can you guess what this picture is?
It’s a kiln in production mode in Meagan Chaney’s studio. Read her blog post about production of hundreds of fused glass pendants and learn some cool equipment set-up tips for your own studio.
Making a Glass Mobile
See how Leah Pellegrini makes a glass mobile in this youtube video:
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Going Green!
Hi Everyone:
Scrapbookers by nature are conservationist. We don’t even throw any piece of paper out, we always think of ways to repurpose, reuse items..
I’ve been a conservationist, ever since I can remember grwoing up, my parents were always … Read More...
Sweet Ornaments
Find yummy cupcake ornaments at these cute shops.
Pattern Making 101
Toted as “the Dressmaker’s Resource” Pattern-Making.com is a great resource for the avid sewer. Although it does have lots of knitting and crochet patterns, it also has some great sewing and pattern making info. I was inpressed with the tutorial … Read More...
Free Christmas crafts from Amy Butler
Amy Butler is offering a slew of free patterns for seasonal crafts, including this beautiful tree skirt. You can download them all from Amy’s site.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Free Sock Pattern and a New Contest!
These socks are gorgeous! And, they’re from one of my favorite websites: Natually Caron. And the free instructions for these are here:
http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/little_arches/little_arches_1.html
While you’re there, remember to enter the naturallyBaby Contest for a chance to win up to $300. … Read More...
SOME FRESH IDEAS
If you’ve been paying attention to a lot of my blog entries, you’ll know that I love to recycle common household articles, especially fiber-based items, and I love beads. I was digging through Etsy for a few minutes recently … Read More...
Winner of the Needle Felted Snowman Kit
This is one of the hardest jobs my judges and I have is picking out a winner, but the Navy won! God Bless Robin for protecting our homeland and we are so happy that she is stateside this year to … Read More...
More Japanese Plastic Canvas love
Sister Diane of CraftyPod, always on the lookout for beautiful plastic-canvas projects, is giving us a peek at another Japanese craft book that is full of new ideas and applications. See her post.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? … Read More...
French General: Home Sewn review
Kaari Meng of French General has put together another great book of projects, this time a collection of designs for the home entitled French General: Home Sewn, published by Chronicle Books. I was interested to see what projects would … Read More...
Free Christmas cross-stitch chart
Deborah of Midsummer Night Musings blog designed this cheerful seasonal chart and is sharing it (for personal use) on her blog. Get the pattern.
And many thanks to Patty of Pip Stitch for the heads-up.
Looking for more Christmas … Read More...
Simple Pen Holders From Recycled Cardboard Tubes
Looking for a way to recycle everyday home items for storing your office essentials? Simply grab an old toilet paper or paper towel roll, a binder clip and a nail, and add a few of these great storage solutions to … Read More...
Rrecycled Sweater Sleeve – Wine Cozy
Giving the gift of bottled wine is perfect for attending holiday parties or for keeping on hand for last-minute gifts. But you can personalize the gift just a little bit more with a recycled sweater cozy. Simply felt a sweater … Read More...
Elements of Style Knit + Crochet Jewelry Book Review
Elements of Style: Knit + Crochet Jewelry with Wire, Felt & Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680792
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680791
I was intrigued by the title of this book and … Read More...
Sew Organized
I am in the process of revamping my closet. Like most of my friends my age (mid thirties in case you were wondering) we are feeling the need to update our looks. I no longer want to wear the stuff … Read More...
Kookaburra Wins, Hands Down!
Kookburra Wool Wash is the latest product to fall victim to my use and abuse list. I like to try these things myself, without reading all the hype, so I can realistically make up my own mind about the products.… Read More...
WRAPPED IN CROCHET – PART DEUX
WRAPPED IN CROCHET: Scarves, Wraps, and Shawls by Kristin Omdahl
As promised, here is a preview of some of the outstanding patterns available in this book. Omdahl shows the depth of her designing skill with this array of projects.
“Labyrinth” … Read More...
Panty Raid
With all the things I have sewn in my life, I have to say that I have never sewn undies. Dancer trunks, yes- but underwear- no. I just never thought about making them. But DIY Style has changed my mind!… Read More...
Free pattern and giveaway from Nini
Joan of Nini Makes blog is sharing an embroidery pattern that is sure to brighten up your seasonal stitching. There are dozens of applications for this design, of course, but wouldn’t The Tree Family make excellent greeting cards for the … Read More...