Hi Everyone:
Kristina has a colour inspiration that we’ve featured before. These colours will be great to use for last minute card making for Thanksgiving.. I was lucky to find in my stash those exact colours…
More inspirations on her … Read More...
Beautiful Japanese Glass Beads – Whose are they?
There isn’t any description on the web site where I found the image of this bead so I can’t tell you the processes or technique used, nor give credit to this particular artist. I do know (from the web site … Read More...
Noni Signed Pattern Giveaway, Just Fuchsias, Cascading Fuchsias Market Bag, The Unfurling Rose
Three Noni pattern will be given away and they are all signed and ready for you to knit for a gift or yourself! Noni’s stunning: Just Fuchsias (currently out of print) so how lucky are we), Cascading Fuchsias Market Bag… Read More...
The Winners of Tulip Tote and Winter Berries Noni Pattern Giveaway!
Jennifer wins the “Noni Tulip Tote Pattern” and Chia of California Wins the “Noni Winter Berries Bag Pattern” and her blog is http://munkiknits.blogspot.com
Congratulations to both these ladies and thank you all for entering our giveaway and thanks to Noni … Read More...
Quilted Christmas ornaments
Beth Helfter has posted a guest tutorial on Cotton Spice blog for turning your quilt UFOs into beautiful Christmas ornaments. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Veggie Vases…Perfect Fall Centerpieces
Learn to make vegetable vase centerpieces at celebrations.com.
Turn Junk Mail Into Art
These gorgeous collages were made using junk mail that comes into all our houses every day. This is such a great idea for holiday presents if you’ve got an artistic streak (which most of us do!) – your friends will … Read More...
Etsy finds: Crazy quilting
Loving these Crazy quilt finds from Etsy, have you made crazy quilts before? layers of fabric and stitches create these collage of designs.
Crazy quilts were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They were made out of irregularly … Read More...
Etsy finds: Yo yos
Free quilt pattern: Turkey Tracks
The pattern for this classic foundation-pieced Turkey Tracks quilt is available free from Quiltmaker.com. Get the PDF file.
Things to put on your wish list for Santa-PMC123 Squeeze
If you are looking for some great gifts for your jewelrymaking friends, or making up a list of things YOU want this may be on the list.
PMC123 Squeeze is a brand new tool that helps you ‘squeeze with ease’. … Read More...
Etsy finds: Smocking Patterns
Tatting is a technique for hand embroidery to create ruffles on clothing, you might not know the name of it, but I am confident you have seen tatting on clothing, especially on baby formal wear and christening gowns.
(1) Bouquet … Read More...
Warm Up America!
What is Warm Up America?
It’s a group of knitters and crocheters coming together to make afghans for people in need. Oh, but it’s so much more.
Go here for the full scoop:
http://www.warmupamerica.org/whatIsWUA.html
They even have a Kids Warm … Read More...
Etsy finds: Cross-stitch
Fun mini Album in an afternoon
Hi Everyone:
Create this fun mini album that Kelly Goree created in an afternoon.
You can use a Thanksgiving theme or Christmas very easily by stamping]your sentiments.
Instructions here on her blog and a giveaway, Good Luck 🙂
Have a … Read More...
Repurposing
I am a Repurposer. I am one of those gals that believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that creativity is all about using what you have on hand in new and interesting ways. As an instructor, I am fortunate … Read More...
Craft Events
Is there a craft event we should know about that is taking place in your area?
If you know of a crafty craft event that would interest our readers then make sure you drop us a line and let us … Read More...
Lion Brand, Free Fleted Knit Patterns!
If you are ever looking for a free felted knit pattern try Lion Brand Yarns first. They always have great selections of free patterns and ones you can buy and all are downloadable and there is no waiting to start … Read More...
Etsy finds: Tatting
(1) Toccata necklace by yarnplayer
(2) Lace bookmark by FrogHollowFarm
(3) Angel by klmattox
(4) Throat corset by TotusMel
(5) Vanilla stars hair pins by yourcrowningglory
(6) Victorian snowflakes by Agnieszka
(7) Star earrings by LacyTreasures
(8) Grapevine necklace by … Read More...
Throw a Snowy Party…or Install a Skylight
Get tips on baking, decorating, and party planning from Domino Magazine's site.