Hurry on over to Yarn Forward to order your copy.
Yarn Forward issue 7 hits the shops on 8th October and will be available for sale at the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace from 9th – 12th October. … Read More...
REVIEW – PolymerCafe December
We will be giving away the December issue of PolymerCafe magazine
, and each issue thereafter. I received the December issue yesterday and will be reviewing it (today) before I put up for grabs Friday and from what I’ve seen, … Read More...
Vegan Spoons and Daring Bakers
Learn to make vegan Lavash spoons and peanutella dip (as inspired by the Daring Bakers).
Halloween Jewelry Inspiration – Bats in the Belfry
Since the theme for posts this month are all things dark, scary and halloweeny, I thought I’d post a couple of my own work that fits the bill. I love working with found objects and creating narrative pieces. Two pieces … Read More...
Washcloth “Desserts” from Japan
Yummy, calorie-free, towel desserts make great favors for showers.
Creepily Cute Beaded Spider Earrings Tutorial
Tammy Powley from About.com:jewelrymaking shares her favorite beaded spider tutorial which she has made into earrings. I think these are REALLY adorable and would wear them year round! They work up quick so theres plenty of time to whip them … Read More...
RIP Glass Halloween Beads
I found these while scouring the internet for fun and funky Halloween glass art for you. RIP beads are on Whitney Street Studios glassartists.org page from back in 2004! So, you probably won’t find them on their web site but … Read More...
Mason Dixon Knitting Outside The Lines
Funny, funny book! I loved it.
Not only is it a good read, but it has cool patterns in it too.
The authors, Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne start out with “Knitting Rules” among which are Rule #2: The more … Read More...
Halloween melt and pour soap tutorial
David Fisher has got a great tutorial for making making melt and pour soaps with Jello molds and muffin tins. It’s a great family project or for the weekend crafter wanting to learn basic soapmaking!
Go here for all the … Read More...
New quilt pattern from Laura Wasilowski
Leaves in a Whirl is a new quilt pattern from fusing maven Laura Wasilowski. The pattern comes not only with instructions but also with a DVD that shows “the fast construction process step-by-step.” Order it from the ARTFABRIK web … Read More...
Popcorn Anyone?
Hi Everyone:
I’m always looking around for inspirations, even when shopping at Lowe’s or HD I’m always on the look out..
It has been a while since we went to the movies at least 2 months..When we got popcorn, it … Read More...
Quilt online with Rachel
Rachel Biel Taibi of Rayela Art and Rayela’s Fiber Focus blog is starting a new adventure. She’s teaching two online quilting courses in November. The classes, Window to the World and Sew My Self, are four weeks (about 40 hours) … Read More...
Hail to the Pumpkin King, Baby!
Raise your chainsaw hand if you recognize this silhouette!
There’s nothing that screams “Halloween” quite like a jack o’ lantern carved with a horror movie character. The Domestic Scientist has taken this to a new level with her impressive carving… Read More...
Fused Bottles Make Snappy Houseware Gifts
Learn how to melt bottles in your kiln to make decorative home accessories. Whether it be a cheese platter, a spoon holder or wind chimes, fused bottles are sure to be a conversation piece…especially if you make them yourself! Decorate … Read More...
Runs with Scissors Halloween Bracelet Tutorial
Mad Scientist Margot Potter is at it again, this time in her lab crafting up devilishly charming jewelry! Her “Runs with Scissors” bracelet “is a SCREAM! (pun intended!) and a fun project to make up quickly. Don’t hide this in … Read More...
Hammered nickel bath accessories
Pottery Barn has some beautiful and modern hand hammered nickel bath accessories right now. They are elegant, textural and affordable!
SKS Bottle & Packaging
SKS has got all the soap making packaging that you could ever ask for! They carry lip balm tubes, bath salts jars and tubes, metal tins, amber glass bottles, perfume roll on bottles and so much more. They also do … Read More...
Mobile Scrapping
Okay, I admit it, I am a total iPhone junkie. I have noticed that I have over 2000 pictures now on my phone… many of which are of my kids doing random funny things that I just don’t want to … Read More...
Toast Tattoos and Peace Cakes
Find fun, foodie gadgets at these independent, online shops.
Punch out a design
I’m dying to see punchneedle embroidery make a comeback in a big, edgy new way. Evidently, Pimp Stitcher Lauren Brandy has similar hopes. She’s giving the basics. Now all we need is for some adventurous stitchers to apply punchneedle … Read More...