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Judy of POSSIBILITIES, etc.! and FREEBIES, etc.! has posted a tutorial for stitching a basketweave border around any odd shape. She says,
Having seen a number of people having trouble stitching basketweave around shaped ornaments, I have begun a tutorial … to show…
What was your first thought when you saw this? Mine was, “I wonder what it sounds like when you play.” Second thought was, “how do you keep it clean?”
It actually has a resin surface over the glass so the balls…
What was your first thought when you saw this? Mine was, “I wonder what it sounds like when you play.” Second thought was, “how do you keep it clean?”
It actually has a resin surface over the glass so the … Read More...
Don’t miss Susan Elliott’s post about how a piece of needlework changed her life. Amazing story. And the photos deserve deep study. See the post on Plays With Needles blog.
Don’t miss Susan Elliott‘s post about how a piece of needlework changed her life. Amazing story. And the photos deserve deep study. See the post on Plays With Needles blog.
Judith Baker Montano is the inspiration for this … Read More...
Tara Ross of A Speckle of Twisted Whimsy has taken rug hooking to three dimensions by creating this adorable birdie ornament. Find out more from her blog.
If you’re not familiar with the Walker Treasury Project, it’s simply this. Knitters are taking Barbara Walker’s famous “Treasury Of Knitting Patterns” books and knitting up the swatches in color, and then submitting them to the Walker Treasury Project Blog, here:
http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/
This…
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing a crazy-quilt block pattern that would work equally well for a bride or a graduate. Janet says,
Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for…
Recently my eye has been caught by glass casting and pate de verre.
I came upon Cynthia’s Morganica blog a little while back and today saw this (click her link to see the post). It highlights her work in casting realistic portrait…
Recently my eye has been caught by glass casting and pate de verre.
I came upon Cynthia’s Morganica blog a little while back and today saw this (click her link to see the post). It highlights her work in … Read More...
Kiddio shows how one pair of knee-high socks can be turned into one of two very different projects – a pair of child’s legwarmers, or a cool pencil cup cover. Get the tutorial.
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Go to Amazing Mae’s blog to see how she made this tiered ruffled skirt. She made it in linen. Fabulous! Get the how-to.
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Have you heard about Krystal Kraft Acrylic? Krystal Kraft are clear acrylic pieces are great to use in your jewelry work. They are laser cut to smooth the edges and come in a variety of shapes. One side is…
Garage Sales are awesome things! I personally have scored yarn and other fibery yumminess, vegetable plants, fruits, just last weekend I found some LL Bean flannel lined jeans In. My. Size! Stuff like that doesn’t happen very often. Stuff like…
Garage Sales are awesome things! I personally have scored yarn and other fibery yumminess, vegetable plants, fruits, just last weekend I found some LL Bean flannel lined jeans In. My. Size! Stuff like that doesn’t happen very often. Stuff like … Read More...
If you have a Cricut machine and have been thinking about buying the Sure Cuts A Lot software, Cheeky Magpie has a 10% discount code to share!
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If you have a Cricut machine and have been thinking about buying the Sure Cuts A Lot software, Cheeky Magpie has a 10% discount code to share!
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I think this might become a regular feature! I am finding lots of cute free printables on the web that are adabtable for scrapbooking.
Apple Note Flats from Creature Comforts
Labels and Frames from iDiY
Spice labels from Eating in is In!
More Spice labels from Creative…
