Pincushions, pins, tracing wheels, oh my! Joanns has started selling the Project Runway line of sewing accessories. Spawned my the super popularity of the show, these are must have items for any seamster. In addition to basic sewing goods, … Read More...
Buried Treasure
So I bet you didn’t know that today is the official talk like a pirate day….seriously, it is and, it is a global made-up holiday. I am waiting with baited breath for a new line of “Talk like a … Read More...
Etsy find: LoveLaurie
These charming ladies are pin cushions. That’s what I said. Their creator says, “Each Sewl Mate stands 14 inches tall, so you will always be able to spot her over all of the stuff on your craft or sewing table. … Read More...
Etsy find: Billy Sue Textiles
The handwoven scarves of Billy Sue Textiles are luxurious to the eye and, surely, to the touch.
Etsy find: TotusMel
The tatted works of TotusMel will thrill Gothies, lovers of Victoriana, and…well, just about everybody!
Patterns on Sale at Joann’s
Today and tomorrow (9/19 and 9/20) all Butterick patterns are on Sale at Joann’s for just $1.99. Now, I usually don’t recommend Butterick patterns as I used to think of them as super dated, but I just scoped out their … Read More...
Etsy find: For the Love of Smocking
See For the Love of Smocking for hand-smocked children’s garments that are almost too pretty to wear.
Endless Glassy Eye Candy on Glassartists.org
If you haven’t browsed GlassArtists.org you’re missing out. GlassArtists.org is a site where glass artists can upload their images for free. Good for them, good for you and me too because we can browse all we want.
The bead shown … Read More...
Etsy find: BadBabyQuilts
You’re going to want a whole collection of sugar-skull mini-quilts from BadBabyQuilts.
Bath puff and back scrubber patterns
Priscilla Hewitt has easy crochet patterns for a bath puff and back scrubber here.
The puffs and scrubbers work up really fast, but do take about an ounce more yarn than is recommended in the pattern.
Needle Felted Pumpkins
These darling needle felted pumpkin where made by Stef from the book “Wool Pets” and she shows you step by step instructions.
Stef shares on her blog Craftside: “I am really in the mood for fall and Halloween decorations. I’m … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas tree skirt
Pokey Bolton, editor of Quilting Arts magazine and Quilting Arts Gifts, is sharing a free pattern and tutorial for a Stamped, Stenciled & Screened Wholecloth Christmas Tree Skirt. Delicious, and so generous. Thank you, Pokey! And thanks … Read More...
Substituting Yarn, or, It’s Supposed To Look Like That!
My current WIP is the Sunrise Circle Jacket from Interweave Press. Apparantly I didn’t do the math real well when I figured that the amount of hand-dyed, one of a kind yarn I bought over a year ago was enough.… Read More...
Marin Art & Jazz Festival Call For Vendors
The first annual Marin Art & Jazz Festival is looking for a few more vendors. Have a look at: http://westcoastarts.org/festival.html to get and exiting preview of this two Jazz Event honoring Jon Hendricks. Join crafters, artisans, and vendors from across… Read More... Can you use a $10.000?
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Have A Gift for Wrapping?
Enter A National Gift-Wrapping Contest For The Chance … Read More...
GUEST COLUMNIST
A couple days ago, I had the opportunity to teach a friend to crochet. My friend, Kathy, is about 2/3 through her goal of doing one thing new every day for a year. At some point, I offered or she … Read More...
Painting on glass with enamels in an air pen.
Paragon kilns has a picture tutorial of how to paint on glass with an air pen, and then how to fire the fused pieces. Check it out.
Fall Wedding Candle Ideas
If you’re planning a fall wedding and still looking for favor ideas, see Cool Autumn Candles & DIY Favor Ideas for Fall.
I love the leaf applique candles which you could duplicate yourself by using a leaf shaped cookie … Read More...
Use old bottles to make glass beads.
Learn how to make glass beads out of old bottles. Cathy Milligan has a tutorial that shows you how, on the DIY Network.
Little Story Designs
Ant Wagner of Little Story Designs recently submitted one of her prints entitled “Two New Friends” to the Indie Fixx Craft-off and it was selected as a finalist. It’s also become her very first etsy listing. We’ll find … Read More...