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.
Etsy finds: Silk-ribbon embroidery
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You can see the listings here on Etsy. Why use silk ribbons? While you can use other … Read More...
Etsy finds: Art quilts
Etsy finds: Felt Christmas Ornaments
Etsy finds: Pin cushions
(1) Cherry blossom bottlecap pin cushion by verybigjen
(2) Three Peas in a Pod by dottyral
(3) Tiny Felt Cafe by PrettyFlamingo
(4) Colorful pin cushion by FromHollandWithLove
(5) Lil Birdy by TheDailyPincushion
(6) Snowy Christmas Hill by mck254
(7) … Read More...
Etsy finds: Hand embroidery
Let The Fur Fly…
While searching for the perfect project to start my 3 pre-teen granddaughters on, Be Still And Knit boldly marched right up and saved me!
Isn’t this too fun? And talk about a stash buster, knit on size 13 needles, it … Read More...