We just got home from camping and I couldn’t get online anywhere. It was fun but it’s good to be back.
We made some fire starter candles from dryer lint and wax. This is a great way to recycle egg … Read More...
Pretty Little Things
I have heard about Lori Marie from Pretty Little Things for awhile now, but this was the first time I ventured over to her site. ADORABLE! Everything- just absolutely adorable!
Her studio is so delicious, it looks like candy! And … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Spice quilt
Heidi of Needle Necessities has posted a two-part tutorial for creating this fascinating quilt. At the center of each block is a dimensional, origami-like star. I love her fabric choices, but this quilt pattern would work in many other sizes … Read More...
Plastic canvas with small mesh
Sister Diane at CraftyPod is rockin the plastic canvas. Just look at this charming box she made with cotton yarn found at a “big-box craft store.” And Sister Diane said she found 14-count plastic canvas at Michaels! I didn’t know … Read More...
My Favorite Felt Sweets by Joie Staff, translated by Yoko Ishiguro
Photos from “My Favorite Felt Sweet @2008 Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd and Joie, Inc.”
Good things come to those who wait! If you are a crafter, I am sure you have seen the adorable Japanese craft books on crafting … Read More...
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival
Alert! Alert! Mark your calendars, hitch up the horses, and head on out for the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival the 26th – 28th of September. Up here in beautiful Northern Michigan we are all joining again on the … Read More...
Reupholstering Furniture
Rather than get a new couch when you’re tired of your old couch’s pattern, you might consider reupholstering it! Apartment Therapy features this great mid-century modern couch that’s gotten a face lift with some new fabric and potentially some added … Read More...
Handmade Texture Tools
Handmade Texture Tools
Originally uploaded by MossyOwls
I want these “cool” tools. They’re even better than the ones that can be bought! Original, very unique, and just all around awesome. They were made using this tutorial. Go ahead, take … Read More...
Sewing with Game Boy
As my birthday is coming, the number #1 thing on my birthday wish list is the Singer Izek Sewing Machine. It is SO cool.
It combines sewing technology with video game technology to create one very unique machine. A … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns
This week, you can download two free patterns from doe-c-doe blog! Check them out.
Back to School fun!
Hi Everyone:
Today is the first day of vacation for me 🙂 my dd goes back to school today. I’ve taken several pics with the idea of creating this fun mini album.
Was last week a maddash for you as … Read More...
Making Paper
If putting your used paper into the recycle bin sums up your paper recycling theories, head on over to Kids Gardening for instructions on making NEW paper out of that used stuff you’ve just been putting out by the curb! … Read More...
New and Improved tee-shirt make-ovah
I am not really one to wear tee-shirts that say stuff. But when I was on vacation I went to the Seattle Mariners Stitch n’ Pitch. An evening of knitting and baseball- besides sewing and cocktails, my other 2 fave … Read More...
The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewerly Book Review
The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry by Jennifer Perkins
- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (August 11, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600611168
- ISBN-13: 978-1600611162
I will preface this by being completely honest – its … Read More...
Needle Felting Tutorial – Using New Tools
Betz has a new tutorial on her blog showing us how to use the new needle felting tools and I am impress because I own these items and have not been using them correctly. Visit her site and learn something … Read More...
Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet by Mary Mary Hettmansperger
Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry by Mary Hettmansperger
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Lark Books (June 3, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600591256
- ISBN-13: 978-1600591259
- Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
Ms. Hettmansperger is … Read More...
Attention All Sockknitters….
OK. I need some encouragement here. Sock knitting is all the rage, has been for quite awhile. Not one to be left behind, I went to the LYS and found some really cool sock yarn ( I won’t divulge the … Read More...
I’m baaaack!
Hi! I apologize for being MIA last few weeks. I was visiting family in Seattle and posting on a vintage computer with dial-up was nearly impossible! I hope you had a great few weeks!!
Ah, vacation. One of my favorite … Read More...
Free clip art and patterns from Dover
Dover is the name in royalty-free clip art. And as most needleworkers know, many of their designs also make great patterns. Dover collections are widely available and reasonably priced. But, you know, free is even better! Just sign up to … Read More...
Tutorial: “Pen Pal” Pillow
Bleach pens were the rage for a while in paper crafting. Then we saw a great application to clothing when Marisa of Elegant Bloggery accidentally splashed laundry bleach on one of her favorite t-shirts. Now Niamh of Urban Threads shows … Read More...