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 –Â 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...
Criss Cross Applesauce
When I was a kid, I jumped a lot of rope on the playground. We had a song for everything it seemed although, I would be hard pressed to remember all the words to any one of them now. All … Read More...
Criss Cross Applesauce
When I was a kid, I jumped a lot of rope on the playground. We had a song for everything it seemed although, I would be hard pressed to remember all the words to any one of them now. All … Read More...
Handmade Arcade
Handmade Arcade is Pittsburgh’s largest indie craft fair, now in its fifth year. Last year, over 8,000 attended Handmade Arcade. The annual Handmade Arcade was created to give grassroots, independent crafters an opportunity to show and sell their wares, and … Read More...
Everything you always wanted to know about stump work
This beautiful example of stump work (dimensional embroidery) was created by Paula Hewitt of The Beauty of Life blog. Would you like to know more about how to produce 3D embroidery? Paula has done our community a service by posting … Read More...
These Bags Are Made For Walkin’…
One of my favorite times to knit is all the time (please don’t knit and drive, I see this ending badly. Scuba diving while knitting isn’t dangerous per se, but it sure does mess with your gauge!). But how about … Read More...
“ID Me” Metal Clay Bracelet Tutorial
Tammy Powley has a pretty metal clay ID bracelet tutorial up on her blog Crafty Princess Diairies. This lovely project is from her book “Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry
”  and is made with lowfire clay and a … Read More...
Manly Man Candles New Scents
have some new scents out now, which I found out about through their blog Manly Man Candle Company Presents: Manly Thoughts. Here are the newest additions so far. Sports Injury, Dad’s gum, Manilla and Bob’s Eucalyptus.
I also received … Read More...
Polymer Clay Pixies and mermaids and faeries – Oh my!
I don’t know about you all, but this artist is one of the best sculptors I’ve seen yet.Her name is Michelle Bradshaw and all of her work is amazing! Looking for more polymer fairy tutorials? Check out these polymer clay … Read More...
Polymer Clay Holiday Gift Guide – Be In It !
Ilysa and Kira of Polymer Clay Productions are calling for entries to put in a Holiday gift guide featuring polymer clay artists. The entries will be shared with viewers in a Polymer Clay Productions podcast & TV episode. It’s a … Read More...
Hello Everyone!
I’m Terrye, your new knitting editor.
What I want to do with this blog is provide you with new and interesting “stuff” (which is a technical term). We’ll do book reviews, Knit-a-Longs, and virtually drool over new yarns and toys. … Read More...