In our house, boys are bad and girls are expensive. This applies to pretty much everything including crafting. My daughter is notorious for using mass quantities of bling while the boys gravitate towards copious amounts of paint and glue. Nonetheless, … Read More...
Embossed Candles
These embossed candles are so pretty and I would love to learn how to recreate the effect. Shown here is a romantic design called vintage rose but the fern is also very striking.
Check out VickiChigagoMarsh.com to see more.
If … Read More...
Happy Bastille Day!
In honor of Bastille Day and my obsession with all things French- I thought I’d list some good sites that show you how to create the perfect French Seam.
Simple Sewing Projects- How to Sew a French Seam.… Read More...
Get Your Interview Fix on Indie Fixx
Indie Fixx is a fun website to get caught up on the latest craft gossip, peep inside crafters studio spaces and also read interviews. This week the ladies of Indie Fixx have themselves a nice little chat with Kate from … Read More...
Twirly Girls
I just came accross this website called YouCanMakeThis. They feature an adorable little skirt for girls. Part bohemian part Princess, the Double Layer Stripwork Twirl Skirt is seriously cute!
T’was the week before CHA
T’was the week before CHA and all through the crafting world
People are scurrying and hurrying with new loverlies to be unfurled
Paper, ribbon, sticker and glittery glue
So much to see, so much to want, so much *have* to … Read More...
T’was the week before CHA
T’was the week before CHA and all through the crafting world
People are scurrying and hurrying with new loverlies to be unfurled
Paper, ribbon, sticker and glittery glue
So much to see, so much to want, so much *have* to … Read More...
Glorious Vintage
I just stumbled upon a fantabulous vintage pattern resource that I wanted to share. Glorious Vintage has some seriously dreamy vintage sewing patterns. And oh, to make matters even cuter, the Proprietress is named Gloria!
The silver Penny
I came across this site and want to share it with you. The Silver Penny offers a delightful assortment of all-natural dolls and toys, tooth fairy gifts, books, craft kits and more at reasonable prices. There are some cute felting … Read More...
Inspiration- Sewing Vintage Style
I was experiencing a bit of sewer’s block and needed some inspiration to get sewing one of the many projects I have cut out- so ventured to my local library. I came accross Sewing Vintage Style by Mary Jo Hiney.… Read More...
Paint Chip Curtain
Paint chip samples are such pretty little things. To me, they’re the equivalent of craft candy! The chips can be upcycled into many things, including this funky decorative curtain found on Craftster by its_TRAGICx, who simply punched a thumbtack hole … Read More...
Free vintage patterns at Pattern Bee
Download traceable vintage embroidery patterns from Pattern Bee‘s freebies page.
Soap It Up !
Soap it up is a great online soap store filled with beautiful handmade soaps, the scents are so divine I can almost smell them wafting through my computer screen. Check out their scented goats milk soaps too.
The Big O
In doing research for a book on environmentally conscious knitting & crochet that I’m co-writing, I’ve come across a TON of great, greener yarns. I’ll probably mention a few of them over the next couple of months but right now, … Read More...
Winners of the Book and Fungus Giveaways
First, I wanted to thank everyone for joining in our giveaways and I hope Kathleen the winner, enjoys Sarah’s book “Picture Yourself Felting your Knits” which is filled would fun projects. I hope the she, lets’ Sarah and me know … Read More...
1 design 25 variations
Hi Everybody:
When you have an absolutely fabulous designs, it creates itself so easily.
Such is the case of this wonderful card Lauren created.
The design is so elegant but yet it can be use for a number of occasions. … Read More...
HARMONY GUIDE – CROCHET STITCH MOTIFS
The second Harmony Guide from Interweave Press this year is the Crochet Stitch Motifs, 250 Stitches to Crochet. It’s 270 pages, edited by Erika Knight, and retails for $22.95 USD. This is another winner from Interweave Press! If you read … Read More...
A New Life for Scraps
Sample Scrap is a provider of high quality material samples that have served their purpose in the architectural/design sector and are ready for a new life.
Sample Scrap seeks to find new homes for these quality finishes by offering them … Read More...
Lotta Prints: Recap and Book Review
The Lotta Jansdotter Book Opening at Craft Gym was a wonderful turn out. Attendees got to make sample prints from lino cut and carved vegetables. Lotta had a great table-side manner and would encourage people to experiment with their designs. … Read More...
Join the Craft Corps!
Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps (pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on the community perpetuated by craft and the designers & hobbyists who feed it. As part of the content, I’m hoping … Read More...