This is a real treat for my readers! Josh, of eknittingneedles.com is offering a complete set of their circular knitting needles. There are 15 gorgeous bamboo needles running from size US 0 through size US 15. I ordered a set … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Sunbonnet Sue for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this darling Sunbonnet Sue mini-sock design plus detailed instructions for how to stitch the piece. What a lovely gift! See the tute.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More...
Free pattern: Kokeshi
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching is sharing this sweet kokeshi doll pattern for hand embroidery. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Candlewicking for Mom’s Day
Connie G. Barwick, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is sharing a sweet pattern that you can stitch up in time for Mother’s Day. This pattern incorporates candlewicking, a style of knot-embroidery that is explained in detail on Connie’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric postcards
Sister Diane of CraftyPod shows us how to make those wildly popular fabric postcards. See her tute on CraftStylish and try your hand.
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Seat Belt Camera Strap
Looking for a unique camera strap? Head to the junk yard and rip the seat belt out of an old car to make yourself a unique one following the pattern from Photojojo!
New patterns from Jenny B: Wedding
Have you seen the latest from Jenny B. Harris of Allsorts? The Wedding set of hand-embroidery designs incorporates “Pretty Maids” style dolls and wedding-day bits that you can combine any way you like. Jenny says,
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Tutorial: Soft sleeves for your seatbelt
Junie Moon shows how to make these padded seatbelt sleeves. They keep the seatbelt from rubbing and chaffing your neck. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pressing oilcloth for a crisp finish
Oilcloth Addict sshares a great tip for pressing crisp folds into oilcloth. Go read how she does it.
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Win an Epson Printer!
To round up a week of blog posts celebrating Simple Scrapbooks magazine, Cathy Zielske is giving away two Epson Artisan 700 printers
. Just leave a comment including the words “Simple Rules” on the post on her blog to enter… Read More...
Following the trail of cute craft supplies to even cuter crafts.
While looking through the craftgossip flickr pool I saw these cute Enami Eyes sparkly craft safety eyes (also in cat).
If you make softies of any kind I recommend you check out their cute safety eyes, they have … Read More...
Tutorial: Small folded wallet from charm squares
The Sproutz Store shows how to piece charm squares together to make this small folded wallet, perfect for tucking a little bit of cash or your credit cards in your pocket. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, small, wallet, charm … Read More...
Tutorial: Shell edge hem finish
Threads Magazine shows how to finish the edge of a garment with a shell hem. Go to the tutorial.
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Sneak peek: Something pretty is on its way from Laura Gunn
I don’t know if this is a sneak peek, as much as it’s a sneak peek of a sneak peek. Talented artist Laura Gunn shares a photo of a bag featuring a print from her upcoming fabric line, Lantern Bloom. … Read More...
Revitalizing bath salts recipe
In keeping with the swine flu media craze sweeping the country, try out this Revitalizing Recovery Bath Salts recipe Stay healthy and well!
This is an excellent bath for those feeling achy or have the flu. Also excellent for those … Read More...
Colette Patterns launches with sewing patterns for the indie fashion-lover
Colette Patterns is launching their online shop. We recently saw a sneak peek of their spring line, and now they’re available for purchase. Shown here is a photo of the Macaron dress.
Designer Sarai Mitnick wanted sewing patterns that were … Read More...
Transform A Men’s Shirt Into A Dress
Looking for a new dress for your favorite little girl this summer? Grab one of her dad’s (or your brother’s or your husband’s) shirts, and follow the suggestions laid out on MADE to make your own version of this adorable … Read More...
New stitches from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is about to begin documenting another section of her For Love of Stitching band sampler. As much as I enjoyed the series of beautifully executed and applied basic stitches from the last section, I’m looking … Read More...
Freebie from Di
A new offer from Di van Niekerk’s Crafts Unlimited:
FREE with every order that you place for more than R350.00 (about US$ 40) you will receive this gorgeous yellow topiary rose printed onto pure cotton.