Just because it’s not the beginning of the year, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get a new planner. And you definitely don’t have to go out and buy one. Head to your recycle bin and sit down … Read More...
Our Needle Felted little Lamb, alfalfa sprout grower!
WOW! It appears that some of those sleepless nights are worth having when you’re able to come up with such an awesome idea.
The owner of the blog “Over the Crescent Moon” says:
“This is what happens when I … Read More...
Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial
Make and Takes’s blog has a great scrabble tile pendant tutorial by Mark and Stefani from HomeStudio. It has great photos and is so easy, you’ll spend a day whipping up a ton of them! You can also … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothespin bag from a sleeveless dress
If you dry your laundry on a clothesline, this project is for you! Casasugar shows how to turn an old sleeveless dress into a clothespin bag. Get the tutorial.
[via Craftzine]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, upcycle, refashion, dress, clothespin, bag[/tags]
Winner of “Beginner’s Guide to Needle Felting” By: Susanna Wallis
We have had such a wonderful turnout for this book giveaway and I want to thank everyone that entered. The winner is lucky number 13 Gael! She has a wonderful site called Gaudy’s Good, unique presence with spirit. Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom fabric labels using MS Word
You’ve labored over your creation, put your love into your sewing, and made something really fabulous. Now put your mark on it! Christina from The Sometimes Crafter shares a tutorial for making your own custom fabric labels using Microsoft Word … Read More...
Scrapbooking Store Tour
Three local scrapbook stores (LSS) in Southern California will be organising a Tour de Crop on May 16th. The three stores involved are
Creative Paradise Scrapbooking in Sherman Oaks
Strictly Scrapbooking in Cerritos
Scrap-n-Yap in Monrovia.
The tour gives scrappers … Read More...
Cakesicles!
Put your cake on a stick with the Cake-Sicle pan, brought to us via Baking Bites.
Awww….Baby Bird Cupcakes
Make cute baby bluebird cupcakes from Annie's Eats.
Frantz Art Glass is Having a Sale
It seems like everywhere you turn today you will see a sale. Well, if you’re a glassworker, here’s one that you won’t want to miss. Last week’s sale and this weeks sale will overlap until March 30th. That means there’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a patchwork apple
I love me some apples, but this may be the yummiest apple ever. It’s made of fabric, patchwork at that! The Wool Food Mama shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
[via Craftzine]
Looking for more Softie toys … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Full Bloom fabric line by Bari J.
Bari of Bari J. Handbags and Accessories gives us a sneak peek of her new fabric line, Full Bloom. Gorgeous!! Read about it on her blog, or see the full line from Windham Fabrics.
[tags]sewing, sneak peek, fabric, … Read More...
Fabric flowers pictorial tutorial by Blair of wise craft
I’m so happy I discovered Blair of wise craft and her amazing flowers and complete pictorial tutorial with a downloadable template. The fabric she used is so stunning! Pictured is the flower and the finished flower is the charm … Read More...
Fortune of French knots
In response to a reader’s question, Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has put together an awesome list of online resources for learning to stitch French knots. She also adds some tips of her own. Here’s everything you need to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich wrap
My little girl starts kindergarten next year, so I’m on the hunt for earth-friendly lunchpacking solutions. Betz White offers a tutorial on CraftStylish for making a reusable sandwich wrap. Bye, by, baggies! Get the tutorial.
Sandwich wraps are sustainable … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt sandwich
The quilt-along series at oh, fransson! blog is up to part 13, Making the Quilt Sandwich. Elizabeth has excellent, practical advice for those of us who don’t have someone to assist us in laying out the layers and getting them … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s dress from dad’s shirt
I love this little dress so much! Amazing Mae made it from an old men’s dress shirt. (The dress shirt was old, not the man! But I digress…)
Read more about the project, and see the dress modeled by … Read More...
Cute, practical, and easy to make
Anyone Can Quilt claims that this is the cutest needle case EVER. And I’m inclined to agree. Designed by Monica of The Happy Zombie and featured in Quilts and More magazine, this charming little mushroom holds not only your needles … Read More...
One-Of-A-Kind Clips
Do you want to have some great one-of-a-kind clips to hang up everything from artwork to great art prints? You can even use these outside when you hang up your laundry, give it some pretty and some flair! Betz White … Read More...
Free chart: Best wishes bunny
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is a sweet bunny designed by Debra Page. Get the chart.