Good Morning Everyone:
I luv luv this fun technique of creating the double embossing and debossing created by Jay..
It’s such a fun technique I wonder why I didn’t think of it before 🙂
Instructions here
Don’t forget to use … Read More...
Ideas! Sock Yarn – More Than Just Socks!
So I have all of this sock yarn. Yes, I knit socks, mostly because I need smaller portable items to keep with me, but also because I love the variety of fibers and designs that this wonderful industry has … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Beach towel poncho
Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings made this poncho for her daughter from two beach towels. She’s using it as a cover-up for her daughter after swimming lessons. Read more about this cool towel poncho at 4 Crazy Kings.… Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless top from a pillowcase
The Closet Seamstress created this sleeveless top from a pillowcase, and created a downloadable pattern with instructions so you can make one of your own. Get the tutorial, then raid your linen closet!
[via Wardrobe Refashion]
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Coffee Filter Flowers (and Something Actually Edible)
Make coffee filter daffodils and buggy cupcakes for spring from FamilyCorner.com.
Tutorial: Sew a potholder with hand pockets
Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber shows how to make this potholder. It’s made with two pockets so you can fit your hand in there. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, pocket[/tags]
Potholders also known as Heat … Read More...
It’s useless. You’ll love it.
Dragon My Needle is sponsoring the Totally Useless Stitchalong. You’ll crack up when you read about it, but you’ll want to join in! Get the details.
And many thanks to Patty of Pip Stitch for the heads-up!
Brownie Pops for Easter!
Easter bunny brownie pops by Cake on the Brain!
How to save your canvas
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint walks us through making an invisible repair to a small hole in an unstitched canvas. This is a must-have skill! Get the details.
Flower-and-butterfly embroidery
Tricia-Rennea says this sweet, new design “can be used for embroidery, coloring, as a template for an applique, whatever you desire.” Get the pattern.
Free patterns: Spring florals
Tangarang is sharing these irresistable hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “I wanted to do something with a little bit of 1920s flair, but soft and springy to add to the edge of pillowcases.” Beautiful. Get the patterns.
Yarn From Used Kitty Litter? ? ?
Clara Parkes of the Knitter’s Review found this for us! Brilliant!! The ultimate in recycling!
Our appetite for exotic fibers knows no bounds. It brought corn, soy, bamboo, and it introduced qiviut, yak, and American bison to our knitting baskets. … Read More...
New Book – Spin Control by Amy King
Are you a new or experienced spinner looking to create useful and unique yarns? Spin Control 
teaches you to make handspun yarns that may include the best traits of commercial yarns but always have their own personal touches. From soft, … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit fabric + broken jewelry = flower corsage
CraftStylish shows how to make these eco-friendly flower corsages from bamboo knit and broken costume jewelry. Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, corsage, eco-friendly[/tags]
Sew a Simple key tray
Keys and other stray items laying around the house don’t look like clutter if you find a pretty place to stash them, perhaps in a small fabric tray like this one designed by Mairuru. The basic design is so … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth makes great picnic blankets
Oilcloth Addict continues to show us the many uses of oilcloth, this time with a tutorial for making a picnic blanket. I love this idea! With it’s wipeclean surface, oilcloth is the perfect choice for a picnic blanket. Get the … Read More...
Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs and More Easter S’Mores
Make cute Easter treats from the crafty blog, RootsAndWingsCo.
Tutorial: Mend a ripped buttonhole
A ripped out buttonhole doesn’t have to stay that way forever. Craftzine shows how to mend a ripped buttonhole. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, mending, buttonhole, ripped[/tags]
Wanna Try Something Different? Something New?
It’s always fun to try a new crochet technique. Maybe the technique isn’t new to the world of crochet – but new to you, the crocheter.
I’ve scoured the internet to find a few new tricks for you. Check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Fairy dolls from antique photos
Missy Hollenbeck from Fairy Child Heirlooms shows how to make these fairy dolls using an antique photo that has been transferred to fabric. I love how she embellished the transferred photo to turn it into a fairy! Get the tutorial.… Read More...