Grab some papers that are about to head to the recycle bin and whip up a few of these Five Minute Notebooks. I wish I’d have seen these a month ago – I’d have added them to the list … Read More...
Antique embroidery discovery
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog has discovered another source of lovely hand-embroidery patterns on the Antique Pattern Library site. She says,
… Read More...I discovered an old book published in French by D.M.C.. Motivi per Ricami whihc has recently been added to
Machine embroidery two-by-two
Kaye Wood, Inc., has just come out with a new Noah’s Ark machine-embroidery collection. The 20 designs are professionally digitized and resizable. Find out more.
If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.
Free Pattern, Chick and Egg. Awwwwww!
Looking for a fun and festive Easter project that will delight kids and adults alike? Look no further than this adorable knitted chicken and egg pattern from renowned toy designer, Alan Dart. With its whimsical design and bright colors, this … Read More...
Spring giveaways galore
(1) LadyShuttlemaker is celebrating her blog’s 50,000th unique visit (really!!!) by giving away a skein of 100% high quality SILK hand dyed tatting thread. Go to the blog to enter before March 23.
(2) Sisters Gulassa are giving away fat … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a bag of plushie jelly beans
Think of all the fun Easter games you could play with these giant jelly beans. The Purl Bee shows how to make them. She makes them from wool felt, but I suspect you could make them out of any brightly … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend your ripped upholstery
Got an ugly rip in the upholstery of your couch? You could slipcover it, but that’s expensive. Or you could replace the whole thing, but that’s even more expensive. OR, you could just mend the rip, the least expensive option … Read More...
How Do They Do That?
Have you seen this show? The creaters of this show take common items, and step-by-step, explain to the viewers how the end products are produced. Kind of like, how they produce egg cartons.
This video goes way past simple egg … Read More...
The Incredible Edible Non-Egg (inside out AND vegan)
Craft a vegan, gluten-free, inside-out "egg" with mango and coconut cream from the blog, Herbivoracious.
Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (and S’Mores!)
Make your own chocolate peanut butter cups (among other delectable fillings) with The Hungry Mouse.
Beads by Mail
EDITOR’S NOTE: (MAY 16, 2012) Beads by Mail is re-opening! Don’t miss their great deals.
I recently got an email from the owner of Beads by Mail, that after 24 years in the business she is retiring. We wish her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a backpack from placemats
Move over, McGyver! Crafty Gal shows how to make this backpack using four placemats and two neckties. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew your small gift packaging
Here’s a new twist on packaging a small gift. Instead of taping paper around a box, try STITCHING paper together to make a small gift container. Whosies shows how to make sew these small packages from brown kraft paper. Now … Read More...
Free pattern for a Purl Rabbit Easter Bunny
The Purl Bee offers a free pattern for this nostalgic muslin bunny. I love his (or her) long floppy ears!! And in case you think he (or she) needs some clothes, there’s a pattern for those, too. Get the bunny … Read More...
Milk Carton Coin Purse
For those who still carry around a ton of change (I’m one of you!), make yourself a great coin purse using an old milk carton! Be sure to rinse out first, though.
Homemade Peeps!
Make your own Peeps.
Words in stitches
Softies Central has an excellent run-down of lovely embroidery that centers on words. See all the photos.
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for pointing out this find!
Buddha Pudding Molds
Enlightenment for your pudding.
Tutorial: Add a contrast hem
A contrast band is a great way to finish off the hem a skirt. The little pop of color adds interest and kicks the design up a few notches. Just Deanna shows how to achieve this hem. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Craft Your Own Chocolate Golden Eggs
Make your own chocolate filled golden eggs from The Kitchn.