Daphne Hess has some really cute and inexpensive Halloween lampwork beads up on her website. I love the little Bat beads and at $5 they are a steal!
My only complaint about the website is using the scanner … Read More...
PenFelt Felted Wearables
Check out all the beautiful felted wearable’s by PenFelt by fiber artist LeBrie Rich. What great gifts these pretty items would make and the holidays are just around the corner. Everything PenFelt is designed and hand made in … Read More...
Portable Bobbin Winder
The SideWinder bobbin winder
is a fabulous and smart new notion. From Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson of Me and My Sister Designs had the bright idea to create a bobbin winder … Read More...
Easiest Photo Transfer Method
Want a fast and fool-proof photo transfer method for adding images to polymer clay? My favorite is Dotty McMillian’s Picture Perfect Color Photo-transfers. The secret is using t-shirt transfer paper
for ink jet printers. Works perfectly every time!
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Knit For Kids
Knit For kids Is a charity knitting sweaters for children all over the world.
If you would like to be a part of Guideposts Knit for Kids, simply download one of the following sweater patterns:
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Geometry, A New Way To Crochet
Have you seen this excellent book?
Geometrics, A New Way To Crochet by Ruthie Marks.
The concepts in this book are mathematical and are not new – but are presented in a way that even an innumerate mathphobe like … Read More...
Bottle Cap Beauties
Laura Beamer transforms used bottle caps into top-of-the-line bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants and rings. She’s a collector of bottle caps, which explains the out-of-the-ordinary ones you’ll find in her jewelry.
On her collecting habit she writes, “Family, friends and acquaintances … Read More...
Stitch Austin
Stitch is Austin’s largest independent fashion show and craft bazaar. After selling out the Austin Music Hall last year with 3,000 people this indie show has moved to an even larger location. This year Stitch starts at 4pm for shopping … Read More...
Skullie Pins!
My very good friend (and amazing artist) – Theresa Hall has some ADORABLE Calaveras Skull pins on her Live Journal blog. Hand sewn and each with its own personality!
She’s so busy making & selling them that she hasn’t … Read More...
Free Christmas Designs
Dancingvioletdesigns.com has some free Christmas Designs that are worth a mention as they are firstly free, and secondly great little projects that won’t take up much time.
Christmas Tree Ornament
Round Ornament 1707
Round Ornament 1708
Nativity Figure
Looking for … Read More...
Needlework Show Reminder
Don’t forget the Online Needlework Show starts Wednesday 10/15. They are providing consumer pages so be sure to check them out!
How To Choose And Attach Fashion Handles To Your Next Quilted Tote
Bags, totes, and purses are all the rage amongst quilters. Fashion handles are a sophisticated addition to a wonderful quilted tote. Cool handles are available from tons of manufacturers. But how do you choose, and how are they attached?
You … Read More...
Soy Strawberry Cheesecake Candle Project
You can also do these candles in lemon, blueberry, chocolate or raspberry. They make a great gift idea and would be handy to have a few for unexpected guests or last minute party invites. For this project you will need:… Read More...
Kimono Needle Roll
Christina Donaghy
Created and contributed the tutorial for this beautiful Japanese inspired needle case.
The full instructions can be found at Craftbits.com
Making Memories Tool Kit II
Making memories are at it again with this new tool kit, Every scrapper needs her own tool box and this one is my favorite.
It has a little of everything to get you started and to get you finished making … Read More...
Recycling and Candle Making
If you want to use up some old wax here are some ways to do that rather than throw it out.
- Make fire starters. Some people dip the wax in paper, others make a mixture of wax and saw dust
Make a tiny beaded Witch Charm
An oldie but a goodie from About.com Beadwork, this little witch charm is cute and simple to make. You can whip this up in about 30 mins, and make a whole bunch for a charm bracelet or gifts to … Read More...
Five Felted Pumpkin Sitting on a Gate
I just had to make The Five Little Pumpkins. These are crocheted, felted, stuffed, wet felted stems and then needle felted. I even made the wire gate and ended up with black sore hands. After suffering for the sake of … Read More...
Quick Halloween Polymer Clay Picture Holders
Need a fun project to keep the munchkins entertained this weekend? Or perhaps you are in need of a little fall inspired decor.  Give this pumpkin wire picture holder project a try, couldn’t you just see them holding photos … Read More...
Burp Cloth Pattern
Burp cloths have never been so retro and funky and these cloths make great gifts for the new mother or new father.
To learn how to make these very simple but effective burp cloths visit Craftbits.com