If you’ve ever considered attending the GAS conference, this year would be a great time. For over 150 years Corning, NY has been an important epicenter for all things glass. This year, the GAS Conference returns to Corning, NY. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a man’s shirt to a dress
Clevergirl has become quite adept at refashioning men’s dress shirts into stylish women’s clothing. Her final results are crisp, clean, anything but feeling homemade. She’s created her first photo tutorial showing everyone how she does it. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Quick and easy hand-stitched Easter card
DJ of Prick and Stitch is My Craft blog is sharing her pattern for this seasonal beauty. She says,
… Read More...This beautiful Easter egg pattern is easy for beginners to stitch and if you are experienced at greetings card embroidery you
Comparison of die cutting machines
Follow this link to read an article comparing some of the popular die cutting machines on the market today.
[tags]scrapbooking, die cutting machines[/tags]
Free charts for St. Pat Day
Chloe Findlay-Harder of Tangled Thread blog is sharing three awesome cross-stitch charts with St. Patrick’s Day themes. Good luck choosing among them! Maybe you’d better go ahead and stitch them all. Get the charts.
Free pattern: Ruffled pillows a la Sandi Henderson
As if designing yummy fabric wasn’t enough, Sandi Henderson shows how to make some scrumptious ruffled pillows (using her fabric, of course). So girly! Get the free pattern.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pillow, ruffle[/tags]
Spread the feminist love with Embroidery
Is that a cute little ladybug in the center of that button? I don’t think so. I think it’s a representation of female reproductive anatomy that is sure to make any feminist smile. Buy a felt brooch to express yourself … Read More...
Free floral embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe
This week, doe-c-doe is treating us to a couple of vintage floral embroidery patterns in honor of the coming of spring. Sweet! Get the patterns.
CUTE LITTLE CRITTERS
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Some of these little critters are so cute! They fall under the category called ‘amigurumi’. I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals, but I find these really appealing. One good use I can think of for them is … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby food jar pincushion
We’re loooong past the baby food stage at this house, but this pincushion project from Craft Pudding is cool enough to make me consider getting a few jars. The top is a pincushion and the bottom unscrews to hold your … Read More...
Tutorial: 90 minute swimsuit coverup
Adventures from the Sewing Studio posts a tutorial showing how to make a swimsuit coverup. 2 yards of fabric and 90 minutes is all that it takes. Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, swimsuit, beach, coverup[/tags]
Looking for more … Read More...
“Owls” Sweater Pattern
Note: since this post was originally published in 2009, the pattern is no longer free. You can find more information about the adult and child-sized sweaters at the website linked below (scroll down) or buy the pattern directly via digital … Read More...
New Free Pattern from Knitting Daily!
Not crazy about the colors, but this technique rocks! I’m thinking pink, yellow, purple on white sneakers…..
To get your free pattern for these wool felted sneakers go to (log in account required, but it’s free too!)
New Book From Finnish Designer, Tuulia Salmela
Finnish knit designer, Tuulia Salmela has developed a method to knit a seamless set-in-sleeve sweater from the top-down using any yarn and any stitch pattern. Included in this package is a short instruction manual (PDF) and an Excel 2003 spreadsheet … Read More...
Free Critter Patterns from Lion Brand Yarn
Ollie the Octopus would love to come to your home, and you can get the pattern free from Lion Brand’s website, here:
He’s got friends too, fish, owls, mice…. check out the link above for free knitting critter patterns!
A Pie in the Jar…
Bake and give a pie in a jar.
Free Needle Holder Pattern
Who needs to go out and buy a needle holder when all that’s required is a little stash-raiding?
This free pattern from Berroco knits up quick, quick enough that you’ll be able to knit the 7 or 8 that you … Read More...
JENNIFER GIERKA Felting artist, mixing it up
I met Sharon Sinclair on Facebook and she founded America Creates in 2005 along with her husband, Larry Hitchcock. America Creates reflects the diversity of the artists, artisans, co-ops, guilds, galleries, events, art schools and museums represented on their site. … Read More...
Tea time in the dollhouse
Janet Granger has designed some wonderful dollhouse-scale tea cozies, just perfect for that finishing touch in your miniature room! They are made from kits, to be worked in needlepoint (like half cross stitch) on 32-count silk gauze with stranded cotton. … Read More...
Upcycled Animal Print Glass Rings
Animal prints are always in. With this style now you can get them in any color too. The magnification of the glass bubbles on top make for a popping impact and guaranteed conversation piece. You can see these rings in … Read More...