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...
Patisserie line hits the shelves & GIVEAWAY
Fresh Figs‘ Patisserie line is hitting the shelves. This new fabric line is marked by soft, creamy tones. To celebrate the release, she’s giving away a stack of Patisserie goodies, including 1 Jelly Roll, 1 Honey Bun, 2 Turnovers, … Read More...
Donate needlework for bushfire communities
Maggie Bauer, publisher of Country Bumpkins Publications, sent this message through her newsletter to those who are looking for an opportunity to lend support to communities affected by the Australian bushfires:
… Read More...We have started accepting donations to pass on
Up-cycled Accordian File Side-Table
In need of a side table but don’t have tons of money to spend? Re-Nest (a perenial favorite of mine) has offered up a tutorial for using accordian files to make this kitchy table your own! If you spray painted … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a fabric Easter basket
Small Fry & Co created a fabric version of an Easter basket, and wrote a tutorial to show you how to make one for yourself. Use it for an Easter Egg hunt or just to decorate your house. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a pencil roll
These pencil rolls would make awesome birthday gifts for youngsters. Make one, fill it with colored pencils, and then add a pad of paper to complete the gift. (You can also alter the pattern to work with crayons.) You Go … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a pencil roll
These pencil rolls would make awesome birthday gifts for youngsters. Make one, fill it with colored pencils, and then add a pad of paper to complete the gift. (You can also alter the pattern to work with crayons.) You Go … Read More...
Free kitteh cross-stitch
Stitch up this sweetheart for the kitteh-lover in your life. The chart is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart.
Giveaway round-up
Here are some chances to win various scrapbook related prizes
Nancy Nally is giving away a copy of the book Paper, Scissors, Death
Julie Balzer is giving away some of her newly released papers with Sultane
Mimi Leimbech is giving … Read More...
Get antique CQ seam treatments
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog tells us about an antique book of crazy-quilt seam treatments that is available free online from the Antique Pattern Library site. Get more details from Sharon’s blog.
Altered Art! Ready Set create!
Hi Everyone:
Have you seen the latest issue of Altered Sampler ?
There are some really yummy yummy inspirations on there.. [tag]Stamping[/tag], digital, houses oh my 🙂
Readysetcreate you can purchase here
We are giving away 1 copy of this … Read More...
101 More Great Jewelry Selling Techniques
Dr. David Weiman, is the Marketing Director for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist since 1986 as well as marketing director of Step by Step Beads, and Step by Step Wire Jewelry. This man knows how to sell jewelry! In his new … Read More...
31 Birthday Cakes! (and easy step-by-steps for each)
31 decorated birthday cakes you can make yourself.
Tutorial: Applique some cuteness on to plain t-shirts
Look at what Just Deanna is making! She’s taking children’s t-shirts to the next level by adding a simple animal applique. Want to make one yourself? Read her blog post for more the how-to. Want to buy one already made? … Read More...