There always seem to be crocheters complaining about the lack of patterns in particular sizes, especially larger sizes for women. Most patterns, especially those in current magazines, are pictured on slim models. The pattern instructions always include wording like ‘Pattern … Read More...
Make a Small Steam Engine Candle
Here’s an instructional video I found on Google that shows you how to make a steam candle from a tea light. You’ll need some thin copper tubing, a tea light and a glass of water. First you make a couple … Read More...
Fiber Garden
Carrie left a nice comment on my felting fads blog and I had to go see her blog. I discovered a gem at Fiber Garden. Carrie has done some beautiful art felting and I hope you all go take a … Read More...
Ity-Bity Bags on Etsy
Lisa of Ity-Bity Bags has a sale on her Etsy Shop! If you buy two of her adorable bags you get one for free! Lisa is a 27 yr old artist/mom who loves camping, chocolate, and Ingmar Bergman movies. … Read More...
Tin Can Jewelry
Jennifer from Made From the Heart at Etsy does a smashing (yuk, yuk) job of transforming used tin cans into stylish jewelry. I’m particularly fond of her sun-shaped Coke pendant ($7), shown.
Jenn shared with me how she started making … Read More...
I’ll Fly Away in Glory
Okay it’s Friday, feet back on the ground please! It’s time for a little polymer clay goofiness.Â
Calling all angels:Â spend some time this weekend earning your wings or rather creating them with these polymer clay projects that I’ve scrounged … Read More...
The Stitching Scientist
Todays blog is a great blog by exactly what she named herself, a stitching scientist! Heather from NC is a new mom, avid stitcher and a professor of biology! Her blog is great fun with candid looks at her life, … Read More...
Desktop Organzier
Your desk space will always be organized or at least look organized with Making Memories desktop organizer. You can store 12″ x 12″ paper and tools while putting away stickers, embellishments and more in convenient pull out drawers with label … Read More...
Wiki Up!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crochet
Have you visited the wikipedia website? If not, you NEED to. Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia created mostly by people like you and me who know a lot about a subject and choose to share our knowledge. Sometime back, … Read More...
Little Treasures Knitting Book
Jasper The Monster from “little treasures knitting book” RRP $16.00
Lois Daykin has composed this fun collection called Little Treasures. This book is filled with patterns including sweaters & accessories for ages 3 months to 5 years. All patterns use … Read More...
Sports Jersey Tote
Sorry if I seem to be on a totebag kick — there are just so many good ideas out there. This fine tote tutorial comes from the imagination of Tiffany of RePlayGround. Perhaps the best built-in feature of this … Read More...
Needle Breakage on The Babylock
I have a question on needle breakage on the Babylock and this is what I found.
Little House Needleworks
Little House Needleworks is a charted cross stitch pattern company for stitchers who love simplicity in design. Whether your true love is a darker country palette or a softer country cottage look, we have designs that are sure to please … Read More...
Making Shell Candles
I’m trying to stretch summer out here as long as possible so sharing a fun seashell candle project. You will need some wax (duh!), wicks, metal wick holders, pieces of colored candles, double boiler with a lip and some shells. … Read More...
Make an amazing gift container
Hi Everyone:
Beate has created this amazing box, using [tag]stamps [/tag]to decorate this one of a kind box.
It’s so amazing what kind of look you can achieve with [tag]stamping [/tag].
Instructions HERE
Have a great day,
Maggie
If you FELT like making FELT
I found this excellent review on “Felt Frenzy” by: Joanna Daneman who in her own right, is an amazing watercolorist check out her site art-by-joanna. This is a really fun book on making felt–which is a shrunken woven … Read More...
~Luv4Country~
Luv4Country invites you to “indulge yourself in the simple pleasures of handmade goodness” and just looking at their website leaves me wanting to indulge myself!
Beautiful bars of handmade soap abound, lotions, potions, shaving cream and so much more! All … Read More...
Fall Time – Capture Autumn’s Colors!
Create a clock that shows off the brilliance of autumn foliage. This is a polymer clay, stamp and paint project by Sandy Rollinger, suitable for any skill level.
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Recycled Denim — Martha-Style
This has to be the most elegant recycled denim tote I’ve seen. Then again, I wouldn’t expect anything less from a project that appears on Martha’s website. Dimensional floral brooches take this project over the top. The same article … Read More...
The Nutmeg Company
If 3D cross stitch is your thing, you should check out the items at the Nutmeg Company!!! They have some of the most intricate designs I’ve ever seen(check out Windsor Castle)!!! The detail on these things are awe inspiring!