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.
[tags]polymer clay, crafts, projects, clocks, rubber stamps, tutorials[/tags]
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!
Add A Detachable Shoulder Strap To Your Quilted Tote or Purse
I love the short fashion handles on my quilted purses and totes. But sometimes I want a shoulder strap, too. There’s no reason I can’t have both. It’s a simple modification to add a detachable shoulder strap to any open-top … Read More...
T-Shirt Tote
One can never have too many totes, especially when attempting to avoid using those evil plastic grocery bags. Craftbits member Tiffscraft shows us how she sewed up a simple little T-shirt handbag. What a great way to use up … Read More...
Gothic Spiderweb Candlestick
I had a lot of fun looking around at Argoth’s gothic candles today.
This sexpithra candle holder features two crystal spiders and would not only make a unique display but it looks darned sturdy.
Instead of adding the items to … Read More...
Karla’s Wearable Felting Art
Karla blog and stops show her lovely wearable art. But of course what brought me to her blog are her lovely felted scarves, flowers and jewelry. She lives in Belgium where she works on the art. Her site is interesting … Read More...
db Clay V3:Green Accessories pt. 1
Based in NE Portland, indie business db Clay creates unique wallets called pocket art. They have developed a proprietary printing process for transferring conceptual artwork and photographs onto their custom textile prior to stitching their one-of-a-kind fabric into a strong … Read More...
~Evermore Soap Factory~
Cleaning up the world, one dirty hippy at a time!
Visit Evermore Soap Factory for soap in a large assortment of fragrances to choose from. Also available are gift baskets, bath and body products that include bath teas, salt scrubs, … Read More...
Meet Kaye Wood and Learn ‘Quilting The Kaye Wood Way’ in MO
Now is your chance to meet and learn from quilt icon, Kaye Wood!
Come and check out the Kaye Wood seminar at the
EVERYTHING QUILTING & SEWING EXPO
September 22, 2007
9:00 am-3:30pm (lunch break from 11:00-1:00)
St. Charles, Missouri … Read More...
Lindly Haunani – Artist Spotlight
Polymer clay pioneer Lindly Haunani has been teaching across the country for over 10 years, exploring the endless possibilities of this versatile medium.  A founding member of the National Polymer Clay Guild, Lindly’s work has recently appeared in … Read More...
Seasonal Delights ~ Online Quarterly Magazine
I accidentally came across this online magazine tonight and wanted to share it with all of you…I personally after downloading the first issue, think it is an amazing magazine, and it is FREE! Below is a quoted description of the … Read More...
Vintage Book Reviews -The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book
Well, you might not agree. The three books I reviewed over the past few weeks as ‘reruns’ were all excellent books. But, this week’s book is CHARMING!! Even I find it amazing that I find this book so charming. I … Read More...