I tried it again. Crocheting with plastic bags. I spent quite some time online checking out how to prepare the plastic bags to create ‘yarn‘. There are two basic ways to do this:
First, cut off handles and seam … Read More...
Felt Appliquéd Pillows
Pillows here pillows there, pillows, pillows everywhere! The thought of nestling in for the winter makes my mind turn to home décor. Piles of soft pillows surrounding our body offer a feeling of comfort, warmth and beauty. The pillows shown … Read More...
Artist Spotlight: Emma Ralph
UK artist Emma Ralph has branched off into many mediums in her beadmaking explorations over the years, but she is still best known for her work in polymer clay. Collected by jewelry designers around the world, Emma’s work has appeared … Read More...
Doncaster Racecourse Show
Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 16 – 18 November 2007 This show is a brand new event in the Stitch & Creative Crafts Shows calendar and takes place at the stunning world-class conference and exhibition center at Doncaster Racecourse. This venue provides … Read More...
Plum Party Candle Favors
Plum Party has the cutest novelty candles. These love candles might get you out of a jam and they will last longer than flowers. They could also be combined with flowers or you could stick them on cupcakes or a … Read More...
Painted Pony Pillows from Felted Angora-A Tutorial
Here is a tutorial on how to felt these delightful pillows. The tutorial looks like a pretty straight forward method and I am going to give it a try.Shelly Whitman of Butternut Woolens lives in live on a 100+ … Read More...
Rekindle Me
Sharon from Rekindle Me puts her folk-arty flair on flea market finds, including used furniture and home accent pieces, and sells the one-of-a-kind works at craft shows, at a local store and on her website, www.rekindleme.com. Her Autumn’s Falling … Read More...
Ubiki Prints
This whimsical print is titled Escort. You can find it in the Ubiki Etsy Shop of Las Vegas artist Sion Lee. A limited edition archival print signed and numbered by the author is a steal at $20! Sion is … Read More...
Hardanger Stitches
While looking online for a little help, I came across this site filled with “how to” stitches for Hardanger by Over the moon designs
Over the moon also have a handful of their own designs available for purchase including the … Read More...
Sandy’s Needle Nook Sale!
Sandy’s Needle Nook is having a sale!!! And I know how much you all love sales (me too)! All cross stitch patterns are 25% off. She takes paypal too! Hurry!!!!
What Body Sizes Should Patterns Have?
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...