This is a great little site, with lots of patterns. The patterns are all very reasonable and downloadable in PDF format. You purchase through Email,very simple! Be sure to browse the 3 pages of free patterns!
LOVE IT – HATE IT – GOTTA HAVE IT……
Crochet. I love all the new books and magazines out there with great color pictures of wonderful crochet sweaters, doilies, totes, shrugs, etc. I even like it that there are patterns for Barbie and Ken, teddy bears, and skateboarders.
I … Read More...
Wire Jewelry Resources-Books
After my post yesterday, I dug thru my bookcase looking for my books on crochet wire jewelry. Since I only just learned to knit, I don’t have any knit wire books. So I thought you all might like some recommendations … Read More...
~SudsMuffin~
SudsMuffin submitted their link and I took one look at a picture of their whipped butters and just swooned! (I LOVE whipped butters – especially when they look like confections!)
From their Etsy site: “We have been making soaps and … Read More...
Get A Grip On Your Ruler
I love my quilting notions. And when a new one hits the market, I want to be the first to know.
This is the Gypsy Gripper
from Lanette Edens of The Gypsy … Read More...
Vintage Tin Figures
Janet Cooper is a recycled artist who incorporates interesting used goods that aren’t found in any ordinary garbage bin. Her funky mixed-media quilts, dolls, assemblage ladies and — my favorite — tin can figurines use vintage labels and packaging, antique … Read More...
Just Nan’s
Just Nan’s Counted Thread Designs,Kits and Accessories Is a beautifully designed website with a wealth of information. If you can get past the pictures they have a newsletter, an e-mail list and a comprehensive product list along with info where … Read More...
Sweet Tooth Candles
Jennifer has been busy making her realistic looking yummy bakery candles at Sweet Tooth Candles. This apple crumble pie looks so real that she had someone attempt to cut into it when they received it as a gift.
I … Read More...
Felt Gridlock Scarf
I am intrigued by these awesome tutorials and this one is no exception. Leah shows us step by step how to create this Felt Gridlock Scarf. When I find a long enough piece of bubble wrap I … Read More...
Fall Jewelry Trends
Whether you are a one of a kind jewelry artists or a production designer-its smart o know what the current jewelry trends are.
For colors=grey and white metals are the IN thing, as are purple and navy.
So whats hot … Read More...
Fall’s Hottest Color Recipes
Color-guru Maggie Maggio posted polymer clay formulas for Pantone’s Fall color trends. Along with the recipes she offers some hints on using the trendy hues in your clay creations.
[tags]polymer clay, color trends, fall fashions, maggie maggio, color mixing[/tags]
Are you dirty?
While cruising around on the web I found a cool little company to share with you! I don’t know anything about this company and haven’t tried their products but I thought they’d be worth telling you about 🙂
TuffBetty Soaps. … Read More...
Kreinik Thread
The Kreinik Thread Site was a pleasant surprise. In addition to the stunning thread this site is full of TONS of other great stuff. There’s a link to sign up for their newsletter Reflections, and a new product section, an … Read More...
E-Tatters
Are you a tatting fan? But can’t find anyone to share your enthusiasm for this wonderful craft?
then Etatters.com might be for you. Join the forum to share patterns and advice and you can even participate in a E-tatters tatting … Read More...
Sweet Stuff at SweetyPrize
Catherine of SweetyPrize is one versatile gal. If she’s not crocheting, she’s decoupaging. If she’s not decoupaging, she’s paper-crafting. And if she’s not paper-crafting, she’s beading.
A good portion of her items she sells on Etsy are made from recycled … Read More...
Plastic Bag Crochet – Plarn Bag for Zero Waste Crochet
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...