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Besides the recycled glass votive shown here LuminEssent Candles sells melts, tealights, pillars, jars, and travel tins.
LuminEssent Candles are environmentally-friendly and made from soy wax, which makes them burn longer and cleaner than paraffin.
Specialty Candles:
A portion of … Read More...
I received my latest newsletter from The Silver Needle and wanted to share the newest Just Nan exclusive design for The Silver Needle. It’s called Christmas Workshop! This is a really cool pyramid-shaped sewing box; it’s decorated with Santa’s elves … Read More...
Go-Make-Art.com is a new website where you can get ideas for using art as a tool for self-discovery, self-development and self-expression. On this site you can learn art and craft techniques, find inspiration for your own projects and learn about … Read More...
Here is a very neat site “SALVESEN HOME PAGE” on felted that shows you step by step how to make a lovely lace felted scarf.   Following photos show some of the steps in making … Read More...
Great blog!!! Gill from Australia,provides an amusing and literate veiw into her stitching world. I only wish I stitched as fast as this girl!!! And her work is exquisite,I mean heart stopping. Go check her out and don’t forget her … Read More...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this post is a little early, however, there is a great kit that will be available late September through Elegant Stitch. It is called “With All Your Heart” by Blue Ribbon Designs, … Read More...
Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. The Bazaars in Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles and San Francisco happen … Read More...
Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. The Bazaars in Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles and San Francisco happen … Read More...
This is an excellent, just released book for embroidery fun! Below is a quoted description from Amazon.com;
“Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny, sweetly … Read More...
 More charity opportunities.Â
Friends to Seniors site matches stitchers to needs from the elderly in their area. According to the literature they are branching out to other areas. There are several different ways to help. Check them out!!!
I wanted to bring this to your attention. It’s the best beanie pattern I’ve seen – and it’s free once again, thanks to the croshay lady. Please visit her site to obtain the free pattern:
http://oscrochet.blogspot.com/
And, here’s her website … Read More...
I’m just popping in to show you these beautiful candle holders from Unusual Gifts.
Shown here is a Moroccan style star shaped candle lantern. I love the stained glass and the fact that you hang it. You can put … Read More...
Tammy Jones of HGTV.com approached the world-famous Highway 127 Corridor Sale with crafting in mind, and came up with some unique creations.
“The key to yard sale crafting is to try to envision an object’s potential — brightened with a … Read More...
Owner Lynn Li of Etsy shop Red Sheep Yarn proclaims “I provide a bevy of handspun yarn, woven items, bath products and the occasional redneck leather goods. Sometimes I might throw in an occasional sewn item, such as quilts. I … Read More...
Owner Lynn Li of Etsy shop Red Sheep Yarn proclaims “I provide a bevy of handspun yarn, woven items, bath products and the occasional redneck leather goods. Sometimes I might throw in an occasional sewn item, such as quilts. I … Read More...
I love speciality rulers for my quilting projects. I’m a bit of a notion nut. If you are, too, check out this Curved Corner Cutter ruler
from Creative Grids.
It never … Read More...
Wonderful charity stitching Quilts 4 Kids!!!
This is a great source for all their stitching opportunities. They make quilts containing cross stitch squares for kids from infant to age 19 who are suffering from illness .
There are tons … Read More...
Be sure to check out Belle Armoire’s Jewelry Volume 3, on newsstands now. It features quite a few polymer clay projects like creating faux china pattern jewelry and hammered “metal” lentil beads. These special issues are always full of … Read More...
One of the simplest way to use essential oils in aromatherapy is in an oil burner. Many of them use a tea light candle to burn the oil above them. A few drops in the burner bowl with some water … Read More...
This ‘Plain Jane’ book is a true gem! The copy I have from my library is bound in orange with white lettering on the spine. This is no indication of the wealth of information that is within the covers. While … Read More...
