I am so glad to be here! I think it’s possibly the most exciting thing to share your passion with other, like minded individuals. I hope to keep you entertained,inspired and on the road to a long romance with stitching. … Read More...
Amigurumi Patterns for Knitting
According to [tag]Wikipedia[/tag], [tag]Amigurumi[/tag] is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small animals or anthropomorphic creatures. Amigurumi are typically cute animals (such as bears, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc.), but can include inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features. Amigurumi … Read More...
Candle Country’s Donuts, Bears and More
I found out about Candle Country through the Facebook group Canadian Candle Makers and the People Who Love Them.
Candle Country makes the most realistic and delicious looking bakery candles. These donuts look good enough to eat! They also create … Read More...
Start Your Own Quilt Club
Are you all stitched up with no where to go?
Well, according to BeSewStylish, why not start your own stitch club and get together with your friends for some quilty good fun.
Starting your own club is easy. Get your … Read More...
Create For Less
Find some the newest tools and best prices for your felting projects at: http://www.createforless.com/
Felting Needle Tool is made of hard plastic with a comfortable grip handle. It includes a safety locking device that locks a safety cover in place … Read More...
Stained Glass Candle Holders
Emily Holmes Designs creates one of a kind stained glass candle holders along with jewelry, sun catchers, lanterns and more. Emily started her business in 2003 and now sells her products in over 100 stores across the country. Her studio… Read More...
Silver Dollar Ring
MAKE magazine (the older sibling of CRAFT magazine) offers a video podcast on creating a one-of-a-kind hardy hand-crafted ring from an old silver dollar.
Even I (who has zero background in jewelry making or silversmithing) feel as though I could … Read More...
Fruit Compote Candle
Isn’t this candle from Flamin’ Dame Candles gorgeous? It looks fun to make too. The supplies needed for this project are:
- Fruit Compote Glass
- Small flower pot votive glass
- Votive candle
- LP gel wax
- Wax fruit
- Wax fruit embeds (your
Free Crochet Patterns – MEN’S SWEATERS
Finding suitable crochet patterns for men is always a challenge. I’ve been surfing for some lately – and searching my stash of books and magazines. I keep remembering the words of my cyberbuddy Ken Jones when he stated that he … Read More...
Pierrot – needle felting machine
Pierrot – needle felting machine
Someone suggested an article on the Pierrot – needle felting machine. I see the price with shipping to the US is AUD $777.50 which is $666.94 USA dollars.  This appears to be a top-of-the-line … Read More...
Kitchen Kitsch Patterns
Crochetroo.etsy.com has some fun crochet patterns from Downunder
From kitchen kitsch patterns and Aussie NativeBirds
Check out the finished projects or the very inexpensive patterns to make your own.
Tahki Stacy Charles Announces Fall/Winter Books
[tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag] has prepared 4 books for this fall / winter: Tahki Yarns Fall / Winter Collection, Tweed Collection, Filatura di Crosa Fall / Winter Collection and S. Charles Collezione Fall / Winter Collection.
Tahki Yarns Fall … Read More...
Tutorial: Changing Paper Colors
One of the best things about digital scrapbooking is that you can make changes to your layouts quickly and easily. DigitalScrapbookMemories.com offers a tutorial about how to change your digital scrapbooking’s paper colors.
Changing Paper Colors @ … Read More...
August Events To Get You Excited
August 11
Beverly, MA
“Wrought by Her Hand” – New England Samplers 1734-1884
Sponsored by the Beverly Historical Society & Museum at the John Cabot House, 117 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Featuring antique 18th and 19th century samplers from … Read More...
Worlds Largest Yarn Stach
I do have a stash of yarn at my home. I also have some in my son’s basement. I am always looking at yard sales, garage sales, resale shops and yarn shops. However . . . .
I will never … Read More...
Peng Peng Bears and Sock Monkeys
If you take one look at this site you’ll be hooked by these incredibly sweet and well made little bears. Artist Peng Peng Kalyman has been making these sweeties since 2002 and gaining notice all over the country! Check out … Read More...
Aluminum Mini Trays
Using only a pair of scissors, Instructables member xavtek has been making these mini trays from aluminum cans for years. They’re meant to be used as ashtrays, but they function just as well as jewelry holders, soap dishes, spare change … Read More...
Sewing Room Stash Organizing
Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorials – Mug Mats and a little Poem
Nothing beats a hot cup of tea for an excuse to take a break from the busyness of life. Here is a great sewing project that uses up scraps. I have made these for craft and fundraising sales but filled … Read More...
Nut and Bee Stationary
Annette Lauder in Auckland, New Zealand is the creative force behind Nut and Bee. All these adorable goods are made from her own designs. She even posts drawings on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on her sketchbook blog where fans … Read More...