Wool can be itchy. Wool is warm. Ahhh, a dilemma! How to take advantage of a warm wool hat and lose the itch?
Linda Permann did an article on How To Line a Knit or Crochet Hat, using fleece, here: … Read More...
The Winner of Rachel’s Think Outside the Box Personalized Heart Contest
Rachel picked a winner! I want to thank Rachel for holding this contest on Craft Gossip Felting. She is a warm and lovely person and I am sure that our winner will be thrilled. Be sure to continue to check … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of soft baby blocks
When she was a baby, some of my daughter’s favorite toys were the soft fabric blocks my mother gave her. She loved the texture and the patterns, and I loved the fact that she could chew on them all day … Read More...
Murano Glass Art
While stumbling around my glass links I came upon this gorgeous millefiori ring. I’ve never seen anything like it. As I followed the link to the Jewelry Blog I found a wonderful post filled with information about Murano Glass Art… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Spiral scarf
With this tutorial from CraftStylish, you can make a stylish spiral scarf from a scrap of fleece and some pretty yarn. It’s a fun, easy project with endless color possibilities to make it your own. Whether you’re crafting for … Read More...
CROCHET STITCHES IN MOTION DVD
Leisure Arts has another winner with the Crochet Stitches in Motion DVD
that teaches 12 pattern stitches and offers 8 projects. I was anxious to see this DVD because it includes demonstration of a long stitch, a stitch that has … Read More...
Pretty and Zingy Crochet Bracelet Tutorial
Lina from Stockholm, Sweden has this easy to make crochet bracelet tutorial on her blog “Kardemumma“. The instructions are in english and very easy to follow.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Warm wishes for a wonderful Valentine’s Day Weekend to all of my extended polymer clay “family!”
Interlocking Hearts Dishcloth – Another Free Pattern
This is perhaps the coolest heart pattern I’ve seen yet. Here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3963101/lockedheartsdishcloth This pattern is copyrighted by Grace Lambie, 2.1.09
Please go visit the site, while I can’t post a picture, you will want to see this one. She’s also … Read More...
Beyond The Bead Mixed Media Jewelry Project & Book Giveaway
Margot Potter’s new book all about mixed media jewelry making “Beyond the Bead
” has hit the bookstands!!! Expect a book review here soon, but for now you can do one of the projects in the book.
Margot has … Read More...
Sneak Peek: New Alexander Henry releases
Bee Square Fabrics shares a sneak peek at some soon-to-be-released Alexander Henry fabrics on the Bee Square Blog. I’m drooling!! Check out the new fabrics and I promise you will, too.
Tutorial: Sweetheart silhouette pillows
Here’s a fun Valentine’s project – a pair of sweetheart silhouette pillows! Vicki Howell shows how to make them on her craft.rock.blog. Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Heating pad from a sock
Need a quick last-minute Valentine’s Day gift? This tutorial from Just Deanna should fit the bill. She shows how to make a heating pad from a sock. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
Get your stitch on
Learn it on the web:
(1) Framed stem stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(2) Stretching pearl purl by Mary Corbet
(3) Ceylon stitch by Deepa Balagopal
(4) Floral seam treatment by Shawkl
(5) Framed mosaic stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(6) Hemstitch … Read More...
Recycled bottles make beautiful drinking glasses.
Dharma Designs Blog introduces us to the blown and fused glass art of nickpaul on Etsy. They tell the story of how they ‘upcycle’ bottles into drinking glasses that are pure glass art.
Last year I picked up glasses … Read More...
More free quilt patterns
It’s one of those weeks where the quilting world feels especially inspiring. A fresh batch of quilt patterns has landed, and the mix is a lovely one—timeless classics alongside modern designs that feel fun and a little bit bold. Whether … Read More...
Just beautiful needlework
Here are some inspiring finds from around the interwebs:
(1) Aurora beaded art quilt by Lisa Walton
(2) Flip-Flop Paper Piecing Quilt by Mary Kay Mouton, which took first place for Best Miniature Quilt at the 2009 Road to … Read More...
Tutorial: Catnip pillows
Show some love to the feline in your life by making a catnip pillow. She’ll love you for it! Craft Leftovers has instructions to show you how. Get the tutorial.
Quilt patterns…free free free!
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s a … Read More...
