CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver and I are old friends. We live in the same town in Central Arkansas, USA. We both have Southern accents. So when she told me about a fabulous quilt shop that she and our mutual … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a recessed zipper to a bag
A recessed zipper is a nice way to add a zipper to a bag. My Spare Time has a great tutorial showing how to add this feature. Get the tutorial.
Book Review – Vegan Cupcakes
Make vegan cupcakes.
Vickie Howell’s New Free Pattern!
Vickie Howell has a new free pattern every month. This one is just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Go here for more info on Vickie’s ultra cute neck decor! Perfect!
http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/2008/01/love-rocks-free-pattern-of-month.html
Tutorial: Sew a tea wallet
Get 1200 free photo prints
First time users at Artscow can get 600 free 4×6 prints and 600 free 5×7 prints. I have heard good things about the print quality and so plan to try this offer out myself. You can get all the details … Read More...
Etsy Glass Artists Street Team
If you love buying handmade items for gifts, today, I have a resource for you! The Etsy Glass Artists Street Team. While I’m not proficient with all things Etsy, I believe that the Street Teams over there are groups … Read More...
Rachel of DreamWoven Fiber Designer
Rachel of dreamwoven is the spectacular fiber designer. She designs art for your head and art for your body and art for your home. Her designs are so unique and you can see the talent that she possesses. When you … Read More...
A MUST read!!
I’ve just discovered Unplug Your Kids and I am ready to spend hours reading this blog’s archives!! The ideas are perfect for use at home or in a formal classroom setting. Every week a new Unplugged Project theme is introduced … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a picnic bag
My daughter and I love taking picnics to the park, but I always struggle with how best to transport the food. A typical tote bag is to small at the bottom, but a basket never seems to be tall enough. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a picnic bag
My daughter and I love taking picnics to the park, but I always struggle with how best to transport the food. A typical tote bag is to small at the bottom, but a basket never seems to be tall enough. … Read More...
Stitch tip: Chicken scratch Embroidery hearts
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog has figured out how to chickenscratch loopy hearts. Cool! Get the details.
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch embroidery? Check out these articles we wrote about Chicken Scratch Embroidery and this Book by … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe
This week, doe-c-doe has lots of valentine treats for us. Get the free patterns.
Caterpillar Exchange
Eric Carle is one of my very favorite children book authors. I love his vibrant illustrations and simple story lines that include a life lesson.
Carle’s books are timeless and great to use in the classroom, which is why I … Read More...
PCAGOE Valentine Scavenger Hunt
The PCAGOE, or Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy, has announced a Valentine Scavenger Hunt! (along with a lovely selection of heart art from its members!) The hunt will be taking place from February 6 to 12, you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a basket-style handbag
U-Handbag.com offers a tutorial for making this basket-style handbag. Oh, the possibilities! Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Sew a basket-style handbag
U-Handbag.com offers a tutorial for making this basket-style handbag. Oh, the possibilities! Get the tutorial.
Free chart: Scotch stitch
If you’re in the mood to try scotch stitch, see the great chart and illustrations on Barbara Bergsten‘s Create Needlepoint blog.
Buttons go from plain to pizzazz
Hannah at knick knacks & ric rac has a great idea to give your buttons some extra flair. She combines two plain buttons to make one two-toned button. Not only do you get a high-end look without the high-end price, … Read More...
Doodling in Chicken Scratch Embroidery
In response to SharonB‘s Stitch Explorer Challenge, Conni of The Scoop, Score and Deal blog has been churning out amazing chickenscratch experiments. See them all on Conni’s blog. And if you enlarge the photos, you can see Conni’s … Read More...