I’m a sucker for watching the awards shows, ONLY for the clothes and jewelry. I love seeing the pretty gowns and millions of dollars worth of diamonds. I don’t think I’m alone in this either, many people I know just … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make an apron from table linens
CraftStylish shows how to make this pin-up style apron from two napkins and a placemat. You’ll also need 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the ties. Tablecloth, anyone? Get the tutorial. A great way to use up vintage table … Read More...
Very, Very Tweet!
you’re tweet Valentine’s Day card
Originally uploaded by threemoonbabies
Found these adorable little birds on Flickr this morning, aren’t they precious? This was created by Marjorie Dalgarn of Three Moon Babies. Her etsy shop is here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=97201
And she can … Read More...
Here’s Lookin’ at You, kid!
Aren’t these creepy, cool, cute hearts with sculpted faces on them from Darbella Designs great? They seem to have their own distinct personalities, and would be perfect for someone not into the typical red and pink Valentine’s frills. You can … Read More...
Chihuly installation at Garfield Park Conservatory
They’re popping up everywhere. Chihuly custom creations for landscapes around you. Recently an installation was completed at the Desert Botainical Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona. I love how the pieces fit with the landscapes they inhabit.
I found the picture above … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a monk’s bag
The Purl Bee shows you how to make this cute but practical monk’s bag. I love the cross-body strap, as it distributes the weight more evenly. Get the tute and make one for yourself.
CHA Sneak Peek – Making Memories
Making Memories has posted a tiny teaser here and will be posting Sneak Peeks every Friday as well as live updates from the show
Knitting Patterns – I *Heart* Dishcloths!
How cute is this? And as fast as dishcloths knit up, you have time to do quite a few of them. Add to a basket with some wine, bubble bath and some chocolate and you’re good to go.
This free … Read More...
I *Heart* Dishcloths!
How cute is this? And as fast as dishcloths knit up, you have time to do quite a few of them. Add to a basket with some wine, bubble bath and some chocolate and you’re good to go.
This free … Read More...
CHA Sneak Peek – American Crafts
American Crafts has a ton of new releases! Check out Craft Fair, Character and their new Stamping line. See the other releases as well as designs by the inhouse team on the American Crafts blog
CHA Sneak Peek – Maya Road
The Maya Road Sneak Peek Week has begun! First up some adorable chipboard albums! See more photos and also what the Design team has done with these albums here. They are also having giveaways leading up to CHA!
Recycled Spoon Rings
Seems like everywhere I turn, I am seeing spoon rings. These were quite popular in the 70’s and I think I had spoon rings, bracelet and earrings when I was young.. They are very popular again today.
Valentine’s Sachets
I know, I know. The new year has just begun, and already I’m posting Valentine’s Day items? But if you do the math, you’ve got little more than a month to get some items put together for the ones you … Read More...
Charlie Harper Notepads
These bite-sized notebooks are the perfect way to use some of your more graphic papers and postcards. Paper and Stitch made them from cards nabbed at Old Navy, but you can follow this easy pattern to make add-on presents for … Read More...
Free valentine embroidery patterns
Those stitchin sisters at Sibling Craftery are spoiling us with free treats. Go grab this tasty set of valentine patterns to lend your valentine gifting some zip! Get the patterns.
Laurie Sharp’s Wool Pets
I am so thrilled that I ran across Laurie Sharp’s Wool Pets on Flickr. Not only does Laurie do amazing felting, but she carries a whole array of felting supplies and felting kits in her ETSY shop. Her blog “Wool … Read More...
Tin-punch Sue from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue, and this one is suitable for tin punch or candlewicking! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the late 19th … Read More...
Learn Milanese stitch
See an excellent stitching chart and example for Milanese Stitch on Barbara Bergsten‘s Create Needlepoint! blog. This stitch sample is block 5 of her Painted Stitches Sampler. You’ll want to see the whole series. See the post.
Free new year sampler
Karin of Nordic Craft blog says,
… Read More...I designed a little sampler to help me try some new stitches, and I wanted it to be something inspirational for the new year… I scanned the pattern for you if you’d like to
Free heartfelt pattern from Andrea Zuill
The free embroidery pattern of the month from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog is adorable and timely. Stitch it up for a special valentine memento. Get the pattern.