I ran across KnitNet around the middle of last year. It’s an online knitting magazine, published 6 times a year for a very modest price. You get 5 or 6 patterns in each issue (this current issue has socks, scarves … Read More...
Fused Glass Heart Tile.
Christine of Designs by Christine blog made this Valentine tile and asks her readers: What should it be? Valentines Day IS coming. Thanks for the reminder, Christine! I like it displayed just as it is. I think it should be … Read More...
New Polymer Clay Guild for ArtFire Members!
ArtFire is one of several new venues offering artists and crafters a place to sell their handmade goods. They have recently launched their Guilds feature, which gives artists with something in common, whether that be materials or location, a place … Read More...
Sweet Jewelry
Sweet jewelry from Jelly's Edible Wearables.
WEIRD CROCHET
It’s funny what people will spend their time and money on. Some really weird crochet projects are on the internet. Look what I ran across: Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these amazing Halloween … Read More...
YuYu Art Adorable Felts
These adorable little dolls are made of 100% Australia superfine merino wool. I think the little green tea bag is absolutely delightful and it would be a great gift to give a green tea lover. The artist explains in the … Read More...
Book Review Handmade Paper Jewelry-40 Beautiful Projects to Make and Wear
Handmade Paper Jewelry: 40 Beautiful Projects to Make & Wear 
authors Heidi Borchers, Candance Liccione and Tiffany Windsor
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (March 28, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1402722133
- ISBN-13: 978-1402722134
The authors of this book are sisters and … Read More...
Elegant White Card!
Hi Everyone:
Creating a monochromatic card is harder, as scrapbooker and cardmakers, we luv patterns and colours.
It’s always hard for me to stick to 1 colour only..
Eva Dobilas created this awesome card for the challenge using several different … Read More...
Glass Garden Art – Birdbaths
You’ve seen the glass sink basins and you’ve seen glass gazing balls in gardens. Now you can have a glass butterfly feeder. Glorious Glass Garden on Etsy has them in all colors and styles!
Tutorial: Sew this Coffee Cozy
Keep your hands wrapped around a warm cuppa without burning them. House on Hill Road offers this free pattern for a coffee cozy. I love the big button closure. Make one – your fingers will thank you.
These cup … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bias tape – no gadgets necessary!
The day I discovered the metal bias tape tools, I was a happy girl. Now I could have bias tape in any color or print I desired. But with each bias tape tool making only one size of bias tape … Read More...
Felt heart shaped kitchen mitt tutorial
You’ll find a complete pictorial tutorial of the heart-shaped felted kitchen oven mitts, on the Liz’s Felt Café blog. These mitts are not only a practical Valentine gift, but can be dressed up after their wet felted the with … Read More...
Free Pattern: Rag doll for your little one
Make Baby Stuff offers a free pattern for a rag doll. The embroidered face, yarn hair, and cloth body ensure a soft doll perfect for snuggling. Use different prints and patterns to give this little dolly a unique personality. Get … Read More...
Make a Rainbow Cake
Learn how to make a rainbow cake.
This wreath has a sweet little surprise…
Have you spotted it? There, nestled among the lovely flowers and leaves? I’ll give you a hint – it’s in the lower left corner, and absolutely adorable. Found it yet?
There’s a wee little pod baby hiding in that wreath! … Read More...
New ribbons from LFN
These gorgeous jacquard ribbons are part of the new spring line from LFN Textiles. You can order them retail from LFNTextiles.com or wholesale from renaissanceribbons.com. And you can get to know the designer, get application tips, and find … Read More...
Jillibean Soup Giveaway
I played some more with Jillibean Soup products and I am still in love! I decided to use them to make a framed word collage of my one little word for 2009, because the tree designs are just perfect for … Read More...
Jillibean Soup Giveaway
I played some more with Jillibean Soup products and I am still in love! I decided to use them to make a framed word collage of my one little word for 2009, because the tree designs are just perfect for … Read More...
Poodle stitching
Reader Carol of Marietta, Georgia, USA, writes:
My daughter wants me to cross stitch a pink poodle for her daughter’s room. Where can I even begin the hunt to find a pattern like that?
Poodles are a popular cross-stitch theme, … Read More...
Knitting For Speed or Knitting For Pleasure? Both!
What did I find for you today? A free shipping coupon from Annie’s Attic! I personally like free shipping sales, almost better than percentages off.
Just recently became interested in speed knitting. Why? Can’t say, other than that if … Read More...