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Now, she’s just recycling wool sweaters into very useful and attractive projects, but she’s giving me more ideas. I’ve blogged on this topic before. You KNOW how I love the whole notion of recycling crafts. … Read More...
This has to end. I’m declaring to an end to this. What is “this”? The random, willy-nilly casting on of new projects just because I have that yarn in my stash that would be wonderful knit into this, that or … Read More...
Today’s giveaway from BurdaStyle is a copy of the book, Switch Craft: Battery Powered Crafts to Make and Sew. This book includes instructions to make 20 projects that integrate technology into your sewing. To enter, all you have to do … Read More...
Who thought displaying your collections could be considered crafty? I didn’t, but crafting your space is a very big part of being someone who lives their every day in a crafty way. So displaying your collections (in this case, toy … Read More...
Mimi Kirchner‘s tattooed men dolls make me smile and smile and smile. The concept of using toiles to represent tattoos is genius. And the dolls have the Mimi hallmarks of impeccable workmanship combined with irresistable touchability. Mom, if you’re … Read More...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has posted an excellent explanation of how to create plaid with needlepoint stitches. The result seems almost like magic! See the post.
Caroline and Joy from the Studio Calico Design team came up with a huge list of last minute projects.
There’s an adorable paper leaf wreath with instructions on the Chatterbox Blog
Denise LaBorde shows a great idea for Holiday Table … Read More...
In keeping with the reuse of wine theme, you can take that box your wine (or higher end liqour) came in and turn it into a lamp! (source)
Well I looked all over the net and couldn’t find what I needed. So, I did what any crazed idiot sane responsible knitter would do. I took a pattern I liked and adapted it.
These slippers: 
are from Knitting At … Read More...
Look what Sublime Stitching is sharing! Patterns and a tutorial for quick hand-stitched gift tags. The perfect final touch to your handcrafted Christmas gift! See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or … Read More...
Looking for a way to preserve the memories of all those concerts you saw in your youth? Grab all those ticket stubs and follow this tutorial for turning them into coasters. Also works great with movie ticket stubs, theater performance … Read More...
Looking for an eco-friendly way to wrap your holiday presents? Consider wrapping them in maps! Grab that out-dated atlas or road map out of your car (you know you’ve got three in there) and start tearing out the pages. For … Read More...
Betz White has come up with another winner: her Hoopie the Snowman holiday decoration. She walks us through the steps of converting a sweater into adorable wall art. See the tute.
It saddens me to say that these are the last two Noni patterns that will be given away on Craft Gossip. Noni has been very generous in allowing us to offer her beautiful patterns through giveaways to our readers. I … Read More...
Cindy of Focus on Finishing blog takes us step by step through the process of turning a bit of embroidery into a finished pillow or cushion. Detailed drawings, measurements, and abundant photos make this thorough tutorial a snap to follow. … Read More...
From BurdaStyle, here’s an opportunity to put your sewing skills to work to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS). Sew a bowtie to be auctioned off at the Pink & Black Tie Gala this spring. Deadline is May … Read More...
If your going to slave over an oven this Christmas at least let it be for Polymer Clay Creations !!
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