If you’ve been paying attention to a lot of my blog entries, you’ll know that I love to recycle common household articles, especially fiber-based items, and I love beads. I was digging through Etsy for a few minutes recently and … Read More...
Winner of the Needle Felted Snowman Kit
This is one of the hardest jobs my judges and I have is picking out a winner, but the Navy won! God Bless Robin for protecting our homeland and we are so happy that she is stateside this year to … Read More...
More Japanese Plastic Canvas love
Sister Diane of CraftyPod, always on the lookout for beautiful plastic-canvas projects, is giving us a peek at another Japanese craft book that is full of new ideas and applications. See her post.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? … Read More...
French General: Home Sewn review
Kaari Meng of French General has put together another great book of projects, this time a collection of designs for the home entitled French General: Home Sewn, published by Chronicle Books. I was interested to see what projects would … Read More...
Stitch Diva’s Gorgeous Wire Knit and Crochet Earrings Patterns
If yesterdays book review piqued your interest in knit and crochet wire jewelry, here is another resource for you. Stitch Diva Studios has this collection of 9 different styles of earrings for you to whip up. Three are knit, 3 … Read More...
Brilliant! Graphing on plaid
Jude Hill – a constant source of brilliant quilt innovations – is “whatiffing” an inspired concept. She says,
… Read More...i always design stuff on point paper. especially patchwork. but with a more direct method in mind i asked myself what if
Handy tool: Boo-boo stick
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog reviewed a great tool for recovering from needlepoint errors: Judy’s Boo Boo Stick. I’m sold! And Janet kindly directs us to a source. See the review.
Free Christmas cross-stitch chart
Deborah of Midsummer Night Musings blog designed this cheerful seasonal chart and is sharing it (for personal use) on her blog. Get the pattern.
And many thanks to Patty of Pip Stitch for the heads-up.
Looking for more Christmas … Read More...
Simple Pen Holders From Recycled Cardboard Tubes
Looking for a way to recycle everyday home items for storing your office essentials? Simply grab an old toilet paper or paper towel roll, a binder clip and a nail, and add a few of these great storage solutions to … Read More...
Rrecycled Sweater Sleeve – Wine Cozy
Giving the gift of bottled wine is perfect for attending holiday parties or for keeping on hand for last-minute gifts. But you can personalize the gift just a little bit more with a recycled sweater cozy. Simply felt a sweater … Read More...
Elements of Style Knit + Crochet Jewelry Book Review
Elements of Style: Knit + Crochet Jewelry with Wire, Felt & Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680792
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680791
I was intrigued by the title of this book and … Read More...
Sew Organized
I am in the process of revamping my closet. Like most of my friends my age (mid thirties in case you were wondering) we are feeling the need to update our looks. I no longer want to wear the stuff … Read More...
Get the skinny from Spoonflower
I’m sure you’ve heard that Spoonflower – the custom-fabric source – is now open to everyone, not just professional designers. Imagine having fabric you designed in the patterns and colors you want for your quilt or other project. If you … Read More...
Kookaburra Wins, Hands Down!
Kookburra Wool Wash is the latest product to fall victim to my use and abuse list. I like to try these things myself, without reading all the hype, so I can realistically make up my own mind about the products.… Read More...
WRAPPED IN CROCHET – PART DEUX
WRAPPED IN CROCHET: Scarves, Wraps, and Shawls by Kristin Omdahl
As promised, here is a preview of some of the outstanding patterns available in this book. Omdahl shows the depth of her designing skill with this array of projects.
“Labyrinth” … Read More...
Use angelina to attach conductive threads
Lynne Bruning of Instructables has posted a tutorial for attaching conductive threads to a garment or project with angelina fibers. Gorgeous. And smart. See the tute.
Panty Raid
With all the things I have sewn in my life, I have to say that I have never sewn undies. Dancer trunks, yes- but underwear- no. I just never thought about making them. But DIY Style has changed my mind!… Read More...
Great idea: Felt mail
Colleen of CraftPad blog has posted an idea that will delight your wee one. Have you been seeing all the felt play-food and other toys around the blogosphere? Colleen has come up with a toy mailbag, complete with felt correspondence. … Read More...
Fat-quarter pillows
Jo Leichte of Bernina USA’s blog has posted an idea for using fat quarters with large-scale patterns: make pillows! Jo also offers tips for getting rid of “dog ears” on square pillows. See the post.
Free pattern and giveaway from Nini
Joan of Nini Makes blog is sharing an embroidery pattern that is sure to brighten up your seasonal stitching. There are dozens of applications for this design, of course, but wouldn’t The Tree Family make excellent greeting cards for the … Read More...