Independent craft blog since 2007
What better way to relax than to work an artsy workshop into your vacation plans? I’m not talking about traveling just to take a workshop, but working some type of art making into your regularly-scheduled vacation.
Follow Jay and Carissa’s … Read More...
After posting about how to make a yoga mat bag, I decided to take my own advice and make one for myself!
I used the Craftbits.com yoga project and just added a pocket with a heart applique and 2″ … Read More...
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is a plumptious little Christmas mouse designed by Karen Brittan. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these … Read More...
The Soap Kitchen has a very detailed recipe for a solid shampoo for cold process soap makers.
Please visit their site for all the details!
Judy has posted a free chart for another gorgeous bargello ornament on FREEBIES, etc.! blog. Go get it!
Bargello embroidery patterns are a type of needlework that uses colorful vertical and horizontal lines to create complex designs. The technique … Read More...
The free download pattern for this month is
a favorite pullover from Nashua Handknit’s
first season, Fall 2005. Designed by Kristin
Nicholas, the embellished pullover is just the
right combination of cables and color. Knit
in Julia (of course), there … Read More...
Regina at Creative Kismet Blog has a great photo tutorial on her hand drawn pendants. Utilizing vintage paper, wooden shapes, waterproof ink and her drawing skills she
Looking for more Halloween themed Earrings? Check these out on Etsy.
Fresh from the glass and metal garden of Scott and Shannon Johnson come these beautiful bouquets. Guaranteed never to die and need minimal care. Perfect for those of us with less than green thumbs!
I just came across this marvelous resource! Tipnut.com has a whole lotta lotta info on everything. But man o’ man do they have some great tips for sewers! My fave tidbit is: 50 Tips For Sewing – A Collection … Read More...
Check out the appliqued fabric clocks by Lunique over on Craftster. Wow.
Thank you, Jenny Ryan of Craftzine.com, for spotting this awesome find.
Now that we’ve all admitted our large collections of baby food jars, here’s a great Halloween tutorial for making some adorable votive holders. Your supplies are simply Mod Podge, some orange/white streamers, construction paper, and a brush or sponge. … Read More...
My right middle finger looks like hash. Does yours? If so, get some great advice about thimbles from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog.
I absolutely LOVE this bracelet made from vintage cupcake toppers! Created by artist Arbutus Hunter, this kit was available last year so you may need to contact her if you want to buy one. Its a good inspiration photo … Read More...
See a great tutorial over on Craft Leftovers for making fabric-covered buttons with just a washer, some batting, and a fabric scrap – no commercial kit!
Hi Everyone:
Do you have a blog or a particular person you turn to when you need inspiration?
I know you guy’s know who mine’s are cause they are the one I feature on a reg basis from Lauren to … Read More...
Cyndi Lavin from Jewelry and Beading.com shows how she made an adorable Skully lampwork bead into a centerpiece pendant, then shows how she made a necklace with it. The adorable Skully lampwork bead was made by glass artist Cindy … Read More...
Of course, I’ve been saying this for years! But, according to Philadelphia Magazine, Sewing is the new “In” thing. I guess Sewing is the new Knitting is the new Yoga…
Lauren Brandy has been rockin the tutes lately over on Pimp Stitch. Her Tool Thursday post has some excellent tips for using fonts and dingbats as embroidery patterns. Check it out.
Just is time for you to knit up a lovely gift from a Noni signed pattern for the holidays. I will be offering her awesome patterns from now until Thanksgiving so you have time to knit the project for a … Read More...
