Now you can have your bacon in glass too. See the chronicles of Bacon Boy being made at Portland’s Glass Art Society conference in their mobile hot shop.
Tutorial: Needle keeper
The latest design from the Stitchers’ Angel project is this awesome needle keeper by Tracy of Plumcute Designs. See the tutorial.
Princess hat
You know those sparkly things that royalty wear on their heads? When my girls were little, they called them “princess hats.” If your princess needs a hat, apply your applique, embroidery, and sewing skills to make her an outstanding (and … Read More...
To Cable Or Not To Cable
I love knitting cables. I love gadgets. I’m always looking for new gadgets and things to try out in my knitting. New techniques, new ways of doing old things. Actually I just love knitting, but then….
So. Cables.
Cables can … Read More...
Halloween Candle Holders
If you’re looking for original Halloween candle decor ideas, Terri’s Village is the place to go. This Spider Web Candleholder set is elegant enough to work all year around.
I like it because it’s sturdy, functional and attractive. A couple … Read More...
Intrigued by Cookie Decorating? Win a Book and Get Started
The popular baker at the bakerella blog tries her hand at cookie decorating, using "Cookie Craft" as a guide. Inspired by her success, bakerella is giving away a copy of the book to one lucky commenter.
Tutorial: Machine embroidery on ribbon
Use your embroidery machine to make custom ribbon for your projects! See the tutorial by Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery on SWAKembroidery.com.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well … Read More...
No Spit Consumption Boxers Back
No Spit Consumption Boxers Back
Originally uploaded by hotteaapparel
Ridiculously awesome! Hot Tea Apparel submitted photos of this great pair of boxer briefs upcycled from two tees, and I had to re-post it here for all to see. From her … Read More...
Felt Dolls By: Yu Yu
These dolls are so adorable and I am sure you will want to pick one up for yourself or the little children in your life. Yu Yu lives in San Francisco and is formally trained in fine art, such as … Read More...
Free chart: Christmas bear
This week’s freebie from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this precious Christmas bear by Lesley Teare. Download the chart.
Fused Glass Belt Buckle or Scarf Slide
Kristakiln’s Flickr feed reveals a clever use of fusing glass into a belt buckle that can also be used as a scarf slide. Nice bright colors sure to brighten up any outfit!
It’s time for L
The third block of Janet Perry‘s Come Stitch with Me – Celebrate sampler is available now. Needlepoint stem stitch forms a rich background for the L from Tink’s Gallery 24 alphabet. This project just gets prettier and prettier. There’s … Read More...
Craft Attack Carolina Show
Craft Attack is an outdoor show, organized by the Hornet’s Nest Chapter of the North Carolina Etsy Street Team.
The show will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Independence Neighborhood Park (the large side). The … Read More...
Books For Knitters, Both Young, And Well, Younger!
2 books have recently stumbled down my path, found their way into my life, and deposited themselves on my coffee table. Here’s what I found:
Knitty Kitt
y is an engaging tale, written by David Elliot, complete with gorgeous illustrations, … Read More...
Things I Would Never Crochet
Now, I strive to remain an openminded crocheter. I know there are many creative crocheters, people with way more talent than I have – and apparently way faster at crocheting or they have way more time to crochet than I … Read More...
Inspiration from Anthropologie
I just got the new Anthropologie catalouge and oooh, I adore! I get so inpsired thumbing through their look books, browsing online and venturing to their stores. I usually find so many amazing things I would love to have but … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Hurricane Socks
These beautiful socks are the design of Gardiner Yarn Works. They have decided to donate profits from the sale of this pattern toward the
Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund,
which has been totally depleted by Ike and Gustav.
http://www.gardineryarnworks.com/patterns/hurricane.html
Buy … Read More...
Christmas cuteness from Missy Ballance
Pimp Stitch diva Missy Ballance just released a couple of new embroidery patterns that are going to get you in the mood for Christmas stitching! See the designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Glass Craft and Bead Expo – Las Vegas
The dates for the 2009 Expo will be Wednesday April 1st through April 5th at the South Point Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV. Classes will begin on Wednesday, April 1st and the show floor will open on Friday, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinwheel quilt
This tute isn’t new, but it is stellar. Randi of I Have to Say blog gives thorough, down-to-earth instructions for this rockin pinwheel quilt. See the tutorial.
Many thanks to Colleen at CraftPad for this great link.