When I was a kid, I jumped a lot of rope on the playground. We had a song for everything it seemed although, I would be hard pressed to remember all the words to any one of them now. All … Read More...
Handmade Arcade
Handmade Arcade is Pittsburgh’s largest indie craft fair, now in its fifth year. Last year, over 8,000 attended Handmade Arcade. The annual Handmade Arcade was created to give grassroots, independent crafters an opportunity to show and sell their wares, and … Read More...
Everything you always wanted to know about stump work
This beautiful example of stump work (dimensional embroidery) was created by Paula Hewitt of The Beauty of Life blog. Would you like to know more about how to produce 3D embroidery? Paula has done our community a service by posting … Read More...
Needlepoint journal kits
The Purl Bee blog shows a charming application of Needlepoint Journal Kits from AMH designs. The monogrammed notebook shown here is the result. Find out more. And order a kit at purlsoho.com.
Many thanks to Grace at … Read More...
These Bags Are Made For Walkin’…
One of my favorite times to knit is all the time (please don’t knit and drive, I see this ending badly. Scuba diving while knitting isn’t dangerous per se, but it sure does mess with your gauge!). But how about … Read More...
Stitch along with Janet Perry
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has posted her first stitch-along project. Her blog post says, “The idea behind this project is that we will stitch it together, one square at a time. The colors and threads will be … Read More...
“ID Me” Metal Clay Bracelet Tutorial
Tammy Powley has a pretty metal clay ID bracelet tutorial up on her blog Crafty Princess Diairies. This lovely project is from her book “Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry
” and is made with lowfire clay and a … Read More...
Manly Man Candles New Scents
have some new scents out now, which I found out about through their blog Manly Man Candle Company Presents: Manly Thoughts. Here are the newest additions so far. Sports Injury, Dad’s gum, Manilla and Bob’s Eucalyptus.
I also received … Read More...
Polymer Clay Pixies and mermaids and faeries – Oh my!
I don’t know about you all, but this artist is one of the best sculptors I’ve seen yet.Her name is Michelle Bradshaw and all of her work is amazing! Looking for more polymer fairy tutorials? Check out these polymer clay … Read More...
Embroidery LOL
Moxie of We Are All Angry blog is producing these faux Scout badges with adult themes. I want a whole sash full! Awesome, Moxie!
Thanks to Becky Stern at Craftzine.com for pointing out this great needlework tidbit.
Polymer Clay Holiday Gift Guide – Be In It !
Ilysa and Kira of Polymer Clay Productions are calling for entries to put in a Holiday gift guide featuring polymer clay artists. The entries will be shared with viewers in a Polymer Clay Productions podcast & TV episode. It’s a … Read More...
Design your own applique
Sara Franklin at ThreadBangers walks us step-by-step through the process of making a simple fusible applique without a pattern. These are tried-and-true instructions with unlimited applications. Look at the tute and the video, and dream up your own garment … Read More...
Hello Everyone!
I’m Terrye, your new knitting editor.
What I want to do with this blog is provide you with new and interesting “stuff” (which is a technical term). We’ll do book reviews, Knit-a-Longs, and virtually drool over new yarns and toys. … Read More...
The Big Book of Needle Felting
My last article was a book review on Needle Felting Artful Fashion by, Judy Jacobs and Kay Kaduce who also author this book. I received The Big Book of Needle Felting
coauthored by, Judy Jacobs, Kay Kaduce and Jewelry Artist, … Read More...
The Big Book of Needle Felting
My last article was a book review on Needle Felting Artful Fashion by, Judy Jacobs and Kay Kaduce who also author this book. I received The Big Book of Needle Felting coauthored by, Judy Jacobs, Kay Kaduce and Jewelry Artist, … Read More...
Win Rosalie Quinlan patterns
Look (at left) what Rosalie Quinlan is giving away over on her blog:
The name of this pattern in ‘December’s Flight’. The pattern includes a punch-needle picture, two christmas stockings with Christmas stitchery and a blanket stitched applique cushion.
Three … Read More...
Color Inspiration challenge
Hi Everyone:
Every now and then I enjoy a challenge Kwerner and Taylor Expressions are the two I enter mostly.
I would luv to hear what challenges you participates in regularly?
Have a great day,
Enter the Lazy Days quilt contest
Quilting Gallery is sponsoring a new contest. Just e-mail a photo of your latest quilting project (even if it’s unfinished). You stand to win an adorable quilted wall hanging or some delicious fat quarters. Get all the details.
Contest … Read More...
There’s still time: Free La Fleur Debris pattern
To celebrate her birthday and the grand opening of her new online store, Heather Bailey is giving away patterns for this sweet fabric brooch. Heather’s blog says, “All orders received from Tues, August 12th through Weds, August 13th at 11:59pm … Read More...
Playing Cards Purse
A few cards short of a full deck? Put that incomplete deck to use by transforming cards into a striking tote, as shown in this Craftbits.com tutorial. While it may not be the most practical everyday purse, wouldn’t it … Read More...