Back to school is always hard for me. My kids went back to school on Monday and I think we are “almost” back into our routine….. okay, who am I kidding here, if routine is flying by the seat of … Read More...
Simplicity and Clay
I am in awe of some of the polymer clay artist out there that can manipulate the clay and make it do whatever they want it to do. Now, I know it takes practice, and a great deal of it … Read More...
Tin Can Candle Holders from Steven Montes
Steven Montes the artist contacted me to let us know about his original artistic candle holders made out of tin food cans.
I previously posted about punching holes into a tin can with a hammer and nail but that looks … Read More...
Embroidery on gingham
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog has made available a vintage (1960) pattern book from Coats & Clark. When you click the images, larger versions open. The text is still a bit hard to make out, but the images … Read More...
Design your own fonts
SharonB of In A Minute Ago blog just turned me on to a cool online tool for designing your own fonts: FontStruct. There are dozens of applications for a font engine, of course, but the possibilities for needlework … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted list taker
J Casa at JCasa::Handmade blog has put together a tutorial for creating a little quilted notebook to hold all of your lists. It’s precious. In fact, it’s probably the ideal Christmas gift for that sweet obsessive-compulsive person on your list. … Read More...
Tutorial: Armchair caddy
Whether or not you’ve signed up to participate in the Stitchers’ Angel swap, you can try your hand at this month’s project. A tutorial for making this handy stitcher’s armchair caddy is available now on the Hugs from Helen… Read More...
Can Lid Magnets
While some reuse their glass jars, most (myself included) simply recycle the pieces of any tin cans they use. Now, thanks to this great tutorial from Whip Up, you can now use those can lids to make gorgeous magnets … Read More...
CAN’T GET ENOUGH CROCHET?
http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftgossip/
The Craftgossip Family of Blogs has started a flikr group so that we can all share photos of our favorite crafts. The things I like best about this:
1. lots of inspiration
2. links to the blogs of people … Read More...
Kato color mixing recipes
It’s true, I’m a Kato gal. I flirted with the other polymer clays out there when I started claying, but none of them satisfied my thirst for clay like Kato did. It’s firmness makes it the best clay for my … Read More...
Kato color mixing recipes
It’s true, I’m a Kato gal. I flirted with the other polymer clays out there when I started claying, but none of them satisfied my thirst for clay like Kato did. It’s firmness makes it the best clay for my … Read More...
Firestarter Candles for Camping
We just got home from camping and I couldn’t get online anywhere. It was fun but it’s good to be back.
We made some fire starter candles from dryer lint and wax. This is a great way to recycle egg … Read More...
Dogwood is coming!
Dogwood, a new line of quilt fabrics from Michelle Engel Bencsko (Cicada Studio) will be available in October from Henry Glass & Co. The patterns and colorways are just delicious. My favorite today is the bird … Read More...
Quilters: Join the Australasian Challenge
December 10, 2008, is the deadline for entering the Australasian Patchwork & Quilting Challenge. The year’s theme for this judged competition is “FANTASY!” The first- and second-place winners receive not only honors but also substantial cash prizes. Get all the … Read More...
Pretty Little Things
I have heard about Lori Marie from Pretty Little Things for awhile now, but this was the first time I ventured over to her site. ADORABLE! Everything- just absolutely adorable!
Her studio is so delicious, it looks like candy! And … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Spice quilt
Heidi of Needle Necessities has posted a two-part tutorial for creating this fascinating quilt. At the center of each block is a dimensional, origami-like star. I love her fabric choices, but this quilt pattern would work in many other sizes … Read More...
Plastic canvas with small mesh
Sister Diane at CraftyPod is rockin the plastic canvas. Just look at this charming box she made with cotton yarn found at a “big-box craft store.” And Sister Diane said she found 14-count plastic canvas at Michaels! I didn’t know … Read More...
My Favorite Felt Sweets by Joie Staff, translated by Yoko Ishiguro
Photos from “My Favorite Felt Sweet @2008 Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd and Joie, Inc.”
Good things come to those who wait! If you are a crafter, I am sure you have seen the adorable Japanese craft books on crafting … Read More...
Juicy Bits giveaway
Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits blog is going to make some lucky reader very happy. Just look at the fab stash of stuff she’s including in her latest blog giveaway! To enter, comment on her blog post, telling her your … Read More...
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival
Alert! Alert! Mark your calendars, hitch up the horses, and head on out for the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival the 26th – 28th of September. Up here in beautiful Northern Michigan we are all joining again on the … Read More...