Paint chip samples are such pretty little things. To me, they’re the equivalent of craft candy! The chips can be upcycled into many things, including this funky decorative curtain found on Craftster by its_TRAGICx, who simply punched a thumbtack hole … Read More...
Free vintage patterns at Pattern Bee
Download traceable vintage embroidery patterns from Pattern Bee‘s freebies page.
Our new Arrival!
Hi Everyone:
Creating fun, elegant baby gifts are so easy and just a few clicks away.
3 Designers created fun, amazing gifts for the new baby and only took mere minutes..
What type of baby gifts do you make?
Here … Read More...
Soap It Up !
Soap it up is a great online soap store filled with beautiful handmade soaps, the scents are so divine I can almost smell them wafting through my computer screen. Check out their scented goats milk soaps too.
Free projects at Fibre&Stitch
Sue Bleiweiss‘s quarterly digital magazine, Fibre&Stitch, is easy to love and easy to buy. And the site offers a terrific bonus: tutorials for more than 30 free projects. The instructions for circle stitching, alone, may have saved … Read More...
The Big O
In doing research for a book on environmentally conscious knitting & crochet that I’m co-writing, I’ve come across a TON of great, greener yarns. I’ll probably mention a few of them over the next couple of months but right now, … Read More...
Winners of the Book and Fungus Giveaways
First, I wanted to thank everyone for joining in our giveaways and I hope Kathleen the winner, enjoys Sarah’s book “Picture Yourself Felting your Knits” which is filled would fun projects. I hope the she, lets’ Sarah and me know … Read More...
1 design 25 variations
Hi Everybody:
When you have an absolutely fabulous designs, it creates itself so easily.
Such is the case of this wonderful card Lauren created.
The design is so elegant but yet it can be use for a number of occasions. … Read More...
HARMONY GUIDE – CROCHET STITCH MOTIFS
The second Harmony Guide from Interweave Press this year is the Crochet Stitch Motifs, 250 Stitches to Crochet. It’s 270 pages, edited by Erika Knight, and retails for $22.95 USD. This is another winner from Interweave Press! If you read … Read More...
A New Life for Scraps
Sample Scrap is a provider of high quality material samples that have served their purpose in the architectural/design sector and are ready for a new life.
Sample Scrap seeks to find new homes for these quality finishes by offering them … Read More...
Four new design packs at Sublime Stitching
Sublime Stitching has just published four rockin’ new sets of embroidery designs: Sexy Librarians, Emily Martin, Vital Organs, and Dutch Russian. (A sampling of Vital Organs is shown here.) For US $3.50 (US $4.50 for Emily … Read More...
Lotta Prints: Recap and Book Review
The Lotta Jansdotter Book Opening at Craft Gym was a wonderful turn out. Attendees got to make sample prints from lino cut and carved vegetables. Lotta had a great table-side manner and would encourage people to experiment with their designs. … Read More...
Join the Craft Corps!
Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps (pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on the community perpetuated by craft and the designers & hobbyists who feed it. As part of the content, I’m hoping … Read More...
Gabriel’s Garden Hand Painted Candles
Gabriel’s Garden Lavender specializes in natural bath and body products. They grow their own lavender and use the essential oil for a multitude of products. Shown here are some hand painted taper candles depicting lavender.
They also have aromatherapy soy … Read More...
Emboss the Plastic
Every once in a while you get to stumble upon something just plain cool and right then, all of the sudden, the whole world transforms into a playground full of possibility! So, I happened on some nifty little tags Alexandra … Read More...
Emboss the Plastic
Every once in a while you get to stumble upon something just plain cool and right then, all of the sudden, the whole world transforms into a playground full of possibility! So, I happened on some nifty little tags Alexandra … Read More...
Stacy Polson, Needle Felted Tapestries
What’s new in felting? It appears everything the creative mind can come up with. Stacy has one of those brilliant and innovative minds. She has turned needle felting into glorious works of art. Her tapestries are marvelous and one of … Read More...
New web ring for embroidery
A Creative Embroidery web ring is getting started on RingSurf. Whether you’d like to join or you just want to follow along, you can learn more about it on the RingSurf site.
Typewriter Jewelry Sale
eco-artware is offering an online clearance of typewriter jewelry, which includes upscale cufflinks and these make-a-statement fashion rings. Limited quantities and letter choices are available, so you best act fast if you intend to take advantage of this clearance.
Looking … Read More...
Don’t Deny Your DIY- Interview: Jen Neitzel of DIY Lounge
DIY Lounge is a super fun, crafty workshop space in Portland, OR. They are located in an adorable arty store, Collage and offer a ton of crafty classes. As a testament to the thriving Craft market in Portland, DIY has … Read More...