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...
THE HARMONY GUIDES FROM INTERWEAVE PRESS-BASIC CROCHET STITCHES
I recently became aware of the newest Harmony Guides for crochet. These are printed by Interweave Press, a name I have come to trust in the crochet world. So far, there are two books:
Basic Crochet Stitches, 250 Stitches To … Read More...
And the winner is…..
Sommer! Who commented on July 3rd, 2008
We have randomly chosen your name! Please send us an e-mail with your mailing address and we will send out your Sampler Goodies. Congrats again and thanks to everyone for playing! Please … Read More...
Watch needle lacemaking in action
Thanks to blogger Gina at Threads of a Tatting Goddess, I just saw the most remarkable video demonstration of handmaking needle lace. If you’ve never seen needle lace being made, you’ll probably be mesmerized as I was. See the … Read More...
Beau Jardin Double Take
What are the odds that two companies have new lines coming out at Summer CHA with the same name….it’s like walking down the red carpet at a movie premier and standing next to someone wearing the same dress? Yikes! Apparently, … Read More...
Outdoor candle decor
Still looking for outdoor lighting for your pool party or barbecue? These are fun for just hanging out casually with friends and family as well.
Shown here are two metal heart lanterns. They would be perfect for a romantic evening … Read More...
Great idea: bottlecap ornaments
Emily of The Floss Box produces exquisite stump work. In a recent blog post, she shares how she makes small embroidery works into bottlecap ornaments. While these would be lovely hanging anywhere in a home or office, I think they … Read More...
Things that are in Vogue when you only have a yard
So you bought some fabulous fabric but only could afford a yard. Or you have some fantastic goods left over from a project you did eons ago.
Here are some awesome projects from Vogue Patterns that use a yard or … Read More...
More cute electronic embroidery
Remember Becky Stern’s article about incorporating conductive thread and LEDs into your needlework? Well, jcferreiradasilva has taken it a step further, so to speak, with her firefly-bootie entry in the Michael Miller Baby Bootie Contest. You can check out … Read More...
Etsy find: LadyShuttleMaker
LadyShuttleMaker on Etsy.com has a tatting shop unlike any I’ve seen before. She offers beautiful completed projects of handmade lace, such as the grapevine necklace shown here. And her hand-dyed threads are to die for. But, most interesting of all, … Read More...
I Spy A Couple of Knitters
What pop-culture infused fashion magazine unknowingly has two knitter’s featured in their current issue? Find out here!
Liberty is free!
Cross-stitching.com is offering a free chart for this friendly Miss Liberty. Designed by Christine-Ann Martin, the site says, “This awesome design is easy to stitch and makes the perfect gift for a friend or relative residing in the Land of … Read More...
3D quilting
JMD Designs of New Zealand is offering designs for quilts that incorporate dimensional elements–kind of a cross between soft sculpture and applique. You can get the designs via e-mail for NZL $18.95 each or by international post for NZL $24.95. … Read More...
Birthday sale at Dicraft
Di van Niekerk Crafts Unlimited is celebrating its 20th birthday with a 20% Off Everything Sale. You’ll also receive a beautiful design and instructions free with each order.
Paper Boats & Grocery Bags
Thank goodness for the ladies of Paper Boat Gallery interviewing Cara Taylor on their blog. Without their spotlight I would have never found Cara’s amazing purses made out of crocheted recycled plastic bags. You can even send Cara 50 grocery … Read More...
Rustic Twig Frame
Capture the essence of your summer camping or hiking trips in not the photos you take but the frames in which you display your photos. This easy twig photo frame project can be made with materials you gather on your … Read More...
Spinning Yarns
The crafting industry is catching on to the fact that most crafters are not loyal to one art form or another. Oftentimes, our “other” passions make their way into our scrapbooking lay-outs….sewing, fabrics, fibers, stamping, beading, mixed media collage and … Read More...
Spinning Yarns
The crafting industry is catching on to the fact that most crafters are not loyal to one art form or another. Oftentimes, our “other” passions make their way into our scrapbooking lay-outs….sewing, fabrics, fibers, stamping, beading, mixed media collage and … Read More...
Great tutorial: simple machine applique
Sew, Mama, Sew blog is running a series of tutorials by board member Elizabeth called Summer Sewing ~ Simple Machine Applique. The instructions are outstanding, and Elizabeth even provides a PDF file of the applique motifs she uses. Be sure … Read More...
Bread, stamping and friendship!
Hi Everyone:
What could be better than friends gathering for a nite of friendship, [tag]stamping[/tag] and warm bread..
I luv looking at Lauren’s blog her inspirations are always just what I need to get my mojo going…
Here she created … Read More...