One of the reasons I find Scrapbooking in it’s many forms so fascinating, is the fact that people are just so unique and their views and stories are amazingly diverse and special. I have never formally met Lauren in real … Read More...
Help Brenda find a threader
Reader Brenda Gomez asks, “I need a REALLY good needle threader. Or a better way to thread a needle. I hand embroider. I have broken 12 threaders in 2 months. The wires come out.”
I hear you, Brenda! A needle … Read More...
BOOK REVIEW – CROCHET DESIGNS BY TESS DAWSON
I ran across this project packed book in the new release section of my local public library. It’s subtitled ’25 must-have items to make’. I agree that there are a good number of attractive projects in this book, making it … Read More...
Industrial Bracelets from Clothespin Springs!
From Craftzine Blog-check out what clever and craft Nathan Luoto of Lynnwood, WA made from a bunch of clothespins. These chunky, industrial bracelets from clothespin springs are really clever and a good way to recycle broken clothespins.
Needlepoint “twinchy” challenge
Janet Perry at Nuts About Needlepoint blog invites us to participate in a monthly challenge, creating tiny works of needlepoint called “twinchies.” These 2-inch-square pieces can be completed in an evening. Janet says, “The rules are simple, take the theme … Read More...
Designer Interview- Lisa Howdin of Fitz Patterns
I am so excited to have had a chance to talk to Lisa Howdin of Fitzpatterns about her work! I LOVE Fitzpatterns and have made a lot of cool things using those groovy patterns.
So, How did you get started … Read More...
Black Market Paper Society
Okay, this company wins huge in the “cool name” category! I was fortunate enough to score some sheets of this paper and well, I am impressed. Apparently, many others are smitten as well because it is flying off the shelves … Read More...
Going forward, there’s more Yarn Forward!
I just heard from my friend Kerrie Allman, publisher of the UK-based magazine YARN FORWARD, that they’re increasing the issues they put out from 4 a year to a whopping 10! Since recently it seems as if the internet’s … Read More...
DIY Charging Station
Calling all DIY neat freaks: jannypie offers a delightful decorative charging station tutorial to organize your phone, mp3 player and other chargeable devices. She makes hers from already-prosh Martha Stewart boxes, but you could easily recycle boxes found around the … Read More...
Picture yourself felting your knitting by Sarah E. White (Giveaway)
Sarah was generous enough to send me her book to review and I’m giving it away to one of my loyal readers. These will be one of these books that I will have to buy for my felting library to … Read More...
Create this fun and unique Double Pull Out Books
Hi Everyone:
I came across this fun Double Pull Out Book that will be great to use [tag]stamping [/tag]florals to create this fun mini album..
You can also use this for a brag book or end of the year gifts… Read More...
Elegant Beaded Candle Project from Michaels
This is one of the most beautiful beaded candles I have seen. Thanks to Michael’s craft store you can recreate the elegant beaded candle project with their easy step by step instructions.
The glass prima pillar holder really sets the … Read More...
Crocheted Bangles from recycled Silk!
Vickie Howell (CraftGossip’s Knitting Editor) posted a wonderful tutorial on making crocheted bangles with recycled sari silk yarn on her Craft.Rock.Love blog. I’ve seen many a really sweet knit bangle tutorial but none for us crocheters-until now that is!!! … Read More...
HOOK REVIEW – CLOVER SOFT TOUCH
These are my absolutely favorite crochet hooks. I even have a set of them in sizes for thread. Those are hard to find. I googled and found that this site still has a few left in thread sizes – http://www.… Read More...
Inspiration: Caroll Lenthall
Carol Lenthall‘s pages for the Bead Journal Project are beautiful, captivating, and most of all innovative. By combining simple bead forms and cabochons in improvisational but basically geometric patterns, she creates a jeweled fabric that invites the eye to … Read More...
Does your knitting measure up?
We’ve all been there. Just when you’re at a point in your knitting when you need to double-check your gauge or see if it’s time to switch stitch patterns, the ever-elusive measuring tape has disapeared. Again. What’s a knitter to … Read More...
Replayground on TV
Tiffany Threadgould, founder of Replayground, is featured in a segment of the one-hour special on Fine Living, It’s Easy Being Green. In just over three minutes you’ll see how Tiffany comes up with ideas for her recycled furnishings … Read More...
Mom, I’m bored!
Ah, Summer, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and the kids are… off from school with nothing to do.
Simplicity has a whole slew of kid-friendly sewing projects. From adorable unisex pj pants to cute stuffed letters, … Read More...
Book Review: Felted Jewelry: 20 Stylish Designs
Felted Jewelry: 20 Stylish Designs
(Lark Jewelry Book) by Candace Cooper
- Hardcover: 112 pages
- Publisher: Lark Books (April 1, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1579908705
- ISBN-13: 978-1579908706
One look at the cover and I said “YES!!!!” and quickly swiped it off … Read More...
Happy Hour Recipes
It’s got to be happy hour somewhere right? Here are some fun “Happy Hour” recipes.