Laptop sleeves abound, but do you really want to pay the high prices for such a small piece of material? I found this detailed laptop-sleeve tutorial linked from Craft magazine’s e-newsletter. Lined with sweatshirt material, creator Sam made the sleeve … Read More...
Yoga Mat Bag Pattern
If you belong to one of those gyms that make you take your own yoga mat, or if you take your own yoga mat to the gym to avoid laying face down in someone else’s sweat then this is the… Read More...
15,000 Acrylic Stamp Kits To Win
Close to my heart is celebrating september with Stamping Month
and are giving away 15,000 My Acrylix Stamp kits to the first 15,000
to enter their online competition to win a grand prize worth $1000
Make sure you visit their … Read More...
Artitude Zine
Artitude is a wonderful zine that is packed full of beautiful artwork tips, projects, techniques, artist’s profiles and more! Editor Suzann Simanaitis really puts passion and dedication to this publication. The contributors are all thoughtful and innovative. Past issues include … Read More...
Hop To It & Make A Bunny
How adorable are these bunny’s? They are actually Signature bunny’s that have been dressed up into cute little outfits.
You can get the free pattern from Craftbits.com
You will need:
Stuffing for filling
Calico
Large 2 inch pom pom
Embroidery … Read More...
Maki Squarepatch — A Must-See
Sisters Enqi and Xin from Singapore opened their online shop Maki Squarepatch less than a year ago and already are seeing success worldwide. No doubt it’s due to their fun, fresh and imaginative line of one-of-a-kind clothing, bags, accessories, cushions, … Read More...
CHARITIES – crocheters are very generous
So, I’m interested to know what charities my readers contribute to – crochet-wise. I am familiar with Project Linus, Heartmade Blessings, and others, but I’m always looking for other charities that might benefit from our handiwork.
Please post your favorite … Read More...
Etsy Magic
You should run, not walk, over to check out
this sweet little etsy shop! Along with other crafts Cozy Concepts features a huge selection of really diverse graphs. These range from baby patterns to POW patterns.
The graphs seem … Read More...
Creating Keepsakes Convention – Seattle
November 2-3 2007 CKC Seattle.
No one needs an excuse to attend a scrapbooking convention but this one is sure to delight you.
Sponsors include
Creating Keepsakes Convention – Seattle
November 2-3 2007 CKC Seattle.
No one needs an excuse to attend a scrapbooking convention but this one is sure to delight you.
Sponsors include
LuminEssent Candles Recycles and Gives to Charity
Besides the recycled glass votive shown here LuminEssent Candles sells melts, tealights, pillars, jars, and travel tins.
LuminEssent Candles are environmentally-friendly and made from soy wax, which makes them burn longer and cleaner than paraffin.
Specialty Candles:
A portion of … Read More...
Thinking about Christmas: Look at what’s coming soon!
I received my latest newsletter from The Silver Needle and wanted to share the newest Just Nan exclusive design for The Silver Needle. It’s called Christmas Workshop! This is a really cool pyramid-shaped sewing box; it’s decorated with Santa’s elves … Read More...
Go Make Art
Go-Make-Art.com is a new website where you can get ideas for using art as a tool for self-discovery, self-development and self-expression. On this site you can learn art and craft techniques, find inspiration for your own projects and learn about … Read More...
Fine Felt Tutorial
Here is a very neat site “SALVESEN HOME PAGE” on felted that shows you step by step how to make a lovely lace felted scarf.   Following photos show some of the steps in making … Read More...
Chewed Away
Great blog!!! Gill from Australia,provides an amusing and literate veiw into her stitching world. I only wish I stitched as fast as this girl!!! And her work is exquisite,I mean heart stopping. Go check her out and don’t forget her … Read More...
Breast Cancer Awareness and the Power of Needlework
Needlework has always been about more than fabric and thread. It’s about care, patience, memory, and connection. That’s why breast cancer awareness has found such a natural home within the stitching community. When words feel inadequate, needle and thread give … Read More...
Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco
Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. The Bazaars in Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles and San Francisco happen … Read More...
Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco
Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. The Bazaars in Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles and San Francisco happen … Read More...
Doodle Stitchery: A Fresh, Fun Approach to Modern Embroidery
If you’re looking for an embroidery book that feels playful, creative, and instantly inspiring, this newly released title by Aimee Ray is an absolute delight.
Rather than focusing on rigid rules or overly technical instruction, this book celebrates embroidery as … Read More...
Friends to Seniors
 More charity opportunities.Â
Friends to Seniors site matches stitchers to needs from the elderly in their area. According to the literature they are branching out to other areas. There are several different ways to help. Check them out!!!