Becca from Thrift Stitch (love that blog name!) shares a tutorial for making a guy-friendly messenger bag. By choosing plain fabric and keeping the style simple, she created a guy-friendly bag for her husband to tote his books around. Of … Read More...
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CHRISTMAS 2010
OK, after Christmas In July, during Back to School, before Halloween and Thanksgiving, are you ready to get ready for Christmas?? Most think it’s never to early to plan for the most decorative of all holidays. I’ve gathered some ideas … Read More...
Sew the seeds of recycled crafts with a bird seed bag
The clever (and stylish) crafter Cecily of the blog Craftopotomus sent in this link she posted on making a bag from recycled bird seed bags and burlap. Fly on over to this post to see more pictures and for the … Read More...
SOME SWEET CROCHET
I ran across more sweet crochet when I was looking for baby things. Here are some of the goodies I found. Please let me know what you think or if you have any links to share with us. (Some are … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered fabric sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzle
Maria from Yay! I Made It shows how to make this zippered sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzles. Handles make it easy to carry, and it zips closed to keep all the pieces with the puzzle so your child can … Read More...
Free design: Handmade Rules!
Here’s some nifty news from Urban Threads:
… Read More...You love free stuff, right? In keeping with the crafty spirit of the week, grab this Handmade Rules! design at the cost of zero dollars. Stitch it on tote bags and more
Tutorial: Swinging stash bag to catch household odds and ends
Mara from Kleio’s Belly shares a tutorial for making her swinging stash bag, a pretty bag designed to catch the random odds and ends that tend to accummulate throughout the house. The handles of the bag are stitched close together … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini-wallet for your essentials
Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun mini-wallet, sized to fit in her Infinity Tote bag. This little bitty wallet is just big enough to hold a driver’s license and a … Read More...
Free DVD and machine-embroidery designs
Here’s some rockin news from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More...Ready to do some crafting fun with the grandchildren? We’re thrilled to be able to share with you a BRAND-NEW DVD called “Summer Crafts with Kids” from theDIYdish.com! We’ll present plenty of activities
MORE RE-FASHION IDEAS
http://nikkishell.typepad.com/wardroberefashion/2008/04/swap-re-fashion.html
Here are a few more ideas for re-fashioning your wardrobe – or thrift store finds – incorporating crochet. The site with the ribbons threaded through the sweater shows a couple of ideas. Check those out by clicking on the … Read More...
Knitting Daily Series 500 is Here!
Knitting Daily Series 500 is here! This is 5 hours and 48 minutes of Knitting Inspiration, pure and simple! Here’s a short run down, but you can see a preview, over at Interweave, by clicking on this link!
Episode 501: … Read More...
Free pattern: Reusable shopping bag in a handy zippered pouch
Ady from Crafty Ady shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Dinky Zip-Away Tote. It’s a cute clamshell-shaped pouch that unzips and unfolds to reveal a reusable shopping bag. Make one to keep in your glove compartment, and … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a casserole carrier
Summer is potluck season, and what better way to bring your covered dish to a potluck or barbecue than in a pretty casserole carrier? Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making one. Go to … Read More...
Bid on Amy’s bag; fight cancer
Amy Bindel of Early Bird Special posted this heads-up:
… Read More...My favorite food blogger and baker Natalie, of Bake and Destroy …started an online auction appropriately called, “Bake and Destroy Cancer.” When I heard about this, I wanted to
Sewing Tutorial: Super easy yoga skirts
Patty Young from Modkid shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making super easy yoga skirts from knit fabric. This tutorial will work to make skirts for toddlers, children, or women. She uses fabrics from her new line … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a portable ironing board
Head over to Patchwork Posse to find out how to make your own portable ironing board. By making it yourself, you can create it to the size that best fits your sewing needs and travel style. I often use large … Read More...
Soldiers Angels and Namaste
Namaste Charity drive event to benefit Soldier’s Angels charity drive raffle contest to support Soldier’s Angels. Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit with hundreds of thousands of volunteers providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Beginner’s Bias Tape Bag
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make her Beginner’s Bias Tape Bag. This reversible fabric purse is quick and easy to make, perfect for a beginning sewist – or an expert sewist who wants a quick project. She made … Read More...
Caution: Not For Use In A Pie…..
Hah! Lured you in with that title didn’t I? While there are some yarns that are yummy enough to eat, this probably isn’t one of them. The pattern is adorable though, now for a rhubarb pattern….
This knitting pattern from … Read More...
MARTHA WINGER’S ART
The first crocheter’s work that caught my eye at the recent Green with Indie craft show was that of Marti Winger. I saw that plarn from afar and made a bee line to see if there was other crochet at … Read More...