“Double Helix Presents…Fast Striking Machine Pulled Terra” plus 40 more

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• Double Helix Presents…Fast Striking Machine Pulled Terra
• Superhero Threads for Baby – ReStitch Me
• Tutorial: Simple Pendants or Tags from Clay
• Higgins Glass Lives On
• Free Pattern: Anchors Away Top for Kids
• SketchBook Challenge Book Review and Giveaway
• Free pattern: Flutter sleeve peasant top for little girls
• Song Flower Pot
• Video tutorial: Ombre dyed maxi skirt
• Tutorial: Easy notebook covers in 5 steps
• Watermelon Petits Fours
• Noodle Box Lanterns
• Free Pattern: American Flag Pin
• The Sketch Book Project
• Tutorial: Add Smocking After You Knit
• Beach Themed Topiaries
• Find: Tiny Recycled Light Bulb Lantern
• Review and Giveaway: Unconventional Chain Mail Jewelry
• Free Pattern: 4th of July Napkin Rings
• Loofah doll friend
• Knit Scarves Play a Piano Wirelessly
• Project: simply stitched felt star pin
• Fergie and Fergus Cross Stitch Project
• Special Olympics Stops Scarf Project
• Fabric Covered Bulletin Board
• 4th of July Robot Centerpiece
• Woman Knitting at Wimbledon Causes a Stir
• Tutorial: Skirting the Issue project for girls in foster care, plus a skirt sizing chart
• Tutorial: Lady Tee with oversized bow
• Tutorial: Lace embellished onesie
• Tutorial: Beat the heat with a cooling neck scarf
• Tutorial | Season Keeper Mini Album
• Tutorial: Nautical tote with grommets and rope
• Polka Dot Cake
• Tutorial: Positioning Digital Sentiments
• Watermelon Rice Krispies Treats
• Rock Candy JellO Shots
• 4th of July Cocktails
• Tutorial | Fabric Flower
• Tutorial | Travel Journal Cover
• Tutorial | Folded Mini Album

Double Helix Presents…Fast Striking Machine Pulled Terra Posted: 03 Jul 2012 11:26 PM PDT Terra was Double Helix’s first striking glass color and it has many fans. It’s ability to produce rainbows of color have made it a favorite of both bead makers and bead buyers. But it disappeared for awhile and has come back in different forms with mixed results. By machine pulling Terra they can produce more consistent canes and the results …

Superhero Threads for Baby – ReStitch Me Posted: 03 Jul 2012 11:17 PM PDT Do you know a baby destined for superpowers and greatness? If so, you might want to head over to ReStitch Me and check out these adorable onesies for the superbabies in your life. I’m thinking the Spiderman one is especially timely, considering if you’ve turned on your TV in the last six weeks, I’m sure you’ve seen a commercial for …

Tutorial: Simple Pendants or Tags from Clay Posted: 03 Jul 2012 10:12 PM PDT A photo tute for what could be a perfect pendant, tag, magnet and so on. Check out the larger format on Galka_Vasina’s page for it. Her whole photostream has adorable pieces, lots of clay and certainly deserves a boo or ten.…

Higgins Glass Lives On Posted: 03 Jul 2012 07:20 PM PDT A woman that was just in my store asked me if I was familiar with Higgins Glass. I said no. She said it was created by a couple, Michael and Frances Higgins, that passed away, him in 1999 and her in 2004. It has been passes on to Louise and Jonathan Wimmer. Looking at the history of Higgins Glass …

Free Pattern: Anchors Away Top for Kids Posted: 03 Jul 2012 06:32 PM PDT Tanis Gray says that summer reminds her of the ocean, which I completely agree with even though I live in a landlocked state and have only spent one summer in a beach community. But I still love the nautical look for summer, and it’s particularly cute in kids’ clothes, like Gray’s Anchors Away Pullover. This cute little number is …

SketchBook Challenge Book Review and Giveaway Posted: 03 Jul 2012 06:28 PM PDT If you have ever wanted to start sketching your life or have bought a sketch pad with good intentions only to have it stare back at you with it’s blank pages. Then this is the book for you. THE SKETCHBOOK CHALLENGE: Techniques, Prompts, and Inspiration for Achieving Your Creative Goals (Potter Craft, on sale June 26, 2012, $21.99) In January …

Free pattern: Flutter sleeve peasant top for little girls Posted: 03 Jul 2012 04:56 PM PDT Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this sweet little peasant top with flutter sleeves.  The pattern is sized to fit her little girl who will be entering kindergarten in the fall, but with the simple lines and loose fit you could adjust it up or down as needed.  Get the …

Song Flower Pot Posted: 03 Jul 2012 02:32 PM PDT I really love the simplicity of this flower pot and how it really makes a statement. Oh the possibilities! This would make a fabulous gift and is a really terrific conversation starter. See how to make your own DIY Song Flower Pot at Craft Pond.…

Video tutorial: Ombre dyed maxi skirt Posted: 03 Jul 2012 04:25 PM PDT Mimi G. Style shares a video tutorial showing how to dip dye a maxi skirt (or other garment) to create an ombre effect.  You can do this technique on a store-bought skirt, or make one yourself using her maxi skirt tutorial (available for purchase).  Go to her video to learn how to dye an ombre. [photo from Mimi G. …

Tutorial: Easy notebook covers in 5 steps Posted: 03 Jul 2012 04:05 PM PDT Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quick and easy notebook cover.  It takes just 5 steps and 15 minutes.  Keep them plain, or embellish them up cute.  Get the tute. [photo from Creating My Way To Success]…

Watermelon Petits Fours Posted: 03 Jul 2012 03:58 PM PDT Sort of healthy. At least healthier than cake. Plus, these watermelon petits fours can be made beyond the 4th of July. make petits fours from watermelon squares HERE at Disney Family.…

Noodle Box Lanterns Posted: 03 Jul 2012 01:38 PM PDT Need a last minute decoration for the 4th of July? These can be used for Memorial Day and Patriot’s Day too, or really any day you want to display your patriotism. They are simple and fun and impressive to look at. Get the how to from Partycraft Secrets: Noodle Box Lanterns.…

Free Pattern: American Flag Pin Posted: 03 Jul 2012 02:02 PM PDT Here’s another quick knitting pattern for the 4th that you still have time to knit: an American Flag Pin from About.com Knitting (yes, that’s me!). Worked in tiny bits of red, white and blue, you can stitch one up in literally just a few minutes. Stick a safety pin or a pin back on the back and you’re ready to …

The Sketch Book Project Posted: 03 Jul 2012 01:50 PM PDT I wanted to share with our readers a little about a cool art project currently happening called The Sketch Book Project. It’s sponsored by The Art House, an independent, Brooklyn-based company that organizes global, collaborative art projects. Here’s how they describe their flagship endeavor: “The Sketchbook Project is a mobile library of artists' sketchbooks contributed by thousands of creative people …

Tutorial: Add Smocking After You Knit Posted: 03 Jul 2012 12:53 PM PDT Sometimes we knit something in plain stockinette and then decide that we don’t want it to be so plain after all. There are lots of ways to embroider or embellish the surface of a knit object, but if your garment is also a bit boxier than you’d like you can relatively easily add smocking after the knitting is done both …

Beach Themed Topiaries Posted: 03 Jul 2012 10:29 AM PDT Beachy projects are always a favorite and a great way to toss some summer decor into your home. Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows us how to easily put together a beach themed topiary use a Styrofoam cone. Get the instructions and supply list here — You choose: Make a Seashell Topiary or a Sea Glass Topiary.…

Find: Tiny Recycled Light Bulb Lantern Posted: 03 Jul 2012 11:52 AM PDT These sweet lamps are made from dead  mini G16.5 incandescent bulbs. They are so adorable and a great use of otherwise-unneeded materials. Check ‘em out.…

Review and Giveaway: Unconventional Chain Mail Jewelry Posted: 03 Jul 2012 11:41 AM PDT Have you seen this fabulous Kalmbach Book? Laura Poplin‘s Unconventional Chain Mail Jewelry takes everything you love about chain mail and adds unexpected elements like beads, leather, and metal. If you have wanted to try chain mail and still haven’t, this book will give you the basics and then a little more. For those already proficient at chain mail …

Free Pattern: 4th of July Napkin Rings Posted: 03 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Need a last-minute project to spruce up your table for the 4th? Why not stitch up a few of the 4th of July Napkin Rings from Lion Brand? Each one uses tiny bits of yarn (they call for Vanna’s Choice in red, white, blue and silver, but any medium weight in yours stash would do), takes very little time to …

Loofah doll friend Posted: 03 Jul 2012 10:30 AM PDT Rohan shared a fun idea for sculpting a doll from a loofah.  Pop on over to her blog Butterfly Handicraft to see more photos of her darling creation.…

Knit Scarves Play a Piano Wirelessly Posted: 03 Jul 2012 09:49 AM PDT Here’s a cool use for both knitting and technology: an electronic music composer, challenged to come up with a more exciting MIDI controller, knit conductive thread along with yarn into scarves connected wirelessly to a piano. When the person wearing the scarf moves, the piano plays. The result if Jeff Bryant’s Push_Push project, in which a dancer wearing the …

Project: simply stitched felt star pin Posted: 03 Jul 2012 09:44 AM PDT I think this project is so cute and something we can all make. Mollie of "Wild Olive" has complete instructions for her fun star pin and you can make in any combination of felt and thread colors really making this an individual project reflecting your personality.  Thanks for the tutorial Mollie.…

Fergie and Fergus Cross Stitch Project Posted: 03 Jul 2012 09:23 AM PDT Kinkavel Krosses always has such cute projects and this one is no exception. Don’t miss out on any of Lady Kell’s latest cuties – be sure to scroll back over some of her latest blog posts to find more freebies. Check out the free project.…

Special Olympics Stops Scarf Project Posted: 03 Jul 2012 08:26 AM PDT Many knitters for the past couple of years have contributed knit scarves to the Scarves for Special Olympics project, which had knitters and crocheters making scarves for participants in the state-level winter games. But the program has been discontinued, with the stated reason being it’s become too popular. A statement posted on the Red Heart website (the company sponsored the …

Fabric Covered Bulletin Board Posted: 03 Jul 2012 06:25 AM PDT Pretty and fashionable can be oh so easy to make. Don’t be intimidated, just dive in! This pretty cork board can be easily put together. Head over to Crazy Little Projects to see the Fabric Covered Bulletin Board.…

4th of July Robot Centerpiece Posted: 03 Jul 2012 07:56 AM PDT I love this centerpiece for the 4th of July. It’s so random (a robot?), yet practical (filled with cookies and picnic utensils). Find the how-tos HERE at Family Fun.…

Woman Knitting at Wimbledon Causes a Stir Posted: 03 Jul 2012 07:52 AM PDT All eyes were on center court for the dramatic conclusion of the Wimbledon tennis match in which Andy Murray defeated Marcos Baghdatis in a contest that ran into the night, but the commentators were briefly more interested in a mystery woman and a bit of pink knitting. The cameras found the woman in a crowd shot, wearing a smart …

Tutorial: Skirting the Issue project for girls in foster care, plus a skirt sizing chart Posted: 03 Jul 2012 07:26 AM PDT Skirting the Issue is a month-long event at Simple Simon & Co.  The goal is to encourage sewists to make skirts and donate them to girls in foster care.  To inspire you, they’ve lined up 40 guest posts for the month.  One of their first posts shares a handy sizing chart so you’ll know the waist and length measurements …

Tutorial: Lady Tee with oversized bow Posted: 03 Jul 2012 07:15 AM PDT Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s plain white t-shirt with an oversized bow, creating her Lady Tee. How cute is that!  She made her t-shirt from scratch, but I bet you could also start with a plain tee from the store. Get the …

Tutorial: Lace embellished onesie Posted: 03 Jul 2012 07:08 AM PDT Trish from Uncommon shares a tutorial on her blog for using a strip of lace to embellish a onesie.  It’s a quick, easy project and would make a sweet gift for a new baby.  I’m loving the white on white in her example, but you could also mix it up with colored onesies and trims.  Go to her tutorial.…

Tutorial: Beat the heat with a cooling neck scarf Posted: 03 Jul 2012 07:02 AM PDT Feeling the heat this summer?  Jona from Fabritopia and Jona G Pattern Co shares a tutorial on her blog, Stop Staring and Start Sewing, showing how to make a cooling scarf. Get the tute. [photo from Stop Staring and Start Sewing]…

Tutorial | Season Keeper Mini Album Posted: 03 Jul 2012 07:00 AM PDT   Here’s another idea for a travel journal! Josie at Fine and Feathered shares her take on making a mini album to document a trip and also keep paper ephemera. She calls it a Season Keeper.  Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Tutorial: Nautical tote with grommets and rope Posted: 03 Jul 2012 06:55 AM PDT Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how grommets and rope can turn a plain tote into a nautical-themed tote.  The bag she started with was made from a recycled canvas sail, but you could use an inexpensive canvas tote from the craft store instead (or -gasp!- make one from scratch).  Get the tutorial. [photo from Lil Blue Boo]…

Polka Dot Cake Posted: 03 Jul 2012 06:06 AM PDT So very much on my to-do list now is making a polka dot cake with this clever technique. Find all the how-tos, including the trial and error to end up with these easy instructions, to which we owe our thanks, HERE at Once Upon a Pedestal.…

Tutorial: Positioning Digital Sentiments Posted: 03 Jul 2012 06:04 AM PDT When using a digital stamp sentiment it can be really troublesome to get it printed exactly where you want on your card. Jenny from I Dream in Paper has a great step by step tutorial for using MS Publisher to get those words placed just where you want them. -Heather…

Watermelon Rice Krispies Treats Posted: 03 Jul 2012 05:48 AM PDT Aren’t these the most perfect Rice Krispies Treats ever? From the green bucket to the green straws up to the hot pink tip. They even have chocolate covered sesame seed seeds. Find the how-tos HERE at Glorious Treats.…

Rock Candy JellO Shots Posted: 03 Jul 2012 05:38 AM PDT Speaking of shots, make these supercool “rock candy” JellO shots for the 4th of July HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.…

4th of July Cocktails Posted: 03 Jul 2012 05:34 AM PDT Need some last minute red, white and blue drink ideas? Find a collection HERE at Punch Bowl, including this festive shot.…

Tutorial | Fabric Flower Posted: 03 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Tutorial | Travel Journal Cover Posted: 03 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT Join Melissa from Bursts of Creativity as she shows you how she created the cover for her travel journal using a vintage book. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Tutorial | Folded Mini Album Posted: 03 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT Katie at Punk Projects shares this tutorial for making a cute folded mini album. This would be nice to use as a travel journal for a short trip! Click here to go to the tutorial…

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