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Sunday, August 19, 2012

“Lampwork Tutorials…A New Group on Facebook” plus 15 more

“Lampwork Tutorials…A New Group on Facebook” plus 15 more


Lampwork Tutorials…A New Group on Facebook

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 09:21 PM PDT

I’ve just joined this fresh new group on Facebook called Lampwork Tutorials. Their goal is to post free and for sale tutorials for those that are interested. Since I really enjoy finding tutorials to put up here this could bring even more options out…yay! And if you’re on Facebook you can join the group and can also find new …


Kid Friendly Indie Craft Round-Up – Handmade Charlotte

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 09:04 PM PDT

Looking for some fun to spice up the last few weeks before school? Then head over to Handmade Charlotte for a great roundup of different crafts to keep the kids entertained and in high spirits till the very end of summer. Personally I love the look and color of this dyed rice tutorial from MADE. What a great way …


I Love Autumn

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 07:36 PM PDT

I can’t help it. I love autumn. I’m pretty sure it’s not the weather of it since here that can be anything from blazing hot to snowy in a day. Maybe it’s the colours. Even if it’s a little off, here’s a little to look forward to:

Golden Flower Necklace by ZudaGay 3 Leaf Set by ikandiclay
Tree Branch Necklace


Idea file: Spice rack thread and notion storage

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 04:46 PM PDT

Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery posts on her blog about a couple of her storage solutions she uses in her sewing space.  One is a spinning spice rack that she picked up for free at a yard sale. She uses it to hold cones of thread and other sewing notions.  She also shows the way she labeled the drawers in …


Tutorial: Ped bed with foam padding and removable cover

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 04:22 PM PDT

Sew4Home shows how to make a bed for your pet.  It’s made soft with a foam padding on the inside.  A zipper down one side makes it easy to remove the cover and wash it when needed.  The dimensions they give will make a pet bed 27″ x 36″, which is a good size for a small dog.  You can adjust the dimensions to make it …


Tutorial: Cardigan onesie

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 04:10 PM PDT

Isn’t this cardigan onesie the cutest?  Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to refashion a baby onesie to make one.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Feather's Flights]…


Indian Corn Pattern

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 02:51 PM PDT

I think we all love Indian Corn but the little critters in the yard come along and nibble it away if in reach.  Today Alicia Kachmar a Pittsburg PA gal; hosts her blog "Alicia Kachmar" and is sharing her creative pattern for Indian Corn with us.  Alicia has authored several books and you can find them on Amazon.  I …


Technique: Coloring Animal Fur

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 01:54 PM PDT

Visit the Inky Antics blog and learn how to color with colored pencils and Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits) to get amazing real looking texture for animal fur.

-Heather…


Knitters Raise Funds to Aid Joplin, Thanks to a 9-Year-Old

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 09:12 AM PDT

elephant joplinA nine-year-old girl in Kentucky who had never heard of Joplin, Mo., before an EF-5 tornado hit there last year has raised more than $10,000 to aid rebuilding efforts, and she added to that total thanks to a trip to Stitches Midwest last weekend.

Cee Cee Creech has been knitting elephants and other little critters to raise money for Homes …


Shiver Me Timbers

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 08:19 AM PDT

If you love pirate-themed stitcheries, and who doesn’t, then you will love this arr-tastic project from Kincavel Krosses. Lady Kell says “Shiver Me Timbers.” Check out the pirate-y goodness of this project.


Tutorial: Sew a pair of Thai fisherman pants

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 07:15 AM PDT

Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesomesauce shows how to make a pair of Thai fisherman pants.  The loose fitting pants are super comfortable and have an adjustable fit.  They also happen to be quick and easy to make.   Get the tutorial.

[photo from Awesomesauce]…


Giveaway: Jelly roll of Quilt Blocks by Ellen Lucker

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 06:55 AM PDT

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a jelly roll of precut fabric from the Quilt Blocks line by Ellen Lucker.  This is such a fun collection of prints!  The jelly roll is compliments of Fat Quarter Shop, one of her sponsors.  Go to her post for the details and to enter.  (Giveaway ends Monday morning, August 20, 2012.)…


Free pattern: Vintage style baby romper

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Cassandra from Rosy Lou shares a free pattern and tutorial over on her blog, Cass Can Sew, for making a vintage style baby romper.  It has a bib front, bloomer bottoms, and crossover back straps.  The pattern is in a size 12-18 months. If you need a larger or smaller pattern, you could probaby adjust it using a similarly shaped garment as a …


Tutorial: Add a onesie bottom to a baby girl’s shirt to keep it tucked in

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 06:13 AM PDT

Kojo Designs shows how to add a onesie bottom to a little girl’s shirt to keep it tucked into a skirt.  They call it a Skirt Shirt, and use the bottom of a onesie to turn a regular shirt into a loose fitting body suit.  Get the tute.

[photo from Kojo Designs]…


Freebie: Digital Holiday Card Magazine

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 06:09 AM PDT

Paper Crafts is offering a free digital download of their Holiday Cards and More Vol 6 magazine! It’s full of wonderful paper craft holiday cards, gift tags, packaging, decorating ideas and more. Click here to download.

-Heather…


Tutorial: Bandana drawstring backpack

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Becky from U Create shows how you can make a drawstring backpack using bandanas. You’ll need four of them, plus some cording and some grommets.  Get the how-to.

[photo from U Create]…


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