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Sunday, December 9, 2012

“Fabric swatch: Wanderlust in Pink” plus 20 more

“Fabric swatch: Wanderlust in Pink” plus 20 more


Fabric swatch: Wanderlust in Pink

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:54 PM PST

I’m swooning over this fabric line (Conversationals) just out and in stock at Hawthorne Threads. By Trans Pacific Textiles, Wanderlust is shown here in the Pink colorway. It also comes in Natural, Blue and Yellow. Go HERE to check it out.

Image credit: Hawthorne Threads

DIY Guitar Picks – Etcetorize

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:15 PM PST

These adorable, custom-made guitar picks are so much cuter and more meaningful than the basic ones you can buy at the music stores. How great would an entire pack be if you used photos or images specific to a guitar player in your life. You can check out how to make some of your own in this tutorial by Etcetorize

Tutorial: Create binding from fabric selvages

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 08:24 PM PST

This is brilliant! Becca of Bryan House Quilts made quilt binding from fabric selvages for a recent project. This photo shows the selvages sewn together as a solid piece. From this she cuts the strips, then tucks, sews, folds and finally makes a roll. She explains:

It’s like a fabric lolly pop, ya’ll! …
The resulting binding on her mini quilt

Tutorial: Santa applique shirt with fun 3d details

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:24 PM PST

Denise from A Sprinkle of This… A Dash of That guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this cute santa shirt with a ruffled hem.  The santa applique has fun 3d details, including faux fur for his beard and hair.  The tip of his hat folds over, and it’s trimmed in faux fur as well.   Go to Sugar

Tutorial: Jeans leg lunch sack

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:14 PM PST

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial showing how to make a fabric lunch sack out of a jeans leg.  It’s lined and has boxed corners so the bottom is flat.  A simple button and elastic loop make the closure. Get the tute.

[photo from Two Butterflies]…

Repurposed Salt Shaker Menorah

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 03:40 PM PST

Now this is creative. Using some old salt shakers, Cindi at The Brass Paperclip Project DIY’d herself a lovely menorah. Check it out.…

Wait…that’s not a pony…

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 02:52 PM PST

A while back, I gave away a lot of rockin products from EK Success, including several of their new needlefelting kits. One winner, Donna Herron, got back in touch recently to show what she did with her kit. She told me,

I had won a make-your-own-pony kit, but used it instead to make a reindeer ornament with coiled wire

Kelly Fletcher designs — in kits!

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 02:40 PM PST

Kelly Fletcher gives the heads-up about her new line of embroidery kits! She says,

I've just made my first embroidery kits available for sale – quite an exciting moment for me.
There are six different kits, two bigger designs and four smaller ones. Hazy Days and Pollen are more involved and Knot Garden, Orbital, Strewn and Heartstrings are quicker to

Project: Stamped Holiday Clothes Pin Tags

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 02:09 PM PST

These clothes pins are so darn cute! Perfect for gift tags or making ornaments to clip onto your tree. Find directions for making them over on the All That Scraps blog.

-Heather…

Snowman Felt Christmas Tree Ornament

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 01:31 PM PST

Frosty comes to life on your Christmas tree in this fun (and easy-to-sew) felt ornament.   BH&G has this delightful Snowman Felt Ornament pattern that everyone will love with his smiling face and carrot nose.  These will also make cute gift toppers or hang over a bottle of wine or just a sweet gift for a special person.  They provide a …

Holiday Candle Holder

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 12:47 PM PST

This evergreen-inspired candle holder would add some handmade warmth to your home this holiday season. Visit Paint Me Plaid for the tutorial.…

A Penny Saved…

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 10:40 AM PST

necklace made of pennies from Carol Ruckeris a penny you can craft with! Take look at these crafty ideas to turn ordinary pennies into extraordinary things from Carol Rucker at Yahoo! Voices.…

Review and Giveaway: PUSH

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 10:26 AM PST

cover art for PUSH Jewelry and PUSH PrintI have two wonderful books from Lark Jewelry & Beading to share with you today from the PUSH series – PUSH Print and PUSH Jewelry. The PUSH series shares some of the most innovative and edgy work in the field and pushes the boundaries of the medium. Each book in the PUSH series, in an interview format, introduces you …

Save 43% on Helen Gibb DVD

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:20 AM PST

Ribbonwork maven Helen Gibb is making her Beginner’s Guide DVD available temporarily at a greatly reduced price. She says,

I believe that everyone should have access to good quality education and this is why I have reduced the price of my DVD – Beginners Guide to Ribbonwork to just $26.00. This is a savings of $20 off the regular retail price.

Lark Jewelry & Beading Half-price Sale!

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:11 AM PST

book covers for many wonderful Lark titles now on saleThrough December 11, many Lark Jewelry & Beading titles are on sale at Barnes and Noble (BN.com) and Amazon is matching most of their sale prices! Check out the list of sale items at Lark Jewelry & Beading!

The sale includes their wildly popular gallery books and many technique books from some of the most well-known names in …

Free pattern: Angel ornament

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:10 AM PST

The lovely folks at Country Bumpkin are sharing this gorgeous angel ornament pattern, Celestina, as a thank you to their readers and supporters. The site says,

Designed by Carolyn Pearce and featured in Inspirations issue 67. Lustrous pearls, sparkling beads and the glimmer of gold and silver threads combine to richly ornament this lovely hanging angel. Stitched onto ivory silk

Free pattern: Gathered neck shift dress in size 12 & 18 months

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 07:26 AM PST

Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To Crazy joins the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how she put together an outfit for her daughter, inspired by designer kid’s fashion she saw on Pinterest.  She gives a free pattern for the gathered neck shift dress, in sizes 12 & 18 months.  If you …

Tutorial: Teapot trivet and matching teacup coasters

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 07:02 AM PST

Do you have a tea lover on your holiday shopping list?  Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a pretty patchwork teapot trivet, with matching teacup-shaped coasters.  She made them with pretty patchwork designs, but they’d also be nice out of non-pieced coordinating prints.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from ReFabulous]…

Holiday Roundup: Edible Menorahs

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 06:51 AM PST

Crafting in the kitchen means you can turn anything into a fun edible, even candles. Here is a collection of eight, food-themed menorahs you can make.

1. A menorah from cupcakes and candy at Bright Ideas.

2. A cookie menorah tutorial from Sweet Designs.

3. How to make a menorah from candy, at Candy.com, from Esther O Design

Freebie: Poinsettia Digital Stamp

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 06:04 AM PST

Beccy’s Place has a lovely Poinsettia digital stamps for free, click here to download the uncolored version.

-Heather…

A Special Christmas Garland

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:36 AM PST

I’m betting you’ll love this fluffy looking Christmas Star Garland as much as I do.  Hope yo have time to make one for this year.  If not, copy the pattern and start on it for next year.  I also think it would be great for July 4th if made in red, white, and blue!  The pattern is free and not …

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