“Interview with a self-portrait quilter” plus 27 more

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• Interview with a self-portrait quilter
• Tute: Paper piece a kaleidoscope
• We are seeking New Editors – Applications Close Soon
• Collecting Lovely Sculpture
• V and Co: how to: hand appliquéd petal bag
• Ideas: Paper Straws
• Mini Disco Balls – Handmade Charlotte
• DIY Butter Molds
• Tutorial: Peplum skirt refashion
• Rainbow Peppermint Patties
• Free Pattern: Mr. Cowl
• Tutorial: Make a detachable collar using a shirt collar as a pattern
• Tutorial: Roll up organizer from a placemat
• Copper Pipe Candlestick Holder
• Tutorial: Sequin shoulder sweater
• Dictionary of common sewing terms, with pictures
• Ring In the New Year
• Event: Amy’s 2013 quilt along
• Mashed Potato Snowman
• Freebie: Vintage 2013 Calendars
• How to make fingerless gloves from recycled socks
• I’m back… kind of
• How to Make a Hallway Sign
• Tutorial | Christmas Accordion Mini Album
• Eye Candy: Star Trek Pancakes
• DIY Leather and Studs Necklace
• Scarf Central
• Tutorial | Decorative Wreath from Old Maps

Interview with a self-portrait quilter Posted: 27 Dec 2012 10:12 PM PST Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road fell in love with this quilt – so much so – she contacted the maker, Sandra Bruce. A generous artist, she answered every question she had about it. Go HERE to read more and see many more photos of this amazing quilt. Image credit: 13 Woodhouse Road Via Kim Brackett…

Tute: Paper piece a kaleidoscope Posted: 27 Dec 2012 09:55 PM PST Brooke of Pitter Putter Stitch shows her readers how to make a kaleidoscope quilt block using paper piecing. This, after she created a lovely pillow with the same pattern for her swap partner. Get the know-how.…

We are seeking New Editors – Applications Close Soon Posted: 27 Dec 2012 06:15 PM PST Well one year is ending and a new one is about to begin and we have an exciting opportunity for one/or maybe more craft enthusiasts. To start off the year, we are seeking a new Jewelry Making editor, a Party blogger and if the right person comes along maybe some other new (top secret) blog topic ideas. Do you Love …

Collecting Lovely Sculpture Posted: 27 Dec 2012 04:19 PM PST Fun clay sculpture - 1. Polymer Clay Lizard, 2. Untitled, 3. Lovegood House1, 4. Dollhouse Miniature Cat – Theo…

V and Co: how to: hand appliquéd petal bag Posted: 27 Dec 2012 03:57 PM PST Vanessa Christenson hosts "V and Co" is sharing one of her stunning bags with a pictorial tutorial to create this fast-and-easy, finished-edge appliqué elements you can use to build into your own wonderful designs, like the dramatic dahlia above or whatever else your creativity imagines. Her "appliquéd petal bag" that is so bright and cheery to make during a dreary …

Ideas: Paper Straws Posted: 27 Dec 2012 02:00 PM PST A Muse Studio has the prettiest paper straws, these are so much fun for party decor, wrapping and lots more. Find out what else you can use them for in this video on their blog. -Heather…

Mini Disco Balls – Handmade Charlotte Posted: 27 Dec 2012 01:13 PM PST Glitter and sequins are probably my favorite part of any New Years celebration. Ringing in 2013 is an excellent excuse to go all out and make some of these fun mini disco balls. Handmade Charlotte shares how to create them out of just a few supplies (sequins, styrofoam balls, and glue) and the ways to utilize them are many. …

DIY Butter Molds Posted: 27 Dec 2012 12:32 PM PST Think of all the possibilities for your butter with this idea… Find the instructions to make your own butter molds HERE at Crafts Unleashed.…

Tutorial: Peplum skirt refashion Posted: 27 Dec 2012 12:25 PM PST The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can refashion a long, frumpy thrift store skirt into a shorter and trendier peplum skirt.  Get the how-to. [photo from Renegade Seamstress]…

Rainbow Peppermint Patties Posted: 27 Dec 2012 12:24 PM PST Rainbow Peppermint Patties? Homemade? These. Are. Awesome. I need no further commentary. Find them HERE at Taste for Adventure.…

Free Pattern: Mr. Cowl Posted: 27 Dec 2012 12:12 PM PST There are tons of knit cowl patterns out there for women, but you just don’t see a lot of them for men. I guess that’s because a cowl seems girly somehow, though it really isn’t; it’s just a loop of knit fabric, almost like a scarf sewn together at the ends. Dani Sunshine of Lioness Arts has a free pattern …

Tutorial: Make a detachable collar using a shirt collar as a pattern Posted: 27 Dec 2012 11:38 AM PST If you have any shirt collars left over from a button-up shirt refashion, why not cut it apart and use it to make a pattern for a fancy detachable collar?  BurdaStyle has the how-to.  Go to their tutorial. [photo from BurdaStyle]…

Tutorial: Roll up organizer from a placemat Posted: 27 Dec 2012 11:14 AM PST An inexpensive placemat can easily become a roll-up organizer.  Just one fold and a handful of straight seams, and you’re done.  Dollar Store Crafts shows how to do it.  Change up the size of the pockets to make it an organizer for markers, make-up brushes, knitting needles, etc.  Get the tute. [photo from Dollar Store Crafts]…

Copper Pipe Candlestick Holder Posted: 27 Dec 2012 11:04 AM PST German blogger Minus78/Don’t Interrupt Me I’m Talking to Myself used some copper piping to create a minimal candlestick holder, to simply and elegant results. Check out how to do it yourself.…

Tutorial: Sequin shoulder sweater Posted: 27 Dec 2012 10:56 AM PST Alida from I Make Stuff guests over at Love Stitched with a tutorial showing how to add sparkly sequins to the shoulders of a plain sweater.  No sewing is required, but some hand stitching would probably help make the sequined patches more durable for repeated wearings. Would be perfect for New Year’s Eve parties!!  Get the tute. [photo from …

Dictionary of common sewing terms, with pictures Posted: 27 Dec 2012 10:51 AM PST In preparation for her Learning To Sew series to begin at the new year, Amber from Crazy Little Projects wrote up a handy little dictionary of common sewing terms (with pictures!).  If you are new to sewing (or planning to learn to sew in the future), it’s a good way to familiarize yourself with some of the words you’ll see …

Ring In the New Year Posted: 27 Dec 2012 10:28 AM PST We will be ringing in the new year before we know it and if you want to make some cards to celebrate, Brodeuse Bressane has a super simple design with two lettering options that will be great for just that purpose. I love quick-to-stitch designs like this! Get the free charts.…

Event: Amy’s 2013 quilt along Posted: 27 Dec 2012 10:06 AM PST Heads up! Amy Ellis of Amy’s Creative Side is hosting a quilt along for the new year. The block for this quilt is Dancing Stars, with a paper-pieced construction. She explains,  It's a great scrap quilt, so don't worry if you've put yourself on a fabric diet, you can still join in the fun! If you want some no-guilt …

Mashed Potato Snowman Posted: 27 Dec 2012 09:26 AM PST …because there are so many sweet versions of the snowy guy out there, he deserves a savory one, too. Especially one this cute and perfect. And vegan. Make a mashed potato snowman HERE at Wing It Vegan.…

Freebie: Vintage 2013 Calendars Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:49 AM PST Crafty Secrets has two different vintage style 2013 calendars to print out for free. They also share several wonderful hand-made calendar ideas using them as well. -Heather…

How to make fingerless gloves from recycled socks Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:46 AM PST If you get cold hands like me this tutorial on how to make fingerless gloves from a pair of socks  featured at the blog We Lived Happily Ever After is just the ticket.…

I’m back… kind of Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:45 AM PST   This was the scene at my house Christmas evening…  about an hour before the power went out.  40 hours later, we’re still without power.  Clearly, I won’t be blogging as much as I usually do until they get us back up and running.  Hopefully it will be just another day, though the power company says it can be as …

How to Make a Hallway Sign Posted: 27 Dec 2012 06:27 AM PST Looking for a fresh design element for your home? I love these do it yourself hallway signs, in fact I have some plaques just like these at home! I feel inspiration coming. Here’s a great project for the new year –>> My Cottage Charm: How to Make a Hallway Sign.…

Tutorial | Christmas Accordion Mini Album Posted: 27 Dec 2012 05:00 AM PST This accordion mini-album by Lowri McNabb is a great way to keep a permanent record of the Christmas season. She used the This and That Christmas line from Echo Park to create it. Click here to see more.…

Eye Candy: Star Trek Pancakes Posted: 27 Dec 2012 04:28 AM PST Um, wow. Leave it to the geeks for brilliance like this. I mean, just look at that shading!! With pancake batter? Find Star Trek pancakes HERE at Saipancakes. Spotted on Foodiggity.…

DIY Leather and Studs Necklace Posted: 27 Dec 2012 04:27 AM PST Honor is sharing another glam tutorial – this time for her DIY leather and  studs necklace. Don’t miss her tutorial for a quick and glittery jewelry refashion, too.…

Scarf Central Posted: 27 Dec 2012 04:07 AM PST I seldom check knit sites for crochet goodies, but that’s where I found this beauty.  Definitely on my To-Do list!   This pretty Fiona Button Scarf can be worn as a cowl or a longer scarf, depending on how you button it on yourself.  So pretty. And, here’s a scarf designed for Christmas but would lovely in other favored …

Tutorial | Decorative Wreath from Old Maps Posted: 27 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST I love anything made using maps, so I was happy to see this project from Becky of Pivotal Xpressions: a map wreath!If you have cardboard and maps you can make one too.  Click here to see more…

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