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“Tutorial: A Bird Feeder” plus 12 more

“Tutorial: A Bird Feeder” plus 12 more


Tutorial: A Bird Feeder

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 09:19 PM PDT

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Stephanie sent this in as an idea for Earth Day. I totally spaced on that but it IS a good idea if you would like to attract a few feathered friends to watch. By my place, the house finches, sparrows and juncos war over the feeder near my kitchen window. In the summer the warblers join in the fray and …

April 30 deadline for Cyprus course grants

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 08:33 PM PDT

Please consider this message we received from Anna Kyritsi of the Anazitisi Cultural Centre in Cyprus:

Although the situation in Cyprus is difficult at the moment, “Stitches and Threads” will take place in October 2013. Please note that this is the last chance to apply for a grant for this course in the Comenius or Grundtvig program since in 2014

Ryan Staub – Glass Artist

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 08:28 PM PDT

75072_430490583691296_311678321_nI’ve written about Ryan Staub before…he is a fabulous glass blower based in Washington. He visits Los Angeles when Patty Gray comes into town to teach where he does roll ups for her. For those that don’t know what a roll up is, it’s when you take a fused glass panel and the glass blower rolls it up and blows …

New site for crafters

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 08:15 PM PDT

Vicki Ormerod sent us this rockin announcement:

Lookwhativemade.com is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show the community what they have made, get feedback and make friends with other like minded people. They can look at what other people have been making and favour and admire their projects

Stitch Who?

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 08:03 PM PDT

Dr. Who fans: heads up! Jennifer Ofenstein alerts us to a stitchalong with serious Who flavor. She says,

Join Fandom In Stitches in celebrating 50 years of our favorite Doctor with the 12 week Doctor Who Stitch Along. One free hand embroidery pattern each week by one of seven talented FiS designers! Each embroidery pattern will including sashing instructions to

Free e-book: Simple Stitchery by Helen Dickson

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 07:49 PM PDT

I love presents! I especially love stitchy presents! So I’m delighted to tell you about a gift for all of us from Helen Dickson of Bustle & Sew. Helen’s new e-book, Simple Stitchery, is available as a free download from her blog. She says,

Inside you'll discover some help and advice on topics ranging from the right thread and fabric,

The USA in stitch

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 07:36 PM PDT

Amy of While Wearing Heels tells us a bit about her project to embroider a map of the United States. Not as simple as it sounds. The pretty result will be made into a quilt by Amy’s mom. (Yea for crafty moms!) Go to Amy’s blog post to read about the adventure and see more views of the embroidery.…

Garden Treasure Jars {Kid Craft}

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 06:18 PM PDT

treasure jar1These little treasure jars are perfect to welcome Spring and encourage your kids to get out and check out your garden! You can find the tutorial at Empress of Dirt.

Help us Help You.

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 04:31 PM PDT

Do you have a party to plan for?  Need some ideas and inspiration? Tell us your party theme below and we will feature some great inspirational ideas to get you started.

If you don’t have a parting coming up then maybe you just have a great party post idea or website to share.

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Tutorial: Metal polka dot shirt

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 12:00 PM PDT

Daniel Parker Dots 2The colorful polka dots on this shirt are actually metal brads from the craft store.  The design is by Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes.  Though they look like they’re attached directly to the shirt, the metal prongs actually thread through grommets that are hidden underneath the brads.  That way you can remove the brads for washing, or to replace with different …

Tutorial: Ruffle sleeve retro top

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 11:48 AM PDT

beforeafterDanka from The Peppermint Store gives a plain button up shirt a fun, retro feel by cutting off the long sleeves and replacing them with kicky ruffles.   Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how she did it.

Tutorial: Scalloped hem cut off shorts

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 11:42 AM PDT

j5Aki from Minted Strawberry shows how to make a pair of scalloped cut off shorts.  After she gave them a scalloped hem, she took it a couple of steps further, dying them a deep red and then adding a bit of lace to peek out.  Go to her blog for the DIY.

[photo from Minted Strawberry]…

Project: Circle Card

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 06:05 AM PDT

Project: Circle Card

The Spellbinders website has directions for making this stunning circle shaped card. I especially love the die cut 3D flower, so pretty!

-Heather…

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