A Quilted Lingerie Bag
2 commentsWhat girl doesn't need a lingerie bag? This sweet version is a great way to learn some quilting basics and the best part is when you're done you'll have the perfect gift to give or a special reward to keep all to yourself.
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The Paper Crafter’s Toolkit: The Essentials
1 commentThe scrapbooking boom is in full-tilt and the whole market is flooded with all kinds of projects to all kinds of things. One of the very best features of the paper arts is that you don't need a lot of tools to make something fabulous--a few essentials are really all you need. Here are some tools that I could never do without.
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Luxury Large Button Wrap
7 commentsHere is a project that my fellow blogger Susan Beal would love, a gorgeously thick and luxurious wrap decked out with the season's hottest embellishment: a great big button. This is an easy weekend project that'll set you up in style come Monday morning.
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Embroidery Term of the Week: Topping
1 commentNo, it is not an ice cream topping, but an indispensable tool for embroiderers. You'll get crisp, clear lines and your designs will look awesome. The name of the miracle stabilizer? Topping.
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Hot Deals on Beautiful Baubles!
Here is one of my all-time favorite sources for beading basics and beyond, especially since they're so affordable.
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Crochet Alongs
Here's a great way to hook-up (pardon the pun) with other like minded crochet enthusiasts for inspiration, pattern ideas, and a little splash of encouragement.
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Batting Stats
I’m not talking about baseball—although that’s one of my passions! I’m talking about the material that forms the middle layer of a quilt. Batting has evolved so much over the years.
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Sticky Situations: A Paper Crafter’s Guide to Adhesive
1 commentAre you one of those paper crafters who buys on impulse every brand spanking new to market 'must-have'? Only to find that six months later you've either never used the item or found it to be not quite what you were looking for. We all have a weakness and mine is for adhesives.
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Bargain Yarn Shopping – Build Your Stash for Less
3 commentsRecently I blogged about the importance of buying the very best yarn that you can afford, and while I stand by that bit of advice, anyone who seriously knits knows that a great yarn can easily break your bank. Yet, where there is a will, there is a way. Here's how to find the very best yarn buys around.
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On Newsstands: Sew Stylish Spring 2008
Our latest issue teaches you to design like the pros!
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How to Make a Hand Knit Scarf
5 commentsMost of the knitters I know have an enormous stash of fabulous yarn. That's why I love this trendy, furry, knit scarf: not only does it make great use of all your overflowing single skeins, but the yarn variations make the simple stitches of this pattern look like it was made by a pro.
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Using Hand Embroidery Stitches to Make a Personalized Card or a Vintage Valentine
After visiting the Plimoth Plantations’s website earlier in the week, I was inspired to dig out my own hand embroidery project.I love Lavender and Lace Designs, and I started this one a few years ago to celebrate my two daughters.
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Katie Hacker and Beads, Baubles and Jewels
If you've got just three minutes then Katie Hacker can change your whole approach to jewelry-making. Her beading tutorials are great!
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Learn the Lingo
Every discipline has its own jargon. Here are some familiar words that have new meaning when applied to quilting.
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Yarn Quality Comparison – Decadent to Discount
When I first started knitting I got the kind of advice that while I heard it, I didn't really take it to heart. But over the years, time and time again I learn (sometimes the hard way) why this little pearl of knitting wisdom is such a great thing to keep in mind. It's simple really—always buy the very best yarn that you can afford.
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Wire 101
Whether you’re a beginning beader or you’ve been making jewelry for quite awhile, you probably have plenty of favorites in terms of wire—both materials and gauges. But if you’re wondering what the best choice for a project might be, or whether craft wire or sterling is the better bet, here are my recommendations for what to use in your jewelry-making projects.
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What are the three most important things to consider when making a quilt? Fabric, Fabric, Fabric.
1 commentIt’s what you see and what you feel and for most of us, it’s why we sew in the first place–we just love working with fabric. If you’re new to quilting I recommend starting out with cotton because it’s easy to sew and the cotton fabrics available nowadays are just so gorgeous you may not want to consider anything else.
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Easy Elegant Scarf
1 commentToss this Easy Elegant Scarf around your neck and instantly see a dreary day with new eyes. In just an evening you will have a lovely scarf to spark up any outfit! Even better, the scarf can be worn year round.
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Laton Jacket Project
Plimoth Plantation is producing an incredible opportunity for embroidery enthusiasts: over the next few years the museum will be re-creating a 17th century laton jacket.
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Crochet Today Contest: Design a Square
Do you like to experiment with creating your own blocks and motifs? Looking for your first design break? Get moving and enter the Crochet Today design contest-- the deadline is April 30th.
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