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Tutorial: Street scene car playmat with storage pockets

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 07:05 AM PDT

Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shows how to make a playmat for all those toy cars your child has collected.  Pockets on one side serve as garages during playtime and storage when the mat is rolled up.  Use a fabric with a street and city theme to make the playscene.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from This Present Life]

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Tutorial: Padded iPad sleeve

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 06:56 AM PDT

If you’re lucky enough to have one of the new iPads, you probably want to keep your new toy protected and scratch-free between uses.  Abbie, AKA The Green Wife, shows how to make this padded fabric sleeve for your iPad.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Green Wife]

[via Handmade Matters]

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Tutorial: Sew a pair of little girls’ leggings

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 06:40 AM PDT

Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making these leggings for little girls.  Little leggings like this are so practical for little girl wear!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sparkle Power]

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Tutorial: Easy pocketed apron from dishtowels

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 06:27 AM PDT

Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy apron from a pair of dishtowels.  Clever layering and folding create pockets acrosss the front, and an optional step adding bits of elastic to the sides of the top create shaping around the chest.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Polkanuts]

[via Craft Gossip Crafty Reviews Flickr pool]

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New Blog: Cats and Stamping

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 06:05 AM PDT

image by Magenta

Is it just me or does it seem like alot of us who love to stamp also love cats? Not sure what the connection there is but if that’s true of you as well then you must check out the new blog from Magenta stamps called Magenta’s Cat Club. It combines their love of stamping with their love…

How to bind an art quilt

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 05:44 AM PDT

Geni from Loose Ends is sharing a Quilting Arts ebook on how to bind an art quilt. It explores 12 different finishes. Go here to download.

Freebie: Earth Day Clip Art

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Download a collection of environmentally themed clip art from Hub Pages just in time for Earth Day. Click here to go to download

APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #3

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 04:42 AM PDT

First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967.  It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens.  The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine.  These are not in mint condition – NOT.  But, they are intact and full of amazing patterns, recipes, gardening tips, etc.  If you’re not familiar with…

Article: Beating Scrapper’s Block

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Lain Ehmann has posted an article on E-zine Articles.com with tips on how to beat scrapper’s block. Click here to go to article.

Digi Tutorial: Making a Sticker in Photoshop

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 03:07 AM PDT

Learn how to make a digital sticker in Photoshop from this tutorial on Robyn’s Chic Scrap. Click here to go to tutorial.

Lip Smacking Goodness

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Roxana shares instructions for creating your own lip balm on Lillyella’s blog. The only raw materials required are two teaspoons cosmetic grade, grated beeswax and seven teaspoons almond, olive or jojoba oil. There’s also an additional ingredient list in case you want to create a large batch.

Grosgrain: Leila & Ben Patterns GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 12:06 AM PDT

Grosgrain: Leila & Ben Patterns GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!.

Visit Grosgrain for your chance to win this fantastic pattern.

Glass Classes at Penland School of Crafts

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 07:59 PM PDT

While I was in Las Vegas at Glass Craft and Bead Expo I grabbed a catalog for the Penland School of Craft for their summer class session. They had a booth there and were trying to get the word out on all of their classes. They have a vast array of classes but I’m focusing here on glass. Of course I…

Tutorial: Using a vintage button maker tool to cover buttons

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 07:30 PM PDT

Miia shows how to use a button maker tool to create fabric covered buttons.  She uses an antique button making tool.  I don’t know if it’s my weakness for gadgets, or the beautiful blue metal, but her tutorial is making me want to run out and find a vintage button making tool for myself!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Miia]

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Free pattern: Bossy Nova Swishy Gored Skirt by hotpatterns

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 07:19 PM PDT

You can find a free pattern for the Bossa Nova Swishy Gored Skirt by hotpatterns over at Fabric.com.  The 8-gored skirt comes just below the knees and should be flattering to most figure types.  Get the free pattern.

[photo retrieved from Fabric.com]

[thank you to Linda for the link tip!]

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Lookie what she made: Family portrait coasters

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 06:09 PM PDT

Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends.  Aren’t they fabulous??  Read more about this project on her blog.

[photo from Hideous Dreadful Stinky]

[via Craft Gossip Crafty Reviews Flickr Pool]

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Free pattern: Unisex vest for little kids

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 06:03 PM PDT

Leila & Ben share a free downloadable pattern for a child’s unisex vest.  Make one with a Peter Pan collar for a girl, or without a collar for a boy.  Pattern is for sizes 6 months – 5t.  Go to the free pattern.

[photo from Leila & Ben]

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Foodie Flags of the World

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 05:06 PM PDT

Check out these foodie arrangements of world flags at TrendLand. A dozen countries are represented, and just to add another interesting element, created with foods from the countries. Shown here are Australia,  France, and Korea.

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Sale: Acrylic Stamping Blocks

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 01:30 PM PDT

For the Month of April you can save 25% off all acrylics stamping blocks at Inky Antics, their are 6 individual sizes and 2 sets to choose from. Click here for the sale.

-Heather

The New Stranded Colorwork

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 12:36 PM PDT

Do you want to learn to knit with color? Lots of colors? 5, 6, or 7 or 8 colors? Heck, even 2 or 3? This book is for you. Laugh in the face of steeks. Go one on one with houndstooth. Knots and tails and the split splice (which I personally find disgusting – even though a seasoned farm girl…

Free charts: Cross-stitch

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 08:42 AM PDT

The Raw Colors of Vegetables

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 08:13 AM PDT

Check out this beautiful photographic journey capturing the raw color of food. Pure colors are harvested from vegetables and stained on cards, then categorized. Find the project HERE at Raw Color. Spotted on Design Mom.

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