Dreaming of a pincushion that’s both useful and pretty? My 2-in-1 flower pincushion tutorial will show you how to make an appliqued pincushion that attaches easily to either your wrist or your sewing machine, combining maximum convenience with plenty of style! Supplies: * Wool felt, two 2¼" x 3" rectangles and 55 ¼" circles * …
Category: Craft Room
Craft Room
Tea and Craft Books
I’ve been a busy little craft bee lately, but I like to pretend that my afternoons are calm and relaxing. In reality, the teapot is filled with yerba mate, and that (amazing looking) book is right at the top of my to-review list. At least it looks like a sleepy day in the studio, right?
Sunday Snapshot: Small Space Studio Tour
I’ve been promising you guys a peek at my crafting studio for a while now, and I’m finally ready to give you the tour! Now, I know what you’re thinking—Holy cats, that’s small!—and you’re absolutely right. My full studio space measures a whopping 5′ x 6′. (City living is definitely not for the claustrophobic.) But, …
Organize: Embroidery Floss
It’s almost the New Year, and I’m hard at work tidying up my studio and getting everything in order for a fresh, organized start in 2012! My first big project in this year’s clean-up: finally tackling my Massive Embroidery Floss Problem. If you embroider or cross-stitch, then you’re familiar with the drill: You’re out at …