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الأربعاء، 19 ديسمبر 2012

Lace Cards Tutorial By Karen Bailey of Todolwen Blog

I just love innovative and creative ways to help me get organized - especially when it comes to my craft supplies. So, I was thrilled to see that Karen Bailey had a wonderful tutorial on her Todolwen blog showing you how to make pretty little lace cards for organizing your lace. I'll be making plenty of these. How about you?

Lace Cards Tutorial

Here's what Karen had to say about her tutorial: Hello my dear friends, I have been so very busy this past weekend working on several projects. After finishing one of them that is when I thought this might be something good to share in the form of a short tutorial because I think that this quick and easy project might be of help to some of you to organize your laces and ribbons and ... it looks nice too!

I am sure you all agree that storing lace in different objects like old tins or jars looks amazing but ... when it comes to finding the right lace or ribbon to work with ... how many of you ~ just as I have been ~ were confronted with this hug ball of tangled lace? And this is what had happened to me over the weekend. I was working on my ballet slippers and I needed some lace which is stored in an old box and I ended up with almost all of it as one big ball in my hand and that is why I made this little tutorial. I didn't have to go out especially to buy anythingfor this project and I am sure many of you have everything you need right there at home already. It's a really good way to recycle as well because you can use almost any cardboard and container. I have also made two sizes of the lace cards so if you have less or more of a lace/ribbon you will have the right size card.

Please respect Karen's TERMS OF USE: Please do not copy my tutorials in full and/or claim them to be your own and/or post them on your blog without my permission. Furthermore the sale of my tutorials is prohibited. All my designs are protected under copyright.

Karen's Bio: My name is Karen Bailey, and I am the wife for over 20 years to a now retired british serviceman and a Mum to two beautiful daughters. For many years we traveled and lived all over the world whilst serving in the army. After leaving the army we now live in Ontario, Canada. My passion is antiques, especially victorian unrestored furniture and household items and creating/crafting. For me there is nothing better when I have a moment to sit down and make something beautiful. My blog is 'Todolwen' which is an anogram made up from 'old to new' which is what I love to do ~ take something old and give it a new life. I hope you enjoy my makings as much as I enjoy creating them.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Karen Bailey of Todolwen Blog.

Please visit her Todolwen blog at http://todolwen.blogspot.com/.

الجمعة، 26 أكتوبر 2012

Colonial Sampler Sewing Caddy Tutorial By Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt

When I'm working on a sewing or needlepoint project I like having all my tools and supplies in one place so I. was thrilled to see that Kaaren Johnston had a wonderful tutorial on her The Painted Quilt blog showing you how to make a sewing caddy. I am definitely going to make one (or several) of these. I usually have several projects going at the same time so this is a great way to keep them all organized.

Colonial Sampler Sewing Caddy Tutorial

Inside View

Here's what Kaaren had to say about her tutorial: Finished size folded in half is 12 1/2” x 10”. Finished size when open is 12 1/2” x 20” .

Please respect Kaaren's TERMS OF USE: The use of my pattern/design and tutorials is limited to individual and personal use only. Distributing or selling my pattern or tutorials in any form is not permitted. They may not be used for commercial purposes unless written permission is granted. Credit for my pattern and tutorials should be included if displayed in any manner. Individual users may enlarge or reduce the size of the drawings for their personal use but may not alter them in any other way.

Kaaren's Bio: I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. A short while later, in December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, applique and most recently rug hooking have become my new passions. Oh, and did I mention that I love to make and collect pincushions and needlecases! Join me on the First Friday of every month when I release a new Freebie design for you to make and enjoy.

Copyright © 2009 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt.

Please visit her The Painted Quilt blog at http://thepaintedquilt.blogspot.com/ and her The Painted Quilt Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/kaarenjohnston.

السبت، 20 أكتوبر 2012

Huswif Needlecase Pattern By Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt

It's not possible to resist a charming little clutch needle-case. At least it's impossible for me. So, I was happy to see that Kaaren Johnston had a wonderful pattern on her The Painted Quilt blog showing you how to make a Huswif needle-case. What a terrific gift this would make. I know quite a few crafters and sewers who would love getting one of these. How about you?

First Friday Freebie #12 - Huswif Needlecase

Here's what Kaaren had to say about her pattern: This month marks the One Year Anniversary of my First Friday Freebies. I can’t believe that a year has gone by already. Wow!

Next to pincushions, I L-O-V-E needlecases. Or maybe now needlecases have overtaken my pincushion madness? But that’s what happens when the word “ONE” does not exist in “one’s” vocabulary. *wink* Two…or more…of something you love is better than one…right?

If you guessed that this month’s FFF is a needlecase, you’re right. Here is my Huswif Needlecase, fastened shut with a vintage button..

Please respect Kaaren's TERMS OF USE: The use of my pattern/design and tutorials is limited to individual and personal use only. Distributing or selling my pattern or tutorials in any form is not permitted. They may not be used for commercial purposes unless written permission is granted. Credit for my pattern and tutorials should be included if displayed in any manner. Individual users may enlarge or reduce the size of the drawings for their personal use but may not alter them in any other way.

Kaaren's Bio: I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. A short while later, in December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, applique and most recently rug hooking have become my new passions. Oh, and did I mention that I love to make and collect pincushions and needlecases! Join me on the First Friday of every month when I release a new Freebie design for you to make and enjoy.

الثلاثاء، 18 سبتمبر 2012

Crazy Quilt Style Needle Case Tutorial By Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt

I just love needle-cases and have been wanting to make one for some time now. So, I was happy to see that Kaaren Johnston had a wonderful tutorial on her The Painted Quilt blog showing you how to make a crazy quilt style needle-case.

Crazy Quilt Style Needle Case Tutorial

Here's what Kaaren had to say about her tutorial: I think it’s a well known fact that I love needle cases and pincushions. I was feeling the incredible urge to make either one or the other and this time, the needle case won out. I combined my two favorite things…needle cases and redwork embroidery…and designed this month’s FFF... Spring Floral Needle Case…Crazy Quilt Style…just for you.

Please respect Kaaren's TERMS OF USE: The use of my pattern/design and tutorials is limited to individual and personal use only. Distributing or selling my pattern or tutorials in any form is not permitted. They may not be used for commercial purposes unless written permission is granted. Credit for my pattern and tutorials should be included if displayed in any manner. Individual users may enlarge or reduce the size of the drawings for their personal use but may not alter them in any other way.

Kaaren's Bio: I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. A short while later, in December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, applique and most recently rug hooking have become my new passions. Oh, and did I mention that I love to make and collect pincushions and needlecases! Join me on the First Friday of every month when I release a new Freebie design for you to make and enjoy.

الخميس، 13 سبتمبر 2012

Needle Holder Free Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

I just LOVE things to help me organize my crafting supplies. Don't you? If you do then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make a knitting needle storage roll.

Roll on 2012 - The first tutorial of 2012

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: Well, Happy New Year everyone! Just wanted to welcome all the new readers and to thank my old readers for coming back, what kept you all... we have loads to make this year, so let's get started.

Right, ladies and gentlemen, here is the first tutorial of 2012 and this is a purely selfish one with a practical purpose. You may have noticed that last year I discovered that I had been lied to, sock knitting is not difficult, you do not need lots of little markers and actually although I say so myself, I make a jolly good fist of it but it has created a problem, where do I store all the DPNs (double pointed needles... the ones I like to use on the train to get a double seat as they look quite scary) and my circular needles? Now if the thought of making a needle storage roll is making you yawn, then remember that it can also be used to store make up/paint brushes, crochet hooks and coloured pencils for children and yes, Marion - we are starting on the contents of your Summer fete stall right here.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

الجمعة، 17 أغسطس 2012

Make Up and Move On - The Make Up Bag Free Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

You can never have enough little bags for storing just about anything in - including make-up. If you agree then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make an adorable make-up bag.

Make Up and Move On - The Make Up Bag Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I don't know about you but I find it really difficult when I am in the Chemist at this time of the year to resist those little holiday pots of shampoo, bath oils and other unguents ready for you to take off to your little piece of Paradise in the sun. I want them all... but you need to have a new bag to put them in . So this week, we have an over-sized cosmetic bag to accommodate them all.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

السبت، 5 مايو 2012

Organizer Basket Free Tutorial by Ayumi of Pink Penquin

I just love organizers of all shapes and sizes. If you do too then you'll be happy to know that Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog has another wonderful tutorial showing you how to make a small organizer basket. Enjoy!

12 Gifts of Christmas Blog Hop: Organizer Basket Tutorial

Here's what Ayumi had to say about her tutorial: Not ready to think about Christmas yet? Me neither, but we know it will come before we know it! Jennifer picked this perfect timing to get this rolling so that we have plenty of time to whip up gifts! It's been over a year since I last posted a tutorial, so I was a bit nervous writing this up, although it is probably the easiest project among all sewing tutes I have ever written, hehe. Hopefully I took enough pictures so that the visual will help you through! If you have any questions about this tute, you know you can contact me anytime! Ok, here you go!

Please respect Ayumi's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials are for personal use only. Commercial use of my tutorials and pictures in my tutorials or the creation of similar tutorials is prohibited without my permission. Products made from my tutorials are intended for personal use only. Commercial use of products made from my tutorials are prohibited without my permission.

For more of Ayumi's terms of use please visit the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of her Pink Penguin blog.

Ayumi's Bio - Since childhood, my life has been filled with fascination of creating things from scratch.My interests in crafts are broad: I have enjoyed making soap and cosmetics, sewing, creating miniature foods, cooking, digital-scrapbooking and so forth.

I grew up in Japan and moved to the U.S. in 2003. I take advantage of being bilingual in terms of acquiring materials from both Japanese and American shops and snatching nice ideas from craft books in both languages.

I love it when my handmade crafts are enjoyed by others. I hope my crafts on my blog can find someone who enjoys and finds use of them.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog. Please visit Ayumi's Pink Penguin blog at http://ayumills.blogspot.com/ and her Ayumills Etsy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ayumills . Her Ayumills Flickr Photostream is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ayumills/.

الأربعاء، 23 نوفمبر 2011

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #56, #57, #58, #59 and #60

If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #56, #57, #58, #59 and #60:

Idea #56 - How about an altered hoodie for Mom, your sister, girlfriend, Aunt?

easy altered hoodie tutorial

Idea #57 - Faux chenille pillows make a terrific gift.

Picture of Pillow Cover Created With Faux Chenille Tutorial
Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss

Idea #58 - Fabric trinket boxes make a great gift.

Idea #59 - A handmade five sided embellished box makes a fabulous gift.

Quick Five Sided Box

Idea #60 - A beautiful glass pendant makes a very special gift.

Glass Pendant

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas #61, #62, #63, #64 and #65.

الثلاثاء، 2 نوفمبر 2010

Recycled Organiser Bag and Recycled Organiser Wallet Free Tutorial From Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs

Do you like to recycle and re-purpose things? And, are you always looking for interesting ways to do so? Well, if you are then you'll be happy to know that Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs has a wonderful tutorial on her Indigo Blue blog showing you how to make a recycled organiser bag and recycled organiser wallet from a plastic multi-pocket organizer. Now that's recycling and re-purposing!

Recycled item challenge..-Recycled Organiser Bag

Here's what Andrea had to say about her tutorial: Barb at I Wanna New Bag has set up a new challenge that some of you may be interested in taking part in. Every month or so she sets a challenge with a theme for recycling items into other products. The theme for this month is to use something a bit out of the ordinary. Not sure what that might be? Well take a look at my entry, YES! I have actually got organised ahead of schedule this time....

Recycle Wallet (Tutorial..well sort of...)- Recycled Organiser Wallet

Here's what Andrea had to say about her tutorial: For months I have been trying to meet the challenges set by I Wanna New Bag and failed miserably! Yesterday I decided to throw caution to the wind and do this.... Take one rather unwanted plastic multi-pocket organiser and cut it with a pair of scissors to make a bag and a wallet. I did not actually measure it, but I went with wherever the pockets started or finished.

Please respect Andrea's TERMS OF USE: I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Please do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please credit me (Andrea Millington) with the design and link to my Indigo Blue blog. :-)

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs. Andrea is a textiles teacher with a passion for making things.

Please visit her Indigo Blue Designs Etsy Shoppe @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/indigo1/, her Indigo Blue blog @ http://www.indigo-blue-designs.blogspot.com/, and her Indigo Blue Designs Folksy Shop at http://www.folksy.com/shops/indigobluedesigns.

الثلاثاء، 26 أكتوبر 2010

New Portfolios Free Tutorial by Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio

Are you looking for a little color at work? Something bright and cheery to hold your papers? Something to bring to your next business meeting? Well, if you are then you'll be happy to know that Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio has a wonderful tutorial on her Geta's Quilting Studio blog showing you how to make a colorful portfolio.

New portfolios

Here's what Geta had to say about her tutorial: I followed my own tutorial (how glad I am that I wrote it!) and I made two new portfolios. These are improved versions! They are stiffer...much more stiffer than the original version.

Please respect Geta's TERMS OF USE: I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please link to my tutorials on my Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio. Geta is a passionate quilter living in Romania.

Please visit her Romanian Quilt Studio at http://romanianquiltstudio.com/ , her Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/, and her Geta's Quilting Studio Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/getagrama .

Sewing A Gift For A Little Girl Free Tutorial by Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio

Are you looking for an adorable gift for a special little girl? Something made just for her? Well, if you are then you'll be happy to know that Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio has a wonderful tutorial on her Geta's Quilting Studio blog showing you how to make a portfolio for a little girl.

Sewing a gift for a little girl

Here's what Geta had to say about her tutorial: Here is the January quilting tutorial. You can see here two improved versions ! I made a notebook and pencil case for the little girl of my friends. I added to it even handles. She is six years old and loves to read and write. I think she will enjoy this little "bag" because anywhere she goes, she carries with her some books, notebooks and pencils...

Please respect Geta's TERMS OF USE: I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please link to my tutorials on my Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio. Geta is a passionate quilter living in Romania.

Please visit her Romanian Quilt Studio at http://romanianquiltstudio.com/ , her Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/, and her Geta's Quilting Studio Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/getagrama .

الاثنين، 25 أكتوبر 2010

How To Make A Card Holder Free Tutorial by Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio

I just love organizing everything including what's in my purse. So, I was happy to see that Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio had a wonderful tutorial on her Geta's Quilting Studio blog showing you how to make a card holder. With Geta's wonderful instructions these look like they'd be fun to make and would make wonderful gifts. I'll have to keep that in mind for the holidays.

How to make a card holder

Here's what Geta had to say about her tutorial: I love origami. After I made my Pockets with Love, when I have a little time I like to play with paper. A few days ago I made a card holder. Here is the version made out of fabrics.

Please respect Geta's TERMS OF USE: I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please link to my tutorials on my Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio. Geta is a passionate quilter living in Romania.

Please visit her Romanian Quilt Studio at http://romanianquiltstudio.com/ , her Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/, and her Geta's Quilting Studio Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/getagrama .