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tutorial: glazed fabric button ring

craftapalooza — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:10:00 +0000

Ok, try saying that title really fast over and over. Link to tutorial.

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sewing 101: zippered throw pillows

craftapalooza — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Nifty little tutorial to spruce up your home. Link to tutorial.

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baby in a pouch doll

kath_red — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:35:08 +0000

coloured buttons has a sweet tutorial to make this baby in a pouch.

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starfruit cushion tutorial

kath_red — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:55:13 +0000

Claire from matching pegs blog wrote in with this letter and a tutorial for this fantastic looking cushion – inspired by this pincushion tutorial.

Way back in April 2007 you posted a link to a tutorial for a cute little pincushion by May Britt. At the time, I tried it, made a mistake, and ended up with something completely different. Recently I tried it again and got it to work. It is amazing that 15 squares make such an unusual and beautiful shape. I contacted May and explained my intention to make a large cushion of the same kind, using the sewing machine and not paper piecing. With her permission I have written a tutorial for making such a cushion. I have discovered that the shape is called a tulip or lotus biscornu. Biscornu are often made by Cross-stitchers out of two or more squares of AIDA or linen that has intricate stitched patterns on them. I have called mine a “Star Fruit Cushion Tutorial” because it reminded me of the fruit.

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whipup newsletter no.9 2010

kath_red — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:01:21 +0000

Camping on the weekend was a hoot – we went with some other families with the perfect combination of children. Lots of night time rain but it cleared up in the day – snorkeling, canoeing, fishing, swimming, surfing – you name it… came back feeling rather relaxed.

At whipup we have been having fun too … there’s a new crafty zine on the scene - spoonful … I love the from doodle to design article … and the cog+wheel pattern review was excellent …

+ do you have your whipup.net pull-out calendar in this month’s mixtape zine.

MADE ME SMILE: … crochet miss piggy … rubber stamp roller …
MADE MY HEART SING: … palette day bed … origami string bag …
QUICK FIX CRAFTS: … feathered headband … refashioned toddler pants … patchwork ironing board cover … all the way around knitted cowl … polka dot garland … boys sweater vest … ribbed crochet cowl … wrist corsage …
SLOW CRAFTING: … moped cross-stitch … bunny quilt block … crock pot yarn dyeing … carina’s stitchery … tin can stars … scrapbox memories …
BOOK: … Check out a rainbow of stitches …

Happy crafting!
Kathreen
xxx

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book: rainbow of stitches

kath_red — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:13:10 +0000

A Rainbow of Stitches: Embroidery and Cross-Stitch Basics Plus More Than 1,000 Motifs and 80 Project Ideas by Agnes Delage-Calvet, Anne Sohier-Fournel, Muriel Brunet, Francoise Ritz + Frederic Lucano (Photographer). Watson-Guptill; Original edition (October 20, 2009).

Lovely book – lots of inspiration – not your usual motifs – some unusual and interesting and unique designs. I particularly enjoy how the book is organised into colour. But it has very limited how-to … and is not recommended for the beginner stitcher.

Etsy storque has an online tutorial to make one of the lovely projects featured in the book – jam jar toppers.

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spoonful – new crafty zine

kath_red — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:57:54 +0000

Spoonful is a new Aussie zine from Anthea Krook – she says of Spoonful: … is a short and inspiring little publication which, in light of our insanely busy lives is short enough to complete by the end of a bus-ride and will genuinely make you smile. It’s all about finding ways to reflect and become happier people in our everyday lives, all wrapped up in beautifully gentle and creative design. + it is printed on 100% recycled Australian Paper.

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feathered headband

kath_red — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:46:04 +0000

I love this original and quirky headband accessory – felt and feathers.

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quick-fix leather bracelet

kath_red — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:39:44 +0000

Love this leather bracelet when you need to accessorise in a hurry or need a quick-fix for your crafting addiction.

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patchwork ironing board cover

kath_red — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:34:39 +0000

thanks Julie for sending in this tutorial link – patchwork ironing board cover: I sew for living, which means that I find myself spending a lot of quality time at my ironing board. I go thru those store bought (and not very attractive) covers a lot, so I decided to pretty up ironing board, using the contents of my scrap basket, and not only is it great to look at, but it turned out to be quiet sturdy and with a nice thickness that will last me a long time.

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