I come from a long line of seamstresses, my great grandmother, grandmother, aunts and my own mother who handed down the skill to me. Great grandmother and grandmother sewed out of sheer necessity, my aunt and mother began their career as seamstresses for the same reason, but in later years developed their talents into a ...
A tawashi scrubbie is a small dish scrubber that is extremely popular in Japan. A Japanese tawashi can be round in shape or can take on the form of an animal or flower. Below are free patterns for a variety of tawashi scrubbies that you can crochet. The tawashi scrubbies in these crochet patterns are ...
I absolutely love decorating with vintage canning jars. These super easy Vintage Canning Jar Hanging Candle Votives are the perfect addition to an outdoor patio. If you have a tree in you back yard, then try hanging these Vintage Canning Jar Hanging Candle Votives in the lower branches. The candle will be surrounded by glass ...
Two of my favorite things in the whole world are sewing and drinking all kinds of tea. For me, nothing is more relaxing than a pot of hot tea positioned near me while I am working on a cozy quilt or decorative cross-stitch picture. As some hobbies do, tea and sewing can intertwine in that ...
If you like to crochet afghans, you will enjoy these free crocheted afghan patterns. The afghans are quite easy to crochet and can be finished fairly quickly. They are good patterns for beginners and intermediate level crocheters. If you like free crochet patterns, you must also check these out! Free Crochet Bikini Patterns (click here) ...
The earliest dyes consisted of fruits, berries and plants boiled to extract the color. Spices, flowers and the bark of trees was also used as natural dyes. Commercial synthetic dyes can be purchased in powder or liquid form. Always follow the directions on the packaging to get the best results. Fabric Dyeing At Home Natural ...
Dyeing your own fabric can give you the unique color and style you want, at a fraction of the cost of purchasing custom material and clothing. Although dyeing fabric is a relatively straightforward and simple process, setting the dye is the key to obtaining the desired results. Skipping this application can result in faded and ...
A fascinator is a decorative headpiece worn in the hair. Kate Middleton is known for wearing fascinators to great success. Fascinators can replace a larger hat and make as dramatic a statement. Make your own fascinator to add flair to your spring and summer wardrobe. Fascinators are generally worn with formal wear like to the ...
Finding the truly useful sewing blogs is like hunting in the dark; rumor is that they exist, but finding ones that consistently offer something more than the usual “today, I tackled this project and here’s how cool it looks but no I don’t have any instructions for you however you can follow my affiliate link ...
A Musical Rain stick is an easy and fun project that can be done in a short amount of time. The assembly of the pieces is quick, but you can spend as much time as you like decorating the outer surface of the musical rain stick. Here is a list of the supplies you will ...
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