Archive for the 'tutorials+patterns' Category

tutorial: fourth of july pinwheel centrepiece and party favors

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

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tutorial: how to dye yarn with food colouring (and small children)

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Safe way to dye yarn with little people.Link.

Button Cuff Links

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Great gift idea for a crafty lady or man in your life. You could make some with self covered buttons as well. link

Tutorial: blanket stitch

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Clear visual instructions for this tutorial. Link.

pattern: cozy quick blankie

Monday, June 30th, 2008

I don’t reckon you have to be under 3 to enjoy one of these? Link.

tutorial: sticky notebooks

Monday, June 30th, 2008

This a sweet idea. Link.

tutorial: felt travel frame

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

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tutorial: popsicle stick purse

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

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tutorial: the 8 minute duvet cover

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Sweet little tutorial to turn a pillowcase into a doll duvet. Link.

tutorial: itty bitty oddity

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

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pattern: crochet apple cosy

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Sweet little cosy. Link.

free bird pouch pattern

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Tweet, sorry sweet… Link, via Meggiecat.

tutorial: felt strawberries

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Link, via My Half of the Brain.

Recycled Sewing Box Tutorial

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

I like to have all my pins and needles separated by size and color so I created this organizer to do that perfectly - and everything used to make it can be found around your house right now - you can make something functional out of scraps and trash!

Materials:

One small egg carton (or a large egg carton cut in half) | Six 5.5 inch square pieces of fabric | A small amount of stuffing | sewing thread | glue

Start with your empty egg carton, make sure it’s clean!

Cut six 5.5 inch fabric squares - they can be from different fabrics or the same. This is where you can use that stash of fabric scraps you’ve been saving!

Place a small amount of stuffing in the center of each square and gather the ends so that you make a little ball. Tie it off with sewing thread at the bottom. If you don’t have any stuffing around the house, you can use loose wads of scrap fabric or recycle stuffing from an old pillow!

Spread a thin layer of glue onto the sides and bottom of each of the egg cups in the carton. Press one of your fabric balls into each cup. Let the glue dry.

Stick your sewing pins and needles into your new organizer! You can shut the lid when it’s not in use to keep out curious little paws and fingers.

About the Author: Rachel crafts a life in Tucson, Arizona where she spends her time sewing, blogging, and taking photographs. She also loves animals, biking, and visiting her local yarn store!

The Crafty Crow: Balloon Balls

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

I reckon this is one for the big kids too! Link.

– If you have any tutorials you’ve created or found please feel free to email them
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diy: handcut felt mural

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Felt is just so appealing. No hemming or edging required, it has a lovely dimension and feel to it. This mural is a great idea, get cutting! Link.

tutorial: awesome hobo bag

Friday, June 27th, 2008

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– If you have any tutorials you’ve created or found please feel free to email them
to whipup.tutorials[@]gmail.com

tutorial: how to make a simple bag

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Awesome tutorial, you should also check out her etsy shop, this crafter has an eye for mixing fabric patterns and colours. Lovely. Link.

pictorial mega post: tutorials for shoes, slippers and booties for related stuff, PART 2

Friday, June 27th, 2008

MORE footy goodness. Link.

tutorial: I’m all a flutter….

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Sorry, I was struggling for a title! Link

– If you have any tutorials you’ve created or found please feel free to email them
to whipup.tutorials[@]gmail.com