TipNut has a 1945 pattern for making this gorgeous tafetta knitting needle case. The pattern calls for tafetta in navy and light blue, but you could use almost any fabric and almost any color combination.

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Linda Permann has a two-part tutorial for crocheting little layered flowers:

One of the most common questions I get from new crocheters is “How do I make those cute layered flowers?” In this two-part tutorial, I’ll show you how to work in the round in layers … READ MORE

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Needle felting is the art of making, soft, cute, whimsical figures out of stitched felt. There are lots of tutorials, like the project pictured here from Pimp Stitch, available from blogs and other websites. But if you want some basics to get started with, I’ve … READ MORE

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If greeting cards just don’t cut it for you anymore, maybe it’s time for one that’s wrapped in gift paper that gets ripped open when the recipient pulls the ribbon off:

When you think about the greeting card, not much has changed when it comes to … READ MORE

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Whether you’ve got a naked basket that could use a nice soft liner or a lined basket whose liner is no longer cleaning up as nice as it once did, you can make your own liner. You can use all sorts of fabrics, including scraps … READ MORE

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Halloween’s coming, but you still have time to make some crafts! Here’s some of the good stuff I’ve seen around the ‘net lately:

• Bat Leaf Prints - The Long Thread makes watercolor bat images by painting dried leaves and pressing them onto paper. Follow the link … READ MORE
  
  

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If you’re a crafter who’s thinking about selling your wares (which I think is an awesome idea), check out this post from Pink Chalk Studios on how to price them so you’ll make money:

Irene mentioned Wholesale vs. Retail costs on materials. I run my pricing … READ MORE

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Making your own Halloween costumes can save you money and give you more options than you’ll find in stores. It’s a fun way to express your creativity, too, because almost anything goes.

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ResurrectionFern shows you how to knit this scarfette with vintage buttons:

This quick, easy knitting project requires a skein of bulky yarn , one with varying thickness would be best, two large knitting needles ( I used size 10mm) , a yarn needle and at least … READ MORE

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I recently discovered Sew, Mama, Sew. I like blogs that have tutorials because I like to learn. This is one of the most tutorial-heavy crafting sites around. The most recent examples include all of the following:

• Sewing for the Home ~ Super Easy Upholstered Headboard
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