Make your own necklaces, bracelets, earring and more with a variety of techniques -- stringing, wirework, metal smithing. We've rounded up some of the jewelry making tools you need --…
As with any other creative endeavor, having the right tools at hand makes the job easier and ensures quality results. This is especially true for beading. Frayed and tangled threads,…
Joe Friddle began his career in marine biology. He found his artist's path via the teaching road. Starting with pencil portraits, Joe transitioned to watercolor when he encountered Texas artist…
Steampunk fan Troy Daniel of the Coggler's Shoppe incorporates the steampunk aesthetic into his art. But he goes beyond the typical and creates a variety of unique art that brings…
Holly Glenn has so much energy that takes her down many creative paths. She recently has taken on wire wrapped jewelry, but loves to paint, sculpt, do woodwork and make…
Kayla Kennington is an artist, designer and educator. Sewists everywhere love her clothing patterns for their universal appeal, ease of fit and clear instructions. But she does so much more…
I had these pillows that I bought at Ikea with their linen covers. I like them but they are so boring, and just, well, white. Why not stencil some dandelions…
Colette is a quilter and maker, and does magic on her Pfaff sewing machine as a former Educator for Pfaff. She knits, beads and loves to keep her hands and…
James McLernon is a painter and sculptor, who loves to focus on the unknown and paranormal. His sculptures and paintings use both traditional and contemporary forms, which in turn reflects…
I found a stack of 5X5 precut squares at an estate sale and decided to make pattern weights for garment sewing. Fast, easy project putting scraps to good use.
Have fun yarn bombing! It's temporarily covering an object with knitted, crocheted, woven, stitched or wrapped yarn. Make funny, easy or complex yarn bombs.
Surprise someone with beautiful cut flowers from your garden on May Day. Make a paper cone basket for May Day flowers and leave them at a neighbor's door.
Make a quick, durable dog toy basket with fabric, stiff interfacing and your sewing machine. This super-easy project can be finished with basic sewing skills.
The Portuguese Stem Stitch is a basic stem stitch, with added loops which give the stitch more texture and interest. It shows off the added loop texture.
I've seen yard art made from cans and thought, why not tin can flowers? Super-easy, cut the petals with metal snips, decorate with paint and nail to a trellis.
Checkered Chain Stitch, also known as Alternating Chain Stitch, Two Color Chain Stitch and Magic Chain Stitch, uses two colors of threads on one needle.