Help for left handed crafters
Are you a lefty who has problems with embroidery patterns? Check out this tutorial of basic embroidery stitches – made specifically for left handed embroiderers.
How to Rescue Family Heritage Photos
Eileen just completed a photo restoration class and made an exciting discovery in the process.
Layers Upon Layers
All this month, Cyndi will be featuring book artists and book making projects!
Providing Bird Nesting Materials
The best materials to provide, plus a creative way to house them.
10 Reasons to Photograph Your Quilts
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork lists ten reasons …read more

A Collage a Day: Monday
Find a week’s worth of collage prompts for your journal.
Annual Woven Narrow Scarf Challenge
Meg is hosting her annual woven narrow scarf challenge- hmmm….
Layers Upon Layers
Making monoprint background papers is an addictive activity…
Pin or Bias Tape Weaving Patterns
Have you ever tried bias tape or pin weaving? Here are some links to patterns for some lovely woven projects – no loom required!
Round Robin Time Again for the Fiber Divas
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork mentions an idea for a Round Robin in your quilting group.
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10 reasons why sewing is good for the economy
Is the economy getting you down? Check out Chloe’s fun list of the top 10 reasons why sewing is good for you and the economy!
A Kiss is Still a Kiss…
Visual prompt about kissing.
How to Protect Your Work from Copyright Infringement
If your artwork appears on the Internet, you need to now how to protect it from theft.
Layers Upon Layers
Layers Upon Layers continues to explore lot of different snow-themed art works.
Remade Roses That Last Forever
Explore some eco-friendly alternatives to live roses.
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Angels can be tiny
Noreen has designed some tiny spool knitted angels that are easy and charming.
Layers Upon Layers
Cyndi explores making small quilts from rusted fabric.
Painted Valentine Hearts Champagne Flutes
Make two of these romantic Valentine flutes for a special couple. Add a bottle of bubbly for a complete gift!
Photo Phun!
Some photos to use for your journals any way you choose.
Should We Brand or Not Brand Our Quilting?
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork discusses the latest buzz word in business…branding.
What to Do With Used Disposable Pens
Don’t send your old …read more

Free Valentine’s Day crafts for your kids
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your whole family and have fun with these easy free craft patterns.
Layers Upon Layers
Cyndi is looking at snow-themed art this month. Got any you want to share?
Monogrammed Mug Filled with Charm – and Goodies
This sweet candy-filled and monogrammed mug is perfect for Valentine’s or any other gift occasion. If you’ve never painted on ceramic, here’s the easy how-to.
Upcycled Flatware Jewelry
Junk Creation is highlighting some flatware turned unique jewelry from Tempest in a Teapot..
What do yarnies want from indie …read more

Background Pages Tutorial
How to create unique background pages for your journal.
Barbara Brackman Designs Obama Fabric You Can Print
For Obama enthusiasts or those simply interested in history, you’ll find Obama designs you can print on fabric.
Layers Upon Layers
Mixed media artist Andi Stern of The Embellishment Cafe shares her wonderful fiber arts.
Recycle Runway
Need some inspiration for your next sewing project? Don’t buy more fabric – check out your recycling bin instead!
Valentine’s Day Projects
The crafty people at The Artful Crafter have started putting up new Valentine’s Day projects. Here’s the first: …read more

10 Romantic Crafts for Valentine’s Day
Roundup of beautiful crafts to make your day special.
Layers Upon Layers
Every day, new information on classes and educational opportunities are being added to Layers Upon Layers!
Quiltmaking with Paper
If you don’t have time for full-fledged quilts, try making them from paper and mixed media. Fun for youngsters, too.
Repurposing Old Books
Reader Dell wanted to glue book pages together for a purely decorative book, while Eileen wanted to do so to make a secret box book. Look at the happy result.
Spirit of Peace Spool Knitter
Noreen’s been …read more

Layers Upon Layers
A piano hinge paperbag book tutorial by my friend Elizabeth!
Nothing in My Hands
Some articles on drawing hands to try in your visual journal.
Polymer Clay Snow People
Eileen shows you how to make a polymer clay snow people sculpture. You can buy commercial polymer clay or cook up your own in the kitchen.
Rosie Recycle Hurrah!
Noreen’s just thrilled! She’s been working really hard to finish her new book of wonderful little dolls- Rosie Recycle- and she’s tapdancing on the moon, because Rosie Recycle is done! wheee!
Valentine’s Day craft ideas …read more

Drawer Pull & Pants Hanger Project
Turn these items into a unique photo display via Craftynest.
Gravestone Rubbings for Fabric Art
Mary Emma, at Quilting and Patchwork, discovered instructions for turning gravestone rubbings into fabric art and family history.
How to Make Soap Petals
Soap petals are simply silk flower and leaf petals dipped in melted soap. They are single use and look pretty sitting beside the sink. Let Eileen show you how to make them.
Layers Upon Layers
Cyndi is hosting an educational blitz this month, and she’s wondering if you know of classes she should …read more

Favorite 2008 posts from Tangled Thread
Chloe has gone through the archives and has selected her favorite posts from 2008 to share with you.
Favorite Junk Creation Posts of 2008
Peggy takes a look back at junk artists and junk creations featured in 2008.
Goodbye 2008
Saying farewell to 2008.
Inkle loom dimensions
Years ago, Noreen’s husband built Noreen a really wonderful inkle loom using reclaimed wood from old pallets. One of Noreen’s readers asked for the dimensions, as her husband is building her an inkle loom. So, Noreen took pics and measured the loom. Anything to help another …read more