Are you one of those crafters who has a hard time getting out of your studio?
Do you obsess about unfinished projects or figure out how to squeeze one more little hour of studio time in your day?
Well, I can’t help you with bending the rules of time and space (I know I could get more done in a 25 hour day!) but I can provide a little bit of crafty fun when you do need to leave your studio…
You can share your love of the fiber arts with the rest of the world with sewing-themed jewelry.
These charming little earrings are …read more

I was browsing through my local Michaels Arts & Crafts store yesterday, when something caught my eye in the jewelry section.
They now have vintage-look sewing machine and scissor pendants!

The pendants are from the new “Manor House” collection by Blue Moon Beads.  Unfortunately, I can’t find a link to buy them online, but you can always call your local Michaels and see if they carry them.
images: Michaels Arts & Crafts

Let’s face it – crafty types can be challenging to buy gifts for.  We’re loyal to particular products, opinionated and generally, if we want something to use in our studios, we’ll buy it ourselves!
This charming little bracelet from Etsy seller Penny Dog Jewelry is making me change my mind however…

Most crafter use tape measures – seamstresses use them, fiber artists use them, weavers, multi-media artists and even scrapbookers use them?  So why not wear one?
Best of all, it can be made in a custom size, so if you have wrists that won’t fit a normal bracelet – the seller can …read more