By The Steady Hand on May 15th, 2012
20 views Sewing Machine 911 Enjoy your class as many times as you want, whenever you want. Your access never expires. In this free online Craftsy class, Sewing Machine 911, you will learn all about the typical ills most machines suffer from, and how to easily remedy those pesky problems. Gain confidence in troubleshooting your own machine issues with my tips and tricks. In this class, you will hear about both vintage and modern machines, new and used. All of these machines can sew, and they can sew well when the user understands them correctly. Get to know the ins and outs of your sewing machine, including the basic components of each machine, spotting symptoms, knowing when to take your machine to a professional, and much more! This free class expires on June 18, 2012. Continue reading Free Online Craftsy Class – Sewing Machine 911 By The Steady Hand on May 1st, 2012
17 views Newly launched, the Patterns section of Craftsy is the fastest growing online marketplace for crafting patterns. Because Craftsy does not charge designers any fees or commissions for listing or selling their patterns, creative indie designers are hurrying to the site to set up their pattern shops. There, well over half a million active Craftsy members browse the thousands upon thousands of patterns of all types, for all crafts. And since the designers aren’t getting charged or having to give Craftsy any commissions, the deals on patterns are amazing! Some are even free. It’s the perfect place to get inspiration and instructions at super low prices. By The Steady Hand on April 20th, 2012
25 views Not only can you find great deals on craft supplies like fabric and yarn but you can also take some online classes. They have classes that cover crocheting, food craft, gardening, holidays, home decor, jewelry and more. Most of the classes I have seen are $25. The classes are online and you can access them anytime and however many times you want. Click on the button above to check out Craftsy! On Craftsy, you can also share your craft project with the Craftsy community. Share pictures of your project, what pattern you used (whether you bought the pattern, learned it in a class or created it yourself – you can share the pattern too) and if you are selling the item, you can share the link to where people can buy it. Another great way to get some traffic to your shop! Craftsy is the fastest growing online community Continue reading Craftsy offers Online Crafting Classes By The Steady Hand on April 15th, 2012
45 views Please welcome Natasha…the hands behind Bamboo Blossom! I found Natasha on Facebook and immediately fell in love with her cute bags! You can find Natasha on her sites: Bamboo Blossom Blog Bamboo Blossom on Facebook Bamboo Blossom Etsy Shop Here is Natasha to tell us a little about herself: Hi. My name is Natasha and I am Bamboo Blossom. I live in a beautiful little village in South Africa with my boyfriend and our three dogs. I love baking and having picnics on the beach or next to the river. Please tell us about what you make. I make handbags and other accessories. A big change I have made in the last few months is that I only use upcycled fabrics now. I love giving something old a new life and I hate throwing anything away. I’m absolutely addicted to buying big bags with fabric scraps from charity shops. Continue reading Feature: Bamboo Blossom By The Steady Hand on April 2nd, 2012
19 views Newly launched, the Patterns section of Craftsy is the fastest growing online marketplace for crafting patterns. Because Craftsy does not charge designers any fees or commissions for listing or selling their patterns, creative indie designers are hurrying to the site to set up their pattern shops. There, well over half a million active Craftsy members browse the thousands upon thousands of patterns of all types, for all crafts. And since the designers aren’t getting charged or having to give Craftsy any commissions, the deals on patterns are amazing! Some are even free. It’s the perfect place to get inspiration and instructions at super low prices. By The Steady Hand on March 23rd, 2012
34 views I have been so busy working on my projects that I haven’t had the chance to write about it. I am going to sum it all up in this one post so it is going to be quite long…just warning you! My sister asked me to crochet her a pair of wrist warmers. The cold weather is pretty much over in Texas but I guess she runs cold. I didn’t use a pattern for this project. I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in black with an H hook and pretty much crocheted a tube. Here is how it turned out…and no that is not my sister – that is my mannequin. lol I had an aunt visit me from Hawaii. She stayed with us for a week. I think my crafty side came from her because once she got here we got to sewing and didn’t stop until Continue reading Craft Projects – March | |
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