stuff we like ~ turn it tool

I quite like fiddly .

I really don't mind turning things through or handstitching at night.

Squiddley was a bit fiddly .

Frances was certainly fiddly .

But there really is a limit to my patience .

Jodie from The Haby Goddess stocks these fantastic tube turners .

Straps for dresses , headbands  or anything tubey !

Jodie also has a very clear tutorial on how these work , I can't wait to get mine !

What would you use yours for ?

stuff we like ~ chalk cloth

I must admit I haven't had anything to do with chalk cloth so it was interesting

having discussions with the people that do know about it .

It has become very popular and Pauline from The Calico Crossroads

in Tasmania has to be on her toes keeping up with the demand .

Pauline tells me her store stocks it at $24 pm (120cm wide)

Fat quarters are $6.50.

These prices will vary depending on where you shop.

It is important to prime your cloth before you use it just as

you would a real chalk board .

To prime you run a piece of chalk sideways across the entire surface.

To wipe off drawings again just use a damp cloth .

What is it used for ?

Placemats , menu boards , kids playmats , labels and even here on tshirts.

Little Pickers applique t-shirts.

Play mat from Signed with Love .

Playaway Mat from KelliOne .

Make sure you read through the comments that are left here

I have very clever visitors and they often leave very clever ideas in the comments .

Is there a product or gadget you would like to find out about ?

Contact me and let me know , I'm enjoying this research .

P.S. Thank you all for the lovely birthday messages xxx

stuff we like ~ gutermann glow thread

The stuff we like (or may not) this week is Gutermann Glow thread.

Yes a bit out there for some but I think this has the potential to be a bit of fun.

You could use these threads on tutus or fairy dresses for a bit

of a glow in the garden of an evening .

You could stitch motifs or random scrawls on t-shirts for blue light discos.

Just think of the potential for glowing outfits at Halloween .

Glowing Christmas angels sound so pretty too .

Gutermann Glowy 100m polyester .

Guaranteed up to 50 washes with diminishing glow .

The intensity of the glow is determined by the length of light exposure.

Available from your local craft store .

So what do you think ? Would you have use for these threads?

Do you have something you would like showcased ?

Have a great week !

stuff we like

Hello there !

Like many of you I spend a bit of time on the internet.

Often I'll find fantastic and sometimes a bit quirky

craft thingies and thought you might like to see some too.

What I'd like to do is

 ~ feature one item a week

~ it can be from anywhere in the world

~ it may or may not be useful

~ it will be something that will appeal to

my very creative readers.

~ it will not be a product bash 

Would you like to help ?

If you come across a product that is cute, funny,helpful,

quirky,silly, timesaving or just really pretty

let me know , I'd love to put it on here.

As I said it is not to criticise products but to share the finds

so of course I need all links to direct readers.

I showed the girls on facebook this gorgeous

 button chocolate mould

and they suggested it could also be used for

fimo buttons and can you just imagine

filling the moulds with hundreds and thousands

and resin to make fun buttons.

The chocolate mould can be found here. 

I have a few more things to show you but I'd

really love your input so please send me

some things that you love .

20/2/2012 Edited to add ~

I have had a couple of big companies offering

items to be reviewed , many thanks.

I think it is only fair that if I find your product

suitable and you are giving me one to try,

that an extra one is offered for my readers to win .

I think that's fair , thanks for your interest.