I mentioned the SOFA show in an earlier post about Bullseye Glass and their exhibit. For those who missed that post, SOFA is the Sculptural Objects and Functional Art show that’s held around the country a couple of times a … Read More...
Archives for October 2009
“Make Your Presents Felt”
Chrissie the shop owner of “Make Your Presents Felt” does some wonderful designs with felt. I am totally in love with this Felt bead and wooden petal choker necklace. Her shop has some lovely items you have to see. I … Read More...
Technique and Project Video: Diamond Glaze Cards
One of my favorite all tme products is Diamond Glaze, it’s a clear dimensional adhesive made by Judikins. There are lots of really cool techniques you can do with Diamond Glaze and in this great classic video Judi from … Read More...
KI Memories Deal of the Week
Free tat pattern: Featherline Snowflake
Jon Yusoff shares her original pattern for this tatted Featherline Snowflake on Jon’s Tatting Patterns. Get the pattern.
Tutorial: Strawberry pincushion
Sandi from Embroideroo shows how to make this strawberry pincushion. What a yummy place to park your pins and needles! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Embroideroo]
[via Whipup]
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Looking for strawberry Fabric? … Read More...
Christmas-y temari
Wouldn’t this gorgeous temari make a perfect Christmas ornament! Jane tells us more on her blog, World Embroideries.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Lookie what she made: Cropped ruffled jacket
Deborah from wonderwoman creations shows how she made this adorable ruffled jacket for a young girl. She started with a printed pattern, but altered it to add the ruffles to the sleeves. She also made some small changes to the … Read More...
Free patterns: 12 Days of Christmas
By popular request, Tricia-Rennea reprises her Twelve Days of Christmas line art, so perfect for embroidery. See all the free designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Scrap Buster projects
Sew, Mama, Sew’s Scrap Buster Month is over, but they’re keeping links to all the projects up on their website. You can see all the scrap bustin’ projects here. You can also see the winners of the contest here.… Read More...
Treat yourself to spooky savings
For two days only, get 20% off all Fall, Halloween, or Christmas themed fabric at The Quilt Shoppe online store.
Go to their Holiday Cloth Shoppe section to see what’s included.
Via In Stitches
Looking for more Halloween Block ideas? … Read More...
Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Trend: Pretty in Pink
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Hornin’ in on Halloween
Need something cute and fast for Halloween? Check out this Polymer Clay Horns tutorial over at Desiree McCrorey’s Site!
Click Here! to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Ruffled hedgehog softie
Katie from matsutake shares a tutorial and free pattern for this ruffled hedgehog softie. Love it!! Go to the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from matsutake]
[via Whipup]
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Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric ABC book and a snail softie
Angela from Moda Home Mom shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this fabric ABC book and also a snail softie. The fabric book uses printed fabric squares for the individual letter pages, and is backed with charm squares. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece hat with kitty ears
Craftster user MysticCookie shows how to make this fleece hat with kitty ears. Cute, cute! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craftster]
[via Craftster blog]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, fleece, hat, cat, kitty, ears[/tags]
Contest: Rings & Things
Feeling inspired? Why not submit your latest designs to the “Your Designs Rock” Contest at Rings & Things. You could win in a number of catagories and receive great gift certificates and the possiblity of having your creation … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued partridge ornament
Kim of Retro Mama blog shares her pattern and tutorial for this cheerful partridge Christmas ornament. Beautiful fabrics + simple applique techniques make a keepsake-worthy decoration. See the tute.
Many thanks to craftapalooza of whip up for pointing out … Read More...