Shari Jensen dropped us a note to let us know that the Stitchmap Yahoo Group is collecting needlework items to share stash and hope with stitchers of eastern Texas who lost their homes in recent fires. She says,
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Shari Jensen dropped us a note to let us know that the Stitchmap Yahoo Group is collecting needlework items to share stash and hope with stitchers of eastern Texas who lost their homes in recent fires. She says,
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by Anne Weaver
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make her Fisherboy Shorts – long shorts that are gathered on to cuffs at the hem. Her tutorial shows how to alter a basic shorts pattern, and then how to sew it … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Contrasting piping is a good way to add a pop of color to a sewing project, though the selection of prepackaged piping at the fabric store tends to be less than inspiring. Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness is … Read More...
Ricochet invites you to stop by and vote for your favorite in the Retro Pillow Challenge featured on her Ricochet and Away blog. The victor will win bragging rights, mostly; so vote to encourage these stitchers to keep innovating! Go … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Tater Tots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan. She started with a plain cardigan and added a bouquet of colorful dimensional fabric flowers. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple rosette embellished tee. The rosettes are easily made from stacks of circles cut from fabric sprinkled around the neckline of a plain tee. Lovely! Get the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a woven ribbon throw pillow cover. The mix of colors and textures and sizes of the different ribbons creates a lovely pillow front. On the back, a simple tie … Read More...
Visit Blockheads Stamps for some cool tips on using permanent markers (such as Copic) and a blender pen for cool winter effects like a snowy background.
-Heather
Don’t miss the huge sale at Country Bumpkin October 3 through 8. The retail store will be closed October 3 in observance of Australia’s Labour Day. But the web site will be open all week. Go there now.
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Amy Anderson, the queen of Mod Podge and one of my BFFs 😉 made these awesome looking decorations for Halloween. She’ll show you how she did it on her blog – Mod Podge Rocks! DIY Mod Podged Halloween blocks.
An awesome announcement from Urban Threads’ e-newsletter:
… Read More...With Halloween just a month away (yay!), you might be needing some creepy-cool embroidery designs. Spooky Sale to the rescue! Pick up some haunted and fallish favorites on sale this weekend — just
Martha Stewart’s Holiday Crafts ISBN: 978-0-307-58690-2 RRP $22.95
Martha has lot’s of books, but this one covers all the holiday’s making it the perfect go-to book for projects. With over 225 projects including cards, decorations, party crafts and gifts. This … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Including the brand new Cricut Expression 2? What about all the cartridges, images and trimmers? Yes?
We thought so!
And to get that 20% off code, you have to do one simple thing.
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… and the Etsy Russian Team shows us how with their quick and easy tutorial. Make sure and check out the contributor, Dariami, on Etsy. She makes lovely pieces.
by Anne Weaver
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a football-inspired shirt for a little boy. The appliqued numbers and mock shoulder pads look just like a grown-up jersey, but they’re sewn … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Head over to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to get yourself entered into her giveaway for a half-yard bundle of the new Children at Play line by Sarah Jane. The bundle is offered by Cotton Blossom Farm and includes seven half-yard … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her little girl’s Military and Lace dress. She used a lightweight khaki sweater knit for the body of her dress, with accents in gathered sheer … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Craftideas has this darling Felt Mushroom wall hanging tutorial for us. You could also use this idea to decorate a sweatshirt or a cloth bag. The people from Craftideas tell us that this project is extremely easy and also a … Read More...
How cute are these caramel apples all dressed up with flying witch Halloween silhouettes? You can get the free download over at Kami’s blog, NoBiggie — Halloween Silhouettes.
I love the odd and funky stamps used to make these boxes! Find instructions to make these cool stamped book boxes from Vanessa Spencer over at Stampington and Co.
-Heather