Desiree of the blog Beyond A Garden posted a lovely tutorial on how to recycle a placemat into a journal or scrapbook cover. I could see making one for each member of the family as a kind of “back to school…
Archives for August 2009
How to turn a pretty placemat into an inspiring journal or scrapbook
Desiree of the blog Beyond A Garden posted a lovely tutorial on how to recycle a placemat into a journal or scrapbook cover. I could see making one for each member of the family as a kind of “back to … Read More...
SCARVES FROM INDIA
I ran across these when I was looking for a site to see what kind of crocheted scarves are available in India:

http://priyaglobal.tradeindia.com/Exporters_Suppliers/Exporter5081.63961/Crochet-Scarves.html
I especially like the one that is third from the right. (I believe the two in the center –…
SCARVES FROM INDIA
I ran across these when I was looking for a site to see what kind of crocheted scarves are available in India:
http://priyaglobal.tradeindia.com/Exporters_Suppliers/Exporter5081.63961/Crochet-Scarves.html
I especially like the one that is third from the right. (I believe the two in the … Read More...
Inspiration: crewelwhorled
Check out the amazing hand-embroidered jewelry by crewelwhorled. I’m in love! See her Etsy shop.
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for pointing out this rockin work.
Inspiration: crewelwhorled
Check out the amazing hand-embroidered jewelry by crewelwhorled. I’m in love! See her Etsy shop.
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for pointing out this rockin work.
Free pattern: Little Owl bookmark
Enjoy the latest precious freebie from Charlie of Happy Threads. Get the pattern.
Free pattern from Loobylu
Claire Robertson of Loobylu blog is sharing her original Starry Serenade Redwork Pattern, free for your personal use. So cute! Get the pattern.
And many thanks to kath-red of whip up for pointing out this gem.
Hand-embroidery questions answered
Meg Hawkey answers some basic embroidery questions that, she says, “seem to pop up over & over again.” Great info! See the post on Knot-y Girls Stitchery Club.
The Secret to Shipping Cupcakes
The Secret to Shipping Cupcakes
Visit CakeSpy to learn how to ship cupcakes in mason jars. Click HERE for this idea from the Beantown Baker.
[tags]shipping, cupcakes, mason jar[/tags]
Tutorial: Sew a messenger school bag
Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It Do]
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Tutorial: Sew a messenger school bag
Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It … Read More...
Herringbone = fill stitch
Are you watching SharonB’s band-sampler series over on Pin Tangle? It’s a constant source of learning for me. I especially love it when Sharon takes a simple, basic stitch and creates something new and inspired. Here she shows us that rows…
Herringbone = fill stitch
Are you watching SharonB‘s band-sampler series over on Pin Tangle? It’s a constant source of learning for me. I especially love it when Sharon takes a simple, basic stitch and creates something new and inspired. Here she shows … Read More...
Free pattern with purchase at Polka Dot Bunny
Nicole of Polka Dot Bunny has a deal for you: Purchase an embroidery pattern from her Etsy shop and get this sweet bear & girl decorating a tree pattern free. Get the details from Nicole’s blog.
Tutorial: Capturing fibers with tulle
Nellie of Nellie’s Needles shows us how to create a convincing center for a coneflower by capturing a wad of fibers under tulle. This technique is so brilliant, you’re going to run to your sewing machine to try it. See the tute.
Free pattern: T-Rex reverse applique
Who says that dinosaur motifs are only for boys? Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a girlie T-Rex tank using reverse applique. She also created coordinating shorts with the words “Q T Rex” across the bum. How stinkin cute is that??? …
Free sewing pattern: T-Rex reverse applique
Who says that dinosaur motifs are only for boys? Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a girlie T-Rex tank using reverse applique. She also created coordinating shorts with the words “Q T Rex” across the bum. How stinkin cute is … Read More...
A mid-week pick me up
If you need a pick-me-up, the bold, bright colors of this fabulous necklace by Maria Theresia ought to do the trick! I love the repetition of the shape with the tube beads, and the fun and funky…
