Joel from Made by Joel is one of the most creative and talented dad’s out there (aside from my husband of course!). He used these great paper printouts to have his children practice their ‘trick or treat’ sayings and skills. … Read More...
Archives for October 2011
Learn about Zalakdosi
Royce’s Hub gives us a look at Zalakdosi, chain stitch created with a hook. (This looks a lot like tambour embroidery and lesage.) Get the details from Royce’s post.
Read more of our Tambour Hand Embroidery Articles and check … Read More...
If This Tardis is Knocking….
This cool post comes to is via Hancock’s House of Happy and as a super scifi geek, it makes me giggle.
Yarn Ghosts
I have never worked with the styrofoam cones before, but they seem to be perfect for kids crafts for Holidays (Christmas trees, Ghosts, Candy Corns, etc). This craft is so adorable using just a few materials! Head on over … Read More...
Buy PUSH Stitchery. Now.
We’ve all heard the huge buzz on the Internet about PUSH Stitchery, curated by Jamie Chalmers (aka MrXStitch). Every trendy stitcher has jumped on the bandwagon. Is the book really that good? Do we each really need a copy? … Read More...
Egyptian Cross-Stitch
Hannah submitted this post and wow am I glad she shared her link! She writes in her blog that her friend send this bag to her from Egypt. She says, “The tag says it’s from a fair trade association for … Read More...
Pretzel Stick Bones
I don’t even think I knew there was a vanilla flavored Tootsie Roll! Look what you can make with them: Pretzel stick bones. Find the how-tos HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. There’s also a bloody one, but you’ll … Read More...
Inspiration: NDBex
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here is Frankenboobies, a work by Rebecca Martz-Burley aka NDBex. She created this embroidery as a way of helping purge her discomfort with her mastectomy scars. In a personal note, she … Read More...
Witch Cupcakes
Ding dong, the witch is dead. Aw. But death by cupcake doesn’t seem so bad. Learn to make them with store-bought candies HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Newsy: Japanese Imports Fabric Swap at Gen X
There are only two spots left in the Japanese Imports Fabric Swap 2 hosted by Gen X Quilters. She announced the swap Friday, so if you are interested, you better get on over there now where you will find … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric puff, not exactly a yo yo
Janet from JMD Designs shows how she created these fabric puffs for an embellishment on her pretty patchwork bag. She explains puffs are different from yo yos since for a puff the edge is not turned before stitching. She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Amy’s Dresden Plate quilt block
Amy at Stitchery Dickory Dock has demystified the dreaded Dresden Plate quilt block. Follow her step-by-step instructions and she says you can cross this off your bucket list. Click HERE to go to her Dresdens Decoded Tutorial.
Thanks goes … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Toddler sleep sack
Robyn from Additional Jesus shows how she made sleep sacks for her toddler son. They’re made from fleece to keep him warm without having blankets piled around him. Foot holes at the bottom let his active toddler feet move and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a lightweight zippered jacket from a long-sleeved t-shirt
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make over a long-sleeved tee into a lightweight zippered jacket. She made hers to wear at the hospital when she’s there to deliver her child, and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Use elastic thread shirring to define the waist of a top or dress
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how easy it is to use elastic thread shirring to add definition to the waist of a loose dress or top. You can do this with garments made from scratch, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Gnome hat for a child
Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a gnome hat for a child. She made hers as party favors for a gnome-themed birthday party (soooo cute!!!), but it would also be a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Candles
Click here for a very detailed pdf file and learn all about stamping on candles from Rubber Stamp Madness Magazine. These make wonderful gifts!
-Heather
Tutorial: Tufted Sweater Pillow
You can put an old or hole-y sweater to lovely re-use as a tufted pillow. Not only do they look pretty, they’re quick and inexpnsive to make. Sweet Verbena shows how to do it. Get the tute.
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Pallet Map
I’m loving this wall art made from a poster and pallet boards! You’ll need some Mod Podge to create this great piece of wall art. This would look great in a man cave or rec room too! Get the how … Read More...
Like Yarn??
If you love homegrown, hand spun, hand dyed, to die for yarns, I’ve got a new site for you! My friend, Mandy Pedigo, has just launched her new site – and she’s got a Giveaway going on there in addition … Read More...