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Tutorial: Stitched paper hearts

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Hearts aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. Donna of Imagine Mechanix cut hearts from pretty scrapbook papers, joined them with blanket stitch, and poufed them with a bit of polyfill to create charming little treats. They could easily become sachets with … Read More...

Tutorial: Stitched charms

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Chris of Pickup Some Creativity created these sweet ornaments–she calls them charms–for Valentine’s Day. I think they would work any time of year as a little treat for someone, a gift tie-on, or even a Christmas tree ornament. Chris … Read More...

Tutorial: Pinhead stitch

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Check out Jen‘s post on Funk and Weber Designs to learn pinhead stitch. She says,

I’m guessing the reason for the name is because it’s a teeny-tiny stitch, i.e., the size of a pinhead. It hides under the first

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CQ giveaway from Nicki Lee

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We’re so lucky that Nicki Lee received a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day! Why do we care about the gift her sweetheart gave her? Because, now that the box is empty of candy, she is refilling it with crazy-quilting … Read More...

Tutorial: Embroider on styrofoam

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Don’t throw away those styrofoam trays! Embroider on them (or let your kids practice their stitches). You’ll wind up with a self-framed bit of art. Sara of Creative Jewish Mom explains how it’s done. See her tute.

 

Farewell, sweet friend

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Tatting Goddess Gina Brummet passed away on February 13. What a loss for all of us who loved not only her tatting, but also her spirit and personality. Tributes are popping up on tatting blogs all around the web. I … Read More...

Inspiration: Debbie Nelson

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This isn’t one of my typical “inspiration” posts. I’m not even talking about stitching. I’m talking about a woman whose remarkable spirit uplifts everyone she meets. And she needs our help.

Remember this group photo from our Fork and Talk … Read More...

Stitch some valentine coasters

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So clever! Lisa of Goodknits shows us how to turn an inexpensive cork tile into four coasters and adds simple stitching that creates a negative-space design. She points out that, while the heart version is appropriate for a valentine gift, … Read More...

Inspiration: The Trouble with Crafting

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Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this hoop for a swap partner who said her tastes are “modern and traditional.” Great solution! Because it’s a doodle, there is no pattern to share, but there’s much to learn from enlarging … Read More...