Oh man! Has it been a stressful couple of days! Let me tell you! Mama is worn out! Just when I want to throw in the towel, I get a little sign from the universe….Love Never Fails. I stop for … Read More...
Tutorial: Raised Needlelace Strawberry (Stumpwork)
Every time I see some form of stumpwork I am blown away. I just can not wrap my head around how it works. Elizabeth at Sew in Love must have heard my cries for help because she created an easy … Read More...
Freebie: Springtime
Are the flowers blooming in your garden yet? I am so happy to see my Wisteria in full bloom. The birds have been a bit more vocal and letting me know that it’s time to get out and enjoy … Read More...
Old Hollywood Glamour Needlework Challenge
Two things I absolutely love…old Hollywood glamour and Sew Lovely Embroidery. Both bring happiness to my face. Craftster.org and Sew Lovely Embroidery have teamed up to put on an Old Hollywood Glamour Needlework Challenge. The prize is out of … Read More...
Featured: NeedleNosey Cross Stitch
Can I just tell you that I have found a kindred spirit in NeedleNosey. Seriously, you guys…I was looking at her etsy site and just about died from laughing so hard. I can just hear my mother’s sweet southern sass … Read More...
Tatting
I am blown away by people who can tat. I have tried so many times and each time my finished project looks more like a bunch of knots that a little kid tied than a beautiful tatted lace piece. In … Read More...
May the Fourth be with You Cross Stitch Pattern
Happy Star Wars Day! Today, May 4th is a day to celebrate Luke, Darth and those crazy droids. Do you have a Star Wars fan in your life? Why not stitch this awesome Darth Vader cross stitch from Dork Stitch. … Read More...
Freebie: Love Some Bunny
I have been a longtime fan of The Bee’s Knees and when I found out that she had started stitching again, I squealed with delight! I absolutely love her style! There is something so calming in her quirky little … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross Stitch in a Jar
No need to look any further for the perfect Mother’s day present for your wonderful mom. The Electric Darlings created this awesome tutorial for Cross Stitch in a Jar. I love this idea and think it would be a … Read More...
Full of Winning!
Big congrats to Judy, who loves fresh pineapples! She won the book, Two Hour Cross Stitch: Flowers. Now, now…no sad faces! Just because you didn’t win this time doesn’t mean you won’t win the next … Read More...
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
YAHOO! The winner of the book, Stitched Blooms: 300 Floral, Leaf & Border Motifs to Embroider is Karen Kennedy! Her favorite flower is a pansy. Thanks to everyone who participated. You guys rock my face off! No sad panda face … Read More...
Freebie: Welcome!
I have a friend moving into a new house soon. This welcome cross stitch would be perfect for her first home. It would be a great addition to a front door wreath or even a satchet to hang on the … Read More...
Hoopla Along
I can’t believe another month has gone by and we are now into May! This month on Craftster.org the theme for the Hoopla Along is Guilty Pleasures. Anything that you geek out about, love or love and know you shouldn’t … Read More...
Freebie: Spring is a Puff of Wind
Spring is a puff of wind. How wonderful is this saying? It makes me smile. Instead of thinking of seeds and pollen blowing around, wreaking havoc, I can think of this saying and know that new flowers and plants … Read More...
Doodle Stitch Along
I LOVE stitch alongs! They are so much fun. It is great to see how different everyone interprets an idea. Hugs are Fun, along with Craftster are hosting a Doodle Stitch Along… Read More...
Freebie: Morning Dew Cross stitch pattern
I’m sitting here watching the rain fall on my newly planted garden and thinking of how peaceful it is. Just me, a cup of tea and four dogs…okay, maybe not that peaceful. This gorgeous Morning Dew pattern is perfect for … Read More...
Freebie: Best Friends
Do you have a best friend? Someone that is there for you no matter what life throws at you… to share the rain along with the rainbows? This precious hoop from Jessica … Read More...
Stitch Along: Quilty Stitch Sampler
It seems as if every person I know is doing this incredible Quilty Stitch Along that Little Miss Shabby has on her blog. Right now they are square 7 but you can jump in any time. The patterns are free … Read More...
Inspiration: Happy Meal
I am the world’s worst when it comes to eating at the dinner table. I usually just plop down in the living room and zone out. I think if I had these adorable placemats, I would be sitting at … Read More...
Freebie: The Original Angry Birds
Man! These are some peeved off birds! I’m not sure what happen to them but they do not look happy. Lucky for us the rest of the animals and images in this series are super cute and happy to be … Read More...