I have always wanted to dye my own floss but I was so scared that I would ruin my floss. No time like the present to concur my fear and jump right into the process. Believe it or not, it … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood Plank Cross Stitch
Do you decorate for fall? Each season, I dress my house up. I just put all my beachy summer decor away and I’m ready for autumn. Ashley at Make it and Love it created this clever cross stitch sign for … Read More...
Hot Iron Transfer
Working with iron on transfers requires a bit of skill. You don’t want your iron too hot or you will burn the fabric, too cold and your pattern won’t transfer. Thank goodness for Professor Pincushion and their easy to follow … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitching with Lights
Have you ever stitched with LED lights before? I have always wanted to try but the process seems a little overwhelming to me. Sure, I can change a light bulb but adding lights to something I stitched? What if I … Read More...
Winner Winner!
Thanks to everyone who commented on the Cheryl Fall book giveaway. It was fun finding out everyone’s favorite needlework tool. We love our lights, hoops and reading glasses.
The winner of the giveaway is:
MONICA!
Her favorite stitching tool … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Hungarian Flower Pot
Mary Corbett at Needle n’ Thread is an amazing historian. Her blog is full of history, free vintage pattern and tutorials. It makes me so happy that she is a steward of the the needle arts. Today’s find are these … Read More...
Freebie: Big Girl
Oh my goodness! I have said this way too many times. It is my go to phrase when people need to get it together and press on. Sue Hills Designs created this freebie for the ladies and one for the … Read More...
Cheryl Fall Interview and Giveaway
I am so excited that I had a chance to interview Cheryl Fall and review her newest book, Simply Samplers
. The book is a wonderful mix of projects and tutorials for the beginner and advanced stitcher. The directions are … Read More...
Freebie: Unicorn Pattern
Nothing ties a room together like a cross stitched unicorn. Don’t believe me, look around your room right now. Is it missing something? Chances are you probably said yes and what it is missing it that beautiful unicorn that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched Tee Remake
Do you ever have those moments of, “why didn’t I think of that?” When I read this easy to follow tutorial from Wild Olive, I had that moment. It is such a clever yet simple idea to spruce up … Read More...
Inspiration: Candy Zombie
I’m pretty sure that if I were to be a zombie, I would be a candy zombie, not the brain eating kind. Candy sounds much more appetizing than human flesh. Shirley from Hudson’s Holiday agrees with me. She created this … Read More...
Cross Stitch Freebie: Halloween Topiary
So I am a little obsessed with Halloween. Don’t judge. I can’t help it, I love everything about it. The candy, the pumpkins, scary movies, dressing up. All of it is so much fun! I was very giddy this morning … Read More...
Inspiration: Chestnut Junction Primitive
Our backyard is bustling with squirrels, crows and scrubjays collecting nuts and other food for the fall and winter. Can I just tell you that this is driving my dogs crazy! No squirrels ever get caught, and there are times … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Pattern of Girls Playing
I think I have located the mother load of vintage cross stitch patterns. I found the site gancedo.eu and squealed with delight at all of the vintage cross stitch and embroidery patterns. The majority of them are from 1910-1940, are … Read More...
Freebie: Family
I am a firm believer that family can come from anywhere. You don’t have to be related by blood to have family in your life. They are the people who stick by you when times are rough and the chips … Read More...
Inspiration: Embroidered Wedding Veil
Whether you love her or hate her, Angelina Jolie certainly shakes things up and her wedding veil is no exception. Set against a beautiful white dress is a veil colored with children’s words and pictures. Not wanting to exclude her … Read More...
Home Sweet Home Stitch Along
I can’t believe it is September already! Where did the summer go? A new month means a new stitch along on Craftster.org. This month’s theme is Home Sweet Home. Below are the details:
They say, “home is where the … Read More...
Halloween Mystery Cross stitch SAL
Have you ever participated in an SAL (Stitch Along)? They can be a bit risky if you don’t get to see the whole pattern, but they are also a ton of fun. The Primitive Hare is well known for her … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Scissors Pouch
Are you like me, always losing your scissors only to find the sharp end with your finger at the bottom of your bag? Well, it is time to stop stabbing those little piddies and make yourself this very simple yet … Read More...
Inspiration: Game of Thrones
Do you watch the show Game of Thrones? Have you read the books? So many people I know are obsessed with them. RandomGenerated on Craftster.org created this amazing Game of Thrones Map of Westeros with House Sigils. She has designs … Read More...