I really like this sampler. It is a gentle reminder that we should stay focused but never go overboard. It would be perfect for a craft room or an office. The little bees are just too cute for words. I’m … Read More...
We Have a Winner!
YAHOO! We have a winner! Congrats to Pat who says:
how nice of you to share on your birthday!! have a great day. my absolute favorite cake of all time is … Read More...
Freebie: Ice Cream Cone
Summer time…awww yeah! Time for warmer weather, dips in the pool and ICE CREAM! If it was socially acceptable, I would eat ice cream 24/7. Since it might be frowned upon to gorge myself in this cold dish from … Read More...
Miniature Embroidery Hoops
I love miniatures. I am currently been obsessed with doll houses and fairy gardens. Being a huge fan of embroidery and cross stitch, I wanted to add some of those elements in my fairy garden and house. After much … Read More...
Freebie: Water Bottle Holder
The water bottle I carry with me is plain, nothing fancy…just clear thick plastic bottle. I’m so glad that Luli created this pattern for a water bottle holder. I love the design and the typography. It is simple and … Read More...
Freebie: Pretty In Pink
I love the movie Pretty in Pink. A few things though…I would have stayed with Ducky, I would have never ruined that dress and I so wanted to be Molly Ringwald … Read More...
Sale: Cherry and Cinnamon on Kitschy Digitals
Yahoo! I love a good sale and I can’t resist the one that Cherry and Cinnamon is having right now. 25% off of her patterns over at Kitschy Digitals. You better head over there and grab all of … Read More...
Pattern Fun: The Daily Cross Stitch
I love quick little patterns that I can work on while I am on a binge watch of Murder She Wrote. What? Don’t judge! The Daily Cross Stitch offer a free … Read More...
Tutorial: Needlepoint Door Stop
The majority of the houses in my town do not have air conditioning. It is only very hot about a week out of the year. We usually keep our doors open and let the breeze stop by for a … Read More...
Happy Birthday to Me!
Yahoo! Today is my birthday! 29 again! What are the odds? While I am out playing on my birthday, I am sharing this Happy Birthday pattern from CloudFactory. From pop culture to holidays, there is a pattern for everyone. I am … Read More...
Happy Father’s Day Cross stitch Pattern
If you dad is anything like mine, he is full of “wisdom.” He has advice for my brother, my sister and even my dogs. As much as I hate to admit it, he is usually right.
Brooke’s Books created the … Read More...
Tutorial: Happy Father’s Day Letter
There is no reason to give your dad another tie this year. I mean really, he can only have so many fish or camouflage ties, am I right on this? You know it’s true. Why not give your dad … Read More...
Freebie: Sandy Feet
I am in full beach mode this summer. Even though I can’t spend every day at the beach, I can create this cute seashore inspired Sandy Feet cross stitch thanks to the fine folks at DMC. This project would … Read More...
Inspiration: Inchie Stump Work
There is a great inchie/twinchie swap over at Craftster.org. The rules are that the finished piece can not be bigger than two inches. Every piece in this swap as been amazing so far and it’s not over yet! The … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross Stitch on Crochet
Have you ever tried to cross stitch on anything other that Aida or Linen? I know a lot of us have used waste cloth to stitch on clothing and such but what about stitching on crochet. I was intrigued … Read More...
Needle Minders
I have a new obsession: Needle Minders. The concept is simple. You have a pretty decorative top and bottom magnet. You place your fabric between the two and when you need to set your needle down, it “minds” it for … Read More...
Inspiration: The Universe
Our solar system…space…billions and billions of stars…for centuries we have been looking at the planets, writing about them, painting them and now cross stitching them. Rebecca at Hugs are Fun stitched our solar system for a swap she was … Read More...
Free Pattern and Giveaway
Love, ain’t it just grand? You get to be all smoochy smoochy with your favorite person. Two people in love make me so happy! Bees Knees Industries created this Venn Diagram pattern for her and her sweetie. She was … Read More...
Childhood Memories
There are so many ways that you can preserve a moment in time with your child. You can take pictures or do a scrapbook or you could try something new and stitch up a memory. You could create a … Read More...
Freebie: Quiet Please! Cross stitch Pattern
Quiet Please! Cross Stitcher at Work! Oh what wonderful words…if only my dogs knew how to read. This adorable and very useful door sampler would be a great addition to a sewing or crafting room. Any time you need … Read More...