This weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer for a lot of us. Nothing says summer like a good pair of flip flops. After a long cold winter, freeing those little tootsies is just what the doctor ordered! … Read More...
Inspiration: Lunar Mission
I love when something is created with what we have around us. This amazing hoop was made by ChameleonHound on Craftster.org. She was in a swap that required that you use what you have and with her imagination … Read More...
Freebie: Super Emma!
Your name doesn’t have to be Emma to stitch up this fabulous Super Stitcher! Emma is a part of DMC but that doesn’t mean you can’t stitch her up in … Read More...
Inspiration: Lauren DiCioccio
I can’t believe I am only now discovering Lauren DiCioccio. Her embroidered slides are just amazing! The detail in such a small amount of space is absolutely mind blowing. I love her take on simple everything things that … Read More...
Inspiration: Maria Tenorio
I have such a deep love for Nesting Dolls. When I was a little girl, I just loved playing with them and secretly wanted to have the brightly colored dresses they were wearing. As an adult, once again, I … Read More...
Freebie: Dear Jane
I have stitched some serious cross stitch before but nothing as labor intensive as this piece entitled Dear Jane from Martine Rigeada at aufildemartine.fr. The free pattern is available for download in five parts. … Read More...
Freebie: Fiesta Gato
Yes, I know Cinco de Mayo is long gone, but Fiesta Gato doesn’t need a holiday to get his maracas shaking. He loves celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and even Mondays. He just likes to dance! Mollie at Wild Olive is … Read More...
Inspiration: Cross Stitch on Crochet Footstool
I am such a fan of seeing cross stitch in unconventional ways. When we as cross stitchers show the world that you can cross stitch on anything and in any form, we promote the craft/art. It makes me very happy! … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered Lampshade
Want to spruce up your house without spending a ton of money? Belinda Graham at Tutesplus.com created this tutorial for embroidering a lampshade. It is an easy project, but can take … Read More...
Are you SMART?
How are you at setting stitchy goals or timetables? Me…I am horrible at it unless it is for a swap that I am in. I get stuck in ruts or overpower myself with way too many patterns that I … Read More...
Freebie: Good Holiday
Vacation time is just around the corner for a lot of us. It is time to hit the beach and sun our buns! Don’t forget the sunscreen, no one wants burnt buns! Lesbrodeusesparisiennes.com offers this adorable retro vacation/holiday pattern to … Read More...
Tutorial: Long and Short Stitch
I love learning a new stitch or technique. So many times I stitch the same style over and over again…that’s why I am glad that Bee’s Knees Industries created this Long and Short Stitch tutorial for me to try … Read More...
Cross Stitch Freebie: Heard it on the Radio
I am so happy that Hancock’s House of Happy is making patterns again. This retro radio is perfect for a family room in a mid century bungalow…and by mid century bungalow, I mean my house. It would look adorable … Read More...
Embroidered Canvas Art and Winner!
I love the idea of using canvas to embroider on. I have tried it a couple of times but nothing like the tutorial from I Heart Nap Time . It is … Read More...
Freebie: Quilter at Work
How many times have you needed a few minutes to yourself? If you are like me you know the following to be true: If you have small children or pets, you will never pee alone again and you will … Read More...
Cross stitch – Freebie: Frozen
Do you have a fan of the movie Frozen in your house? Even if you want to scream whenever you hear that song, “Let It Go,” you can still stitch up this adorable pattern. I really love the colors and … Read More...
For My Mother
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms of two and four legged children. We wouldn’t be the successful adults without a mother’s love. This For My Mother pattern from Better Cross Stitch Patterns.com is a simple yet wonderful sentiment for … Read More...
To Mum with Love
Our moms-they are the reason we are here. They are our biggest supporter, our loudest cheerleader. Why not show your mom that she is in your heart with Sew Useful’s pattern and tutorial on Craftsy.com. The embroidered envelope is … Read More...
Cross stitch – Viva La Frieda
Frida Kahlo
has inspired so many of us. Her artwork is hauntingly personal. When she painted tragedy and pain, we felt it along with her. She was a woman who marched to the beat of her own drum and paved … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Note & Pen Holder
It’s time to stop the plastic canvas bashing! Sure we relate this craft medium to grandma’s tissue holder, but it is so much more. One brilliant example of the new and improved plastic canvas is this stylish Note and … Read More...