Explore the whys and why nots of wet blocking in this post from Simply Dove.
Find out how to make this technique work for you.
Inspiration: little Z handmade
Too sweet for words. See more at little Z handmade blog.
A little birdie told me…
Holy mackeroly! A teeny bird nest pocket with a tiny bird inside! Leave it to Aimee Ray to create something so adorable. See more at her little dear tracks blog.
Ed. note: Aimee Ray neither requested nor compensated this … Read More...
Knitting Earrings, Too Cool!
Felt cozy pinecones tutorial
Felt cozy pinecones tutorial from Family Circle is offering us a chance to create these enchanting felt pinecones for the holidays. Think of these in your favorite colors on a holiday table or hanging on a Christmas tree or topping … Read More...
Artist feature: MimiLove
Olisa of cocoeyes the stitcher reviews the work of our beloved MimiLove! Enjoy her post.
Wendymoon on unraveling an oops
Wendymoon after discovering this oops (see photo) thought she might do the following to her quilted mug rug,
Take it apart? Applique right through to the backing? Try to hand stitch it back on? Throw it away in disgust?
She … Read More...
Icord Ladybug! Make It Yourself
Turn your easy to make icord into this way cute little lady bug.
From the Fun Lab Blog, your tutorial is HERE
Radiant Orb quilt
OMG in Cross Stitch Assissi Style
Cross Stitch Portrait – Bea Arthur
This portrait was recently featured on Mr. X-Stitch and isn’t it just incredible.
The lessons of Little Red
This version of Little Red Riding Hood by Jodie of Ric-Rac is worth studying on so many levels. It offers lessons in softie construction, sewing, applique, felt soft sculpture, and creating expressions with a few simple, well-placed embroidery stitches. Utterly … Read More...
Inspiration: Veronica Fuentes
I am shattered by this contemporary cutwork embroidery by Veronica Fuentes. See more views at her blog post.
Tutorial – How To Make A Knitting Spool
The post is in Italian or Spanish, but the pictures are great; you too can make your own spool to start knitting. Here is the post….
And then, once you have your spool made, go to this youtube post to … Read More...
Beautiful Decorative Heart
This is one of those projects that makes you say “Ooooooo” out loud as soon as you see it. The color, the texture, the details. So beautiful! Dressed in silk hydrangea blossoms and fine glitter, this is definitely something to … Read More...
Thanksgiving Felt Banner Tutorial
Bethany of “Sweet Bee Buzzing” reminds us with her “Thanksgiving Felt Banner Tutorial” that the most symbolic reason for Thanksgiving, other than the turkey and pumpkin pie, is giving thanks! In the USA many of the stores are opening Thanksgiving … Read More...
Quilty perfection
See the spectacular needleart details of some of the quilts on display at the World Quilt Show in Florida through the lens of Jackie of Blissfully Imperfect. Perfection! Go to Jackie’s blog post.
Woolen Pouches from Martha Stewart
I am going through all my clothing because the Amvets are picking up a BIG load here tomorrow. Being a crafter I always hold onto clothing with materials that I think I can recycle and boy it is hard to … Read More...
Inspiration: Stitch Therapy
I’m in love with Stitch Therapy‘s new series of collages that combine fabrics, stitchery, and found objects. Awesome. See more on her blog.
Spirit of 96 ShinDig at Pacific Art Glass!!
I know it’s short notice since this is tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 15 and Wednesday Nov 16, but if you’re in the Los Angeles area there are good glass times ahead over at Pacific Art Glass. I’ve copied their copy … Read More...
