Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) is guess blogging on Needle ‘n’ Thread about several ways to create trees in stitch. I want to try them all! See the post.
Recycle smocking from a little dress into a cute headband
I usually post projects where something is sewn into a little dress. The clever crafter of the blog innocentia took the smocking section from her daughter’s baby dress and made a cute headband for her. What a great re-use for … Read More...
Tutorial: Chunky Cuff
This is a tutorial, by P.S. I Made This, for a chunky cuff made of a jumbo hair roller and colorful accents. It was inspired by the Diane von Furstenberg Sahara bracelets and is a great look for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing in circles for kids
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood (aka CraftSanity) has posted a rockin tutorial over on Petite Purls for the perfect summer project to get your wee ones started with needlework. The lovely example shown here was created by Jennifer’s 4-year-old daughter, Amelia. … Read More...
All About Gum Paste
Find pretty much everything you need to know about gum paste at Off The List with these fantastic tutorials. Click HERE for gum paste 101 (buying, mixing and tools) and click HERE to learn more about adding color and working … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pretty patchwork Tumbler Skirt
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make this pretty patchwork Tumbler Skirt. The angled sides of the tumbler blocks create a flared skirt shape. The bias trim along the hem ‘pops’ the hem. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Dry Erase Board
Mariska at No Time To be Bored shows how to make a dry erase board from scrapbooking supplies and a plastic frame. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tips and Tricks: Scallops
Summer Fullerton shares how she creates scallops in different ways for her scrapbooking projects. This is a guest post on the Scrapbooking and Cards Today blog. Click here to go to article.
Paper Plate Owl Craft
I love any craft that uses paper plates simply because I almost always have them on hand! This owl is so cute and can easily be made by almost any age with a little help! Check out Crafts by Amanda … Read More...
Gay Ann teaches us about thread weight
Gay Ann Rogers has posted a new technique article on the weight of thread. She says,
… Read More...As I look at needlework past and present, I think much of technical success depends on the weight of the thread the stitcher chooses.
Enjoy a special hand-embroidery series
Kathy Andrews is blogging a guest series on Needle ‘n’ Thread about stitching a Spring in Italy sampler of her own design, based on Italian pottery motifs. Fascinating process. Go to the latest post. Links are included to previous … Read More...
Ryan is inspired to stitch by Aimee
Comics artist Ryan Claytor stumbled across a copy of Aimee Ray‘s Doodle Stitching and was inspired to express himself in embroidery. And, being a fastidious blogger, he lets us look over his shoulder through the whole process. You’ll enjoy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sword stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is sword stitch — totally new to me. I can’t wait to see what everybody does with it. Go to SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog for the tute. (All of the TAST tutes are linked, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Flash Cards / Memory Game
What a clever idea from Abby of Sew Much Ado blog. How many times have you bought flash cards and they just disappear or get ripped? She offers a step-by-step tutorial for you to follow and below explains her … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a circle skirt
Amber from Ruffles and Roses tells how to make a circle skirt, from drafting the pattern (easier than you think) to sewing it up. This simple skirt shape has beautiful drape, either as a standalone skirt or attached to a … Read More...
Freebie: Quotation Word Art
Download this free word art file from Jill at A Matter of Memories. Click here to go to download.
DIY: Men’s Bath & Body Products
Most of the recipes and projects I share here are more geared towards women. But why not whip up some nice handmade bath & body products for the special man in your life? BathBodySupply.com shares several recipes on their blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrap-around address cuff for your travel bag
Sarah from Create Studio shows how to make this handy address cuff for traveling. It wraps around the strap of a bag, and includes a spot for your name and address in case your bag gets separated from you. Velcro … Read More...
Tutorial Felt Green Onions
These are to fun to have at a outdoor cookout as place markers or as a centerpiece. I found this tutorial on a blog called “Craft With Me”. Check out this blog, there are many clever ideas.
Tutorial: Flying heart cuff
Janet Granger takes us step-by-step through the creation of this flying-heart cuff. The image has special meaning for Janet as a Sufi emblem. You may appreciate the design as a blessing, or you may want this accessory just for the … Read More...