I normally don’t link to BuzzFeed. It’s just not very DIY friendly. But they have this wonderful list of 22 great projects using cement. And it has some great ideas.
Like making some cement painted brooches, coasters, and … Read More...
Highland Heather Cross Stitch Chart
Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted another lovely free chart for us to stitch up and ooh and aah over. It has a Scottish theme and can be stitched as is or you can stitch just the heather alone … Read More...
Fun Frilly Freebie
This free parasol pattern is a preview of a collection Lynn B is creating of Edwardian inspired items. As she says, it will be perfect for a Downtown Abbey fan. Get the free chart and be sure to check out … Read More...
Stitch Up Sewing Accessories Chart
The latest post from Brigitte Dadaux has several charts including the one shown here. This chart would be a great addition to any stitcher’s sewing room or nook. It can be done up in his or her favorite colors or … Read More...
Freebie: Negatives for Stampmaker
If you own a Stampmaker from Photocentric for making your own clear stamps, here’s a free sheets of negative images for you. I love the bike and hot air balloon, so trendy right now!
Freebies: Word Search
The Scrappy Sticky Inky Mess blog has some fun free word search printables to download, perfect for the fronts or insides of cards!
-Heather
Prisoner Inspired Chart
Even-star Hancock has posted a newish chart – it’s an old chart, but new to this current blog. It is inspired by the old TV show The Prisoner. Her recent visit to Wales prompted the post. Read all about her … Read More...
Pretty Pear XII Design
Here’s another lovely pear-shaped design from Santa’s and Samplers created and stitched by Marly. I found it via Freebie Gallery. Freebie Gallery has a wealth of resources of free designs and charts and lots of pretty pictures to look over. … Read More...
No-Bake Strawberry Lemonade Bites
Georgia of Comfort Cooking (is there any other kind of cooking?) shares this fantastic idea for no-bake strawberry lemonade bites that is a perfect after dinner dessert pick-me-up.
Go get her recipe for these easy to make bites.
Tiny Alarm Clock
I despise alarm clocks. I always manage to set them wrong or even if I set them correctly they will refuse to go off for some reason! Luckily my “other half” has better luck with them or I wouldn’t have … Read More...
Tutorial | Instagram Your Photos With Photoshop Actions
This tutorial from Autumn Baldwin shows you how you can get the look of Instagram filters on your photos using a set of free actions designed for Photoshop. So if you don’t have a smart phone, or just want to … Read More...
Fun Hand Embroidery Pattern
Imaginesque has added another wonderful free embroidery pattern. It may either be used as an applique, as shown here or as outline – see the blog for several varations of the pattern. This one is so detailed, I think it … Read More...
Freebie: Teddy Bear SVG
SVG Cuts has this adorable Teddy SVG digital cut file to download for free, click here to grab him. He’ll be so cute on a birthday card or as a gift tag!
-Heather
Classic Car Cross Stitch Chart
The latest chart at Brigitte Dadaux is a tribute to a classic car. Shown here as a work in progress, it would be great stitched up in the color shown or in any other color you chose. I can almost … Read More...
I Hear the Sea
My sister and her kids are headed to the beach in a few days and I am so jealous! I wish I could drop everything and head off on the trip with them. Unfortunately I have responsibilities that won’t allow … Read More...
Project: Apron Card
The CC Designs blog has directions and a pattern for making this fun apron card. This would be prefect for sharing a great recipe, for a cookout or dinner party invite.
-Heather
Freebie | French Inspired Gift Wrap & Gift Tags
Lia Griffith is sharing these French inspired gift tags and gift wrap that she used for her daughter’s 18th birthday celebration. She shows a collage of how she used them, as well as other ideas for a party or celebration. … Read More...
Modify this Mitten Pattern
This may look like an unusual cross-stitch pattern and that is because it isn’t actually a cross-stitch chart. It is a mitten pattern. But, any gridded chart can be adapted for cross-stitch, right? I can see using the two repeating … Read More...
Blog Series | {Color} Scheme On
Check out the Scheme On series over at Jessica Sprague. She provides you with a free zip file of the colour scheme (with an additional quote!), and includes a video showing how to use the scheme in Photoshop. Click here… Read More...
Take a Leek
In honor of an upcoming trip to Wales our happy stitcher at Hancock’s House of Happy has created this little leek design. She says she’s not sure if anyone will actually want to stitch it, but I think it would … Read More...
