With the kids back in school, or soon to be, you’ve got some time to sew. Stash Books blog offers a free block that will make a rockin’ base for a project. From the book Modern Blocks, this is … Read More...
Freebie: Stampmaker Negatives
Celtic Circle
Stitch a Celtic circle in the colors of your choice. This classically inspired chart will make a great addition to your decor or make a wonderful gift. Check out the free pattern.
Bird Mansion of the Month
Atmosfera Di Casa posts a birdhouse pattern each month and this time, they posted one that is fit to be a mansion! Stitch up a stunning birdhouse pattern for your collection. Check out the free chart.
Freebies | Printable Card, Gift Box and Poster
Emily at Crap at Crafts (and she is so not!) is sharing this set of free “Just my Type” printables. The set includes a note card, a gift box and a poster for framing. Click here to go to … Read More...
Freebies: Kristi’s Back to School printables
This is a great idea Kristi of I Should Be Mopping the Floor had for creating back to school memories. Choose the printable right for your child’s grade (preschool thru grade 12) and have them write their name on it. … Read More...
Tip: No-knot quilting in the middle
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares how to deal with the underneath thread when quilting starts in the middle instead of the side of a quilt sandwich. Secrets like this make sewing less frustrating. Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: ‘Knotty Christmas Trees’
These squeezable little ornaments will make excellent gift tie-ons or tree ornaments next Christmas. Get the stitching out of the way now! Go to Jenny Bartoy‘s Stumbles & Stitches post for the pattern and tutorial.
Tutorial: Felt needle threader
Mollie of Wild Olive shows step by step how to create this handy and adorable needle threader to tuck into your stitching kit. See her tutorial.
Rainbow of Love
I love rainbows and especially love them when they are more graphic and less girly like this design from Jeanne at Byrd’s Nest. It’s a classic way to express your love. Check out the free chart.
Free pattern: Tatted corsage bracelet
TotusMel is sharing her pattern for this gorgeous needle-tatted corsage bracelet. Go to her post for the link to the tutorial.
Remember a child with a butterfly
Lady Shuttlemaker reminds us that the deadline for The Butterfly Project has been extended to December 31, 2012. Please take a little time to join in this project commemorating children who perished in the Holocaust. The Holocaust Museum Houston is … Read More...
Help the elf looking for his shoes by making him a pair; tutorial
These are the cutest little felt elfin clogs I have ever seen. “Allsorts” is the cheery little blog of Jenny B Harris who is an illustrator, designer, and generally artsy crafty person. Jenny tells us: “Bitsy Elf clogs! What could … Read More...
Perfect Pigeon Project
I have always been a fan of Bert on Sesame Street and he was a fan of pigeons, which may seem to be a little odd, but why not? If you like pigeons too, then this project is perfect for … Read More...
Freebie: Ballerina Mouse Digi
Put on your toe shoes! Cruzines has the most adorable ballerina mouse digital stamp for free on their blog! Click here to download. btw anyone else loving the Bun Heads TV show?
-Heather
Quirky Bird House to Stitch
Birdhouses are always a fun project to stitch. This one is ready for a whole flock of birdies to move on in. Stitch it up in the suggested colors or use the project to use up your scrap flosses. Check … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Par Avion Images
Louise from b.loved is sharing these printable Par Avion images. The set includes tags, and airmail style postcards. Click here to go to the download.
Freebie | Printable Alice In Wonderland Images
You can download this top hat as well as a clock image for Alice in Wonderland themed projects from Lexy Levin’s blog. Click here to get them.
Hint: Keep blocks straight while sewing
Karen of Quilts Etc. shows quilters how to keep blocks straight and in order while taking them from the design wall to the sewing machine. Since tearing out stitches is no fun, I am bookmarking this handy tip. Visit her … Read More...
Tutorial: Discovery box for baby
Danny of Mommy For Reals shares a tutorial for this discovery box she made as a gift for her daughter, soon to turn one year. With lots of photos and detailed instructions, you can make one too. Get the tutorial… Read More...