Lookie what Blythe from Sewn by Blythe made! It’s an entire Christmas tree made out of felt. The ornaments are felt, the toys underneath are felt, even the “needles” are felt. See more photos of her project at Sewn by … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Bag of Secrets drawstring pouch
Essie from Penelope Waits shows how to make this Little Bag of Secrets drawstring pouch. What will you hold in your Little Bag of Secrets? Get the tutorial.
Shop: One of a Kind Digital Image
Have you ever wanted a one of a kind digital stamp that no one else has?? Well now you can, once a week Hambo Digital Stamps offers an exclusive digital stamp image to the highest bidder, of you win you … Read More...
Yoga Pose Cookie Cutters
I’ve done many a yoga pose on cookies
(I mean, I’ve decorated cookies to look like people in yoga poses at customers’ requests. I’ve not actually done yoga on a cookie.) I cut them all out by hand. Given the … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Fence Rail blocks from scraps
Kathie from Inspired by Antique Quilts blog is celebrating. She just finished the blocks in this Fence Rail quilt using fabric from her scrap basket. 
Go here to read more about it. Go here to learn how to make your … Read More...
ADAPTATIONS
I love it when I discover another crocheter who shares my sense of adventure about crochet, choosing to adapt published or scrounged designs to suit herself. Brett Bara is such a crocheter. You might be familiar with her name. She’s … Read More...
Check out This Glass Artist on Etsy! West Coast Glass
cathi milligan
Got a tip from a friend about a really cool glass artist on etsy. You know I love etsy if you visit my blog regularly. It’s the best on line venue to sell handmade goods. So, back to … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork folio for Thanksgiving keepsakes
Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for making a patchwork folio to save your Thanksgiving keepsakes. She is using her folio to archive her children’s lists of what they’re thankful for each year. What a great way … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby hat from a knit scarf
I don’t know about you, but scarves tend to multiply at my house. From Christmas gifts to clearance sales, it seems that I have no problem acquiring knit scarves. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to refashion … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving
(left) Thanksgiving Turkey Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(right) Bok bok from Plum Street Samplers
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Technique: How to Emboss Copic Markers
- image by Mel Stamps
Copic markers
are still super hot for coloring in your stamped and digital images and I’m amazed at some of the art work and ideas that people do with them, like this fantastic technique for heat … Read More...
Free patterns: SRE designs from Carol Daisy
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog has posted several new free patterns for her readers to enjoy:
(1) Heart wreath
(2) Spider-web roses
(3) Apricot roses
(4) Ribbon-stitch flowers
Thanks a million, Carol, for sharing these beautiful designs!
Free patterns: SRE designs from Carol Daisy
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog has posted several new free patterns for her readers to enjoy:
(1) Heart wreath
(2) Spider-web roses
(3) Apricot roses
(4) Ribbon-stitch flowers
Thanks a million, Carol, for sharing these beautiful designs!
Free patterns: SRE designs from Carol Daisy
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog has posted several new free patterns for her readers to enjoy:
(1) Heart wreath
(2) Spider-web roses
(3) Apricot roses
(4) Ribbon-stitch flowers
Thanks a million, Carol, for sharing these beautiful designs!
Free patterns: SRE designs from Carol Daisy
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog has posted several new free patterns for her readers to enjoy:
(1) Heart wreath
(2) Spider-web roses
(3) Apricot roses
(4) Ribbon-stitch flowers
Thanks a million, Carol, for sharing these beautiful designs!
Tutorial: Dress up a plain hoodie with ruffle detail
Jennifer from A Hoot and a Holler shows how to dress up a plain hoodie. All it takes is a brightly colored ruffle to go from bland to fabulous. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from A Hoot and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ruffles to an umbrella
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs on Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to add ruffled flair to a plain umbrella. Love this! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Dollar Store Crafts]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, … Read More...
Brrr…Polar Bear Cupcakes
Click HERE to learn how to make these polar bear cupcakes from Family Fun.
[tags]polar bear, kids, cupcakes, winter[/tags]
Tutorial: Gathered skirt from a fitted sheet
Hannah from While They Sleep shows how you can use a fitted sheet to make a gathered skirt. What’s so awesome about her method is that by using the elastic sides of the fitted sheet, you avoid having to thread … Read More...