GCD Studios is giving away this album from their Artsy Urban Line. The line is designed by Melody Ross, who now works with GCD. Click here to enter the giveaway.
Cutest bat softie pattern!
My kid thinks all bats are Stellaluna and he says Stellaluna like this “Elloloolooolooloona” which, if you have a kid (if you don’t have a kid you probably don’t give a crap and I don’t blame you one bit), is … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – HEBrown
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
SOME MORE QUICK, CUTE GIFTS
I’m always looking for great gift ideas. Being a crocheter, picking up a hook and yarn is my preferred way of creating gifts. Here are some of the ideas I’ve found online that I like:
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Craft in America – Paul Stankard
Paul Stankard is a glass god. That is a fact. I have been fortunate enough to have met him years ago at the Gathering of the Society of Glass Bead Makers that was in Corning. He was the keynote speaker. … Read More...
Art Nouveau comes to Polymer Clay
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Check out this oh-so-lovely pendant made with an image of an Art Nouveau ceramic tile transferred to polymer clay. It has such a wonderful old world charm!
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Free pattern: Cookie sales organizer
Robert Kaufman Fabrics shares a free pattern for this Girl Scouts cookie sales organizer. Within this little folio are pockets for your order forms and your pen, as well as a zippered pocket to hold money. It features fabrics from … Read More...
Tutorial: Day of the Dead tote bag
Day of the Dead (dias de los muertos) may be over, but there’s no reason you can’t celebrate year-round with this Day of the Dead themed tote bag. Totally Stitchin’ has a downloadable tutorial showing how to make one, along … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s sweater dress from an adult sweater
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this sweet little girl’s sweater dress out of an adult sweater. Don’t be intimidated by the sweater knit – this is actually a very easy project. I’ve been … Read More...
Tutorial: An easier way for elastic waistbands
Megan Nielsen from megannielsen.com shows her method for easy elastic waistbands. She ditches the casing in favor of a large zig-zag stitch. Go to the tutorial to find out how she does it.
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Apple Cupcakes
Find the recipe for these adorable apple spice cupcakes HERE at Tongue-N-Cheeky.
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Knitting Daily TV Series 300 Giveaway!
I’ve got another giveaway for you! But this one you’re gonna have to work for. Your favorite Knitting TV Series, on DVD!
Join knitting expert Eunny Jang, crochet ace Kim Werker, spinning and weaving fiberista Liz Gipson, and favorite stitcher … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving
Melissa of Elemental Stitches has put together a nice long list of free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns and charts. Yea! Thanks, Melissa! See the list.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Sweet Harvest Farms
Sweet Harvest Farms features soaps that soothe, nurture and hydrate skin. The Luxurious Goats Milk Lavender Bud Soap is made using organic lavender buds that exfoliate while you bathe. Tiffany’s Homemade Luxurious Goats Milk Soap consists of exfoliating organic poppy … Read More...
Giveaway: Crate Paper Chipboard
The GalBlog (official blog of the ScrapGal Design Team) is giving away this set of chipboard shapes from Crate Paper. Entries close November 6th. Click here to go to giveaway.
Tutorial: Travel sewing kit from a quilted potholder
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows you can transform a quilted potholder into this handy travel sewing kit. The quilting is perfect for holding your needles and pins. How cool is that! Get the how-to.
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Free charts: Lots of little trees
This lovely series of cross-stitch Christmas-tree motifs is a gift from Aliola . Sweet! Get the charts.Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
S’Mores Wedding Favors
What a crazy cute idea for a party (or wedding) favor: a S’mores packet with a graham cracker, candy bar and marshmallow. Find the idea HERE at intimate weddings.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
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Free charts: Christmas Biscornu
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … 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...