Run over to Robin Atkins‘ blog, Beadlust, and check out her description of a teaching trip to Phoenix — with lots of photos of phenomenal bead embroidery. (The beaded sneaker shown here is by Native American artist Teri Greeves.) Enjoy…
Free patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween
(1) Tree for applique and/or embroidery from Heather Hale Designs.
(2) C’est l’automne from gazette94.
(3) Bonjour l’automne from Les chroniques de Frimousse.
(4) Three Pumpkins and a Squash from Connie G. Barwick of About.com.
(5) Filigree Pumpkin from cheeky magpie.
(6) J’aime Halloween from Les petites croix de Symiote.
(7)…
Students Knit Pumpkin Hats For Charity…
On three blankets spread over the Plaza of the Americas, 13 knitters, both beginners and experts, wove orange and green yarn into miniature pumpkin-shaped hats.
The Close-Knit Gators, a new charity-based knitting club on campus, held their second weekly meeting Tuesday…
Students Knit Pumpkin Hats For Charity…
On three blankets spread over the Plaza of the Americas, 13 knitters, both beginners and experts, wove orange and green yarn into miniature pumpkin-shaped hats.
The Close-Knit Gators, a new charity-based knitting club on campus, held their second weekly meeting … Read More...
Shop: A Wiff of Joy Stamps
image by Wiff of Joy
I recently discovered the most adorable stamp company called A Wiff of Joy (what a fun name too!) they have very sweet, wimsical stamps. I love all the cute mice and they have some amazing new Santa images…
Free needlework patterns: Christmas
Free needlework patterns: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free … Read More...
Michael Hacker’s work in Fimo
by Michael Hacker
I Stumbled upon illustrator Michael Hacker’s blog, and was pleased to see some polymer clay work as I was browsing through his past entries. Click here to go check it out!
Tutorial: Art tote bag for sewing & crafting on the go
For sewing and crafting on the go, Just Deanna has designed this simple art tote bag and shares a tutorial on her blog. There are pockets on the interior lining for scissors, pencils, sewing notions, etc. Simple button embellishments for the…
Tutorial: Facial cleaning pads from old socks
Jenn from Frugal Front Porch shares a quick tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to turn old holey socks bound for the trash bin into facial cleaning pads. The ankle ribbing makes a scrubbie side, while the foot portion makes a…
Tutorial: Facial cleaning pads from old socks
Jenn from Frugal Front Porch shares a quick tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to turn old holey socks bound for the trash bin into facial cleaning pads. The ankle ribbing makes a scrubbie side, while the foot … Read More...
MORE FASHION FINDS
You know that book, “Eat This, Not That”? I thought of that book when I went hunting for cardigan ideas on the Macy Department Store website. So, look at what I found that Macy’s is selling and you can get the free pattern to make your own:
So, buy this cowl neck or make the free [...]
MORE FASHION FINDS
You know that book, “Eat This, Not That”? I thought of that book when I went hunting for cardigan ideas on the Macy Department Store website. So, look at what I found that Macy’s is selling and you can get … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork bunting for Halloween
Sew4Home shows how to make this festive patchwork bunting for Halloween. You can get all the squares you’ll need for the patchwork out of one charm pack. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Patchwork bunting for Halloween
Sew4Home shows how to make this festive patchwork bunting for Halloween. You can get all the squares you’ll need for the patchwork out of one charm pack. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Double Friday Inspiration
Field Trip – Bay Area Glass Institute
Today we’re heading to San Jose, CA to visit the Bay Area Glass Institute. The Bay area is blessed with a number of places people who love glass can go to learn more about glass. They offer classes in … Read More...
Field Trip – Bay Area Glass Institute
Today we’re heading to San Jose, CA to visit the Bay Area Glass Institute. The Bay area is blessed with a number of places people who love glass can go to learn more about glass. They offer classes in all…
Giveaway: Japanese fabrics from Miss Matatabi
Head over to Sweet Tidings to enter a giveaway for some Japanese fabrics from Miss Matatabi. Four fabric sets will be given away, each to one lucky winner. These fabrics are truly delicious!! (Pictured here is the Lecien Kyoyasai set –…