Where the Wild Things Are by Marcus Sendak is one of my son’s favorite books. Last year we even dressed him up as Max for Halloween! The movie based on the picture book is coming out soon, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Wristwatch pincushion
moseph of Instructables shows us how to use a bit of felt applique and a touch of embroidery to create this wristwatch pincushion. See the tute.
Free chart: Christmas elf
Heidi of All My Scattering Moments is sharing her original chart for this sweet Christmas-themed cross-stitchery. Get the chart.
Free chart: Christmas elf
Heidi of All My Scattering Moments is sharing her original chart for this sweet Christmas-themed cross-stitchery. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Amateur fiber artists contest!
SOUTHEASTERN ANIMAL FIBER FAIR is the Sponsor for the 2009 Skein and Garment Competition is World in a Spin. Share your love of the fiber arts, get recognition for your work, and receive valuable feedback by entering the SAFF Skein and…
Tutorial: Crimping and loops
Here is an excellent tutorial on crimping which was featured on Ornamentea. If they have a great archived section of tutorials and how tos as well. If you follow this link you will with the above tutorial as well as excellent…
NEW: Among the Gum Trees
Nine Australian needlework designers have banded together to form Gum Tree Designers. Their new joint blog promises a free Christmas design each Monday in October and November; a free design each month; and lots of news about pattern launches, giveaways and…
Blog Inspiration and New Release: My Favorite Things
My Favorite Things has released several great new clear stamp sets. I love the adorable “Too Cute Too Spook” set shown below, the adorable card is made by Christina Fisher, I love how she used non-traditional pink.…
Blog Inspiration and New Release: My Favorite Things
My Favorite Things has released several great new clear stamp sets. I love the adorable “Too Cute Too Spook” set shown below, the adorable card is made by Christina Fisher, I love how she used non-traditional pink. Visit her … Read More...
Tutorial: Tied stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is tied stitch. See Stephen’s tute.
Last chances for Robin Atkins workshops
Robin Atkins, goddess of bead embroidery, is winding up her teaching career. There are a couple of chances left to learn directly from Robin: Sign up for one of the classes she’s offering in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, in October. Get the details…
Help Mollie help others
Mollie of Wild Olive is repeating the good deed she started last year: funding caregiver kits for World Vision to equip volunteers who care for those affected by AIDS. From now through November 15, Mollie will donate all profits from … Read More...
Help Mollie help others
Mollie of Wild Olive is repeating the good deed she started last year: funding caregiver kits for World Vision to equip volunteers who care for those affected by AIDS. From now through November 15, Mollie will donate all profits from her Etsy shop to this…
Giveaway: Embroidered Effects
Threads blog is giving away a copy of Jenny Hart’s Embroidered Effects! Go to the post to enter before 11:59 p.m., September 21. Be sure to follow the entry rules.
Free Panoramic Stitcher Software
Download this new stitching software called Hugin to create panoramic shots. This software can also be useful for stitching together 12×12 layouts after scanning. Click here to download
Thinking Outside The… Hat!
First a story, then a giveaway (with advice asked of course). Yeah, you have to sit through a story first!
Here’s the deal. One of my daughters found a sweater she wanted me to knit for her in one of the…
Thinking Outside The… Hat!
First a story, then a giveaway (with advice asked of course). Yeah, you have to sit through a story first!
Here’s the deal. One of my daughters found a sweater she wanted me to knit for her in one of … Read More...
October Polymer Cafe Magazine Giveaway!
Want to win the October issue of Polymer Cafe? It includes an elegant image transfer pendant by Kathy Shield Dummer, a unique way of making a signature cane by Jill Palumbo , and a cute as can be pumpkin cottage…
October Polymer Cafe Magazine Giveaway!
Want to win the October issue of Polymer Cafe? It includes an elegant image transfer pendant by Kathy Shield Dummer, a unique way of making a signature cane by Jill Palumbo , and a cute as can be pumpkin cottage … Read More...
Giveaway: Cricut Gypsy
Cutting Above, the blog that is all about die cuting machines, will be giving away two Provo Craft Gypsies! The giveaway is part of the blog launch and runs until October 2nd. Click here for information on how to enter this…