Rio Grande is offering a series of classes called the PMC Rio Rewards Program. These are intense short course designed for those experienced in working with PMC and taught by experts in the field. They are aimed at those looking to gain…
Tutorial: Cloud filling stitch
Deepa of This and That blog tutors us on cloud filling stitch. She says,
It can be used to decoratively fill large areas rather quickly. This would look pretty on frocks and tops especially. You can use embellishments or french knots in the…
Free chart: To the moon and back
You have to stitch this tiny rocketship! You know you want to! And the pattern is free from sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog. Go get the chart.
Free cross-stitch chart: Coffee Time
Coffee! One of my favorite indulgences! And now it’s the subject of a charming cross-stitch pattern by Lynn B of Happiness Is Cross-Stitching blog. The chart is free for your personal use. Go get it!
Tutorial: Wheat sheaf stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is wheat sheaf. Blog owner Stephen Janick says,
Since it does resemble a wheat sheaf, it is a useful stitch for a canvas with fields or countryside. It might also be useful on a Thanksgiving…
Tutorial: Wheat sheaf stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is wheat sheaf. Blog owner Stephen Janick says,
… Read More...Since it does resemble a wheat sheaf, it is a useful stitch for a canvas with fields or countryside. It might also be
Wet felting pictorial tutorial by Snow Queen
The SNOW QUEEN gives us a step-by-step tutorial on how to wet felt and then once the felted fabric is made she creates the adorable purse pictured. If you want to learn how to wet felt please visit the Snow…
Wet felting pictorial tutorial by Snow Queen
The SNOW QUEEN gives us a step-by-step tutorial on how to wet felt and then once the felted fabric is made she creates the adorable purse pictured. If you want to learn how to wet felt please visit the Snow … Read More...
Free chart: Asian Maple
This sumptuous fall needlepoint pattern is free for your personal use from Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com. Cheryl says,
Celebrate Autumn by stitching this branch of Asian Maple leaves in full color using continental stitch on 14-count canvas. Nine shades…
Free embroidery pattern: Bat Boy
Look what Andrea Zuill is sharing with us this month! Her sweet (and free!) Bat Boy pattern would make an excellent Halloween project. Get the pattern from Badbird’s blog.
Free embroidery pattern: Bat Boy
Look what Andrea Zuill is sharing with us this month! Her sweet (and free!) Bat Boy pattern would make an excellent Halloween project. Get the pattern from Badbird’s blog.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
I Got Your Lace!
In the fall, my summer knitting (for birthdays and Christmas projects as well as warmer weather items) takes a drastic turn towards lace shawls. If you’ve followed my rantings, you know I’m not a fancy sort, my shawls would be much…
I Got Your Lace!
In the fall, my summer knitting (for birthdays and Christmas projects as well as warmer weather items) takes a drastic turn towards lace shawls. If you’ve followed my rantings, you know I’m not a fancy sort, my shawls would be … Read More...
Inspiration: Rebecca Geoffrey
Beading Daily: Free Beading Project
Called “October Shore”, you can find the free instructions to make this necklace designed by Cynthia Thornton on the Beading Daily Blog.
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…IPhone cozies – Etch-a-Sketch and Space Invaders
Come to think of it the number of space invaders related posts I’ve had on here is fairly absurd and probably over 5. I did love space invaders on the ole Atari console. Who didn’t? I think Pitfall was my…
IPhone cozies – Etch-a-Sketch and Space Invaders
Come to think of it the number of space invaders related posts I’ve had on here is fairly absurd and probably over 5. I did love space invaders on the ole Atari console. Who didn’t? I think Pitfall was my … Read More...
Metal Clay Studio Night
Reader Amy Meade wrote to tell us about the new monthly open studio nights at the Shepherdess in San Diego.
The Shepherdess is a bead and fiber shop which offers a wide variety of jewelry making classes. The open studio nights will be…
New Catalog: Stampin’ Up
image by Stampin Up
Stamping Up has released their new Holiday Mini Catalog, it’s got loads of fun new stamp designs for the fall and winter holidays. There are also new accessories and I particularly love the new sweet treat cups,…
New Catalog: Stampin’ Up
Stamping Up has released their new Holiday Mini Catalog, it’s got loads of fun new stamp designs for the fall and winter holidays. There are also new accessories and I particularly love the new sweet treat cups, clear shapes … Read More...