Independent craft blog since 2007
What better idea is there to encourage kids to eat their fruit than to merge it with Christmas? Find this kiwi Christmas tree and other kid-friendly goodies, like this eggy snowman, at Little Food Junction.
[tags]snowman, Christmas tree, eggs, … Read More...
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...
I am pleased to announce that Carol Caldwell won the adorable Felted Holly and Berry Wine Caddy Bag. I used random.org to select the winner. I want to thank Cheryl of ceCreation for allowing us the privilege of hosting this … Read More...
Here’s the latest fabulous Happy Holidays Giveaway from Sewforless.com:
… Read More...Most embroiderers are familiar with Eileen Roche … and Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. If not – you had better start commenting because we are giving away THREE subscriptions to
Did you know that Janet Davies of JMD Designs has a special blog just for weekly giveaways? I’m serious. Each Sunday, there’s a new post and a new opportunity to win one or more of Janet’s lovely designs. The blog … Read More...
Reader Annette Berlin alerted us to a lovely Torah needlepoint design on Craftstew that is especially appropos as Hanukkah is being celebrated around the world. Craftstew says,
… Read More...What is a Torah? Imagine a bible, handwritten on cowskin parchment, and rolled
If you sew your own lingerie, or have been wanting to start sewing your own lingerie, check out the lingerie sewing links over at CraftStew. These links point to free patterns for bras, panties, camisoles, etc. See the list at … Read More...
Find the how-tos for making this cute cupcake menorah HERE at Bright Ideas.
[tags]Hanukkah, cupcakes, menorah[/tags]
Starting a seam on a thick fabric can be tricky. If the feed dogs can’t start the fabric moving, then you end up with all your stitches in one spot. This can lead to thread jams or, worse yet, your … Read More...
My good friend and glass goddess Leigh Adams just returned from Kitengela Glass Studios in Kenya. What an adventure. The day before yesterday I was fortunate enough to get a look at half of the pictures she took while there. … Read More...
As part of her Handmade Hanukkah series, Jaime from Prudent Baby offers a tutorial for this pom pom fleece hat. This is a quick, easy sewing project, perfect for a last minute gift. Go to the tutorial.
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Hannah from While They Sleep shows how she turned a pair of maternity pants into two skirts to fit her twin toddler daughters. If you don’t have old maternity pants within easy reach, you can do this with any pair … Read More...
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How many lovely, drapey fabrics have been banished to the back of your sewing closet just because you dreaded putting a hem on it? A rolled hem would do the trick, but who wants to do that much hand sewing? … Read More...
Have you ever tried velvet embossing with your stamps? It’s a technique I love doing, it’s a really stunning , yet easy effect using an iron and large rubber stamps to emboss on the velvet. Mary at Hot Potatoes is … Read More...
Tired, Need Sleep just posted her take on making ornament garland with her son’s name on it! Her photos also show him lacing up the paper ornaments in order which would help a chid to learn how to spell his … Read More...
Di van Niekerk is sharing the second in her series of free hydrangea designs. Yea! You can print the image on fabric and embellish it with ribbons, beads, and embroidery. Or you can print it on paper. Wouldn’t it be … Read More...
Portuguese reader Meri sent us this heads-up:
At Christmas this is a good shop for a little needlework gift for introducing embroidery to children !
And she is so right! Take the listing for the kit pictured here, for … Read More...
Remember the Urban Threads Naughty Christmas Giveaway I told you about? Confessions of crafting mayhem have been coming in, and Karline is posting some of them out on the UT blog. If you’re like me, you always enjoy (1) a … Read More...
