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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. With … Read More...
I’ve been running across so many cowl patterns lately that it MUST be a trend. I’m not one who is usually ‘up’ on trends, especially fashion trends. But, for what it’s worth, I like using a cowl on cold, wintry … Read More...
image by Pam Carriker and Somerset Studio
I love incorporating my stamps into collage and mixed media projects and so does Pam Carriker, she does amazing work and she recently visited Somerset Studio and filmed a wonderful technique video showing how to…
I love incorporating my stamps into collage and mixed media projects and so does Pam Carriker, she does amazing work and she recently visited Somerset Studio and filmed a wonderful technique video showing how to use stamps, inks, paints, pens … Read More...
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free pattern for making this kitchen towel hanger. This hanger will work with any kitchen towel. You just loop the towel through the hanger and hang it up. Go to the free pattern.
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(1) Pere Noel from gazette94.
(2) Calendrier de l’avent 2009 from Accueil.
(3) Folletti di Natale from Madame Chantilly Cross Stitch.
(4) Noel bookmark from Le blog de Liselotte.
(5) Needlepoint Christmas Petit Four from Cheryl Fall of About.com.
(6) Calendrier de l’Avent from Le blog de Liselotte.
(7) Heart Christmas tree…
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...
Head over to Cut Out and Keep to find out how to make this handy tote out of a shower curtain. The tutorial is an excerpt from the book Refashioned Bags : How to Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags by Faith Blakeney and Justina Blakeney. …
Head over to Cut Out and Keep to find out how to make this handy tote out of a shower curtain. The tutorial is an excerpt from the book Refashioned Bags : How to Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags by … Read More...
by RockyBeads
Check out the incredible level of detail on this polymer clay locket from RockyBeads! Isn’t it lovely? Click here to go to her original post.
Click here to go to her website and check out all of her romantic and feminine work!
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Unable to find a sleep sack that was long enough for her tall toddler, Confessions of a Sewing Dork created this sleep sack. Not only did she create a sleep sack that fit her child, she did it for only $3.00…
Unable to find a sleep sack that was long enough for her tall toddler, Confessions of a Sewing Dork created this sleep sack. Not only did she create a sleep sack that fit her child, she did it for only … Read More...
I love art pojects that are based on picture book illustrations. This one from Journey into Unschooling is based on the illustrations by Kazuno Kohar in Ghosts in the House. Using plain orange and black construction paper and an exacto knife (mom and…
This cotton candy cake from Rachel Ray already has me planning my girl’s 3rd birthday party (nearly a year away). Find the recipe HERE.
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Cold grey winter days are made warmer and happier with a fun fleece hat. Lisa from Infarrantly Creative shows how to make this fleece “pigtail” hat, aptly named because of the two fleece tassels that hang from the top. Her instructions…
Cold grey winter days are made warmer and happier with a fun fleece hat. Lisa from Infarrantly Creative shows how to make this fleece “pigtail” hat, aptly named because of the two fleece tassels that hang from the top. Her … Read More...
Jenjen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make this burlap valance. Wouldn’t this look pretty hanging in your kitchen window? You can complete the project without any sewing involved. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Tatertots and Jello]
[via Someday Crafts]
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Mairuru shows how to make this pincushion with a leather base. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Mairuru]
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Mairuru shows how to make this pincushion with a leather base. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Mairuru]
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