The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Darmstadt Pattern. The blog says, “This all sounds terribly complicated but the stitch is rather easy to do and it works up quickly.” Get the details.
Free pattern: Split-ring bracelets
Run over to Jane Eborall’s blog, Tatting and Not a Lot Else!, where Juliet Herring is generously sharing her original pattern for these delicate split-ring bracelets. See the post.
Dora the Explorer cane giveaway
by Iris Mishly
If you have children, nieces, or nephews who are Dora fans, you’ll want to be sure to check out this Dora the Explorer cane giveaway being hosted on Iris Mishly’s blog.
Click here to get the details!
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Dora the Explorer cane giveaway
If you have children, nieces, or nephews who are Dora fans, you’ll want to be sure to check out this Dora the Explorer cane giveaway being hosted on Iris Mishly’s blog.
Click here to get the details!
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Jon opens Etsy tat shop
Hooray!!! Tatting queen Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapade and Jon’s Patterns Page has opened an Etsy shop! She says,
The latest listing is a set of tatting pattern made up of a medallion, a bookmark, a snowflake and an edging. I am…
Manic Monday – Thirty minute scrap dragon
from Polymer Clay Express
If you’re having a “Manic Monday,” but can still manage to carve out about a half hour of creative time, why not try making these small scrap dragons brought to you by Polymer Clay Express? The tutorial…
Free chart: Bargello gift ornament
The weekly treat from Bargello Needlepoint is the chart for this cheerful Christmas-gift ornament. Sweet! Get the chart.
Free chart: Bargello gift ornament
The weekly treat from Bargello Needlepoint is the chart for this cheerful Christmas-gift ornament. Sweet! Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
New freebie from Wild Olive
Mollie of Wild Olive is sharing this sweet original embroidery pattern for your personal use. Get the pattern.
Properties of hazelnut oil
Hazelnut Oil Profile
From Aroma Web
Hazelnut Oil
Botanical Name: Corylus avellana
Aroma: Light. Nutty and Sweet.
Viscosity: Thin.
Absorption/Feel: Leaves a Slightly Oily Film on the Skin.
Color: Light Yellow.
Hazelnuts are sometimes mistakenly called Filberts. Although similar in appearance, Filberts are slightly longer in shape.
Hazelnut Oil…
Rock Candy Chandelier
I’m in awe of this chandelier and am already planning a winter party around it. Find the how-tos for crafting this DIY Rock Candy Chandelier HERE at Once Wed. Yes, this does connote a glistening winter day for me, even at…
Fabric swatch: Boy oh Boy
Image from Sew Fabulous
I am digging this fabric line I found at Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop. It’s Boy Oh Boy by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse Dry Goods. I love the non-traditional color palette, especially the celery green background in this…
Edible Fireworks Cake Toppers
What a clever use of sugar! Visit Wisdom of the Moon for the tutorial on creating these sweet sugary fireworks from a lollipop recipe. And if you’re not here in the States planning on celebrating your Independence Day soon, you can switch…
Maoli Perfumes
Maoli Perfumes, a perfumery based out of Washington, was created when the Hughes family left tropical Hawaii for the rainy Pacific Northwest. Their two young children, Kai and Kalani, were homesick for the beaches and heat of the islands where…
Ultimate Binderie Giveaway
I wrote recently about the altered Binderie Punches that various artists have been sharing on the 7Gypsies website. Now you can alter your own punch and win! Upload a photo of your altered punch by June 30th to be entered to win…
Ultimate Binderie Giveaway
I wrote recently about the altered Binderie Punches that various artists have been sharing on the 7Gypsies website. Now you can alter your own punch and win! Upload a photo of your altered punch by June 30th to be entered … Read More...
Free pattern: Tiny Tots
Image from Red Rooster Fabrics
Look what I found at Red Rooster Fabrics that makes good use of the Tiny Tots panel. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
Technorati Tags: quilting, patterns, baby quilt, tiny tots, vintage, retro
…Digital Freebies
I have three digital freebies for you today. Wired Florals (shown above) and Masks from Corine Papier. Also Jessica Sprague will be posting daily freebies this week as part of the site’s second anniversary celebrations. These will be available for … Read More...
Digital Freebies
I have three digital freebies for you today. Wired Florals (shown above) and Masks from Corine Papier. Also Jessica Sprague will be posting daily freebies this week as part of the site’s second anniversary celebrations. These will be available for 24…
Cloth grocery and tote bags get jazzed up
Over at Karin’s blog, Artful Crafts she has a great tutorial on how to jazz up those rather blah cloth grocery bags. This was particularly interesting to me because I go to a ton of trade shows and end up with…