Buying a sewing machine can be pretty confusing. There are so many different types of features and functions available. How to make sense of it all? Sew, Mama, Sew! shares a list of questions to consider when purchasing a sewing … Read More...
Ronel Jordaan: textile designer Interview by Andrea Nagel
I have been fascinated by Ronel Jordaan designs for over a year. She lives and works in Johannesburg (Gauteng, South Africa) and creates the most stunning felt designs. I found an interview with Ronel by Andrea Nagel. I…
Free patterns: Horses
The latest free vintage embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe will surely make horse lovers smile and sigh. Go get them.
Free patterns: Horses
The latest free vintage embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe will surely make horse lovers smile and sigh. Go get them.
Free patterns: Horses
The latest free vintage embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe will surely make horse lovers smile and sigh. Go get them.
Free patterns: Horses
The latest free vintage embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe will surely make horse lovers smile and sigh. Go get them.
Free patterns: Horses
The latest free vintage embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe will surely make horse lovers smile and sigh. Go get them.
How to stitch an auto portrait
Muddlepud came up with a perfect, manly needlework gift for her husband’s birthday. It’s a portrait of one of his favorite cars, the BMW 325ci. She says,
When he was gone I stole the photo from his computer, turned it into a…
How to stitch an auto portrait
Muddlepud came up with a perfect, manly needlework gift for her husband’s birthday. It’s a portrait of one of his favorite cars, the BMW 325ci. She says,
… Read More...When he was gone I stole the photo from his computer, turned it
Great idea for mounting tiny needlework
Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains blog is mounting these tiny dimensional needleworks on ”ridiculously small, very cute, deep sided stretched canvases , only 5×4 inches.” She says, “I see a wall full, either rows of them or in a square block.”
Me, too! What a…
Needle weaving delight
Lin Moon’s experiment with needle weaving (per SharonB’s Stitch Explorer Challenge) made me laugh out loud with delight. If you think this little glove is adorable, go over to Lin’s blog, Purple Fan, and see the punch line.
Needle weaving delight
Lin Moon‘s experiment with needle weaving (per SharonB‘s Stitch Explorer Challenge) made me laugh out loud with delight. If you think this little glove is adorable, go over to Lin’s blog, Purple Fan, and see the … Read More...
DIY Icing Colors from Fruit and Veggies
Visit meals at home for how-tos on creating your own, natural, tinted icing from veggie and fruit juices HERE. As a cookie decorator, I’m afraid natural tints as these won’t meet every need I have for super-intricate designs (I simply must use…
DIY Icing Colors from Fruit and Veggies
Visit meals at home for how-tos on creating your own, natural, tinted icing from veggie and fruit juices HERE. As a cookie decorator, I’m afraid natural tints as these won’t meet every need I have for super-intricate designs (I … Read More...
Fabric swatch: Eiffel Tower
Natural whitening toothpaste recipe
Natural Whitening Toothpaste
3 min prep
By: Bella14Ragazza, via Recipezaar
I use this to keep my teeth shiny. The first time I used this, my teeth were squeaking as I brushed because they were getting so clean! I use this because fluoride is…
Natural whitening toothpaste recipe
Natural Whitening Toothpaste
3 min prep
By: Bella14Ragazza, via Recipezaar
I use this to keep my teeth shiny. The first time I used this, my teeth were squeaking as I brushed because they were getting so clean! I use this … Read More...
New site for needlepoint lovers
Laura Hughes has launched a rockin new web site, Not Your Grandmas Needlepoint. Laura says,
Not your Grandmas Needlepoint is unique, whimsical one of a kind, canvas design and needlepoint kits. My inspirations stem from pop culture and sixties psychedelia, which gives…
New product: Stitch Diaries
Little Shop of Stitches has introduced a new product that’s sure to warm the hearts of all kinds of needle artists: Stitch Diaries. The shop’s site says,
You can now organize your projects, stitches, thread selection all-in-one pocket size notebook. This easy to…
Free chart: Flower basket
This week’s free cross-stitch chart from The Chart Shop is this sweet flower basket designed by Christine-Ann Martin. Wouldn’t this make a perfect focal for a greeting card? Get the chart.