If machine embroidery is your thing, you’ll want to see this video by Eileen Roche about some handy placement tools and how to use them. Thanks to Sewforless.com for sharing this resource.
Check out more “In The Hoop” patterns like … Read More...
D.I.N.
Do It Now. My Grandfather told me about the “DIN” method when I was a child. Granted, it usually involved cleaning up some mess I had made but, as I have matured, I have once again come to appreciate the … Read More...
D.I.N.
Do It Now. My Grandfather told me about the “DIN” method when I was a child. Granted, it usually involved cleaning up some mess I had made but, as I have matured, I have once again come to appreciate the … Read More...
Stop hatin’ on plastic canvas
Sister Diane at CraftyPod is offering a little lesson in tolerance: Her clickable podcast gives us a bit of history, some handy tips, and lots of ideas for using the much-disparaged plastic canvas. So get out your headphones and a … Read More...
CRAFTBITS CROCHET
In case you haven’t looked lately, there are lots of free crochet patterns available for you at www.craftbits.com – the parent organization that hosts this blog. It’s easy to overlook the craftbits homepage if you’ve come to my blog via … Read More...
Inspiration: Cayce Zavaglia
Wool on linen. This astonishing portrait is wool stitches on painted, distressed linen cloth. I’m awed and thrilled at the artistry and skill of Cayce Zavaglia‘s work. You can see more at the online gallery of Lyons Wier Ortt… Read More...
Free vintage potholder patterns
Tipnut.com has posted six free vintage potholder patterns. “I believe they’re from the 1940s-1950s,” she says, “Some are straight sewing, others involve a bit of embroidery and some involve a bit of appliqué work–there’s something for everyone in this … Read More...
Rocker Style Men’s Cuff Bracelet Tutorial
Our crafty friends Cathie & Steve, show you how to make some great Rocker style Denim cuffs for the guy in your life. These are great gifts and easy to customize to the recipient- the ones shown are great … Read More...
Free quilt-block patterns
Block of the Month web site is a rockin resource for quilters. You can join the club and stitch along, making 24 quilt blocks over the course of a year. Or you can use the site’s archives to get ideas, … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic hardanger
Overcome your fear of hardanger with a clear, simple tutorial from Kathryn Rocha of Cross Eyed Kat web site and Kat Gets Cross Eyed blog. You can cut through the background cloth to create lace-like results. Try it!
Looking for … Read More...
Cable Needle Charms
What gal doesn’t like jewelry, right? Combine it with a useful knitting tool and that my friends, is nirvana. Check out Leslie Wind’s Cable Needle Necklaces for said, happiness! That is all.
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting … Read More...
Craft Corps
Our very own Knitting Craft Gossip Editor Vicki Howell is starting a very interesting call to crafters. From her post:
Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps
(pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on … Read More...
Free: Sandi Henderson’s rolled roses
Designer Sandi Henderson, aka Portobello Pixie, is sharing her pattern and a tutorial for rolled roses. She says, “It’s going in with my cupcake pincushion pattern as a cute topper idea. However, I’ve been putting them on … Read More...
Scrapbooking your Breadcrumbs
When I was about 6 or 7, I had got it in my head to run away from home. My Mother, being the astute and ever loving being that she is, told me that she would miss me terribly and … Read More...
Breadcrumbs
When I was about 6 or 7, I had got it in my head to run away from home. My Mother, being the astute and ever loving being that she is, told me that she would miss me terribly and … Read More...
Unique Novelty Candles
Like many women, I am mad about chocolate. Why not combine two loves with this lovely box of chocolate candles?
Wouldn’t this make a great gift from a date or even your spouse? Mine is always getting me cherry blossoms … Read More...
The Big Book of Needle Felting
I know I am going to buy this needle felting book. It looks like a book that will inspire me with new ideas. You can purchase it from Amazon at one of best prices I can find. The newest gotta-have-it … Read More...
Art of Felt: Inspirational Designs, Textures, and Surfaces
by Francoise Tellier-Loumagne
This book “Art of Felt “appears to be for those who want to take a different path in the art of felting. I do not own this book but thought it was different and more artistic than … Read More...
Giveaways at Hugs from Helen blog
Helen Stubbings (of Hugs ‘n’ Kisses web site and Hugs from Helen blog) is cleaning out her studio, and we’re reaping the benefits. Helen is giving away three kits for this adorable Santa. Just comment on the blog post. … Read More...
‘VINTAGE’ GOODIES
We all like to wear stylish clothing and carry chic purses. To some of us, this is far more important than it is to others. Like me. I’m not really into style. If I’m ever actually ‘in style’ it’s a … Read More...