I know I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again, I really love my Silhouette Portrait die cutting machine
! There are just so many different things you can cut with it. Lately I’ve cut not only paper but … Read More...
Yoyen: New source of silk-ribbon embroidery kits
I got this note from a new producer of silk-ribbon-embroidery kits:
… Read More...Yoyen Designs is a start-up small family business that specializes in offering handmade gifts and products. It is all about art and handmade creations! These embroidery kits are great
Free pattern: Time’s a-ticking
Monique Jivram is a London-based illustrator who collages ink drawings, urban embroidery, and vintage fabrics to create unique artworks. She’s sharing some of her art with all of us in the form of this charming free embroidery pattern. This is … Read More...
Crewel-ty in the Netherlands
Jessica Grimm wrote us:
I thought you might be interested in the finished crewelwork projects of the first group of Royal School of Needlework students in the Netherlands. Their work is stunning!
I couldn’t agree more. Lovely! Go to Jessica’s … Read More...
How to photograph miniatures
How do they get great photos of miniatures — especially tiny needlework? Janet Granger tells all in the latest issue of Artisans in Miniature, a free ezine. She says,
… Read More...I’ve got an article which spills the beans…on the secrets involved
DIY Home Decor – Wall Name Garland
Litsa, Zina,Evi are mothers, employed women who just love creating stuff host “Ef Zin Creations” out of Athens. Today she sharing her Home Decor Project: Create your own “Wall Name Garlands” with felt. She is currently preparing for special visitiors … Read More...
Stitch a clever saying
Rachael of Imagine Gnats has put together some embroidery patterns to wittify the decor of your sewing space. She says,
… Read More...love the sewing sayings but running short on time to stitch up your own set? no problem! the pdf pattern
30% of at “The Wool Room”
Dianne, from “the wool room” is holding an amazing sale through the 9th of June with 30% off EVERYTHING bedding and fibre. The Wool Room™ was born when some like-minded people got together to change the way that the world … Read More...
Recycling Business Cards
Unsurprisingly there are a lot of people that have a whole lot of business cards and don’t know what to do with them.
Did you ever try up-cycling them? Here’s how you can reuse your old business cards.
DIY Braided Jersey Necklace with Suede Detail
I like the look of jewelry made from fabric. I have yet to try making any, but my stash of fabric is building up. Check out this fun tutorial and learn how to turn your old t-shirts, or fabric collection … Read More...
How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow
I could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.
Inspiration Tuesday: Two Strand Bright Bead Necklace
Check out this Two Strand Bright Bead Necklace made by Fonda from Southern Scraps. She was inspired to create this knock-off necklace from a Anthropologie necklace she saw. Take a look at her post to learn more.
Would you … Read More...
Enter for a Chance to Win a Royal Baby Kit from Toft Alpaca
British knitwear and fiber company Toft Alpaca has an adorable new line of knitting patterns celebrating the upcoming royal baby. The line includes knit and crocheted crowns and a jump suit, jumper and tank all featuring crowns on the front. … Read More...
I like to stitch large projects, but I also like to mix small, as one of my friends used to say, “wee-tiny” projects in with the larger projects to give myself a sense of accomplishment. This project from Magali – … Read More...
Catching up on Giveaways
May was a super-crazy month in my life, so I’m sorry I wasn’t around here as much as I should have been! I’m now two weeks behind on announcing giveaway winners, so let’s get on with that, shall we?
The … Read More...
Does Knitting Hurt? Try Yoga
Apparently the heady days of knitting all-nighters are over for at least some of the newer wave of knitters, who are turning to yoga to ease the aches and pains caused by too much knitting. That’s the news according to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled sundress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she created this ruffled sundress for her daughter. The skirt is made from pre-ruffled fabric, so you won’t be basting and pulling row upon row upon row of gathers. I’m … Read More...
Free pattern: V-neck maxi sundress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews posts in her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a free pattern for making a maxi sundress. It has a deep V-neck and cinches under the bust. Her pattern will fit someone … Read More...
50 Unique and Not-So-Unique Flavors to Infuse Vodka
Are you still downing boring, plain vodka
? Infusing vodka is apparently not that hard and with this article, we link to different variations on how to infuse your own vodka at home. You just need a bottle, some … Read More...
The Best Rainbow Pinata Cake Ever
Yeah, and it’s filled with candy. I know it’s not the first rainbow cake to take the internet by storm. And I know it’s not the first piñata cake. But it’s got to be the first rainbow pinata cake. … Read More...