Even Betz White gets rejected now and then. We can’t know why her series of tissue-box designs wasn’t accepted with gratitude (and compensated handsomely). But I’m so glad we get to enjoy the work she created through her blog. Her … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Bird ornament
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares the pattern and tutorial for creating this sweet bird Christmas tree ornament. She says,
… Read More...It’s an excellent way to make use of your scraps! If you have bags full of tiny pieces that you’ve
Inspiration: Joy McC
This block makes me so happy. I love the little kitteh button at the center, the cluster of white daisies trying to outgrow a corner, the ribbon tulips, the beaded snapdragons…Oh, heck! I love it all! Joy McC of New … Read More...
Free pattern: Unicorn ornament
A Christmas unicorn? Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and the reason behind this adorable felt-applique tree ornament. See her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Video: Inside Hand & Lock
Hand & Lock, founded in 1767, is the longest-established embroidery workroom in the world. Wouldn’t you love to peek inside their doors? You can! See the new video tour.
Nativity Stocking Holders
I’m really loving this set of do it yourself stocking holders. The nativity scene is simple but lovely and I adore the rustic edges too. There’s a tutorial for these over at Ucreate, don’t miss it –>> DIY Nativity Stocking … Read More...
Welcome Winter with Knitty
It’s new Knitty day! The winter issue is full of delights you’ll want to snuggle up with, not the least of which is the Hibernate Blanket that graces the “cover” of the issue. This giant intarsia snowflake blanket is worked … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued and embroidered snowflake t-shirt
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how she made her One Of A Kind snowflake shirt. She used machine embroidery to stitch the words “One Of A Kind” above the appliqued snowflake. She stitched out the words on a separate … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Getting Ziggy with It’ quilt block
Kelly of Live. Love. Create. shares on her blog a new tool (Clearly Perfect Angles) as part of Pile O’ Fabric’s Technique Tutorial Tuesday series. With it, she walks you through sewing this quilt block that’s made up of half … Read More...
Lookie what she made: 5 Christmas gifts from 1 pair of jeans
Jill from Creating My Way To Success cut up one pair of jeans and used the material to make 5 Christmas gifts. If you don’t have a pair of old jeans in your refashion stash or in the back of … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Snowflake Pillow
Amy from Amy Made That! shares a downloadable tutorial over at Pellon Projects for making her Paper Snowflake Pillow. It takes its inspiration from the paper snowflakes we all used to make as children. The cut snowflake design becomes the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted oven mitts
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of quilted oven mitts. They’d make a nice Christmas gift, or might be a nice addition to your kitchen – especially if you plan to do a lot of holiday baking. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl sweater dress refashion
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she created this cozy winter white sweater dress for her daughter. She refashioned it from an adult sweater, repurposing the original hems on the sleeves and the bottom. Get the how-to on her … Read More...
Antique Clay Pot Christmas Snowman Ornaments
I made these this year because I can’t seem to pull myself away from the vintage and antique look. I don’t want my house drenched in it, but little touches here and there just make me smile. Snowmen are a … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tree Ornaments
Stamping on mat board, coloring and adding resin and glitter on top, The Stuff of Success has info on how to make pretty stamped holiday ornaments.
-Heather
Tutorial | Custom Christmas Card with My Memories Suite
If like me you still haven’t gotten your Christmas Cards made, far less sent, this tutorial from Kim at A real-Life Housewife might help! She shows how you can use the My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking software to make both … Read More...
Product Review: Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Inkjet Printer
I recently got the chance to try out an amazing printer from Epson, the Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Inkjet printer, to be exact. And listen up scrapbookers, this high performance printer can print up to 13″ in width! So … Read More...
Glitter in Glass Christmas Tree
How many times have you seen one of these little glass Christmas tree candy holders? Maybe you even own one or two! I have to say that I never thought to dress one up like this, but it’s perfectly wonderful … Read More...
Tutorial | Fringed Gift Tags by Whimsey Box
These DIY fringed gift tags from Whimseybox are a wonderful idea! With cardstock and tissue paper you can create a very unique item to enhance your gift wrapping. Click here to get all the steps.