Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) steps us through an effective technique for transferring an embroidery pattern to dark fabric. See her tute.
Inspiration: Fourteen Countess
Eep! A new monogram from Fourteen Countess makes me squeal. She lifts the letter A from the background by recreating the fabric’s pattern in thousands of French knots. Brilliant! You know you want to touch it. Go to her blog … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Stitch & Slash student work
This pillow is by Lesley, a student of Carol Ann Waugh’s Stitch and Slash class on Craftsy. Teaching her raw edge cutwork technique for surface design, Carol asked students to upload photos of their finished work. Go HERE to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stumpwork hawthorn blossom
Mother Eagle demonstrates step by step how to create this gorgeous stumpwork hawthorn blossom. Go to the tute.
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Free tat pattern: ‘Johar’
Jon Yusoff of Tat-a-Renda is sharing her beautiful pattern, Johar. Go to her blog post for the link to the free pattern download.
Tutorial: Cut away the neckline on a button up shirt
Anna Evers from Plan B takes a pair of scissors to a button up shirt to create a cool cut away neckline. The black shirt that she used creates a striking silhouette. What a cool idea!! She shares a tutorial … Read More...
A text from the beyond
I’m barefoot. My socks have been knocked off by Susan Lenz‘s response to the Studio Art Quilt Association’s call for entries to the show Text Message. If you’re familiar with Susan’s work, you know one theme that crops … Read More...
Tutorial: Natural Honey Citrus Cough Syrup
Every single person I know in New England is coughing. This has been one tough flu-virus season! So the timing is perfect to try out a natural honey citrus syrup from Monica at The Yummy Life. She says this … Read More...
Card Catalog Side Table
Can I just say I want one?? I really love this makeover, and I think I’m particularly smitten with the color! I’m sometimes afraid to use color because I’m not sure it will look right. Then I end up with … Read More...
Win Aimee Ray’s books!
To celebrate the release of Aimee Ray’s new book, Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond
, Lark Crafts is giving away copies of all three of Aimee’s books to one lucky reader! Go to the blog post to enter before January … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble skirt
An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. She includes a pattern for cutting the lining, with sizes based on child’s hip measurements. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Antiseptic Ointment for First Aid
If you’d rather not use commercial antiseptic ointments, the folks at Frugally Sustainable have an easy and inexpensive all natural alternative. Use it on cuts, scrapes and abrasions…and it will smell good too! Get the tutorial here.
Tutorial: Add width to pants with color blocking
BurdaStyle shows how you can use color blocking to can add some width – and a pop of color – to a pair of pants. Go to BurdaStyle for the how-to.
[photo from BurdaStyle]
Tutorial: DIY suspenders
Head over to M & J Blog to find out how you can DIY a pair of suspenders. You can make them with any kind of ribbon. They used a black ribbon with a metallic gold Greek key design. Go … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabric paper towel roll
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a roll of fabric “paper” towels for your kitchen. They’re made from a layer of toweling and a layer of flannel. They snap together so you can keep … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Frame
Allison with the Artistic Stamper Creative Team shares a gorgeous project on their blog. By covering a frame with art supplies like tissue, matte medium, gesso, alcohol inks, glitter, stamped images and lots more she created this wonderful mixed media … Read More...
Inspirational Pallet Wall Art
It’s clean yet rustic, charming and inspirational. It’s also a recycled wood pallet, which means this is a big piece of wall art! There’s step by step instructions so you can get this look too — Love Of Family & … Read More...
2013 Bustle and Sew calendar a perk
This is the photo for the month of May in Bustle and Sew’s 2013 calendar. I especially love the Union Jack floral treatment. The free download is a perk for Bustle and Sew newsletter subscribers. Check out Helen’s blog to … Read More...
Cupcake Liner Valentine Wreath
This pretty wreath is so country isn’t it? it’s made with cupcake liners and pom poms, and Crafts n Coffee will walk you through how to make your own. So head over to their blog for the instructions! — A … Read More...
80s party at QuiltCon 2013
The much-anticipated first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon, is almost here. If you’re lucky enough to attend, there’s going to be an 80s Dance Party on Friday, February 22nd. Sounds like fun! Sponsored by Baby Lock, it’s … Read More...