Lisa Truesdell currently has a self-paced mini-workshop at Two Peas called Start Here. The workshop is designed to give you jumping off points to create pages for any photos. The class costs $12, but you can now win it in … Read More...
DIY Gifts for Kids – B-Inspired Mama
There’s just enough time to craft up some special gifts for the holidays and B-Inspired Mama has you covered! They’ve rounded up 55+ DIY gifts to craft for kids. There are several categories: craft kits, puppets, dress up and … Read More...
Santa Hat Pillow
Add a little holiday cheer to your living room with this accent pillow made from a Santa hat! Easy instructions, and get your supplies from the dollar store. Head over to Dollar Store Crafts for the how to –>> Make … Read More...
Christmas By The Sea
Spend Christmas by the sea with this set of seaside beach huts with a seasonal flair. Present the huts as shown in a bell pull style or finish them up as a trio of ornaments. Get the free charts.
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Video tutorial: Cutting silk through paper
Jen from Grainline Studio shares a tip for cutting out pattern pieces out of silk. She layers the crawly silk fabric between two layers of paper to stabilize it during cutting. Go to her blog to read more about how … Read More...
Flea Market Makeover
Craft and Creativity’s Helena made over a flea market candelabra for the holidays in a subtle, cute and decidedly Swedish style. Check out more pics at her blog.
Tutorial: Reindeer hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a new hooded towel tutorial to share with us. This time it’s a reindeer hooded towel. How cute is he with his reindeer antlers and bright shiny nose!! Go to her blog for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Suede crochet needle roll
Is there a crocheter on your Christmas list? Portia from MissP shares a tutorial showing how she made this suede crochet needle roll. If you don’t have suede, you could also use a high quality felt for the outside of … Read More...
DIY Wooden Ring Bearer Box
For a fun twist on the traditional ring bearer pillow, check out this tutorial at The Knotty Bride for a personalized alternative. A wooden ring box with the couple’s initials provides a safe method for transporting the rings down the … Read More...
Felt Hot Cup of Cocoa Ornament Tutorial
Beverly of “Flamingo Toes” has is clever hot Cocoa cup with marshmallows to deck out you Christmas tree; her Felt Hot Cocoa Ornament tutorial for you to create in any color you fancy, but I think the marshmallows should remain … Read More...
A whole house of recycled Christmas crafts including a pallet Christmas tree
I’m not sure but this could be my favorite Christmas tree I’ve seen this year! It is made of recycled pallets. I might just have to go do some dumpster diving and make one! Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Knits for Nerds Winner!
I have to tell you I had so much fun reading the responses on this giveaway. You guys have made a lot of cool stuff and given me some great ideas for some geek craft to try.
The winner this … Read More...
Scenes of Christmas joy
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...