Thanksgiving is a great time to work with our children (and ourselves) on the meaning of being Thankful.
Here are a few crafts that might help your child understand that concept.
Thankful Poem Tutorial– by Let’s Explore
(This … Read More...
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Thanksgiving is a great time to work with our children (and ourselves) on the meaning of being Thankful.
Here are a few crafts that might help your child understand that concept.
Thankful Poem Tutorial– by Let’s Explore
(This … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Dana from MADE was the winner of So You Think You’re Crafty’s Green challenge, and shares a tutorial for her recycled grocery totes at the S.Y.T.Y.C. website. Her bags give the fused plastic bags a crisp, modern look. I … Read More...
This adorable holiday stitchery is called Eat Pie. (Ms. Turkey appears to be encouraging us to indulge in pie rather than Thanksgiving poultry!) The chart is free from VeeandCo Cross Stitch Designs. Get the chart.
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(left) Thanksgiving Turkey Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(right) Bok bok from Plum Street Samplers
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Copic markers are still super hot for coloring in your stamped and digital images and I’m amazed at some of the art work and ideas that people do with them, like this fantastic technique for heat … Read More...
(1) Give Thanks from The Stitcherhood
(2) Turkey from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing this Thanksgiving crazy-quilt block. She says,
… Read More...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block with the center image
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing this Thanksgiving crazy-quilt block. She says,
Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block with the center image already in place.
by Anne Weaver
Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the back…
by Anne Weaver
Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the … Read More...
This pumpkin pie soap recipe from Mom’s Budget is a great way to start celebrating the start of autumn. Make now and use Halloween molds, or use Thanksgiving soap molds later in the year!
4 Oz glycerin soap (clear & unscented)
1/4 tsp…
This pumpkin pie soap recipe from Mom’s Budget is a great way to start celebrating the start of autumn. Make now and use Halloween molds, or use Thanksgiving soap molds later in the year!
4 Oz glycerin soap (clear & … Read More...
Blogger hifa of Turkey has started a series of silk-ribbon embroidery tutorials for beginners. The first lesson — Sunflower — introduces a technique for creating a beautiful ribbon flower that can then be attached to the needlework piece with small … Read More...
Blogger hifa of Turkey has started a series of silk-ribbon embroidery tutorials for beginners. The first lesson — Sunflower — introduces a technique for creating a beautiful ribbon flower that can then be attached to the needlework piece with small stitches.…
Embroidery Techniques and Tutorials
There are many different embroidery stitches available to embroidery enthusiasts, and each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we will share some of the most popular embroidery stitches, as … Read More...
(1) Design and make a felt softie with Kira Franz-Knight of tangarang blog.
(2) Create a spirit-doll form with Nellie of Nellie’s Needles.
(3) Add angelina fibers to fabric with iHanna of iHanna’s Creative Space.
(4) Make ruched fabric flowers with Rose Rushbrooke.
(5) Learn needlepoint “knitting stitch” with Rittenhouse Needlepoint.
(6) Find out…
by jd wolfe
Fall isn’t really my favorite time of year, but I do love the colors and Fall decorations. I’ve scouted out some ideas for us to crochet. This first is a place mat that even a rank beginner could make. Color … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Fall isn’t really my favorite time of year, but I do love the colors and Fall decorations. I’ve scouted out some ideas for us to crochet. This first is a place mat that even a rank beginner could make. Color…
Carol-Anne Conway of Threads Across the Web created this unusual bit of stitchery for her Travelling Book. She says,
I used tiny pieces of organza, sandwiched between two pieces of organza. The pieces where arranged to create the shading…The sepals are needle woven picots…
by Anne Weaver
Turkey Feathers came up with a fun way to patch her jeans. She made a “tourniquet patch” that wraps around the entire leg, and then added a bow at the side to “tie” it off. Great idea! Visit Turkey Feathers … Read More...