Linda Walsh has a great video tutorial showing you how to put together this fun Valentine’s Day card with a neat bottle cap embellishment, click here to watch.
-Heatherb
Chocolate Bears from a Bento Mold (and a Giveaway)
I only just yesterday, yes, yesterday, entered the world of bento-making by ordering some supplies from BentoUSA
. I should have waited a day to enter this BentoUSA giveaway over at Hungry Happenings. Enter the giveaway and find the how-tos … Read More...
Hot Dog Hearts
Aw, my mac n’ cheese loves me, as evidenced by the hot dog heart. Well, I love my mac n’ cheese, so the feeling is mutual. Make (easy!) hot dog hearts HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Chicken Pot Pie for Valentine’s Day
Infuse some heart-felt sentiments in everything, even pot pie. Easily dress up chicken pot pie (um, on my dessert island food list, by the way) for Valentine’s Day HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
A Little Different Heart
Kara is offering a slightly different, and very attractive, quick little valentine pattern. Still time to work up a few of these. They’d be cute as simple appliques on a sweatshirt or cap, sweet little hair clips, sewn to … Read More...
Blair’s blue plaid pillow + upcoming patterns
Blair of Wise Craft made this stylish Plaid Windows Pillow (zippered cover and form). Available in her Etsy store, here’s how Blair described the fabrics and stitches she used to create it.
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Animal Shaped Armor – Jeff de Boer
Making armor is an art form all of its own, but Jeff de Boer‘s is an art form for a different reason. His armor is designed for cats and mice–not literally for them to wear, but more in the … Read More...
Make a hedgie valentine
Cutest valentine pincushions ever. The pattern for these adorable hedgehogs is free from Creative Breathing. Get it now.
A valentine from Manya
Manya of Humming Needles says this heart “just happened.” She says a heart-shaped clothing tag, a bit of silk cut too small for another project. I say a whole lot of needle skill and talent — that’s how things like … Read More...
Pretty in Clay
The end of January is coming right up and I know that the group over on PolymerClayCentral is gearing up for “Thing a Day” where in February participants make a thing a day. The PCCers work in clay. I’ll visit … Read More...
A valentine from Kittykill
To my mind, there is no more perfect valentine than this amazing cross-stitch by Pam Pedersen aka Kittykill. Stitch from your heart; love the world! See the MrXStitch feature. And be sure to visit Kittykill’s blog.
Inspiration: Susan S
The colors and extravagant details of this block absolutely take my breath away. Check out that tree! Susan S of Wisconsin, USA, created it for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2012. Go to the blog post for an image you … Read More...
Inspiration: Richard Saja
In case you missed it, Richard Saja of Historically Inaccurate created an embroidered design for the seed packet of a limited-edition morning glory from Hudson Valley Seed Library. His usual ironic themes wouldn’t be appropriate in this setting; but his … Read More...
Inspiration: Deborah Schlegel
Deborah of Art Threads had a fantastic idea for creating dimension in stitchery. She layered a photo printed on organza over ice-dyed fabric. Then she added embroidered details with silk thread. The result is mysterious and delicate. Get the details … Read More...
Inspiration: Threads and Patches
I’m fascinated by this dimensional needlework by Marjolein of Threads and Patches. Go to her blog post to see more views of the finished desert. And scroll back through her blog to learn about the development of this work.
Inspiration: Chris Richards
One of my favorite participants in SharonB’s TAST (Take a Stitch Tuesday) challenge is Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations. She creates an original design in a circular format using each week’s featured stitch. Some are mandalas; some are not. … Read More...
Spice Storage Makeover
First off, I love those spoons! How fun! This is a great way to get your spices organized and tucked away, but even when they’re visible they look great. Would be great jewelry or sewing storage too, no? Get the … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hem knit fabric without stretching it out
Sewing on knit fabrics isn’t that hard, so long as you know how to control the stretch. One of the most frustrating things is when sewing the hem on a knit stretches the fabric. Oooh, that just burns me up! … Read More...
Valentine Mantle Décor & Felt Flower Tutorials
Love in “Fox Hollow Cottage” is always alive. Shannon has the most charming tutorials for every holiday. She loves sharing her craft and her superb recycling with us. Last year Shannon decorated her mantel for Valentine day and it is … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric take-out box
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a fabric take-out box. It would make cute (and reusable) packaging for a special Valentine’s gift! Go to her tute.
[photo from Sew Can Do]