Deonn Stott from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion. It’s like a fabric version of an old school wrist corsage. The center of the gathered fabric … Read More...
Freebie: Give Thanks Digital Stamp
Mudhaven Designs has this wonderful Thanksgiving digi stamp available to download for free, click here.
-Heather Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on Etsy.
Blocking Yarn
Seldom has one topic generated so many questions over the years that I’ve been crocheting. Should I block my crochet? How do I block a crochet piece? Does acrylic yarn need to be blocked? This tutorial makes the entire … Read More...
Life-Size Paper Giantess – Patty Grazini
It’s a papercrafting kind of week! Have you seen the paper sculptures created by artist Patty Grazini? One of her latest projects is a life-size replica of the “Giantess” Elizabeth Lyska, a Russian girl who became famous in the … Read More...
Leena’s hand quilted hot pad
Leena of Creative Instincts made this hot pad and finished it with something she’s never tried before–hand quilting. Nicely stitched. See what Leena says about it here.
Image credit: Creative Instincts
First Snow
Where I live, we’ve had our first snowfalls. They usually come in late October and melt off but it’s a sign – the holidays are coming up:
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| Bead or Bow Centre by DesignsByWho | Tuxedo Cat Ornament by HeartOfClay |
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Tutorial: Shorten a metal zipper
I have quite the stash of vintage zippers that I’ve scored from estate sales. I always have a zipper on hand. The only problem is, they’re rarely the right length for my project. Sound familiar? If you have a metal … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a peasant blouse with no curved seams
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a peasant blouse. This is such a versatile style for a top! It can go dressy or casual depending on fabric choice and accessorizing. You don’t need a pattern to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinafore for a baby or little girl
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a pretty pinafore for a baby or little girl. She gives it a contrast waistband and hem band. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from What’s Mummy Up To?]
Project: Partridge Christmas Holiday Card
Visit the Lawn Fawn stamp blog and find a video tutorial for making this pretty partridge in a pear tree card.
-Heather
You can find Lawn Fawn
products here on Amazon and over at A Cherry On Top.
Christmas Felt Poinsettia Blanket Pattern
I adore this color combination for the winter months and holidays. Better Homes and gardens has this embellished soft blanket pattern to keep the gift recipient or you and your family warm on chilly days. Start by downloading their … Read More...
Free pattern: ‘Count Blessings’
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing this beautiful pattern from her November e-newsletter. This is the month of Thanksgiving in the USA, so it’s the perfect time to be counting our blessings. Get the pattern.
Looking for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall merit badges
Susi of Lilla Luise has created some adorable merit badges especially for autumn, and she’s sharing the patterns and instructions. Go to her blog post to find out how to make some.
A finished work
This project takes my breath away. Zaffy of opusanglicanum says modestly that she created a “replica of a large piece of medieval embroidery done entirely in naturally dyed wools and silk.” The detail of this work is astonishing. Go to … Read More...
Stitching in the Storm and More Ways to Help
I’m loving this story I found on the Washington Post website about using downtime from the storm better known as Sandy to knit. It’s also about color, Kaffe Fassett and how knitting from someone else’s pattern can and should be … Read More...
Fabric Bunting Cake Topper {Tutorial}
I love the sweet, homespun charm of this fabric cake topper featured at Polka Dot Bride! Get the tutorial created by Alicia Parsons here.
DIY Gold Monogram Mugs
Hand-lettered ceramic mugs make a thoughtful gift for a pair of newlyweds! Learn how to make your own at Le Zoe Musings.
Tutorials: Handmade Christmas ornaments
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella has fired up her annual ornament-making engine! Yea! Here are a couple of DIYs that are perfect for needleworkers. Make twine-covered bells and embellish them with all those scraps of trim you’ve been hoarding. Or … Read More...
Free geeky design from Urban Threads
Maybe you’re a geek. If not, there’s surely a geek in your life. So you’d better go grab this adorable design from Urban Threads while it’s free! (It will be regular price beginning November 4.) Go to the download page… Read More...
Making a Gift Card Holder
With the holidays coming up, this tutorial from Tangled Threads Stitching is practical and perfect! Learn how to make a gift card holder that incorporates a stitched motif. It’s perfect for holiday or birthday gift giving. Check out the tutorial … Read More...