I can’t stop looking at this beautiful block by Claudia W of Austria for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. First, it’s my favorite color combination in the world. Second, the intensively stitched details bring me back again and again … Read More...
Free tat pattern: Square doodad
Tatting maven Jane Eborall is sharing a new pattern, Square Motif on Metal Centre. Beautiful, as always. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.
Pine Cone Flower Wreath
I came across this beautiful wreath over at Today’s Fabulous Finds. Isn’t it gorgeous?? I think it’s exquisite! I’m sure it was a lot of work, but I believe the effort would be worth it. Wish I had one hanging … Read More...
Halloween Cross Stitch Canvas
Looking for a new way to use canvas? How about cross stitch! I love this idea for some fun Halloween home decor. Check it out over at Decor Hacks — Halloween Cross Stitch Canvases.
Make some little monsters
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shares an idea for little felt monsters to make for or with your kids. I think these would be awesome treats for Halloween visitors — healthier and more long-lasting than candy. Jenni’s post isn’t exactly a … Read More...
How to make a cuff from a sandal
I love this cuff and if you do too check out Nellie’s blog the reconstructed life for an awesome and extensive tutorial on how to make a cuff from a sandal.
Video tutorial: Draft a pattern for a mitered facing
Emily Tao has a new video in her library of pattern drafting video tutorials. In this one, she shows how to draft a pattern for a mitered facing. The edges fold up to create a perfect miter. It’s a … Read More...
Special price: The Embroiderer’s Handbook
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread recently compiled a list of her site’s top 15 most popular embroidery books, and Country Bumpkin’s The Embroiderer’s Handbook came in at Number 4! To celebrate, the Australian publisher is offering the book … Read More...
The Power of We
Although the day has passed, the spirit is thriving: Leonie of Stitching with Attitude tells us of Blog Action Day on October 15:
… Read More...I’m happy to say I am one of the 2000 bloggers from 108 countries participating in Blog
Resource: Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials
Palak of Make It Handmade sent me a recommendation for a site I hadn’t seen before, Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. Palak says,
… Read More...I came across this site when I was searching for handwork tutorials. She has a huge library
Tutorial: Refashioned t-shirt shrug with studs
Anne from Wobisobi shows how to refashion a t-shirt into a shrug with studs at the front and across the back seam. You’ll use just the bottom portion of the shirt, a good project for a shirt that might have … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery hoop thread holders
Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how she makes thread holders out of embroidery hoops. The spools of thread (or bobbins) are held on dowels inserted between the inner and outer hoops, making circles of thread that you can hang on … Read More...
Tutorial: Peplum top with a lace yoke
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make a peplum top with a lace yoke. The tutorial is part of her Toptopberfest series. Get the how-to.
[photo from Made By Me & Shared With You]
Freebie: 10 Fonts
Visit Scrap N Fonts and download 10 great fonts for free. Hurry they are only free for a limited time!
-Heather
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
The Hello Good IZZE Contest is Almost Here…
Remember just a few days ago when I mentioned the best sparkling juice ever, IZZE
? No? HERE. And I told you to get out your cameras? Well, the Hello Good IZZE contest starts Monday!! So stock up on some … Read More...
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This has to be a no brainer. You get to watch some amazing videos, learn about some great backyard home transformations and at the same time, win $1000! What could be better than that?
Head on over to the backyard … Read More...
Sparkle Spider Cake Pops
I couldn’t agree more that sparkle belongs at every holiday, even Halloween. I, for one, am a liberal sprinkle-er, though mostly because a generous coat of sprinkles hides one’s frosting and icing errors. But anyway. Make sparkly spider cake pops … Read More...
Ghost Meringues
More from the wealth of easy Halloween ideas… like adding my favorite Halloween accessory, candy eyes, to meringues. Gotta love those candy eyes. Make ghost meringues HERE at pharMA.
Easy Nutter Butter Skulls
Nutter Butter cookie
s have the best shapes for decorating. I’ve seen Santas, turkeys, flip-flops, puppies, horses… so of course, skulls. Find the how-tos to make Nutter Butter skulls HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Make Your Own Coolata
I love my Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, but I’m terribly boring. I just get regular. With cream. No sugar. Never anything fancy. Clearly I’m missing something wonderful, if this how-to-make-a-knock-off Oreo Coolata tells me anything. Find the recipe HERE at We … Read More...