Autie from iCandy Handmade recently shared a tutorial showing how she made the striped jumper in this awesome bumblebee costume. Now she’s back with a tutorial showing how she made the wings and the stinger that sticks out the back. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece apple hat
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a tutorial over at Project Run & Play showing how she made the little apple hat that was part of her winning entry into the Fall-inspired challenge. Get the how-to at Project Run & … Read More...
A Touch Of Autumn
Angela Best has a new design out that is different from any I’ve seen.
This is not a free pattern, but it’s very reasonably priced. Angela has created a lot of really cool and unusual designs over the years I’ve … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Vintage Recipe Card
This printable vintage recipe card is great to use for recipes but also would make a great journaling spot or photo mat for scrapbooking. It is available in 3×5 and 4×6 sizes. Get the download from Free Printables Online.
Inspiration du Jour | Blixtlåset
Perfect Fabric Bows – Two Cheeky Monkeys
Have you ever looked at your craft project and said, “This needs a bow!” They’re the perfect detail to add a little whimsy to your next project, whatever that may be. And Two Cheeky Monkeys has a fabulous tutorial on … Read More...
Meet KilkennycatArt
Welcome to the world of KilkennycatArt, the imaginative and playful artwork of Ryan Conners! If you’re a fan of whimsical and colorful paintings, you’re in for a treat with Ryan’s work. His paintings are known for their vibrant hues, bold … Read More...
Cross stitch Freebie for Cat Lovers
I have to whisper this so my BFF my little Lhasa Apsa companion Girlie won’t hear this, but I have always been a cat person. I love my doggie, but if my DH weren’t allergic to cats, I’d definitely have … Read More...
Tutorial: Four ways to install zippers in a purse
Sara from Sew Sweetness makes gorgeous bags, and has published many tutorials showing how to make them. Now, she shares a tutorial all about installing zippers in a purse. She shows four methods – the top zip, a zippered panel, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new cover for your ironing board
Has your ironing board cover seen better days? Discolored, faded, or generally worn out? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts show how you can make a new cover for your ironing board. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sugar Bee Crafts]
Tutorial: Trick or treat tote bags
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial over at Sew Timeless showing how to make a trick or treat tote. They’re fully lined (with a layer of batting in between for extra stability) and reversible. Get the tute.… Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Bookmark
Visit the Stuff of Success and download a fun and creepy Halloween bookmark for free.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and these fun Halloween … Read More...
Tutorial: Watercolor backgrounds
Elizabeth of Sew in Love explains how she creates watercolor-on-fabric backgrounds for her needlework. We can do this! See her tute.
Win a stitcher’s primer
Jenny
of Elefantz is giving away two copies of Charlotte Gerlings’ Embroidery: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide to Stitches and Techniques. Go to her blog post to enter the drawing before October 21.
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Free needlepoint design: ‘October Treat’
Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher is sharing a new Mini Mystery Monday needlepoint ornament design this month. Go to her blog to stitch along on this little pretty.
Soon: Aimee Ray’s third Doodle Stitch book!
Eeeeep! Our beloved Aimee Ray has written a third book! Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond — Crewel, Cross Stitch, Sashiko & More will be available in March 2013. While we’re waiting antsily, stop by Aimee’s Little Dear Tracks blog for … Read More...
Update on Bead-It-Forward
Bead&Button updates us on the Bead-It-Forward bead-quilt project, an international beading effort that benefits breast cancer research. Go to the blog post to find out how to participate or how to purchase the donated works.
See Susan Lenz in Houston
Susan Lenz of Art in Stitches will have a solo show of some of her Decision Portrait art quilts at the 2012 International Quilt Festival in Houston. If you’re planning to attend, don’t miss the opportunity to see 40 of … Read More...
Hand & Cloth helps women
Yvette Stanton of White Threads is spreading the word about Hand & Cloth, an organization based in Bangladesh that engages local women in traditional textile arts to help improve their incomes and, thereby, their families’ well-being. Find out more … Read More...
Free Halloween Treat Bag Printable
So swanky, right? That’s the first word that came to mind upon spotting this cool cat Halloween treat bag printable. And it’s free. Find the printable HERE at Free Printable Party Invitations.