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Vintage book review: Celebrity Needlepoint
Emily of Crap at Crafts reviews a dollar-bookstore find, a vintage copy of Celebrity Needlepoint.
Her comments and the scans she shares will make you want to track down a copy on line. Want to know what kinds of projects … Read More...
Free Plastic Canvas pattern: Butterfly needlepoint
Jenny Henry treats us all to a quick, beautiful project that’s perfect for gift giving — or perhaps for cheering your own cubicle. This needlepoint butterfly is worked on plastic canvas (my fave!); and because of its small scale, it … Read More...
Embroidery projects large and small
Rachael of Imagine Gnats took the Embroidery: Resized online course offered by our beloved Mollie of Wild Olive, and now she’s showing off all the awesome projects she completed. There is some severe cuteness here to be enjoyed. Check it … Read More...
Win a huggable art doll
This precious softie-girl is Clara. Her felty awesomeness is 100% hand-stitched, right down to her teeny t-strap shoes and satchel full of art supplies. And Clara will soon go to live with one lucky reader of her creator, Louise of … Read More...
Read all about it: Types and uses of interfacing
If all those bolts of interfacing
in the fabric store make your head swim, then check out this post by Rachael from Imagine Gnats guesting over at Sew Delicious . She breaks it down for you, explaining the different types … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre dyed polka dot t-shirt
Meg from Meggipeg shows how to make a t-shirt with an ombre dyed polka dot effect. She made her t-shirt from scratch, so she added the ombre treatment before she sewed the pieces together. You can also use this technique … Read More...
Freebie: Fibers & Fabric infographic
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares an infographic that explains the most common types of fabric. She breaks it down by fiber content and woven vs. nonwoven. It’s part of her Sewing 101 series. Go to her blog post to download … Read More...
Lion Brand Yarn Encourages NYC Knitters to Give
Lion Brand Yarn, as you probably know, has its flagship retail store in New York City, and this year it’s working to give back to the community there by collecting knit and crocheted hats (and other winter warmers) for … Read More...
Stamping Technique: Resist with Perfect Pearls
This card is so soft and pretty! Kwerner designs shares a great video tutorial for stamping on watercolor paper, doing an embossed resist and then painting on top with Perfect Pearls
-Heather
Free Pattern: High Plains Drifter Shawl
I’m kind of obsessed with little shawls right now. I am not a lacy kind of girl. I don’t have the patience to knit it or the lifestyle to wear it. But I love a little shawl that’s not too … Read More...
Book Blends – Dorian + Dahl Perfumery
Have you ever wondered what your favorite book characters smell like? What about the characters in the film you saw last week? Or maybe you’re just looking for an alternative to the millions of celebrity-inspired chemicals on the market. Either … Read More...
Free project: Grey and Orange quilt
This would be a quick throw to make for autumn decor, just perfect for snuggling with some hot cider in hand. The dark grey solid is the perfect foil for the orange as it’s seasonal without emphasizing the ubiquitous orange … Read More...
Felt Red Lip Earrings by Savannah Starr, Video Tutorial
In this video tutorial, Savannah Starr shows us how to transform a water bottle into fashion forward earrings featuring red felt lips. Inspired by a BeBe fashion ad, Savannah added her own creative twist to black and white earrings with … Read More...
Cast On, Bind Off Winner
I know I say this every week, but it was fun reading your responses to this week’s question about casting on and binding off. It’s interesting to me how many people don’t know the names of the moves they use … Read More...
Free pattern: Lightning bolt table / bed runner
I sometimes forget to look at project sheets in the big box stores like JoAnn’s, but such an activity can be rewarded. Here’s one worth picking up or if you don’t have any in your area, you can get … Read More...
DIY: Fish Tail Manicure
Fun and much easier than it looks, check out this wonderful tutorial from Lucy’s Stash. Get all the step-by-step pics and tips you’ll need to carry this off.
Giant Log Cabin Block quilt
When you blow up a single quilt block and throw in some fun fabric, you get an adorable blanket for a child. Finishing at 51-1/2″ square, this quilt would make a great first project for a newbie quilter or the … Read More...
Upcycle cinder blocks with nail polish
Over at Jill’s blog Reincarnated there is a great tutorial on how to upcycle some old cinder blocks with of all things- old nail polish. Nail polish works great on beads too!
20+ Ways to Use a Pumpkin Cookie Cutter
If you clicked on the links to my last two posst, you’ll notice those uber-cute Krispies Treats bears-in-costume and funny face pumpkins are part of a larger blogger pumpkin extravaganza. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, challenged over … Read More...