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Gerties New Book For Better Sewing by Gretchen Hirsch RRP$35.00
Gretchen’s “Gertie” as she is known blog was such a success that it turned into a book. Gretchen started out making outfits from the 1950’s classic book “Vogue’s new book … Read More...
It seems more and more that our lives are cluttered with plastic cards–rewards club cards, membership cards, ID cards, phone cards, gift cards, point cards, and metro cards in addition to the important debit and credit cards. And in most … Read More...
Here’s another goodie from our friends at Polyform: the watercolor swirl cane by Angela Hickey. The picture is from Sculpey.com
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Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies posts on her blog showing her fix for a dress that fit too snug. She removed and restitched the back zipper to turn it into an exposed zipper, giving her an extra 1/2 inch on … Read More...
Hande was so impressed by everyone’s comments that she is offering 20% off all the people who commented during her giveaway. They can use the coupon code; ISTANBUL . So get over there and buy what you loved. “Hande made … Read More...
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Getting Gathered Pillow. With a ruched front, braided trim, and button embellishments, it looks like it could have been purchased from an expensive home decor catalog. Get the how-to.… Read More...
I wanted to share these stunning designs with you by Hiroyuki Murase: Suzusan. The Murase family has been hand-adorning fabrics using traditional and complex techniques for over 100 years. Be sure to watch the video near the bottom of the … Read More...
Shannon from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make a pair of two-tone leggings. The color blocked leggings are one color on the front, and another on the back. This is a cool look … Read More...
Using a drawer box die cut Anna-Karin of Layers of ink added inks, stamps, bead drawer pulls for this stunning chest of drawers project. Wouldn’t be wonderful sitting on your desk to hold embellishments or office supplies? Find out how … Read More...
Can you tell I’m cleaning out the summer project files? Here’s another one I wanted to make sure you saw before fall hits. After all, these birdhouses use Outdoor Mod Podge, so they should be safe for autumn as well. … Read More...
Love love love Richard Saja‘s work for his latest exhibit (with Maria Kozak), The Other, More Secret, Garden. Richard’s embroidered toiles subvert conventional images into the bizarre and fantastic. Brilliant. See more and get the details of the show … Read More...
Here’s a clever way to reward a child in your life: hand-made merit badges. Mollie of Wild Olive says,
… Read More...These are the kind of thing that you could stitch up ahead of time and present when the time comes. Rather
While Arlene White is a bit laid up with a foot injury, she’s passing the time with some Christmas stitching. This is her version of a Christmas stocking. Don’t you wish you were on her gift list! Go to her … Read More...
This adorable little foxy girl by Mimi Kirchner is all ready for her first day of school (though she doesn’t look completely thrilled by the prospect). Go to Mimi’s blog post to find out what’s inside the tiny backpack.
I am enthralled by the delicacy of the colors, stitching, and beading of this block by Kaori I of Japan. Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an image you can click to enlarge so you can enjoy all … Read More...
I fell in love long ago with Alma Stoller‘s oversized fabric art beads. And from the first time I saw them, I’ve wished I could participate in one of Alma’s workshops. So imagine my delight when I discovered that … Read More...
It’s MrXStitch‘s fourth birthday! And the site is celebrating with lots of presents…for us! Prizes include
… Read More...Four $25 vouchers from Subversive Cross Stitch
A $25 voucher from Urban Threads
An autographed copy of PUSH: Stitchery
An original stitched work
Hancock’s House of Happy posts cute and sometimes sort of odd and bizarre charts. In this case, there’s one of each. There’s the one shown here, a sweet little gnome woodsman who is ready to be stitched up and displayed. … Read More...
Using a reusable cleaning item like a sponge or scrub brush is a great move for the environment, but it can be a little icky when you think about reusing something that’s not that easy to clean. Though of course … Read More...
It’s been about a year and a half since I posted on rainbow waffles, so I think it’s safe to share another version. Loving these bright, easy waffles with whipped cream clouds and a Lucky Charms treasure. Find the … Read More...
