Nicole Magouirk has a step by step video tutorial on the Simon Says Stamp blog for making this adorable girly card. Perfect for a teens b-day!
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 … Read More...
What Makes a Chicken?
This saying from Hancock’s House of Happy may not be your thing, but the cute chicken just might be. Anyway, if you wondered what makes a chicken, this saying explains it all. Check out the free project.
Free Pattern: A Men’s Vest by Martin Storey
If you’re registered with Rowan Yarn (which is free to do), the free pattern for this month is a handsome two-color vest for men designed by Martin Storey.
Jack is a Fair Isle pattern that uses the colorwork in a … Read More...
Ryan Staub at the Museum of Glass
I’ve written about Ryan in the past and now regularly receive his newsletter. He’s doing a short residency over at the Museum of Glass and has mentioned that there’s some live feed at this link…hurry. I don’t know how … Read More...
Something We Can All Agree On: Hand-Knit Socks!
I couldn’t help but share this cute video from Sockupied, the online sock knitting magazine published by Interweave Press. They like to close the issue with something interesting and fun like a cartoon and postcards from vacationing socks, but the … Read More...
Bead Ruckus
Bead Ruckus is sponsoring a giveaway of this lovely and romantic woven necklace! Designed by Julie Bean of Blue Pig Design House, a lucky winner will be chosen at random Sunday, September 30. Don’t miss your chance to enter … Read More...
Jack O’Lantern Silhouette Candle Holder
Want to add a festive glow to your home this October? Get a tutorial for making this pumpkin silhouette candle holder at Candle Lit Life.
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired kitchen towel using decorative stitching
Amber from Willow Would shows how to use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine to embellish kitchen towel. The simple motif on a classic flour sack towel looks like vintage kitchen linens. LOVE! Go to her blog for the … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Little Cloud Flower’
If you want to get technical, there’s really no needlework involved in making these sweet felt flowers. But they would be worthy additions to a variety of needlework projects. So be sure to check out the tutorial by Rachel of … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped box pleat skirt
Terra from Mama Says Sew made this snappy little box pleated skirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. There’s one deep box pleat in the front and two in the back. I’m loving the bold stripe … Read More...
Free patterns: Embroidered quilt blocks
Shelly of The Life of Hazel Ilene is sharing an embroidery quilt-along one block at a time. She says,
… Read More...For these blocks, there’s a plain version, and a fancy version. Which you do just depends on how much you like
Tutorial: Saucepan handle covers
Abby from Things For Boys guest blogs in the Sew Yummy series at Craftstorming with a tutorial showing how to make a set of handle covers for your sauce pans and skillets. The insulated sleeves fit around the handle of … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized oxford burp cloths
The Purl Bee shows how to make oversized oxford burp cloths. At 14″ x 18″, they’re considerably larger than the typical burp cloth. They used yardage to make the burp cloths, but you could make a smaller version using oxford … Read More...
Two great ways to learn from Susan Elliott
Great news! Susan Elliott (Plays with Needles) will offer her popular online class, Harikuyo Needlebook, again this fall. Here’s your chance to learn from the expert and join this sweet tradition. Go to her blog post for details and lots … Read More...
Tutorial: Rag rug market bag
Simple Simon & Co. shows how she made this market bag out of a woven rag rug. You can get the small rugs at the dollar store or at discount stores. Get the tute.
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Intro to Chicken Scratch Embroidery
If you’re unfamiliar with chickenscratch embroidery — patterned stitching on gingham — you can learn the basics from Laurie Latour‘s guest post on Needle ‘n’ Thread. If you’re already a chickenscratch lover, you will groove on all the awesome … Read More...
New: Ruth O’Leary art for sale
Eep! Needlework goddess Ruth O’Leary just opened an Etsy shop! Run to her blog post for the link. Run!!!
Project: Mixed Media Halloween Art
I’m in love with the awesome mixed media canvas from Cee Cee’s Creations! She combines stamps, paper, paints, embossing and more for this wonderful piece of art work. Click here for a how to video.
-Heather
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Make ‘Cute Critter’ keychains
Check out this awesome new pattern from Abby Glassenberg Design. Abby says,
… Read More...Plush keychains are huge for elementary and middle school kids here. I see them on almost every backpack. I figured it might be really fun to design a
Do You Have Long-Legged Friends?
If you don’t have any of these furry sweeties before you see this book, you’ll definitely need them once you see them! These are some of the most adorable stuffed animals I’ve ever seen! Hisako and Shizue Obawa, mother and … Read More...