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...
Turkeys, Leaves and Pumpkin Cupcakes
And just to complete my morning of holiday posts, how about three for Thanksgiving? Here are three ideas Thanksgiving cupcakes, turkeys, leaves and pumpkins, with how-tos HERE at Dunkin Hines.
Drink Your Potion
Okay, okay, back to more immediate concerns: Halloween. Find the how-tos to make Kool-Aid mad scientist potion HERE at Our Best Bites. If you dare.
Elf Cupcakes
Some may bemoan the Christmas lights hung in malls in September, but I, for one, am happy to start the season as early as possible. Within reason. Like after the temperature dips below 70. It’s 60 here now, so I … Read More...
2 Fall Freebies |Digital Kit and Printable Poster
Get this free digital Fall Days kit from Just Jaimee when you sign up for the newsletter. Hurry though, this offer only runs through Sunday September 30th. Click here for more information.
This free printable fall poster comes to you … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The Best of Friends
3D Art for your Home – My Modern Met
For those who favor the art side of crafting, check out these crazy pieces of 3D artwork done on wood floors. I think I’d be terrified every time I walked through the Alligator room. What do you think? Is 3D … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Pumpkins
Becky Meverden has a cute little pumpkin project on her blog. If you need your pumpkins to be identical sizes use the template or a cookie cutter to cut equal sized chunks of clay.
Photo by Becky Meverden.