Mollie of Wild Olive looks at how stitch length affects the character of an embroidered image and recommends applications for stitchy variations. See her post.
Learn cutwork from Royce
Royce of Royce’s Hub is sharing a series of tutorials on cutwork embroidery. She covers all the fundamentals, so even a beginner can tackle this beautiful technique. See the series.
A Heart Full of Mercy
This free chart from La Marmotte Brodeuse shows us what a merciful heart looks like when stitched up. You can use the floss colors you like to complete the project which will make a great little ornament or mini pillow. … Read More...
Corn on the Cob Cake Pops
I think the most cleverest part of all is that corn holders hold this dessert together, this cake pop dessert that looks very much like the real thing. Find the how-tos to make corn on the cob cake pops HERE … Read More...
Dorothy Parker Saying Cross Stitch Chart
Here’s a recent free pattern from Hancock’s House of Happy that might just make you laugh out loud. Its a representation of a Dorothy Parker quote that will be a perfect addition to your cocktail hour. Get the free chart.
Concrete Party Candle Holder
The adorable blog funkytime has this oh-so-trendy tutorial for making party candle (and sparkler) holders out of concrete and adding a zing of personality with some neon. This photo is dope, but so is there whole tutorial. Check it out!
Tutorial: Flat felled seams
You know those flat seams on your jeans that have two rows of stitching on the top? Those are flat felled seams. While your jeans are the most obvious place to find them, they’re used in a wide varity of … Read More...
Tutorial: Saree-inspired wrap skirt
LiEr from ikat bag guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing month at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a saree-inspired wrap skirt. She chose this style of skirt to share because it’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Runway Shortie romper for toddler girls
Autumn from It’s Always Autum shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Runway Shortie for little girls. This is such a cute little shorts romper! It has contrast cuffs on the legs, a pleated bodice, and a set … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Pillow Sham
Maureen Cracknell Handmade shares her first Fat Quarter Gang a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics, showing how to make her Quilted Pillow Sham. Gorgeous! You can’t see it in this photo, but it’s quilted with a batting so the … Read More...
Ruler Table Runner
Love love love. How can you not love this fabulous ruler table runner inspired by Country Living Magazine? I think numbers are such a fabulous design element and they have been popular for several years now. This is just one … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Shoulder Hug
I’m the sort of person who is cold pretty much all the time. It doesn’t matter how hot it is outside, I’ll get a chill as soon as the air conditioning comes on. I live in the South, so everywhere … Read More...
Project: Sea Shell Tag
Using a combination of stamping, embossing and stains with stencils Richele (aka California Art Girl) made this pretty summer themed tag. I’m crazy about how she added the sea grass in tiny glass bottle!! Find her direction here.
-Heather
SpiderMan Quesadilla Bites
Wait, there’s another SpiderMan movie? Does that take it up to 47 now? For all those SpiderMan fans out there, whatever your age (I know at least one 41 year old fan), make SpiderMan quesadilla bites HERE at Recipe.com, … Read More...
Tutorial | House Pop-Up Card
Linda from Pane Amore e Creativita shares this tutorial for a cute pop-up card shaped like a doll house. This is great for giving or as a game for kids. Her blog is in italian but you can use … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | We Go Together
Freeze and Fuse Tutorial
There are never too many tutorials…so here’s another for the glass fusers out there. Freeze and fuse. Sounds interesting. I tried it in the past. Didn’t work. Maybe that’s because I didn’t see this tutorial. It’s from JS Glass Art… Read More...
DIY Jewelry Tags
Here is a very clever way to make custom, plastic tags for your jewelry designs. See how Kerry created these fabulous little tags with shrink plastic at Penny Dog Patchwork.
A Polymer Clay Wedding… in Miniature
An adorable teapot of mice for a decoration and some of the prettiest wedding cakes out there… at 1/12th scale. The starts of a perfect miniature polymer clay wedding scene.
1. Teapot Mice, 2. Miniature Wedding Replica, 3. … Read More...
Terrific Tassels
Here’s a 2-minute tutorial from Honor for terrific tassel earrings. Get the tutorial at Home Heart Craft.