Meri of Agulhas da Meri continues her series on drawn-thread embroidery with a tutorial on making perfect mitered corners. See her tute.
RIP–and silk
Eep! Look at these clever embroidered boxes by Heather of In Love with Threads. Bitty embroidered coffins lined with silk to hold precious tidbits with beauty and humor. Wonderful! Even better: Heather has opened an Etsy shop, so now you … Read More...
A hot tool
Janet Perry reviews a nifty tool for stitchers that you must consider if you like to use those gorgeous but pesky special-effects fibers that unravel like crazy. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.
Win a Signed Copy of Sugarlicious and Sugarlicious Goodies!
Which, some of you may recall, is the book by yours truly. One of my favorite party blog pals, Bird’s Party, is hosting a giveaway of my latest book, Sugarlicious: 50 Cute and Clever Treats for Every Occasion
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Knititng Daily to Offer 13 Free Patterns Today
It’s Friday the 13th, but Knitting Daily is taking some of the scary out of the day by posting links to one free pattern every hour starting at 6 a.m. (that’s U.S. Mountain time) until 13 patterns have been posted.… Read More...
‘Home is Where Your Story Begins’
Jamie Fingal (aka Twisted Sister) won first place in the Quilt Alliance’s 2012 contest with this appliqued masterpiece. Well done! Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge. Or visit the Quilt Alliance site … Read More...
Win this hand-painted button
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose is giving away one of her incomparable hand-painted mother-of-pearl buttons. If you want this little hummingbird for your own, go to her blog post to enter the drawing before July 18.
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Di’s newest Silk Embroidery roses
No one does silk-ribbon roses like Di van Niekerk! She’s sharing images of some of her latest beauties–created for a new book about silk-ribbon embroidery on hand-felted backgrounds–at her blog. Check them out.
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Upcoming Opportunities for Crafters and Shoppers
Calling all Indie Craft Business! How would you like a chance to sell at the World Maker Faire in NY? Well, the fabulous and wonderful folks behind BUST magazine are holding a Craftacular at the Maker Faire and they need … Read More...
Embroidery says ‘I love you’
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy continues her exploration of Portuguese embroidery with a look at fiance kerchiefs, a charming and colorful embroidered tradition. See her post.
Tutorial: Create a pattern for a baby’s tank top from a onesie
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pattern for a baby’s tank top using a onesie as a sizing guide. Once you have the pattern, you can use it to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt with adjustable tab waistband
Chelise from CP guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered skirt with an adjustable waistband. It’s elastic on the back, and a flat … Read More...
Freebie: Printable charts to help you choose your Pellon interfacing
With about a jillion variations of interfacing, figuring out what to use for which type of fabric or project can make your head hurt. Happily, the folks at Pellon share a series of printables to help you choose which interfacing … Read More...
Constellation Cookies
As gorgeous as the night sky itself (which, living in a city, I see so rarely). I adore this sweet astronomy lesson. Find the decorating how-tos HERE at Bake at 350.
Leaf Imprint Stepping Stones
Garden season is in full swing, so it’s definitely not too late for some outdoor creativity. You’re going to need some concrete, a few plastic containers, and some leaves. The results are fun, permanent and totally weatherproof. Head over to … Read More...
Popsicle Men
Officially on my too-cool summer wish list: The Lollypop Men Popsicle Mold. Find it HERE at Perpetual Kid.
Tutorial: Kitty cat block printed t-shirt
Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making and Craft shows to use a block printing to create your own custom printed t-shirt. We love all things kitty at our house, so I squealed when I saw the kitty face print … Read More...
Flying Saucer Falafel
Looks like the aliens have invaded just in time for dinner. (Groan, seriously, why do I even say stuff like that?) Anyhoo… I bet the kiddos would still find that funny. Maybe? Make flying saucer falafel HERE at Kitchen Fun … Read More...
“Potato Field” Sweet Potato Cupcakes
These darling cupcakes are for a family of potato growers, and they celebrate the potato through and through. Split open the sweet potato and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting to find a “potato field” inside. Love it. Find … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Scalloped hem shorts
Veronica from SewVery guest blogs in the Shorts on the Line series at Small & Friendly with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of shorts with a scalloped hem. It’s a super cute look for a little girl, … Read More...