This is what happens when contemporary embroiderer Karen Ruane stitches over delicate lace. *happy sigh* See more gorgeous photos at Karen’s blog post.
The very model of a modern major-general
Eep! Mimi Kirchner‘s new line of military dolls makes me stand up and salute! Go to her blog post to see a close-up of this little general’s many impressive medals.
Cross-stitch your cookies
Kate of Design Sponge shares edible art by Jessica Decker–known for her oversized cross-stitched projects. Little square cookies iced with simple Xs in different colors, which can then be arranged on a platter in a design. Genius! Any small … Read More...
Win Stitched for Fun
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots is celebrating her return from quilt market with a rockin giveaway: a copy of Stitched for Fun by Fiona Goble and six skeins of Cosmo flosses. She doesn’t mention an entry deadline, so … Read More...
Fix your French knots
What’s wrong with these French knots? They’re widely spaced, so the thread traveling across the back of the work shows through to the front. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread discusses the problem and promises a couple of solutions in … Read More...
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive introduces us to the stitchery of French blogger Facile Cécile. Gorgeous! I’m adding this excellent discovery to my blog reader! See more at Mollie’s post.
I Scream for Ice Cream
I love ice cream and stitchy ice cream is the best because it doesn’t have any calories! If you stitch fast enough you may even burn calories. Free from CrossMeNot, this chart is a fun cone to stitch up for … Read More...
Window Shopping for Miniatures
Continuing along with my ogling of minis this week:
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| Miniature Candy Rabbits by MadAristocrat | Miniature Bears by natsbears |
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| Clay Snail by Papercutout | Miniature Village by ClaydeLys1 |
Giveaway: Aviary 2 layer cake in Vintage Yellow palette
This week’s fabric giveaway atMaureen Cracknell Handmade is sponsored by Southern Fabric, who will give away a layer cake of 16 10″ precut fabric squares in the Aviary 2 line (Vintage Yellow palette) by Joel Dewberry. There are … Read More...
Tutorial: Four DIY methods for making custom labels
Printable fabric or iron on transfers are two easy ways to make your own labels. But if you want to try something a little different, Ching from L.A.R.K. and Ching Makes Things shows four other methods for making your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork summer sundress for toddler girls
Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Patchwork Dress for toddler girls. She pieced together 10″ squares from a layer cake of precut fabrics to make the summer sundress, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Crazy Mom’s rug from fabric strips
These noodles look good enough to eat, but no. Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts used this bowl of fabric scraps to make a rug, she talked about it here. Such was the response to it, she shares how … Read More...
Candy Gifts for the Bus Driver
Don’t forget the bus driver at the end of the year! (Hmmm, wonder if I would get these since I’m the one who schleps my daughter back and forth to school 20 some minutes each way.) Find these adorable candy … Read More...
Project: When Pigs Fly Clock
Ok, so this project doesn’t have any stamping on it, but seriously, how could I *not* share this?! Plus I just love a man who crafts! The Gentleman Crafter posts directions for making his flying pig altered alarm clock using … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffle to extend the length of an outgrown tee
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can lengthen an outgrown t-shirt by adding a ruffle to the bottom hem. With this quick addition, you can probably squeeze another season out of a child’s favorite tee. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy sundress and shawl for an 18″ doll
Donna from A Doll For All Seasons shows how she created this cute summer outfit for an 18″ doll. If you think she spent time crocheting that shawl or shirring and hemming the little sundress, you’re wrong. The dress is … Read More...
Chocolate Chalkboards
I’ve posted on chocolate chalkboards before, but they bear repeating. Easy to make, simple and clever, personalized and chocolate is involved. So an all around great end-of-year gift for teacher or kids. Make them HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe… Read More...
Robot baby quilt from Road Trip pattern
Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew admits to having hoarded the robot fabric you see here for several years. I see why, it’s adorable! She created a “boy” baby quilt with it using her Road Trip pattern. Go HERE to learn … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ruching to a sewing project
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how easy it is to add ruching to a sewing project. Elastic sewn on to the back gathers the fabric in for you. She shows it on a maxi skirt, but it’s also a … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line pintuck Secretary Skirt
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Secretary Skirt. The mid-length A-line skirt is made from a summer weight suiting. The pintucks add interest while … Read More...