Rachel of Lines Across shares a tutorial for an embroidery project with a distinctly modern flair. Stitching on small canvases, she reveals her initials in the negative space. And you don’t have to limit yourself to initials. This would be … Read More...
Texas stitchers thank you!
In October and December, I told you about the efforts of Shari Jensen and the Stitchmap Yahoo Group to gather and share stitchy stash with women in eastern Texas who lost their homes to widespread wildfires. Shari’s March 29 … Read More...
Tutorial: “Cheat-ah” dress that looks like separates
Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her “Cheat-ah” dress out of a knit top and a bit of knit yardage. It looks like it’s an outfit of separates, but it’s actually easy-peasy … Read More...
How to Make Blue Balls from Wool Roving
Several weeks ago I participated in a craft challenge where the company sent a box of various craft supplies and I was to make a project with them. Several other crafters had to do the same thing. Some of those … Read More...
Tutorial: Dior roses
Steph from 3 Hours Past shows how to make the Dior-style fabric roses that appear on this hat. They’d also make gorgeous embellishments for a dressy dress. They’re easy to make, requiring just a running stitch. Get the tutorial… Read More...
HP TopShot Review: Part 2
A few of you have asked about the technical specs for what the TopShot can do. Here’s some information I gathered from HP’s technical specs and using the TopShot to give you the run down.
The TopShot is compact, which … Read More...
Tutorial: Alter a dress pattern to create a gathered bodice
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she adapted her Every Little Thing little girl’s dress pattern to create a gathered bodice. It’s a lovely detail, and would work with any simple bodice pattern. … Read More...
Staining Wood With Rit Dye
Really? I’ll be honest here, I would have never considered staining wood using Rit Dye. I guess I’ve had it so ingrained in my head that Rit is for fabric that the thought never even occurred to me. But you … Read More...
DIY: 14 Cold Process Soap Recipes
Sometimes we all just need a push…and if you’ve been thinking about trying to make soap using the cold-process method, or you’re already soaping but in need of some inspiration, Bohemian Revolution has got you covered with fourteen CP soap … Read More...
Tutorial: Diamond Stack quilt block
Anna of Six White Horses made this 12.5″ diamond stack quilt block for the 4×5 Modern Quilt Bee where she is a participant. Of the block she says,
… Read More...I think it’s much easier to make than it looks, but you
Stitch a teacher thank-you
Here’s a brilliant idea for expressing your gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week! Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles had her son Caleb write a thank-you message to his teacher. Then she reproduced it in embroidery and incorporated it into a … Read More...
DIY: One Sweet Bronzer
My 14 year old daughter is a huge, er, fan of Michelle Phan and suggested I share this video tip with you all as it’s both inexpensive and clever. In it, Michelle shows us how to use hot chocolate mix … Read More...
Punky stitches to wear
A perfect example of edgy contemporary embroidery–as an artform and as adornment–is this Tank Girl brooch by Betty Delights of the UK. Her Etsy shop intro says,
… Read More...I do not use patterns. I choose my design and hand draw onto
Free pattern: Tatted bookmark
The pattern for this pretty clover bookmark designed by Esther Leavitt is free from Craftown.com. Go to the post.
Candy Filled Tie Pots for Dad
This idea is so cute and simple to make the kiddos could help: Candy filled tie pots for Father’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Make It and Love It.
Tutorial: Exploding Card
The Pixie Cottage blog has a tutorial from Sharon of Cards N Greetings for making a fun exploding card. Her’s is wedding themed but you could use this interesting design idea for any theme!
-Heather
Foodie Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Leave it to epicurious to collect some must-haves for the foodie mom. Find the roundup of ideas HERE. Pineapple purse anyone? I think the sack made from cork fabric would be more my speed, personally.
Norwegian Star Pattern for I-Phone Case
Assorted Fruit Cross Stitch Project
Tolkein Elvish Sampler
I am such a fan of LOTR – Lord of the Rings for the non geeky among you. So when I saw this free chart at Hancock’s House of Happy that is in Elvish I jumped up and down – … Read More...