This gorgeous series of mini art quilts by Lyric Kinard is perfectly titled Family Ties. Close examination reveals the themes that harmonize the pieces, yet each is a distinct individual. A family, indeed. The series has been accepted into the … Read More...
Stitching with office supplies
Pure genius. Charlotte Bailey covered paperclips with detached buttonhole stitch to create neck feathers for this already epic parrot embroidery. Wow. Read more about how she did it and see more photos at her Hanging by a Thread blog post… Read More...
Stitching on gourds
Ellen Teschler has used prick-and-stitch patterns developed for paper to add beaded stitching to her gourd creations. Brilliant! See more on the Prick and Stitch is My Craft blog.
Decoupage Fabric Trash Can
This pretty garbage can (is that an oxymoron?) was made by decoupaging all sorts of different fabric scraps onto a plain, boring can. I love how it came out! Kim shares her latest obsession with Mod Podge here — What … Read More...
Steampunk Spring Wreath
Steampunk is a mixture of science fiction, horror, alternate history and fantasy. Often elements of the Victorian era are used when creating mixed media Steampunk projects. This wreath is a fun example of how you can put together something fun … Read More...
You light up my life!
Wouldn’t you love to embroider a jarful of fireflies that light up? Go to the Craftzine.com post for the link to the free pattern and tutorial by Haley of The Zen of Making.
Oh, hai!
Did you hear me scream with delight when I first saw this Medieval Lolcat by TheStitchEmporium? Even those in other hemispheres may have been able to detect my thrill at discovering this well-executed stitchery that combines heraldry, astrology, and … Read More...
Ta Dah!: A patchwork gusseted pillow
I love, love, love this pillow Keren of Sew la vie made for the Typography Challenge where she’s a co-host. Check out those patchwork gussets, swoon worthy. Here you can see a single word (evil) of the saying she appliqued … Read More...
Ruffled Fabric Easter Eggs
Cute! Believe me, as a crafter of many years, I struggle each year to come up with yet another way to decorate for Easter, just like the rest of you. There are endless variations out there, but my eyes lit … Read More...
Tutorial: Babushka Pincushion
Suzann of TiramiSue said she sang Babooshka Babooshka ya ya while sewing up this pincushion. Adorableness for your sewing room, right here! Lucky for us, she shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Apples Cross Stitch Pattern
From Un Jour Une Grille, this bowl of juicy apples looks good enough to eat! It’s small enough to stitch up today. Get the free chart.
Spring Hatchling Cross Stitch Chart
From Hancock’s House of Happy, this sampler shows a chick in the process of hatching. What a cute presentation! Add the chart to your stash.
Girly Skull
Sara Jessica of Cross Me Not has posted a new freebie – this cute Girly Skull. It’s so wee and tiny you could stitch it up most anywhere you need some embellishment that’s a little tough and cute at the … Read More...
Projects: Stamped Birthday Party Ensemble
How much fun is this stamped birthday party collection!? Pink Persimmon stamps shares instructions for making an amazing stacked cake box, matching card, tag and goodie bag.
-Heather
Tutorial: Easter Peeps tote bag
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella embellished an inexpensive canvas tote with felt Peep bunnies appliques. How cute is that! She started with a purchased tote, but you could also do this on a tote you sew yourself. (If you go that … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY duct tape dressform
With the help of her daughter, Kathy from Sew, Create, Farm, Eat created a duct tape dress form. It took just $17 in materials! Not only was it a huge cost savings, but the dressform is an exact replica of … Read More...
Tutorial: Dishtowel skirt for little girls
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo created this cute little skirt out of a pair of dishtowels.
The dishtowels make quick work of sewing, since they’re already hemmed. She used some dishtowels printed with bunnies and Easter eggs to make an … Read More...
Constellation Cheesecake Tarts
These are clearly the best cheesecake tarts in the universe. Because they are topped with constellations, and how geeky cool is that? Brilliant geeky cool, I’d say. Find the detailed how-tos to make them HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.… Read More...
Crochet Today! May/June, 2012
The latest issue of Crochet Today! Magazine arrived in my mailbox today. Had to hustle all afternoon, chasing computer problems and running weekend errands til I could sit down to page through it. Several really good projects I wanted … Read More...
Easter Cookies (and You Can Win Some!)
Aren’t these Easter decorated cookies just perfection? Well, find them HERE at Lizy B. But wait, there’s more! You can win some. Find the details to win two dozen Easter cookies from Lizy B. HERE at Managing Marbles.