This happy little duck family will be a great stitch for spring. Stitch it on dark or light blue fabric and it will go swimmingly. Get the free chart.
Royal Diamond Jubilee Sampler
This year the Queen of England celebrates her Diamond Jubilee and Lady Kell at Kinkavel Krosses has a nice sampler design (at a reasonable price) for you to stitch up and celebrate along with the royal family. Create a memorable … Read More...
Inspiration: Kristen Doran
Ooooooooooo! I love stitching on unconventional surfaces. Go see what Kristen Doran has been doing.
Tutorial: Embroidered roll cover
Teresa of TeresaDownUnder has posted a tutorial for making a swank embroidered holder for that spare roll of toilet paper. Handy, and a great way to spiff up the old bathroom. Go to her post.
Free patterns: Embroidered Easter baskets
Bronwyn of Red Brolly once shared two absolutely adorable stitchy Easter basket patterns that are perfect for any crafter looking for a unique and timeless design. These baskets truly have an heirloom-quality charm, making them the perfect project to create … Read More...
Win a class from Orna
You could win a slot in Orna Willis‘ latest online needlepoint class, Hanging Gardens. Go to her blog post for the entry details. Deadline: March 20.
LepreCHAUN of the Dead
Leah of Zombies Wearing Helmets celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in typical fashion: with a zombie leprechaun! I’m still laughing. Go to Leah’s blog.
New: Online class from Arlene White
Australian designer Arlene White is offering embroidery classes on Joggles. Next up is a needlecase featuring stumpwork–a dragonfly and Australian gum nuts and blossoms–and a kangaroo and boomerang inspired by Aboriginal images. Class registration closes on March 27. Go to … Read More...
Enter to win a seat at Fork and Talk
Last fall’s Fork and Talk event was so much fun that we’re doing it again!! The next Fork and Talk, sponsored by EK Success, will be April 21 from 11:30 to 2:00 at Trio’s restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Ruffled Rainbow Cookie Tutorial
And while we’re at it, let’s do one more from Lizy B.: Gorgeous ruffled rainbow cookies. Find the tutorial to make and decorate these cookies HERE at Lizy B.
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Project: Fairy Tag
I recently told you about the cool new collaboration with Sizzix and Tim Holtz called Stamp2Cut (click here for that post). Now here’s a fantastic stamped tag from Tammy Tutterow using this new system, find all the info … Read More...
Easter Idea: Bunny Butt Cookies
Why do I love these so, aside from the way-cute factor? Perhaps because there is something poetic about using a bunny head cookie cutter to make a bunny butt. Maybe ‘poetic’ isn’t the right word, but still, way cute, yes? … Read More...
Go Green! Food for St. Patrick’s Day
Unless you’re already buzzed from green beer, it’s not too late to prepare some green edibles to your day today. Find a roundup of green food, like these green doughnuts and shamrock eggs, HERE at babble.
Tutorial: Simple Twirly Skirt for little girls
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how to make her Simple Twirly Skirt for little girls. They’re quick to make, and it took just 1/4 yard (plus trim) to make one for her 2 year old. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorful knee sock Easter bunnies
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing us how to turn a pair of brightly colored knee socks into a bunny softie. It’s like a sock monkey, but it’s a bunny instead. They’re cute for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hint of Vintage maxi dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Hint of Vintage maxi dress. The dropwaist silhouette is inspired by the dresses worn on Downton Abbey, but with modern styling. It’s made from a soft knit fabric. Get the … Read More...
Boy’s Room Makeover
I’m loving thisBoy’s Room Makeover over at Decorchick. Great ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Lots of great details but the wall is my favorite! See it at The Boy’s Room Makeover! | Decorchick! Changing her world, one project … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Boxes Pillow, plus a giveaway
Craft Buds is finishing up a sew-along for their Pleated Boxes Pillow. You can download and create the pillow on your own schedule, but if you finish it up by March 23, you can enter their giveaway. (Their estimated project … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring seed bag for a gardener
Holly from Holloughby has a mother who loves to garden, so she made this lovely little drawstring seed bag to give to her on Mother’s Day. Her mom’s seed packets will fit inside the little bag that she has decorated … Read More...
Vintage Teacup Tote – Mystic Moose Crafts
I am 100% behind the reduction of plastic bag usage in favor of reusable bags. And I am 500% behind the usage of super adorable totes like these by Mystic Moose Crafts on Etsy. What better bag for all … Read More...